The Apple iPhone X remains one of Apple’s most important modern iPhones, introducing the all-screen OLED design, Face ID, and gesture navigation that shaped later models.
This specs-focused overview looks at the iPhone X as a discontinued compact flagship, with attention to display quality, A11 Bionic performance, dual cameras, battery life, connectivity, and present-day value.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology: | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands: | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed: | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced: | 2017, September 12. Released 2017, November 03 |
| Status: | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions: | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight: | 174 g (6.14 oz) |
| Build: | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| SIM: | Nano-SIM |
| IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
Display
| Type: | Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM) |
| Size: | 5.8 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution: | 1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Protection: | Scratch-resistant glass |
| 3D Touch |
Platform
| OS: | iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.7 |
| Chipset: | Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) |
| CPU: | Hexa-core 2.39 GHz (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) |
| GPU: | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
Memory
| Card slot: | No |
| Internal: | 64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM |
| NVMe |
Main Camera
| Dual: | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| Features: | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), panorama, HDR |
| Video: | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
Selfie camera
| Single: | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features: | HDR |
| Video: | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker: | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack: | No |
Comms
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth: | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning: | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Radio: | No |
| USB: | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors: | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Battery
| Type: | Li-Ion 2716 mAh, non-removable (10.35 Wh) |
| Charging: | 15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi) |
| Talk time: | Up to 21 h (3G) |
Misc
| Colors: | Space Gray, Silver |
| Models: | A1865, A1901, A1902, A1903, iPhone10,3, iPhone10,6 |
| SAR: | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| Price: | About 100 EUR |
Our Tests
| Performance: | AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) GeekBench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display: | Contrast ratio: Infinity (nominal), 5.013 (sunlight) |
| Camera: | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker: | Voice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 76dB |
| Audio quality: | Noise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -82.8dB |
| Battery (old): | Endurance rating 74h |
Price and Availability
The Apple iPhone X offers a compelling combination of features and performance. While the base price is around €100, the actual cost may vary depending on your location and retailer. Below, you’ll find the approximate price of the Apple iPhone X converted into various currencies. Please note that these are estimates based on recent exchange rates as of September 21, 2026 and may not reflect the exact price you’ll find at a retailer.
- United States: $115
- Japan: ¥18,027
- United Kingdom: £86
- Australia: A$161
- Canada: C$161
- Taiwan: NT$3,653
- Denmark: kr748
- Saudi Arabia: ﷼430
- South Korea: ₩159,038
- Germany: €100
- Brazil: R$590
- Vietnam: ₫2.980.683
- Kenya: KSh 14,960
- India: ₹10,999
- Indonesia: Rp 2.036.318
- Nigeria: ₦155,834
- Pakistan: ₨31,878
- Philippines: ₱7,209
- Bangladesh: ৳১৪,০৮১
Value as a Legacy Flagship
The iPhone X is best understood as a premium older iPhone rather than a budget phone in the usual sense. Its stainless steel frame, OLED display, Face ID, wireless charging, and dual stabilized rear cameras still feel more upscale than many entry-level devices, but buyers should weigh that against its discontinued status and aging battery health.
Design and Build Quality
Apple used glass on the front and back with a stainless steel frame, giving the iPhone X a dense and polished feel at 174 g. The IP67 rating adds practical dust and water resistance, while the 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm body keeps it relatively compact compared with many current large-screen phones.
Super Retina OLED Display
The 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED panel is still the phone’s standout feature. Its 1125 x 2436 resolution, HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, 458 ppi density, and 625-nit listed high brightness make it sharp and contrast-rich for video, photos, and everyday reading.
A11 Bionic Performance
The Apple A11 Bionic chip pairs two Monsoon performance cores with four Mistral efficiency cores and Apple’s three-core GPU. It is no longer a flagship-class platform by current standards, but the supplied benchmark results show it was a very capable chip for its generation and remains adequate for basic apps, browsing, messaging, and light media use.
Dual Rear Camera Experience
The rear camera system combines a 12 MP wide camera with a 12 MP telephoto camera, both with optical image stabilization. The 2x optical zoom, quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR support, and 4K video recording up to 60fps give the iPhone X more flexibility than single-camera phones, especially for portraits and stabilized video.
Selfie Camera and Face ID
The 7 MP front camera is joined by Apple’s SL 3D depth and biometric sensor hardware. That setup matters because Face ID is central to the iPhone X experience, replacing Touch ID and enabling secure unlocking, authentication, and depth-assisted selfie features.
Battery and Charging
The 2716 mAh battery is modest by modern capacity standards, but the phone supports 15W wired charging with USB Power Delivery and Qi wireless charging. The listed endurance rating of 74 hours is useful historical context, though real-world results today will depend heavily on battery condition.
Software and Long-Term Use
The iPhone X launched with iOS 11.1.1, and the supplied data lists updates up to iOS 16.7.7. That gives it a long software history, but it should be treated as a legacy device for buyers who care about the newest iOS features, long future support, or maximum app longevity.
Connectivity and Buyer Fit
Connectivity covers GSM, HSPA, and LTE, with broad 4G band support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, and Lightning USB 2.0. There is no 5G, no microSD slot, no FM radio, and no 3.5 mm headphone jack, so it fits buyers who want a compact OLED iPhone for basic daily use rather than a future-proof primary phone.
References
References used for specification verification include Apple Support: iPhone X Technical Specifications, GSMArena: Apple iPhone X, and the supplied source catalog from tampungspekhp.berkasdrive.com.
Conclusion
The Apple iPhone X is still interesting for its compact OLED design, premium materials, Face ID, and capable dual cameras, but its age, discontinued status, battery wear risk, and lack of 5G make it best as a low-cost secondary iPhone or casual daily device. Recommended only if the condition is good and the price is attractive.
