iPhone X review: design, colors, specifications, prices, start of sales in Russia

On September 12, as part of a special event held at Apple's new California headquarters, the long-awaited hero of the day was shown - the tenth "Apple" smartphone, which even before the presentation became the object of desire for an entire army of fans of Apple products around the world - iPhone X (pronounced "iPhone") ten (10) «)

In our review of the device, we will traditionally refrain from ratings and unambiguous conclusions, giving the reader the opportunity to form their own opinion on the list of technical characteristics and descriptions of the main innovations of the iPhone X. Despite the usual avalanche of pre-release rumors and leaks, Apple managed to keep some interesting nuances secret, which we will discuss below.

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iPhone X design, colors and storage

As expected, the iPhone X's body structure is reminiscent of the iPhone 4/4s, which was very successful in its time. The form factor in the form of a sandwich of glass panels with a metal frame between them looks really stylish with the current dimensions of the smartphone, and the absence of a Home button and frames around the display emphasizes the “monoblock” effect.

By the way, the frame is made of surgical stainless steel alloy, modified by Apple engineers for greater strength and corrosion resistance. The color palette is narrowed to “silver” (white) and “space gray” (black).

iPhone X comes in two storage options - 64 GB and 256 GB.

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SIM card

iPhone 10, like the 8th version, has a new nano SIM card format. To remove and install it, you will need a special tool - a paperclip, which is included in the kit of the new gadget. How to handle the SIM card:

1. Make sure the device is turned off.
2. Unlock and slide out the SIM card tray using a paper clip.
3. Remove or insert the SIM card.

Correct handling of the SIM card will help avoid problems with Internet connection and activation errors.

Screen and sensors on the front panel of the iPhone X

The front panel of the iPhone X is almost entirely occupied by an edge-to-edge screen, with the exception of a small panel with sensors, a front camera and an earpiece at the top edge.

The display is made using the new Super Retina technology with an OLED-type matrix, which Phil Schiller called the first worthy of an apple flagship.

The display diagonal is 5.8 inches, resolution is 2436 × 1125 pixels, image density is 458 ppi.

There are Dolby Vision technologies, HDR 10 and the True Tone color optimization system tested on the iPad Pro.

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Photo gallery

Below are many photos from the camera in different conditions. Please note that clicking will load a full-size frame.

iPhone X processor and performance

The new 6-core Apple A11 microprocessor, manufactured using a 10nm technological process by TSMC, guarantees the user support and correct operation of all possible applications from the App Store for several years to come. 70% higher efficiency and 25% higher performance compared to the A10 chip (found in iPhone 7).

Separately, it is worth noting Apple’s first proprietary 3-core graphics processor, which, coupled with updated Metal 2 technology, will allow you to run games with console-level graphics the iPhone X. Engineers estimated the increase in efficiency compared to the Apple A10 Fusion at 30%, which is especially important for games and programs that use augmented reality technologies

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Face ID facial recognition technology in iPhone X

The release of the iPhone 5s with a Touch ID sensor forced even manufacturers from the B-brand segment to introduce fingerprint sensors into their smartphones, and now engineers from Cupertino have raised the bar to a new height, beating out the iris scanner from Samsung and other developments in this area that are used in mass consumer devices.

The new iPhone X can recognize its owner's face as soon as he looks at the screen. Moreover, the new sensor will work even faster than the fingerprint sensor, it will be much more difficult to deceive it (using a photo will not work), but glasses, a hat, hairstyle or beard, for example, will not become an obstacle to the new technology.

For all this, the iPhone X has a special dual-core processor that processes data on the location of more than 30 thousand points projected onto the user’s face (TrueDepth technology).

Face ID recognizes the face of the iPhone X owner even in complete darkness.

In addition to identifying the owner of the device, Face ID can be used for secondary tasks, for example, creating Animoji - animated emoji emoticons that exactly repeat the movements of the user’s facial muscles (the technology works on the principle of the MSQRD application).

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Cameras in iPhone X

Unlike the iPhone 8 Plus, the lenses of the flagship smartphone are arranged vertically, and each of them is now equipped with an optical stabilization system. The matrix resolution has not changed - 12 megapixels, but the image processing speed has increased, a new color filter has been applied and the aperture has been slightly improved - f/2.4, f/1.8.

