Apple iPhone X

Build Quality

The Apple iPhone X, launched on November 3, 2017, measures 143.6 mm in height, 70.9 mm in width, and 7.7 mm in depth. It weighs 174 grams. The device is constructed with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, available in Space Gray and Silver color options. Its design, featuring the iconic notch, was a significant departure from previous iPhone models.

Screen Quality

The iPhone X sports a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 458 ppi. The display supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision and has a typical brightness of 625 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). The screen has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a contrast ratio of 100000:1. It boasts features like a wide color gamut, True Tone technology, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, scratch-resistant glass, and multi-touch capabilities. While it lacks LTPO technology and a high refresh rate, it offered vibrant colors and deep blacks typical of OLED panels at the time of its release.

Camera Performance

The iPhone X features a dual 12MP rear camera setup. The main 12MP wide-angle lens features an f/1.8 aperture, 1.20µm pixel size, and a 1/3" sensor. The secondary 12MP telephoto lens has an f/2.4 aperture and supports optical image stabilization (OIS). It is also capable of 2x optical zoom, as well as digital zoom. It offers 4K video recording at 24, 30, and 60 fps, and 1080p recording at 30, 60, 120, and 240 fps. The camera system includes features like autofocus, touch focus, manual focus, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection, and more. A 7MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture is capable of 4K 60 FPS and 720p 120FPS video. The device also uses a quad-LED True Tone flash.

Software Experience

The iPhone X shipped with iOS 11.1.1 and is officially supported up to iOS 16.7.7. The user interface is intuitive and known for its smooth performance. The removal of the home button was replaced with swipe gestures for navigation, a significant change in the iOS user experience at the time. The device also features Face ID for biometric authentication.

Battery Performance

The iPhone X is powered by a non-removable 2716 mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports fast charging, although the charging wattage is unspecified. It also supports wireless charging. The device uses a Lightning port for charging and data transfer and does not have a USB-C port. The battery provided a day of moderate use for most users.

Value for Money

As a 2017 release, the iPhone X is now positioned in the low price range. While its original price point was at the higher end, its current pricing makes it more accessible. Its aging processor and limited software update window compared to newer models make it a less compelling option for users seeking the latest technologies, but it's still a capable device that can handle daily tasks. The 3GB/256GB model is priced at approximately $162.90-$231.73 depending on the vendor.