iPhone x: A kidney Review

• long battery life
• Face ID lock is much more secure than fingerprint
• Stunning and bright screen
• Full HD Display

• Software needs more updates for the taller display and notch
• No fast-charging plug included                                              
• Very expensive 

Key Specifications

• 5.8-inch OLED HDR display
• A11 Bionic CPU
• 64GB or 256GB storage
• Face ID
• Dual 12-megapixel camera with OIS
• IP67
• Animoji (make yourself a cartoon)

What is the iPhone X?

Apple’s latest flagship the iPhone X (pronounced iPhone 10 not iPhone ‘ex’) is a vital device that will almost certainly shape the design of the iconic series going forward.

It ditches the tired design of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, reducing the bezel and giving it a much needed modern look.

As good as the iPhone X is though, it’s not perfect. It also comes at a cost that might instantly make you feel to sell your kidney.

iPhone X – Design and Layout

Apple has been coasting for too long with the design it introduced for the iPhone 6, but that all changes with the iPhone X – in a big way. You don’t need me to tell you the iPhone X is a huge departure from the iPhone design of old – just look at the pictures. Not only does it look good, however; Apple has done a fantastic job at actually making it feel really good too.

This phone is simply gorgeous. It’s slightly taller than the iPhone 8 (and 7 and 6) but much narrower and smaller than the iPhone 8 Plus. It strikes the perfect balance, especially since you’re getting a 5.8-inch display here.

The aluminium sides have been swapped out for stainless steel  and the front and rear of the device are glass. I received the Silver variant for review – and, unfortunately, it wasn’t long before it was covered in fingerprints, those shiny sides being a particular magnet. This is a phone that looks fantastic straight after a wipe-down; not so much a few hours after it’s been in your greasy palms.

Also of concern is how the iPhone X will fare over time. No matter how unscientific they might be, drop tests indicate that the finish here doesn’t lend itself well to wear and tear. After all, the stainless steel Apple Watch I’ve been using is a scratched-up mess. As a result, my iPhone X has spent much of its time inside an Apple case, but this certainly sees it lose points in the glamour stakes.

It’s around the front of the iPhone X that the magic happens, though. The iPhone 8 has an extensive bezel running around the display, but the iPhone X doesn’t. Similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9, Apple has pushed out the screen to the edges here, significantly reducing the bezel. A noticeable black border remains, but it adds a nice contrast to the bright display.