The front camera has been migrated from the previous flagship iPhone 7. Its resolution is 7 megapixels.

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Camera overview

The main and front cameras of iPhone 10 are equipped with a package of advanced options for professional photography.

Main (rear) camera

The main camera of the iPhone 10, installed in the upper left segment of the rear panel, differs from previous models both visually and functionally. For the first time, Apple equipped an Apple device with a dual lens with a resolution of 12 megapixels: a wide-angle and a telephoto lens. The camera stands out due to its vertical position and new features, such as:

1. Optical image stabilization, allowing you to shoot without compromising quality even while moving and in low light.
2. Instant camera autofocus.
3. Manual adjustment of exposure and focus parameters, fixation on the subject or element in the frame.
4. Portrait lighting modeling function that determines the depth of the frame and the contours of the subject being photographed.
5. Improved IPS, which helps to recognize people and parameters in the frame: movement, brightness, lighting.

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It takes less time to process pixels thanks to the use of innovative technologies, which has expanded the color palette and improved the quality of HDR images. Users will be able to choose from 5 options for setting the light for shooting:

1. Daytime, in which the main focus is on the subject's face, while the background remains blurred.
2. Contour, assuming average illumination, halftones.
3. Studio, characterized by bright illumination of the object and clarity of the image.
4. Stage, when the subject being photographed is illuminated, but the background remains dark.
5. Stage mono, representing a black and white version of the “stage light” mode.

The main camera flash is complemented by True Tone Quad-LED technology, which prevents darkening of the background of the composition. Another feature is the option of uniform backlight distribution. It is used to prevent overexposed fragments in the scene.

Front (front) camera

The front camera is equipped with a system of high-tech sensors that open up unique shooting opportunities:

• portrait photography;
• Portrait lighting modeling;
• time-lapse mode;
• set of special effects.

The main feature of the front camera is the Face ID function, which provides protection against unwanted iPhone unlocks. It unlocks the smartphone when the owner looks into the front camera lens. The manufacturer also took care of protection from attackers trying to gain access to information by using a photograph of the owner of the gadget. The quality of the video product has noticeably improved. The iPhone 10 camera offers a maximum shooting resolution of 4K at 60 frames per second, and a minimum of 1080 px at 240 frames per second.

Wireless technologies

Oddly enough, Apple is the latest premium company to jump on this train, without introducing anything fundamentally new. Next year, the AirPower platform will go on sale, which will be able to charge the iPhone 8/Plus, iPhone X, AirPods, and Apple Watch using the Qi standard.

But the iPhone X is already equipped with a Bluetooth 5.0 module, for which compatible accessories have not yet been found, but the groundwork for the future is certainly pleasant.

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What connector does the iPhone have?

iPhone smartphone connectors have undergone evolution throughout their history, getting rid of outdated standards and arriving at the most optimal solution to the task: to be the first in new technologies. Below is a brief excursion into the history of what kind of charging connector the iPhone had from model to model.

However, first it is worth mentioning the very first type of “Apple” connector. We are talking about a 30-pin plug, which is memorable to many for its size. It was present in all iPhone models up to the fourth version, until the energy consumption of smartphone components required an increase in battery size. And purely aesthetically, the Lighting connector is much better.

Is there a headphone jack for iPhone 7?

iPhone 7 revolutionized the smartphone industry, once and for all getting rid of a standard that was nearly 50 years old at the time. The fact is that the iPhone 7, released in 2016, does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, better known as a “mini-jack” and so named because jack means “socket” in English.

The familiar mini-jack connector

However, Apple's designers did not leave their users without an alternative. For example, in order to listen to music, you can use special headphones with a Lighting connector, or purchase special wireless headphones Air Pods, the presentation of which was timed to coincide with the release of the 7th version of the iPhone.

For your information! This headset uses the Bluetooth protocol in its work and is essentially a further development of the “hands free” idea.

The developers explained their step by saying that by getting rid of the audio output, they received additional space inside the smartphone, which they were able to use to solve specific problems:

• Increase the battery life from one charge by increasing the size of the battery itself.
• Insert an additional camera with a telephoto lens, thanks to which photos from the iPhone began to turn out better.
• Sealing the case made it possible to apply the IP67 standard: now the smartphone can be immersed in water to a depth of 1 meter for half an hour.
• The iPhone itself became thinner, since none of its components were as wide as the audio jack.
• It was possible to equip the “Home” button with a special device that recognized the degree of finger pressure on it.

