Processor
Apple A11 Bionic
Main Camera
12MP Main Camera with OIS
Display
5.8-inch 60Hz Super Retina OLED
Battery
2716 mAh Battery
Key Features & Connectivity
iPhone X Overview
The iPhone X is an Apple smartphone released in November 2017 with a US reference price of $999. It runs on the Apple A11 Bionic, has a 5.8-inch 60Hz Super Retina OLED display, uses a 12MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 2716 mAh battery.
General Information
Display
Performance
Rear Camera
Front Selfie Camera
Battery & Charging
Network & Connectivity
Sensors
Software & AI
Pros
- • Completely revolutionized smartphone design by removing the physical Home Button and introducing the edge-to-edge OLED display.
- • Introduced Face ID, which immediately became (and remains) the industry standard for secure biometric authentication.
- • The premium stainless steel frame and heavy glass back design still feels incredibly high-end even today.
- • Introduced intuitive swipe gestures for navigation, fundamentally changing how we interact with our phones.
Cons
- • No longer supported by modern major iOS updates, making it a potential security risk to use today.
- • The aging A11 Bionic chip struggles heavily with modern, demanding applications and heavy multitasking.
- • Due to age, the battery life on original models has degraded significantly and will require replacement.
- • The massive original 'notch' at the top of the screen looks incredibly outdated compared to modern designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called the iPhone X?
The 'X' is the Roman numeral for 10. It was named the iPhone X (pronounced 'Ten') to celebrate the highly anticipated 10th anniversary of the original iPhone's release.
Does the iPhone X still get iOS updates?
No. Apple has officially dropped major iOS support for the iPhone X, meaning it cannot run the latest software and will miss out on new features.
Was the iPhone X the first iPhone with Face ID?
Yes. The iPhone X was the revolutionary device that completely replaced the Touch ID Home Button with the advanced TrueDepth camera system for Face ID.
Is the iPhone X still a good phone to buy today?
No. Because it no longer receives modern iOS updates, it poses a security risk and lacks the raw performance required to handle modern apps smoothly.
What was the notch on the iPhone X?
The 'notch' was the black cutout at the very top of the screen that housed the speaker, front camera, and the complex array of sensors required for Face ID.
