iPhone X
The iPhone X (Roman numeral "X" pronounced "ten"[13]) is a smartphone designed, developed and marketed by Apple. It is part of the 11th generation of the iPhone. Available for pre-order from October 27, 2017, it was released on November 3, 2017. The naming of the iPhone X (skipping the iPhone 9 and 9s) is to mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.
Not to be confused with iPhone XS or iPhone XR.Brand
- Foxconn[1] (on contract)
- Pegatron[1] (on contract)
Say hello to the future.
November 3, 2017
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September 12, 2018
iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max
iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus
H: 143.6 mm (5.65 in)
W: 70.9 mm (2.79 in)
D: 7.7 mm (0.30 in)
174 g (6.1 oz)
Original: iOS 11.0.1[4]
Current: iOS 16.7.7, released March 21, 2024[5]
Models A1865/1902: Qualcomm MDM9655 Snapdragon X16 LTE
Model A1901: Intel XMM 7480
64 or 256 GB NVMe
None
5.85 in (149 mm) Super Retina HD: AMOLED, 2436×1125 px resolution, (458 ppi), supplied by Samsung Display[8] 625 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical), with dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass and 3D Touch
Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
12 MP with six-element lens, quad-LED "True Tone" flash with Slow Sync, autofocus, IR filter, burst mode, f/1.8 aperture, 4K video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow-motion video (1080p at 120 or 240 fps), timelapse with stabilization, panorama, face detection, digital image stabilization, optical image stabilization,
telephoto lens with 2× optical zoom / 10× digital zoom
Portrait Lighting (in beta), f/2.4 aperture, optical image stabilization
7 MP, f/2.2 aperture, burst mode, exposure control, face detection, auto-HDR, auto image stabilization, Retina flash, 1080p HD video recording Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, and Animoji
M3, T4
iPhone X at the Wayback Machine (archived November 1, 2017)
The iPhone X used a glass and stainless-steel form factor and "bezel-less" design, shrinking the bezels while not having a "chin". It was the first iPhone to use an OLED screen, branded as a Super Retina HD display. The home button's fingerprint sensor was replaced with a new type of authentication called Face ID, which uses sensors to scan the user's face to unlock the device. This face-recognition capability also enabled emojis to be animated following the user's expression (Animoji). With a bezel-less design, iPhone user interaction changed significantly, using gestures to navigate the operating system rather than the home button used in all previous iPhones. At the time of its November 2017 launch, its price tag of US$999 also made it the most expensive iPhone ever, with even higher prices internationally due to additional local sales and import taxes.
Along with the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus and iPhone SE (1st generation), the iPhone X was discontinued on September 12, 2018, following the announcement of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR devices.
On November 22, 2018, Apple reportedly resumed production of the iPhone X due to weak sales of its successors. The iPhone X remains discontinued.[14]
History[edit]
The technology behind the iPhone X was in development for five years, starting as far back as 2012.[15] Rumors of a drastic iPhone redesign began circulating around the time of iPhone 7 announcement in the third quarter of 2016,[16][17] and intensified when a HomePod firmware leak in July 2017 suggested that Apple would shortly release a phone with a nearly bezel-less design, lack of a physical home button, facial recognition, and other new features.[18] A near-final development version of the iOS 11 operating system was also leaked in September 2017, confirming the new design and features.[19]
On August 31, 2017, Apple invited journalists to a September 12 press event,[20][21] the first public event held at the Steve Jobs Theater on the company's new Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.[22][23][24] The iPhone X was unveiled during that keynote. Its US$999 starting price was the most expensive iPhone launch price ever at the time.[25] The price is even higher in international markets due to currency fluctuations, import fees and sales taxes.[26] An instrumental version of the song Keep On Lovin’ by MagnusTheMagnus was used in the reveal of the device, and the song "Best Friend" by Sofi Tukker was featured in the introductory film and ads.[27]
An unlocked version of the phone was made available for purchase in the United States on December 5, 2017.[28][29]
In April 2018, the Federal Communications Commission divulged images of an unreleased gold-colored iPhone X model.[30] As opposed to the space gray and silver color options that the iPhone X ships with, it was divulged that there were initial plans to release a gold option for the device. However, it was put on hold due to production issues.[31] The iPhone X's successors, the iPhone XS and XS Max, included a Gold color option, in addition to the Silver and Space Grey featured on the iPhone X.
Apple released a revised B model for the iPhone X that fixed NFC issues for users in Japan, China, and the United States.[32]
Issues[edit]
Early activation issues[edit]
In November 2017, early adopters of the new phone reported that they were experiencing activation issues on certain cellular carriers, most notably AT&T. AT&T announced within hours that the issue had been fixed on their end, and a spokesperson for the Verizon carrier told the media none of its customers were affected despite some reports of problems.[106][107]
Cold weather issues[edit]
In November 2017, iPhone X users reported on Reddit that the device's screen would become unresponsive after experiencing rapid temperature drops.[108][109] Apple released the iOS 11.1.2 update on November 16, 2017, fixing the issue.[110][111]
Forbes contributor Gordon Kelly reported in March 2018 that over 1,000 users experienced problems using camera flash in cold weather, with the problem being fixed in a later software update.[112]
Cellular modem differences[edit]
Apple has been engaged in a legal battle with Qualcomm over allegedly anti-competitive practices and has been dual-sourcing cellular modem chips to reduce reliance on the semiconductor manufacturer. Starting with iPhone 7 in 2016, Apple has used about half Qualcomm modem chips and half Intel.[113][114] Professional measurement tests performed by wireless signal testing firm Cellular Insights indicated that, as in the previous-gen iPhone 7, Qualcomm's chips outperform Intel's in LTE download speeds, up to 67% faster in very weak signal conditions,[115][116] resulting in some sources recommending the purchase of an unlocked iPhone X or one bought through cellular carrier Verizon, in order to get the models featuring the faster Qualcomm modem.[114] Additionally, CNET reported in September 2017 that the new iPhone models, including X, 8 and 8 Plus, do not have the ability to connect to the next-generation of wireless LTE data connection, despite 10 new Android devices, including flagships from main smartphone competitor Samsung, all having the capability to do so. While Apple's new smartphones have support for "LTE Advanced", with a theoretical peak speed of 500 megabits per second, the Android models have the ability to connect to "Gigabit LTE", allowing theoretical speeds up to 1 gigabit per second, doubling Apple's speed.[117]
NFC problems[edit]
After releasing the iPhone X in Japan and China, customers experienced issues related to the phone's NFC while trying to access public transit smart card readers. In April 2018, Apple released a revision to the iPhone X, that included a vastly improved NFC chip. This solved the problem of NFC reader errors in most cases. Previously, around 1 out of 3 NFC attempts would fail after initial reports. This issue also affected users in America.[32]
Display Module Replacement Program[edit]
Apple has determined an issue with certain iPhone X devices where the display wouldn't respond to the user's touch, due to a component that might fail on the display module. Apple stated that they will repair the affected devices free of charge, so long as the device is under 3 years old.[118]