In addition, an analog audio signal was transmitted through the mini-jack, the eternal companions of which were extraneous noise and interference. Now, the use of modern technologies has made it possible to use a digital signal when playing media, which allows you to “prepare” the sound: apply noise reduction, achieve better purity, and the like.

iPhone 8 headphone jack

There were no innovations in the next iPhone model: the standard headphone jack never returned, and the owners of the new version of the smartphone could only come to terms with this fact. The kit included headphones with a Lighting connector; in addition, you could listen to music through a special adapter from regular headphones or buy wireless ones.

What connector does iPhone 10 have?

The tenth iPhone model did not acquire a USB C-type connector, so in order to connect your smartphone to your MacBook, which has such a port, you will have to use a special adapter, at one end of which there is a Lighting connector.

Is iPhone X waterproof?

Unfortunately, the iPhone X will not receive a waterproof case, like the Apple Watch, but only dust and splash protection according to the IP67 standard, like the iPhone 7.

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Battery specifications

There have been no unexpected changes to this characteristic of the iPhone 10. The battery capacity of the new gadget is 2716 mAh. The developer claims that it works 2 hours longer than its predecessor. According to Apple's official statement:

• talk mode up to 21 hours;
• work on the Internet up to 12 hours;
• video playback up to 13 hours;
• Listening to music up to 60 hours.

iPhone 10 supports fast and wireless charging, which will require a special power supply and adapter that are not included in the factory package.

iPhone X Package Contents

As mentioned above, the AirPower platform will only be available for sale in 2022 and will need to be purchased separately. In the box with the iPhone X, buyers will find the usual set of items - the smartphone itself, wired Ear Pods with a Lightning connector, and a charger adapter with a USB-Lightning cable.

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When did the Lightning connector appear in Apple models?

The Lightning port was introduced to the public in September 2012 on the iPhone 5; It replaces the 30-pin connector previously used to charge all previous iPhones and iPods - but its introduction has not yet been accompanied by the abandonment of the 3.5mm headphone output.

After the announcement of Lightning, the industry had to reorient itself on the fly; Among other changes, it was necessary to release new docking stations and accessories equipped with a more compact connector. Apple released an adapter that allowed you to continue using devices with a 30-pin port, but it was only suitable for Lightning docks and speakers.

Since the discontinuation of the iPod Classic in September 2014, there are no more Apple devices with a 30-pin connector on the market.

This story caused a lot of noise at one time, but gradually everyone got used to this state of affairs.

Without a doubt, the company was counting on a similar development when releasing the iPhone 7 in September 2016 without the usual headphone output. To alleviate the pain of parting with it for owners of wired headphones, an adapter from Lightning to 3.5 mm was included in the kit.

However, recent versions of the iPhone (including the XS, XS Max and XR) do not come with an adapter, meaning users must either buy one for £9, use wireless headphones, or begrudgingly fork out for a pair of Lightning headphones.

Prices and start of sales in Russia

Let us remind you that the iPhone X comes in two storage options - 64 GB and 256 GB. The most budget version of the iPhone X with 64 GB of memory will cost Russian buyers 79,990 rubles, while for the top version you will have to pay 91,990 rubles.

Pre-orders for the flagship smartphone will open on October 27, sales and deliveries will begin on November 3.

How about wireless headphones for iPhone XS?

Of course, with new versions of the iPhone you can use not only headphones with Lightning, but also those that support Bluetooth.

There are many great models on the market today, including the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1, Sony WF-1000XM3, AKG Y50BT, B&W P5 Wireless and Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless. Along with the release of the iPhone 7, Apple announced the first wireless earbuds – Apple AirPods.

We weren't completely thrilled with the look and sound of the first version, but the second generation of AirPods from 2022 has radically improved the sound quality. The Airpods launched a boom in fully wireless headphones, including the Bose SoundSport Wireless, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless, Sony WF-1000X and B&O BeoPlay 8.

Beats also has quite a few wireless models in its catalog, including Beats Powerbeats Pro, Beats X, Beats Solo 3 Wireless and Powerbeats 3 Wireless.