Apple iPhone X (3GB + 256GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#31 in Best Apple Smartphones
#64 in Best Compact Smartphones
#64 in Best 6-Inch Smartphones
#231 in Best Camera Smartphones
#441 in Best Smartphones Under £250
#549 in Best Smartphones Under £300
#688 in Best Smartphones Under £400
#758 in Best Smartphones Under £500
#860 in Best Value Smartphones
#886 in Best NFC Smartphones
#983 in Best AI Smartphones
#986 in Best Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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According to The Verge's review, the iPhone X represents a significant hardware advancement for Apple with its build quality and Super Retina OLED display, though physical drawbacks include a large camera bump and a sharp ridge where the glass meets the frame. While Face ID and the new gesture-based interface are highlighted features, they contribute to UI complexity, make...Read more
Mashable's review describes the iPhone X as a luxurious device with an exquisite surgical steel and glass design, featuring a stunning 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display despite the controversial notch. Pros include the fast A11 Bionic chip, "pro-looking" dual cameras, and the secure Face ID system, which takes time to adapt to. Cons highlighted are the steep $999 price, limited...Read more
Android Central's second opinion of the iPhone X highlights it as a "breath of fresh air" with a stunning OLED display, premium stainless steel build, and highly reliable Face ID technology. The device boasts top-tier performance through the A11 Bionic chip, an industry-leading Taptic Engine, and refined gesture navigation. Key drawbacks, however, include the intrusive display...Read more
CNET describes the iPhone X as a significant, albeit costly, update that redefines the iPhone's look for its anniversary with a 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina display and an almost bezel-less design that fits a large screen into a comfortable size. Pros include improved dual rear cameras, impressive Portrait Mode selfies and Animojis via the front TrueDepth camera, and fast performance...Read more
Six months after release, the CNET review concludes the iPhone X successfully transitioned from a futuristic concept to a reliable, standard-setting device. Key pros include the vibrant 5.8-inch OLED screen, the ergonomic "handheld" design, and fluid gesture-based navigation, along with a superior camera. However, cons highlighted in the review include the high $1,000 price point,...Read more
Consumer Reports highlighted the iPhone X's OLED display and Face ID system as significant strengths, along with its camera performance, which was the highest rated at the time. However, weaknesses were identified in its poor durability, with units failing tumble tests, and its battery life, which was shorter than competing models. Due to these concerns and its fragility, Consumer...Read more
The Apple iPhone X received a DXOMARK Mobile score of 97, achieving a record 101 Photo sub-score at its 2017 launch due to its improved dual-camera system. Pros included outstanding outdoor exposure and dynamic range, natural-looking bokeh in Portrait mode, and accurate color and white balance, supported by fast autofocus. Cons noted were an 89 Video score due to oscillations and...Read more
In a 2017 New York Times review, Brian X. Chen described the iPhone X as a high-performance device with a compact design, a vibrant OLED screen, and a superior dual-lens camera. While praising its advanced features for tech enthusiasts, the review identified cons, including a $999 starting price and an awkward learning curve due to the removal of the home button. Ultimately, the...Read more
According to PCMag, the Apple iPhone X featured a significant design change with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display and A11 Bionic chip, praised for its speed and responsive performance. Pros included the nearly bezel-less design, Face ID replacing the home button, and Animoji, while cons were the high price tag, disappointing battery life, lack of app optimization for the notch...Read more
The iPhone X represents a significant design pivot for Apple, featuring a 5.8-inch OLED display lauded for its rich colors and deep blacks. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, the device delivers a "silky-smooth" performance, while the camera system boasts improved Portrait Mode and unique Portrait Lighting. Despite these strengths, the phone is burdened by a $1,000 price point, a...Read more
TechRadar's review described the iPhone X as a significant step for Apple, featuring a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display and a new gesture-based navigation system with Face ID. It praised the A11 Bionic chip for smooth performance and the camera system for its photo quality and low-light performance. However, the review noted drawbacks including its high price, adequate rather than...Read more
