iPhone X

The iPhone X (pronounced “iPhone Ten”) was released by Apple in November 2017 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. It marked a massive milestone for Apple, representing a total redesign that shifted the smartphone industry toward modern, all-screen displays.

Key Specifications

• Display: 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display

  • Resolution: 2436 x 1125 pixels (~458 ppi)

  • Features: HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, and 3D Touch

• Processor (SoC): Apple A11 Bionic chip with a dedicated Neural Engine

• Memory (RAM): 3GB of RAM

• Storage Options: 256GB (no expandable storage slot)

• Rear Cameras: Dual 12MP system

  • Wide-angle (f/1.8) and Telephoto (f/2.4) with 2x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

• Front Camera: 7MP TrueDepth camera supporting Portrait mode and Animoji

• Biometrics: Face ID (replaced the traditional Touch ID fingerprint sensor)

• Battery & Charging:

  • 2,716 mAh battery supporting fast charging (up to 50% in 30 minutes)

  • Qi-enabled wireless charging via a glass back

• Build & Durability: Stainless steel frame with durable glass front and back; IP67 water and dust resistance

Core Significance & Legacy

• The “Notch”: It was Apple’s first phone to ditch the home button and thick bezels, introducing the top display cutout (the notch) to house the complex hardware required for Face ID.

• Shift to OLED: It was the first iPhone to swap traditional LCD screens for vibrant OLED technology, offering deeper blacks and much higher contrast ratios.

• Pricing Milestone: It was Apple’s first mainstream smartphone to break the psychological $999 starting price barrier.

• Software Support: The iPhone X shipped originally with iOS 11 and received official software updates up to iOS 16. It does not support iOS 17 or later.