Rumors claim that Apple is planning to discontinue the iPhone X this year as sales of the model have so far been much lower than its expectations, mainly due to its high price.
As a result, Apple plans to retire the current model and rely solely on the 2018 iPhone lineup that will include a successor to the existing iPhone X, but at a more affordable price.
Evidence that sales of the anniversary model are not at all satisfactory is Apple's reduced orders to its suppliers. This fact could also significantly affect the economy of large companies that cooperate with Apple, such as AMS, which provides 3D sensing modules for the iPhone X.
The main reason for the low demand for the iPhone X is none other than its high price.
"The iPhone X's declining orders are leading to its demise. And why? Because of course it's too expensive. Consumers are now turning their backs on expensive smartphones when there are so many alternative options," said an analyst who commented on the matter.
It should be noted that recent predictions have Apple preparing a $500 iPhone which, although it will not have the most premium features of a high-end iPhone, will nevertheless be a worthy competitor to Android smartphones.
For now, Apple has not publicly stated its future plans, so until its official announcement, it would be best to accept any information with a little reservation.