The Guardian describes the iPhone X as a significant modernization of Apple's flagship phone, featuring an "all-screen" design with a 5.8-inch OLED display and gesture-based navigation, though the screen's "notch" can be distracting. Face ID, the infrared facial recognition system, is noted for its reliability in various conditions but struggles with polarized sunglasses, and the...Read more
According to The Verge's review, the iPhone X represents a significant hardware advancement for Apple with its build quality and Super Retina OLED display, though physical drawbacks include a large camera bump and a sharp ridge where the glass meets the frame. While Face ID and the new gesture-based interface are highlighted features, they contribute to UI complexity, make...Read more
Mashable's review describes the iPhone X as a luxurious device with an exquisite surgical steel and glass design, featuring a stunning 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display despite the controversial notch. Pros include the fast A11 Bionic chip, "pro-looking" dual cameras, and the secure Face ID system, which takes time to adapt to. Cons highlighted are the steep $999 price, limited...Read more
The Stern.de review highlights the iPhone X as a major advancement for Apple, featuring a 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display that offers superior brightness and contrast, though the "notch" design limits the visibility of the battery percentage. Key pros include the edge-to-edge display and the removal of the home button, while a minor con is the adjusted user interface. Face ID,...Read more
The iPhone X represents a major shift for Apple, featuring a 5.8-inch "Super Retina" OLED display that delivers exceptional color accuracy and deep blacks. Key innovations include the removal of the home button in favor of Face ID, which, despite occasional angle sensitivity, offers fast and secure authentication. Performance is led by the A11 Bionic chip, offering superior...Read more
The Heise Online review describes the iPhone X as a revolutionary device featuring a standout 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display and reliable Face ID technology. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, it offers high performance, a premium stainless steel and glass build, and a dual-lens camera system with excellent Portrait Mode capabilities. Despite these strengths, the review highlights...Read more
The Pokipsie.ch review identifies the iPhone X as a revolutionary, bezel-less design featuring a vibrant 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display and a polarizing, prominent notch. Key performance pros include the fast A11 Bionic chip and Face ID, alongside a dual-camera system capable of high-quality 4K video, though Face ID can struggle in direct sunlight. While praising the premium,...Read more
In a review for DER SPIEGEL, the iPhone X is described as a "noble" device with a compact design despite its 5.8-inch screen, featuring an "excellent" Super Retina OLED display and the highly functional Face ID system. Pros include the rapid performance of the A11 Bionic chip and high-quality dual-camera system, though, as noted in the review, the device is held back by a high price...Read more
The Stern.de review highlights the iPhone X as a major advancement for Apple, featuring a 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display that offers superior brightness and contrast, though the "notch" design limits the visibility of the battery percentage. Key pros include the edge-to-edge display and the removal of the home button, while a minor con is the adjusted user interface. Face ID,...Read more
The iPhone X represents a major shift for Apple, featuring a 5.8-inch "Super Retina" OLED display that delivers exceptional color accuracy and deep blacks. Key innovations include the removal of the home button in favor of Face ID, which, despite occasional angle sensitivity, offers fast and secure authentication. Performance is led by the A11 Bionic chip, offering superior...Read more
Phonandroid’s review highlights the iPhone X as a significant design shift, featuring a vibrant edge-to-edge OLED "Super Retina" display, though the notch remains polarizing. Pros include industry-leading performance from the A11 Bionic chip and excellent low-light photography with Optical Image Stabilization. However, the device is criticized for its high $999 starting price and...Read more
The iPhone X features a premium "all-glass" design with a 5.8-inch OLED display, eliminating the home button for a 2436 x 1125 resolution screen. While praising the design and screen, the review notes the device's enhanced fragility. The A11 Bionic chip and OIS-equipped camera provide strong performance, alongside the reliable,, albeit sometimes finicky, Face ID system. However, the...Read more
iGen.fr characterizes the 2017 iPhone X as a "radical, divisive, and incredibly sexy" design shift, highlighting its 5.8-inch OLED display and premium stainless steel build. Key pros include intuitive gesture-based navigation, highly reliable Face ID, and top-tier performance from the A11 Bionic chip. However, the review notes significant cons, such as the high price, a prominent...Read more
