Pavel Gorodnitsky tested the new iPhone extremely meticulously and compiled a guide for those who are still wondering whether to buy the “top ten”.
I've been using the iPhone X for exactly a week and a half. I’ll say right away: probably, overall, this is the best smartphone in my life, although it is not far from the super-practical iPhone 7 Plus.
There are already a lot of reviews of the “ten”, so I tried to pay attention to the most key and universal points that are important not only for me.
What's annoying?
1. It's incredibly annoying that there's no battery percentage in the corner by default. The percentages are visible when you lower the “Control Center”, but this procedure is terribly annoying: it is much more pleasant when they are displayed without any manipulation.
When there is no interest, it seems like the battery is about to die. Seriously, there are some problems with the icons, because even at 35% charge, the drawn iOS 11 battery looks almost empty.
I talked to many developers, and they are confident that in one of the next iOS updates the percentages will inevitably return.
2. “Control Center” is also imperfect. Let me remind you that this is where the widget with the player is located.
Previously (on older iPhones), access to the player was lightning fast: swipe up from bottom to switch songs. Now you have to aim at the upper right corner, swipe from top to bottom, and then aim at the player keys. Doing this with one hand is terribly inconvenient. Try it if you don't believe me.
3. Entering text with one hand would be great if it weren’t for the language switching button, which was relegated to the very bottom.
4. Closing applications has become torture. You need to pull your finger from bottom to top, then press the pad into the screen, and then press firmly on the application name so that a minus icon appears. After this, you need to tap on minus, and the app will slam shut. Catastrophe.
It may be objected to me that iOS, in principle, does not need to close applications, but I disagree: it happens that they freeze and need to be restarted, so there is no way to close them. Unfortunately, this was implemented in the most flawed way.
5. Face ID works monstrously for me. Or rather, it works like everyone else, but I’m not happy with this unlocking method. I calibrated the face recognition in different ways (both in the dark and in the light), played with the settings, rebooted the iPhone - all to no avail. Face ID wants the iPhone X to be perfectly in front of your eyes: if this condition is not met, the device will first act up and then prompt you to enter a password.
It feels like the recognition percentage is no higher than that of the first generation Touch ID. And this despite the fact that I have neither squints nor burns on my face that interfere with setting up Face ID.
What do you like?
1. External speaker volume. The sound is truly deafening, spacious and not wheezing. Here Apple gets 10 points out of 10.
2. Branded leather case. I thought I would buy it and put it on the shelf, but I tried it and I really really liked it. The case does not interfere with work and is pleasant to the touch, and the phone does not slip out of your hands. Optimal layout. I think it's worth paying the 4 thousand so as not to worry about scratches.
3. iPhone X weight. Heavy phones are great. It feels solid (of course, for 80k), and not like with the Galaxy S8, which gives the impression of a toy flagship.
4. Huge Power button. It was sorely missed in previous iPhones, where it was tiny. Here she is gigantic, and she also has an excellent move. A very wise decision in terms of ergonomics.
5. Switching between apps is genius. You grab the strip and instantly twist it in any direction, rather than opening the clumsy multitasking menu and poking around in it.
The toggle gesture is the best thing about the iPhone X. It made me completely stop missing the Home button. It's a shame that Apple will never implement this masterpiece of an option in older iPhones - people will continue to struggle with the key.
Five things that did not evoke emotions
1. Wireless charging. I bought a Qumo adapter for 450 rubles. I tested it - the iPhone did not burn out, but it took an infinitely long time to charge. Therefore, I’m waiting for AirPower to charge the watch at the same time.
2. Animoji. Sent three roosters, two pigs and one poop the entire time. Then I got tired of it. The topic of animoji karaoke also seems to have died – that’s where it belongs.
3. Camera. Although vertical, in terms of quality there are no radical differences compared to the iPhone 7 Plus. In short: the best on the market.
4. Cutout. It can’t be a plus, but I got used to it in half a day and generally don’t understand the whiners who are not happy with this “unibrow.” Honestly, I don’t know who you have to be to sincerely grumble about your bangs or try to hide your hump using apps (such apps already exist, yes).
5. Battery. I expected that I would be disappointed after 7 Plus, but no: if you turn on energy saving in time, then the iPhone X, even with active use, will live from early morning (9:00) until late evening (23:00).
Is it worth upgrading?
Everything is simple here.
With iPhone 5s/SE/6 – yes.
With iPhone 6s/6s Plus - if you have free money.
With iPhone 7/7 Plus – probably not.
With iPhone 8...Hmm, it’s not for me to advise you if you are seriously thinking about upgrading from one new iPhone to another.
