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| Apple iPhone X | |
|---|---|
| Name | iPhone X |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Release date | November 3, 2017 |
| Predecessor | iPhone 7 |
| Successor | iPhone XS |
Apple iPhone X The iPhone X was a flagship smartphone introduced by Apple Inc. in 2017 that marked the company's tenth-anniversary redesign. It combined new biometric authentication, a near bezel‑less display, and a glass-and-stainless steel construction, positioning the device as a bridge between earlier iPhone models and later Apple designs. Announced at an Apple Special Event, it influenced competitors across the mobile industry and drew comparisons from technology analysts, journalists, and consumer electronics reviewers.
The iPhone X's industrial design reflected influences from Jonathan Ive, Apple Park, and previous models such as the iPhone 4 and iPhone 6, adopting a rounded stainless steel frame with a glass back reminiscent of earlier Smartphone designs from competitors like Samsung Galaxy S8 and Google Pixel 2. Its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display owed lineage to panels produced by suppliers including Samsung Display, LG Display, and BOE Technology, and the device's notch was immediately compared in coverage by outlets such as The Verge, Wired, and Bloomberg News. Apple removed the Home button—a change noted alongside references to the Multitouch era and gestures familiar from iPad multitasking—while the stainless steel band echoed materials used by luxury handset makers and drew attention from publications like The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times.
Internally, the iPhone X was powered by Apple's A11 Bionic system on chip, a custom-design that integrated a neural engine inspired by trends in Machine learning and Neural networks research cited by technology commentators from MIT Technology Review and IEEE Spectrum. Storage options and RAM allocations were part of supply-chain analyses by firms such as Counterpoint Research and IDC, while camera hardware—dual 12‑megapixel rear sensors with optical image stabilization—was compared with modules used in devices from Huawei P20 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The TrueDepth camera system enabled Face ID facial recognition, a feature drawing on algorithms referenced in academic work from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Carnegie Mellon University. Battery capacity, wireless charging via the Qi standard, and antenna design were scrutinized in teardowns by iFixit, with components sourced from suppliers like TSMC and Sony Corporation.
Shipping with iOS 11, the iPhone X introduced software gestures replacing the Home button and integrated new APIs for augmented reality through ARKit, driving developer interest tracked by GitHub, Stack Overflow, and conference reporting from WWDC. Face ID authentication tied into Apple Pay and system security frameworks documented by researchers at NIST and analyzed in security reporting by Krebs on Security and Ars Technica. Accessibility features and internationalization efforts reflected Apple's platform strategy discussed in profiles by The New York Times and CNBC, while progressive updates through iOS 12 and later versions addressed performance and stability, topics monitored by Zdnet and TechCrunch.
Contemporary reviews mixed praise and criticism: major outlets including CNET, The Verge, Engadget, The Guardian, and The Washington Post lauded the display, camera, and Face ID while criticizing the price point and notch aesthetic. Industry analysts from Gartner, Canalys, and Strategy Analytics debated its impact on flagship pricing models, and design commentators referenced exhibitions at institutions like the Cooper Hewitt and commentary from designers tied to IDEO. Security researchers from University of Toronto and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev published analyses testing Face ID under varying conditions, while consumer reports from Consumer Reports and Which? evaluated durability and battery life.
The iPhone X affected smartphone pricing, competitive strategy, and component supply chains, prompting commentary from Apple Inc. executives in earnings calls reported by Reuters, Bloomberg News, and The Wall Street Journal. Market research by Counterpoint Research, IDC, and Gartner tracked unit shipments and ASP (average selling price) shifts, and handset makers such as Samsung Electronics, Huawei Technologies, Xiaomi, and OnePlus adjusted portfolios in response. The device influenced accessory markets including Belkin International and Mophie, and aftermarkets and repair ecosystems covered by iFixit and uBreakiFix saw changes in demand. Regulatory and trade discussions involving suppliers and manufacturers surfaced in reporting by The Financial Times and Politico, while subsequent Apple models cited the iPhone X design and technologies in product literature and keynote presentations at Steve Jobs Theater.
Category:Apple hardware Category:Smartphones introduced in 2017