The iPhon.fr review describes the iPhone X as a significant evolution, highlighting its premium "perfect" finish, powerful A11 Bionic chip, and the impressive Super Retina OLED display. Key benefits include the immersive, bezel-reduced design and advanced camera features, such as improved low-light performance and 4K video capabilities. However, the review notes several drawbacks,...Read more
The iPhone X features a premium "jewelry" design, characterized by a 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display with excellent contrast, a stainless steel frame, and a borderless look that replaces the physical Home button. It is powered by the high-performance A11 Bionic chip and introduces a sophisticated Face ID system, though the top-screen notch and new gesture navigation present a...Read more
Les Numériques praises the Apple iPhone X as a successful, modern revamp featuring a 5.8-inch OLED display with excellent contrast (750 cd/m²) and a premium glass/stainless steel design. Performance is driven by the efficient A11 Bionic chip, while the dual 12-megapixel cameras and Face ID offer top-tier, reliable, and fast operation. Key drawbacks include the exorbitant price,...Read more
Mac4Ever's review describes the iPhone X as a radical shift featuring a 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display and a premium stainless steel/glass design. While praised for its, the device introduces a learning curve with gesture-based navigation replacing the Home button. The A11 Bionic chip provides desktop-class performance, and Face ID is noted as innovative, though occasionally...Read more
Phonandroid’s review highlights the iPhone X as a significant design shift, featuring a vibrant edge-to-edge OLED "Super Retina" display, though the notch remains polarizing. Pros include industry-leading performance from the A11 Bionic chip and excellent low-light photography with Optical Image Stabilization. However, the device is criticized for its high $999 starting price and...Read more
The iPhone X features a premium "all-glass" design with a 5.8-inch OLED display, eliminating the home button for a 2436 x 1125 resolution screen. While praising the design and screen, the review notes the device's enhanced fragility. The A11 Bionic chip and OIS-equipped camera provide strong performance, alongside the reliable,, albeit sometimes finicky, Face ID system. However, the...Read more
After a month, the Xataka review of the iPhone X highlights a successful, albeit flawed, transition to a "total screen" design with the Super Retina OLED display. While Face ID is praised for its high security and ease of setup, it is found to be occasionally slower and less versatile than Touch ID. The device is noted for its premium, durable build, yet feels heavy, and the notch...Read more
The iPhone X is defined as a historic, radical design shift for Apple featuring a stainless steel frame, wireless charging, and a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a notable notch for Face ID. Key pros include the powerful A11 Bionic chip for fluid performance, a high-quality dual 12MP camera system, and a modern, gesture-based interface. Cons include the high launch price,...Read more
In his 2017 review, Enrique Dans characterizes the iPhone X as a revolutionary, albeit expensive, blueprint for future smartphones, highlighting a seamless transition to the new design. Key pros include the remarkably fast Face ID system, a highly intuitive gesture-based interface, and a superior camera utilizing AI for enhanced photography. Despite the high cost and initial need...Read more
Xataka México highlights the iPhone X as Apple's most significant design shift in a decade, featuring a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display and a durable stainless steel frame. The device introduces an intuitive gesture-based interface, highly reliable Face ID, and a camera system enhanced by dual optical image stabilization. While the A11 Bionic chip delivers exceptional...Read more
After a month, the Xataka review of the iPhone X highlights a successful, albeit flawed, transition to a "total screen" design with the Super Retina OLED display. While Face ID is praised for its high security and ease of setup, it is found to be occasionally slower and less versatile than Touch ID. The device is noted for its premium, durable build, yet feels heavy, and the notch...Read more
The iPhone X is defined as a historic, radical design shift for Apple featuring a stainless steel frame, wireless charging, and a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a notable notch for Face ID. Key pros include the powerful A11 Bionic chip for fluid performance, a high-quality dual 12MP camera system, and a modern, gesture-based interface. Cons include the high launch price,...Read more