The release of each new Apple smartphone model becomes a notable event for the public. Experts and ordinary users are eagerly awaiting the start of sales to test the new product and form their opinion about it. The iPhone 10 smartphone, announced on September 12, 2017 and going on sale a few weeks later, could not avoid this fate. We will talk about its advantages and disadvantages in this article.
It is worth noting that this gadget has a special symbolic meaning, both for the manufacturing company and for fans of the brand who zealously follow new products. The release of this smartphone is timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the corporation founded by Steve Jobs. If analysts compare this model with others, they usually cite previous “Apple” creations as an example.
Design and display
The appearance of the smartphone did not come as a big surprise. However, it is unlikely that the company set itself the goal of undertaking any serious changes in this regard, since recognition benefits the product. The glass body of the flagship is protected from dust and water. Its screen is slightly elongated, which is not always conducive to comfort (for example, if the user needs to touch the bottom and top edges of the display in succession). The fundamental difference from previous models is the absence of a Home button as such. Its functions are transferred to a special gesture control system. It is quite convenient, but users will need some time to adapt to the innovation. Silver and space gray are the two colors this model comes in.
iPhone 10 became the first Apple smartphone equipped with an OLED matrix with Super Retina HD resolution. The display diagonal is 5.8 inches. The big advantage of this model is its excellent color rendition. The color mode is as close to natural as possible; shades do not look oversaturated.
Face ID
Another significant difference between this smartphone and its other “relatives” is that the developers this time abandoned the Touch ID system, which implied unlocking using the owner’s fingerprint. It was replaced by Face ID, which provides facial recognition. It doesn’t take much time for the phone to “recognize” the user, although this technology has certain nuances:
- Face ID doesn't work horizontally.
- If a person has not used the gadget for several weeks and tries to unlock it, difficulties may arise. The sensor detects 3 main areas: eyes, lips, nose. If it does not find a match and denies access, you will have to unlock the device by entering the PIN code.
- Lighting does not affect the operation of the system. It is capable of recognizing faces both in the dark and in daylight.
Camera
Pictures taken with the iPhone 10 deserve attention already because the manufacturer managed to significantly increase the capabilities of the front camera. Full-fledged selfie portraits have become available, as there is a “Studio Light” mode. To create high-quality photographs, the dual optical stabilization function will not be superfluous. It allows you to achieve the best detail of objects. The resolution of the main camera is 12 megapixels, and the front one is 7 megapixels. After comparing the characteristics and analyzing the quality of photographs under different types of lighting, experts came to the conclusion that the Galaxy Note8 smartphone from Samsung is most similar to this model.
Performance and operating system
The gadget has the most powerful A11 Bionic processor to date. This circumstance could not but affect his capabilities. Considering that it has 3 GB of RAM and 64/256 GB of physical memory, the smartphone will be an excellent purchase for game lovers. The high demands of games such as Guns of Boom or Asphalt Extreme will not be an obstacle for him.
The iPhone 10 runs on the iOS 11.1 operating system, which was only a couple of weeks ahead of the device in terms of release date. The system is distinguished by noticeable performance and the absence of annoying freezes for the user.
Autonomous operation
At the presentation of the device, it was stated that it can work 2 hours longer than the 7th version of the iPhone. It is noteworthy that this model, in addition to the usual one, has a fast charging function. Although in order to use it, you will have to additionally purchase the appropriate cable and adapter. The smartphone also supports Air Power wireless charging.
Important nuances
Not all the expectations of specialists associated with this new product were met, but they are almost unanimous in their opinions and believe that the next flagship from the Apple brand has become a step towards the latest technologies. But given that the iPhone 10 has also become the most expensive smartphone in the manufacturer’s line in its entire history, buyers should pay attention to the main features before purchasing. They may relate to both technical characteristics and ease of use of the device, so each person must form their own opinion about them.
- The screen, which occupies almost the entire surface of the front panel of the device, has been called “endless” by some observers. It really makes a pleasant impression, but when scrolling, sometimes you need to grab the phone with your hand, which is by no means a sign of comfortable work for the user.
- The weight of the iPhone 10 (174 grams) also adds solidity to its appearance. In the recent past, manufacturers sought to reduce the weight of the phone at all costs. As a result, even premium models became so lightweight that they were perceived without the appropriate status.
- Those who complained that Apple products have an unreasonably small Power button will be pleasantly surprised by the anniversary flagship. It is not only large enough, but also conveniently located.
- Every popular technology has both fans and detractors. In this regard, Face ID will be compared to Touch ID for a long time. The facial recognition system takes no more than a second and this is a truly impressive result.
- When using a smartphone, quite often there is a need to access one application or another. In the iPhone 10, switching, according to users who managed to test it, is implemented much more conveniently than its analogues.
