Launch report · Apple

iPhone X: The phone that killed the home button and started the notch era.

SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2017·$999·Score 68/100

The iPhone X redefined the smartphone with Face ID and the notch. Today it is a collectible: no 5G, a small battery and the end of its iOS road make it a museum piece rather than a daily driver.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.8" OLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
2,716 mAh
Weight
174 g
What stands out
  • Introduced Face ID and the all-screen design.
  • First OLED iPhone — excellent display for its time.
  • Premium stainless-steel build.
  • Dual camera with 2× optical zoom.
What to watch
  • No 5G; stuck on iOS 16.
  • Small 2,716 mAh battery.
  • Lightning port; 64 GB base.
  • Discontinued — a vintage device now.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100