iPhone 18 Pro Demand Stronger Than Expected
iPhone 18 Pro Demand Stronger Than ExpectedFriday September 18, 2026 7:01 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple's latest iPhone upgrade cycle is showing stronger-than-expected demand, with buyers favoring more expensive models and storage configurations, according to an Evercore ISI consumer survey seen by Investing.com. Evercore surveyed nearly 4,000 consumers in the United States. Among respondents, 67% identified their existing iPhone's age as the main reason to upgrade, a substantial increase from 48% in the previous year's survey.
- ▪iPhone 18 Pro Demand Stronger Than ExpectedFriday September 18, 2026 7:01 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple's latest iPhone upgrade cycle is showing stronger-than-expected demand, with buyers favoring more expensive models and storage configu
- ▪Evercore surveyed nearly 4,000 consumers in the United States.
- ▪Among respondents, 67% identified their existing iPhone's age as the main reason to upgrade, a substantial increase from 48% in the previous year's survey.
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- ▪ Ignore stock advisor chatter about iPhone 18 Pro demand — AppleInsider
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iPhone 18 Pro Demand Stronger Than ExpectedFriday September 18, 2026 7:01 am PDT by Hartley CharltonApple's latest iPhone upgrade cycle is showing stronger-than-expected demand, with buyers favoring more expensive models and storage configurations, according to an Evercore ISI consumer survey seen by Investing.com. Evercore surveyed nearly 4,000 consumers in the United States. Among respondents, 67% identified their existing iPhone's age as the main reason to upgrade, a substantial increase from 48% in the previous year's survey. The purchase preferences also suggest that buyers remain willing to spend more on Apple's higher-end devices. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max together attracted 53% of prospective buyers, with 32% choosing the Pro Max, compared with 29% a year earlier.
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