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Over half of those planning to buy an iPhone X want the 256GB model

More than half of the folks who plan to purchase the iPhone X will go with the higher priced 256GB model, according to a new survey by RBC Capital Markets — as noted by MacRumors. 

Of the 832 individuals surveyed, 28% plan to purchase iPhone X as their next smartphone. An additional 20% of respondents said they intend to buy an iPhone 8 Plus, while 17% will go for the iPhone 8. 

The remaining 35% plan to purchase an older model, ranging from iPhone 6s to iPhone 7 Plus, according to RBC Capital Markets. The research firm says 43% of prospective buyers interested solely in a new iPhone plan to buy an purchase an iPhone X, while 32% are eyeing the iPhone 8 Plus.

Ordering for the iPhone X will start on Oct. 27, and they’ll be shipping Nov. 3 (though quantities are expected to be very limited). The iPhone X will come in 64GB and 256GB models for $999 and $1,149, respectively.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.