The iPhone X features a significant design shift, replacing the home button with a 5.8-inch OLED screen and introducing the Face ID TrueDepth camera system. The device is powered by the A11 Bionic chip and features a premium, yet fragile, glass and stainless steel construction. Key advantages include the vibrant OLED display, exceptional camera performance with dual optical image...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the iPhone X as a revolutionary shift for Apple, marking a transition to a premium all-screen design with Face ID. The 5.8-inch OLED display is highlighted as a major improvement, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks, while the surgical-grade stainless steel body provides a high-quality, albeit fingerprint-prone, feel. Performance-wise, the Face ID system...Read more
In a review for Saggiamente, Settimio Perlini characterizes the iPhone X as a foundational, decade-defining device, marking a shift from the home button to a gesture-based system. Pros include the 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display with vibrant colors and reliable Face ID functionality. Conversely, cons involve the "notch" design, narrower screen width compared to Plus models, and...Read more
The iPhone X features a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with high contrast and True Tone technology, housed in a premium stainless steel and glass design, though the notch is noted as a polarizing aesthetic choice. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, the device delivers high performance for multitasking and AR, while Face ID offers secure authentication despite being slightly slower...Read more
The iPhoneItalia review characterizes the iPhone X as a revolutionary device that advances design through its all-screen, stainless-steel-and-glass construction, abandoning the home button for a 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina display. Key pros include the advanced Face ID facial recognition system, improved photography via the dual 12-megapixel camera with dual OIS, and the...Read more
The iPhone X features a significant design shift, replacing the home button with a 5.8-inch OLED screen and introducing the Face ID TrueDepth camera system. The device is powered by the A11 Bionic chip and features a premium, yet fragile, glass and stainless steel construction. Key advantages include the vibrant OLED display, exceptional camera performance with dual optical image...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the iPhone X as a revolutionary shift for Apple, marking a transition to a premium all-screen design with Face ID. The 5.8-inch OLED display is highlighted as a major improvement, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks, while the surgical-grade stainless steel body provides a high-quality, albeit fingerprint-prone, feel. Performance-wise, the Face ID system...Read more
The iCulture review characterizes the iPhone X as a revolutionary device featuring a premium "bezel-less" design, an immersive 5.8-inch OLED display, and the highly secure Face ID system, which utilizes the TrueDepth camera. Performance is driven by the robust A11 Bionic chip, complemented by a dual 12MP camera setup that delivers exceptional photos and 4K video, alongside an...Read more
Tweakers describes the iPhone X as a significant shift for Apple, marking a new era of design with its premium stainless steel construction and a 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display. The review highlights the display's excellent contrast and brightness, though notes the "notch" can intrude on full-screen content. Key performance strengths include the fast A11 Bionic chip and highly...Read more
The iPhone X is positioned as a defining, premium shift for Apple, setting a new standard with its seamless integration of Face ID and intuitive gesture navigation. Key advantages include the vibrant 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, a refined stainless steel frame, and advanced camera features like Portrait Lighting. However, the device is criticized for its exceptionally high...Read more
The iCreate review highlights the iPhone X as a significant design evolution, featuring a vibrant, bezel-less Super Retina OLED display and the, at the time, new, secure Face ID system. While praised for its premium stainless steel build and fast A11 Bionic performance, the device features a polarizing screen "notch" and a fragile glass design. The camera system excels with dual...Read more
The iCulture review characterizes the iPhone X as a revolutionary device featuring a premium "bezel-less" design, an immersive 5.8-inch OLED display, and the highly secure Face ID system, which utilizes the TrueDepth camera. Performance is driven by the robust A11 Bionic chip, complemented by a dual 12MP camera setup that delivers exceptional photos and 4K video, alongside an...Read more
Tweakers describes the iPhone X as a significant shift for Apple, marking a new era of design with its premium stainless steel construction and a 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display. The review highlights the display's excellent contrast and brightness, though notes the "notch" can intrude on full-screen content. Key performance strengths include the fast A11 Bionic chip and highly...Read more
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