iPhone 6s Release Date and News: Upcoming iPhone Could Outsell iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Study Suggests

By Kamal Nayan - 29 Jun '15 14:25PM

Every iPhone model has gone to outsell its predecessor and the trend would continue with the release of iPhone 6s, according to a new study.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have witnessed overwhelming success, credits to their larger screens, a long-awaited hardware feature that was previously limited to Android-based smartphones and other devices.

The survey by RBC Capital Markets suggests the so-called "iPhone 6s" could actually be more popular than the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

According to the research firm, there could be a positive year-over-year growth in the December quarter, claiming that carrier contracts are ultimately the deciding factor in a customer's upgrade cycle.

"While there has been concern regarding AAPL going ex-growth in Dec-Qtr, our survey work shows carrier contracts are the bigger driver for refresh cycles, implying 6s cycle should be positive given contract renewals and sustained expansion of 4G networking in China. We are raising our estimates ahead of Street expectations for June, FY15/FY16 but maintaining our OP rating and $150 target," it said.

Researchers surveyed 6,000 individuals about their smartphone purchasing decisions. They found that loyalty remains strong among Apple customers, which means that Apple should be able to increase iOS adoption and revenue going forward.

According to rumors, the upcoming smartphones will likely retain similar physical designs as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, including 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screen sizes.