- The device has a place not only for useful, but also for entertainment functions. The most notable of these is Animoji. It is possible to record a short animated video by choosing the face you like. Despite the fact that Animoji uses Face ID technology to work correctly, the video can be recorded not only by the owner of the smartphone, but also by any person who happens to be in front of the camera.
- Before the release of the next new product from Apple, experts every time wonder whether the developers will be able to increase the battery life. In the case of this model, this was possible, but there is no need to talk about significant changes, since its battery capacity is 2761 mAh, which is a rather modest figure.
iPhone X Powered by the most powerful smart processor A11 Bionic and the latest iOS 11 operating system with a large 5.8-inch Super Retina HD display. This iPhone has the largest high-resolution screen of 2436 x 1125 pixels with a contrast ratio of up to 1,000,000:1, housed in an elegant, slim body with rounded corners.
Basic iPhone X specifications: 5.8-inch OLED screen, iOS 11 operating system, A11 Bionic processor with 64-bit architecture and M11 motion coprocessor, dual 12 MP camera, 4K video recording, 64 or 256 GB of internal memory, IP67 water and dust protection, work in 4G LTE networks, Face ID facial recognition, support for fast and wireless charging.
The smartphone does not have the usual fingerprint scanner as in previous versions; the new product is equipped with Face ID technology, which allows the user to unlock the iPhone X by facial recognition. Face ID serves not only for quick unlocking, but also for authentication when paying for purchases using Apple Pay in stores, apps and websites.
You can buy an iPhone X with either 64 GB or 256 GB of built-in memory in a case made in two colors - silver and space gray. According to the manufacturer, the iPhone X works up to two hours longer than the iPhone 7 version. The phone also has a fast battery charging function, which allows you to charge the battery to 50% charge in just 30 minutes.
iPhone X's dual-camera setup delivers stunning low-light photos and videos, and both rear camera lenses support optical image stabilization and are incredibly fast and professional. The iPhone X's wide-angle and telephoto cameras support not only optical zoom, but also digital zoom, with the ability to zoom up to 10x when shooting photos and 6x when shooting video. You can also record high-resolution video in 4K format.
Full specifications and reviews for iPhone X see below.
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Full technical specifications of iPhone X.
- SIM card: quantity 1/ Nano-SIM format
- Operating system: iOS 11
- Processor: A11 Bionic with 64-bit architecture / M11 motion coprocessor
- Screen: 5.8 inches / OLED Multi Touch / Super Retina HD resolution 2436 x 1125 pixels / 458 pixels per inch display / Multi-Touch / oleophobic coating / 3D Touch
- Camera: 12 MP / optical stabilization / 6-element lens / panoramic shooting with a resolution of up to 63 MP / 10x digital zoom / Focus Pixels autofocus / touch focusing / flash / timer mode / face and figure detection / auto-on HDR
- Front camera: 7 MP/ Retina Flash/ HDR/ face and figure detection/ automatic image stabilization/ timer mode
- Video camera: 4K, FHD, HD video recording/ time-lapse mode/ focus tracking/ photo shooting while shooting video/ True Tone Quad LED flash
- Water and dust protection: IP67/IEC 60529 standard
- Battery: lasts up to 2 hours longer than iPhone 7
- Talk time: up to 21 hours (with wireless headset)
- Fast charge function: up to 50% battery charge in just 30 minutes
- Built-in memory: 256 GB / 64 GB
- 3G: supports
- 4G LTE: supports
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- Wi-Fi: yes
- NFC: Read mode supported
- Navigation: GPS/ GLONASS/ Assisted/ Galileo/ QZSS
- Apple Pay: Pay for in-store purchases in apps and on websites
- Face ID: Facial recognition using TrueDepth camera
- Sensors: digital compass/ accelerometer/ proximity/ light/ barometer/ three-axis gyroscope
- Color: silver / space gray
- Availability of a Lightning adapter with a 3.5 mm headphone output: yes
- Dimensions: (H.W.T) 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm.
- Weight: 174 grams.
The “best iPhone ever” was finally unveiled, but no miracle happened. Most of the innovations were actively procrastinated last six months through many leaks and we just had to wait for some rumors to be confirmed.
We've waited! But Apple failed to surprise. Moreover, the company was able disappoint. Here are just a few controversial aspects of the tenth anniversary iPhone that greatly undermine faith in the product.
Screen could be better
Once again we see inconsistency in Apple's actions. The latest iPad Pro tablets have a screen with frequency 120 Hz and this has the best effect on the speed and responsiveness of the interface.
The new iPhone doesn’t have anything like that, but it does have “ears” on the sides of the sensors and cameras, onto which games and videos will crawl. The implementation of the idea is simply in the best traditions of Android smartphones.
