The term "iPhone 10 new" refers to the iPhone X, Apple's 10th-anniversary flagship smartphone released in September 2017. It marked a departure from previous designs with a glass front and rear, stainless steel frame, and a changing display with a notch housing the TrueDepth camera system.
Apple introduced the iPhone X as a premium device with advanced biometrics, replacing the Touch ID fingerprint sensor with Face ID. This facial recognition system uses infrared and dot projection to map the user's face in 3D, enabling secure unlocking and authentication.
Face ID requires a minimum of 600,000 points of data to create a detailed facial model. The system works in low light and adjusts to changes in appearance such as wearing glasses or growing a beard. It is validated by Apple's Secure Enclave, which stores facial data locally and never uploads it to iCloud or Apple servers.
The iPhone X features a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 pixels. This was Apple's first use of OLED technology in a smartphone, offering deeper blacks, higher contrast ratios, and improved power efficiency compared to LCD screens.
The screen extends edge-to-edge with a curved glass surface. The notch at the top houses the front-facing camera, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and the TrueDepth camera range. The front-facing camera supports Portrait mode with depth control and Animoji animation using facial tracking.
Backside construction includes a dual-camera system: a 12MP wide-angle lens (f/1.8 aperture) and a 12MP telephoto lens (f/2.4 aperture). The telephoto lens enables 2x optical zoom and portrait mode with adjustable bokeh effects. Both lenses support optical image stabilization.
| Feature | iPhone X (2017) | iPhone 11 (2019) | iPhone 12 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Type | OLED | OLED | OLED |
| Front Camera | 7MP, TrueDepth | 12MP, TrueDepth | 12MP, TrueDepth |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi standard) | Yes (Qi) | Yes (Qi) |
| Face ID | Yes | Yes | Yes |
While the iPhone X set the stage for future models, it did not include a 3D Touch display. Instead, it relied on force-sensitive touch via the Taptic Engine, which provides haptic feedback during interactions.
The iPhone X runs on the A11 Bionic chip, a 64-bit hexa-core processor with a neural engine capable of 600 billion operations per second. This chip powers machine learning tasks such as real-time image processing and voice recognition.
Battery life averages 16 hours of video playback, 13 hours of streaming video, and 10 hours of web browsing. Charging is supported via Qi wireless charging and Lightning cable. Wireless charging requires a compatible charger pad, such as Apple's MagSafe or third-party Qi-certified devices.
Despite its performance, the iPhone X's battery degradation became noticeable after 18-24 months of regular use. Apple later released a battery health management feature in iOS 11.3 to reduce unexpected shutdowns by adjusting peak performance under certain conditions.
Many users confuse "iPhone 10 new" with the iPhone 10 Pro or iPhone 11. The iPhone X was not labeled "iPhone 10" in marketing materials. Apple chose the name "X" to mark the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone, not to imply it was the 10th generation.
Another misunderstanding is that the notch reduces screen real estate. While the notch occupies ~10% of the screen's vertical space, apps adapt through safe area insets. Developers use Auto Layout constraints in Xcode to ensure UI elements remain within visible boundaries.
A lesser-known fact: the iPhone X was the first iPhone to support wireless charging with a magnetic alignment feature. Although not called MagSafe at launch, the device's internal coil aligns precisely with MagSafe chargers released in 2020. This alignment improves charging speed and stability.
In a test conducted by TechInsights in 2018, the iPhone X achieved 92% of maximum brightness at 100 nits, outperforming the Samsung Galaxy S8 in sustained brightness tests. The OLED panel maintained consistent color accuracy across viewing angles, with a Delta E value of less than 2.0 under controlled lighting.
During daily use, a user reported 18 hours of mixed usage-1 hour of video, 2 hours of social media, 30 minutes of GPS navigation, and 40 minutes of music playback-before reaching 20% battery. This aligns with Apple's official estimates and confirms the device's energy efficiency.
When upgrading from an older iPhone, users often overlook the need to back up data before setting up the iPhone X. The setup assistant prompts for iCloud or iTunes backup. Without a recent backup, users may lose contacts, messages, and app data.
The iPhone X remains a benchmark for premium smartphone design. Its integration of OLED, Face ID, and wireless charging established standards adopted across the industry. Despite being succeeded by newer models, it continues to function well with updated iOS versions through iOS 17.