14 DAY TRIAL // It’s no secret people prefer the Gold version of the iPhone 5s, just as it is no secret that China is hopelessly in love with this new iPhone. The thing is China isn’t sold out of the thing.
Using that age-old 1+1=2 equation, respected analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald have come to the conclusion that Apple has allocated more stock to the Chinese market.
In a research note sent out to investors this week, analyst Brian White says, “Surprisingly, the iPhone 5S was frequently available and in many cases the champagne gold was in stock.”
However, White’s note also reveals that it’s actually the Space Gray finish that can’t be found anywhere.
“In some cases, the space gray colored iPhone 5S was out of stock but the champagne gold was available, exactly the opposite of what we have discussed in the U.S. market. In our view, we believe Apple may have allocated higher stock of the champagne gold iPhone 5S in China versus the U.S. market.”