Face ID doesn't work well
The latest facial recognition technology based on neural networks and AR technologies was supposed to amaze the imagination at the first real demonstration, but instead it put Craig Federighi in an awkward situation, stupidly refusing to work the first time.
Now imagine that you will see the PIN code entry screen several times a day due to errors like this.
Autonomy is not impressive
According to Apple, the new one works 2 hours longer than the iPhone 7. So, stop! What a ridiculous comparison? Why not compare it to the just-unveiled iPhone 8? Maybe compare it with the iPhone 5S?!
A phone with a screen larger than the iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus will perform less than both of these models. Here's what you need to understand from this message. I don’t know about you, but my 7 Plus barely survives until the evening and I won’t settle for anything less.
Wireless charging on a wire
We expected from Apple truly wireless chargers with a huge range for the past few years, but all the company has been able to present is a typical Qi-based charger.
The same platforms with wire are already used by competitors five years old. The wireless future with a taste of the past.
The price is just space
This is the most expensive iPhone in the company's history - 999 bucks for the base 64 GB model. Is it a lot or a little? Damn it a lot! That's 300 bucks more than the base iPhone 8 with the same 64 GB.
For this money you can get an iPhone 8 + iPhone SE. Or eight + Apple Watch. Is the iPhone X so much better than the iPhone 8 that you pay more for it? The only significant advantages here are the design, size and screen.
Memory problems
The 128 GB version disappeared somewhere and the expected version with 512 GB of memory was not presented. If the refusal of 512 GB can still be understood because of the extreme high cost, then why was it necessary to remove the popular 128 GB modification from availability?
The delivery package is sad
Neither to you AirPods For such a price, it doesn’t even include a Lightning cable with USB-C at the other end so you can charge your iPhone from your MacBook. An even more powerful charger with fast charging support No.
In general, Apple is in its repertoire.
Alarming release dates
The new iPhone X will be available for pre-order only on October 27, and will go on sale the 3rd of November. The company did not even name the list of countries in which the phone will appear first. And this very much alarming.
The phone is simply not ready, the product is still very raw. We are waiting for limited quantities, severe shortages and normal availability on the market not earlier than spring. Gray merchants are eagerly rubbing their hands and are already offering to bring a new product for just 500,000 rubles on the first day of sales.
Don’t even expect to buy a smartphone at a normal price until mass uninterrupted production is established. Dream that the history of AirPods will not repeat itself with him.
It's a completely different iPhone
You'll have to learn how to use it all over again because iOS 11 in iPhone 7/8 and iPad very different from that in the iPhone X. The same control center is now called up by swiping from above, while on other smartphones this way the lock screen and notifications are called up.
Who knows what other management surprises the company has in store?
You still have to buy it
In my opinion, the most reasonable decision now would be to buy a regular iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus. For those who can't wait to replace their old smartphone with a newer one.
But in six months it will be possible to think about switching to iPhone X, which by that time will be devoid of all childhood diseases, licked and finished off. But sooner or later you will still have to buy it.
Of course, everyone sings songs of praise and lists the advantages of the iPhone X, forgetting that it is far from ideal. Yes, like any other device, the iPhone X also has its disadvantages. Let's highlight 5 main problems.
1. Huge price
Whatever one may say, the new flagship is prohibitively expensive and many Apple fans might want to buy it, but cannot afford it, so we can only wait until Apple deigns to reduce the cost. However, against the background, perhaps we will soon see a drop in price.
2. AMOLED screen is not perfect
The new flagship has an AMOLED display made by Samsung and, like all similar screens, it is also susceptible to typical “diseases”. One of which is the appearance of a green stripe on the iPhone X screen. This bug is characteristic only of OLED matrices and a potential buyer should be aware of it.
3. Thrash charger included
Well, what else can you call this old, weak charger that Apple puts in all the top flagships?
While even Chinese Android smartphones for $200 support Quick Charge 3.0 and are equipped with a powerful charger, the $1,400 Apple flagship comes with the simplest charger, the cost of which is no more than $1. As a result, the phone takes a very long time to charge, which is a huge disadvantage for the most expensive smartphone on the market.
4. Face ID isn't perfect
Despite the fact that the facial recognition system in the new flagship works quite well and recognizes the owner even at night, wearing glasses and a hat, there are a number of examples online of how other people were able to unlock someone else’s iPhone X using various tricks. For example, it could be the owner's twin, son or daughter, and even with a photo glued instead of a face.
5. Control gestures are not very convenient
The new flagship has lost its fingerprint scanner and, as a result, all manipulations with applications now rely on gestures. Apple has come up with a number of different gestures for controlling the iPhone X home screen and, as follows from user reviews, they are not convenient for everyone. Many people do not like how the manager of open applications and switching between them is implemented. There are also a number of questions about turning off the smartphone and other elements of its control.
