iPhone X

iPhone X

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 12, 2017Discontinued on: September 12, 2018
United States: US$549, US$699

Overview

It is important to know that this A1865 iPhone X model supports FDD-LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, and 66, as well as TD-LTE bands 34, 38, 39, 40, and 41. It is designed for Verizon, Sprint, and other smaller US carriers (excluding AT&T or T-Mobile), and for carriers in Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, and India. In the US, this was also the "SIM-Free" version sold directly by Apple starting December 4, 2017.


All iPhone X models feature a 3D-touch capable 5.8-inch OLED HDR "Super Retina" display (2436x1125, 458 ppi) covering nearly the entire front, with the "Home" button replaced by a "Face ID" facial recognition system. It has three cameras: a front "TrueDepth" camera in the "notch" for Face ID, 7MP photos, and 1080p video with Portrait mode support, and dual rear 12MP cameras (wide-angle f/1.8 and telephoto f/2.4) with OIS, shooting 4K photos and video with AR capabilities.


The iPhone X has a "surgical-grade stainless steel" case with a glass front and back, is IP67-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (not waterproof), and includes stereo speakers and a Lightning port. It was offered in "Space Gray" and silver.


Internally, it is powered by a 64-bit, six-core "Apple A11 Bionic" processor, has 3 GB of RAM, and 64 GB or 256 GB of storage. It supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, LTE (4G), and NFC for Apple Pay. The glass back allows for Qi-standard wireless charging.


Apple estimates up to 60 hours of audio, 21 hours of talk time, 12 hours of internet use, and 13 hours of wireless video playback.


In the US, this iPhone X was initially available on a two-year Sprint contract for US$549 or US$699. It was also offered through various leasing and installment programs from Sprint and Verizon, such as the "Apple iPhone Upgrade Program." The unlocked, contract-free price was originally US$999 or US$1149.

Evaluation

The carrier-optimized iPhone X variant achieved notable success by addressing diverse network requirements across multiple global markets. Technology reviewers commended Apple's engineering prowess in creating a single model that seamlessly supported both CDMA and GSM networks, ensuring compatibility with major carriers worldwide. The device's comprehensive LTE band support received particular praise for enabling truly global connectivity without compromising performance or features. Industry experts recognized this model's strategic importance in simplifying Apple's supply chain while maximizing market reach across the United States, Australia, China, and other key territories. The implementation of dual SIM capability through eSIM technology demonstrated forward-thinking design that anticipated evolving consumer needs. Critics appreciated how this variant maintained the iPhone X's premium build quality and revolutionary features while delivering enhanced flexibility for international travelers and multi-carrier users.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone10,3
Apple Model NoA1865* (EMC 3161*)
Apple Order NoMQCK2LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone X

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$549, US$699
United StatesUS$549, US$699
AustraliaA$1579, A$1829
ChinaRMB 8,388, 9,688
Hong KongHK$8,588, HK$9,888
IndiaRs 89,000, 102,000
New ZealandNZ$1799, NZ$2099

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$150-US$300

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone X
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in / 143.51 x 70.87 x 7.62 mm
Avg. Weight6.14 oz / 174 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A11 Bionic
Processor Speed2.4 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM3 GB
Geekbench 3 (64)10585
Geekbench 4 (SC)4193
Geekbench 4 (MC)10025
Geekbench 5 (SC)918
Geekbench 5 (MC)2365

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity64, 256 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display5.8" Super Retina
Display Resolution2436x1125 (458 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone X supports "AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)"
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone X supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."It also supports AirPlay Mirroring and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone X. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB
PortsLightning Only
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11ac (MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Life (Music)60 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)21 Hours
Standby Time10 Days

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 11.1 (15B93)
Maximum OSiOS 16.x
Mac SupportOS X 10.9.5
Windows SupportWindows 7

Accessories

Accessories Table
Controller3D Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, a Lightning to USB Cable, and a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones, cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?