Apple won't charge your credit card until your iPhone X is preparing to ship so it might be a good idea to lock in a device now and decide what to do later.
If put in an order for the iPhone X model you want right now, you can take a wait and see approach as we push toward the device's release date. If you're lucky, iPhone X shipping dates might improve at Apple, your carrier or at your favorite retailer. If this happens, you can cancel your order without penalty. If you're unable to find a better option before your device starts to ship, you can just stick it out with your order.
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