Apple iPhone X

Stunning screen;Much-improved telephoto camera;The best-looking iPhone ever;Impressive battery life;Face ID is so much better than a fingerprint sensor

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

Jawdropping OLED screen ; Unsurpassed speed ; Top-tier camera ; Innovative industrial design ; Wireless charging

Awkward notch can break immersion ; Expensive

The iPhone X is the iPhone to buy this year. Even from our initial impressions, we’re certain it’s well worth the high price tag, and early adopters are going to love it.

Impeccable build quality ; Face ID generally works well ; Great performance ; Good main cameras get even better

The lack of a home button takes some getting used to ; Not all apps use the whole screen ; Portrait selfies are hit-or-miss ; Battery life could be better

At the end of the day, here's what you've got to remember: this isn't just an expensive, ambitious offshoot of the classic iPhone lineage. It's the future of the iPhone itself. And to be clear, Apple didn't get absolutely everything right. The notch is...

Great screen ; Premium, strong design ; TrueDepth camera is powerful

The most expensive flagship phone around ; Metal rim can scuff without case

The iPhone X was a huge gamble from Apple, yet one that really paid off six months into our testing. Losing the home button and altering the design was a dangerous move, but one that was sorely needed after years of similarity and the premium design,...

Fantastic screen ; Impressive audio ; Impeccable performance ; Attractive design & strong build ; Great battery life

No headphone jack ; FaceID not perfect

The Apple iPhone X makes major changes that not everyone will like, but the stunning screen more than makes up the difference

Updated design. Powerful processor. Excellent screen. First-of-its-kind augmented reality front camera. Animoji are really fun.

Very expensive. Apps need to be reprogrammed to take advantage of display. Not the fastest modem.

Bottom Line: The iPhone X sets the stage for Apple's next decade, with a sharp new design and a future focus on augmented reality.

Excellent screen ; Face ID is simple and effective ; Stabilized zoom lens is great ; Animoji are super fun

Very expensive ; Early adopters will deal with unoptimized apps ; No headphone jack

All that adds up to the thing you already know: the iPhone X is a very expensive iPhone. For a lot of people, it’ll be worth it. For a lot of people, it’ll seem ridiculous. But fundamentally, it’s a new iPhone, and that means you probably already know...