The iPhone X (pronounced "iPhone Ten") is a smartphone model developed by Apple Inc. It was announced on September 12, 2017, and released on November 3, 2017. The device features an all-screen design, with a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display that covers almost the entire front of the device. It has a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
The iPhone X is powered by Apple's A11 Bionic chip, which includes a six-core CPU, a six-core GPU, and a neural engine for AI tasks. It comes with 3GB of RAM and is available in two storage options: 64GB and 256GB.
The device features a dual-camera system on the back, with two 12-megapixel sensors (one wide-angle and one telephoto) that support optical zoom and portrait mode. It also has a 7-megapixel front-facing camera that supports Face ID, Apple's facial recognition technology for unlocking the device and making payments through Apple Pay.
Other features of the iPhone X include wireless charging, water and dust resistance (IP67), and support for augmented reality (AR) applications. It runs on Apple's iOS operating system and is upgradable to the latest version as of September 2021, which is iOS 14.8. The iPhone X is available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver.
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Design:
The iPhone X is designed with an all-screen front, which means it has no physical home button like previous iPhones. The device is made of glass and stainless steel, with a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display that covers almost the entire front of the device. The back of the device is also made of glass, which allows for wireless charging. The iPhone X is also water and dust resistant, with an IP67 rating.
Processor:
The iPhone X is powered by Apple's A11 Bionic chip, which includes a six-core CPU, a six-core GPU, and a neural engine for AI tasks. The A11 Bionic chip is also used in other Apple devices such as the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The chip is optimized for running AR applications and supports machine learning tasks.
Face ID:
The iPhone X introduced Face ID, a facial recognition system that replaces Touch ID, Apple's fingerprint recognition system. Face ID uses the True Depth camera system, which includes a dot projector, an infrared camera, and a flood illuminator, to create a 3D map of the user's face. This allows the user to unlock their device and make payments through Apple Pay by simply looking at the screen.
Camera:
The iPhone X features a dual-camera system on the back, with two 12-megapixel sensors (one wide-angle and one telephoto) that support optical zoom and portrait mode. The camera system also features optical image stabilization (OIS) for both lenses, which helps to reduce blur caused by camera shake. The front-facing camera is a 7-megapixel sensor that supports portrait mode and Face ID.
Wireless Charging:
The iPhone X supports wireless charging through the Qi standard, which allows the device to charge by simply placing it on a compatible charging pad.
AR Kit:
The iPhone X supports AR Kit, Apple's augmented reality platform. AR Kit allows developers to create AR applications that can overlay virtual objects onto the real world. The iPhone X's True Depth camera system is optimized for running AR applications, which allows for more accurate tracking and more immersive experiences.
Software:
The iPhone X runs on Apple's iOS operating system, which is known for its user-friendly interface and tight integration with Apple's hardware. The device shipped with iOS 11, but is upgradable to the latest version as of September 2021, which is iOS 14.8. iOS 14 introduced several new features, such as the App Library, widgets on the home screen, and App Clips.
Price:
The iPhone X was released with a starting price of $999 for the 64GB model, and $1,149 for the 256GB model. The price has since dropped, and the device is now available at a lower price point from third-party retailers or through Apple's refurbished store.
Display:
The iPhone X features a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels. The display supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, which allows for a wider range of colors and higher contrast. The display also features True Tone technology, which adjusts the color temperature based on the ambient light in the room for a more natural viewing experience.
Battery Life:
The iPhone X has a non-removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2716 mAh. The device supports fast charging, which can charge the battery up to 50% in 30 minutes, and also supports Qi wireless charging. According to Apple, the iPhone X has up to 21 hours of talk time, up to 13 hours of internet use, up to 60 hours of audio playback, and up to 13 hours of video playback.
Storage:
The iPhone X is available in two storage options: 64GB and 256GB. The device does not have a microSD card slot, so the storage cannot be expanded with a memory card.
Connectivity:
The iPhone X supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and GPS with GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS. The device also has a Lightning port for charging and data transfer, but does not have a headphone jack.
Sensors:
The iPhone X has a variety of sensors, including Face ID, which uses the TrueDepth camera system for facial recognition, and a barometer, which measures air pressure for altitude and weather data. The device also has an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
Colors:
The iPhone X is available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver.
Release:
The iPhone X was announced on September 12, 2017, and was released on November 3, 2017. It was the first iPhone to feature an all-screen design and Face ID.
Discontinuation:
The iPhone X was discontinued by Apple in September 2018 after the release of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR. However, the device is still supported with software updates as of September 2021, and can be purchased from third-party retailers or through Apple's refurbished store.
iPhone X Specs
| NETWORK | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|
| LAUNCH | 2017, September |
| BODY | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm, 174 g, Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame |
| DISPLAY | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels, Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (typ), 120Hz touch-sensing |
| PLATFORM | iOS 11.1.1, upgradable to iOS 14.6, Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm), Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral), Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| MEMORY | 64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | Dual 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| SELFIE CAMERA | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) |
| SOUND | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| COMMS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NFC, Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| FEATURES | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Siri natural language commands and dictation |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2716 mAh battery (10.35 Wh), Fast charging 15W, 50% in 30 min, USB Power Delivery 2.0, Qi wireless charging |
| MISC | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins), Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| PRICE | From $999 |