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Our Apple iPhone X Review

The iPhone X is the one you’ve been waiting for. Apple has created a phone that’s as powerful as it is stylish, with the outdated bezels and standard HD screen of old sent packing in favour of an eye-popping Super Retina OLED display that stretches all the way to the edge of the phone. Using the iPhone X is like holding a screen in your hands, allowing for an all-round better smartphone experience. 

Apple iPhone X: Display

The display of the iPhone X is very much the “main event” of the device. For the first time, Apple has created a phone with an super HD OLED screen (which they’re dubbing Super Retina) that improves on the wonky old standard HD displays of old iPhones. The new display ensures that colours and blacks will be bolder than ever, with the phone able to turn off pixels when they’re not used for a true black effect.

The end of the bezels is the other big talking point with the iPhone X, which has been designed in a similar way to the latest Galaxy models. This allows the 5.8-inch display to fit into a smaller phone than the iPhone 8 Plus. The screen effortlessly fits the curved edges of the phone to create a comfortable experience.

Apple iPhone X: Camera

The camera on the iPhone X is another area that has gotten a major overhaul. The front camera now packs in the revolutionary Face ID technology, allowing you to scan in your face and unlock the phone just by looking at it. You’ll also be able to pay money via Apple Pay using face authentication. The front camera also benefits from True Depth technology, meaning you can take photos with sharp or artificially blurred backgrounds.

The dual 12-megapixel rear camera also impresses with its power. A larger and faster sensor improves photographs, with colours looking deeper and more apparent on-screen. The dual camera system also allows for up to 10x digital zoom, giving you a wide-angle view on all your photos. 

Apple iPhone X: Design

With the design of the iPhone X (as well as the 8 and 8 Plus), Apple has gone back to the glass backing - one of the things that made the iPhone 4 so popular. This gives the phone a heft and a weight that makes it feel like a premium smartphone. This, however, doesn’t make it any less sturdy, with the glass made with a strengthening layer that prevents it from smashing if dropped. This backing also means that the iPhone X can be charged wirelessly for the first time in the iPhone’s history.

The sides are made with stainless steel that reinforces the phone against any drops as well as making the phone look stylish. The iPhone X is also water and dust-resistant, meaning you won’t have to worry about spillages or splashes. 

Apple iPhone X: Performance

The iPhone X runs on the new A11 Bionic chip, giving it a power unrivalled in the iPhone range. This chip is up to 70% faster than the A10 when in full power, with the CPU able to harness all 6 cores when you need a turbo boost in the latest high-powered games or apps. 

The A11 has also been engineered to give you the best efficiency possible, meaning you can multitask without the phone slowing down and the things you use the phone for the most will be faster. This means that texting and browsing will be done easier as well as using less energy than before. The result of this is that the iPhone X has up to 2 and a half hours more battery life than the iPhone 7.

Apple iPhone X: Features & OS

The iPhone X comes with the new iOS 11. With iOS 11, you’ll be able to take control of your phone with gestures, which you’ll need thanks to the lack of a home button on the iPhone X. Simply swipe up to get to the homescreen, down to get the control centre and hold the power button to access Siri. Gestures like this are made simple with the iPhone X combined with iOS 11. 

iOS 11 also brings with it a host of new features that make the experience more usable and fun. Animojis are new emojis that you animated with your face using the front camera. You can send these in messages to other iPhone users and even send videos of yourself doing it. Apple Music has also been improved, with users able to share playlists with their friends, making it a more social experience.

How much is the Apple iPhone X?

As you’ll know if you’ve been following the pre-release hype of the iPhone X, this phone is expensive. Buying it outright will cost you a whopping £1000 if you buy it from Apple, so that option isn’t really recommended unless you have a huge budget for your smartphone. As this is a brand-new, premium device, it’s recommended that you get it as part of a Pay Monthly contract, as you can consolidate the phone’s cost with your monthly text, calls and data bill. 

Apple iPhone X: Our verdict

The iPhone X is the best iPhone yet, combining a new look with improved technology. With the X, Apple has made a phone that stands up amongst the best 2017 has to offer, with a must-see OLED screen that reaches to the edge as well as a vastly improved camera. If you’re in the market the the very best smartphones have to offer and have a lot to spend, the iPhone X is ideal.