Apple iPhone X Review: The Best Yet!
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The video opens with a clear statement that the iPhone X is Marques Brownlee's favorite iPhone yet, highlighting its iconic design and the sense that Apple has finally brought a truly modern iPhone experience. He emphasizes that, despite numerous changes, the core iPhone experience remains recognizable, while the device introduces three or four fundamental shifts in how you interact with it. He notes the new curved-display corners and the notch at the top, explaining that these design choices push the device toward an edge-to-edge look while keeping essential front-facing sensors in place. The discussion then turns to everyday use, including the feel of the device in hand, the slippery stainless steel frame, and the heightened premium impression that comes with the premium build. Brownlee also points out practical tradeoffs such as no headphone jack and increased fragility due to the glass back, while offering early impressions on the new grip case accessory and the camera bump that affects certain shots. He frames the notch as a deliberate design decision that Apple embraces, and explains how app developers will need to adapt by updating to fill the display around the notch, with most major apps already moving in that direction. Finally, he previews a balanced verdict: the iPhone X's display quality, camera capabilities, and performance are outstanding, but some quirks and tradeoffs will matter to prospective buyers depending on their priorities and expectations for a “best yet” iPhone experience.
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Questions answered
- What are the core design and interaction changes introduced with the iPhone X?
- The iPhone X introduces a edge-to-edge OLED display with curved corners and a top notch housing sensors. It removes the home button and replaces it with gesture-based navigation, including swiping up for home, swiping from the corners for multitasking, and new reachability gestures. Face ID replaces Touch ID for authentication, and there are changes to the camera system and overall hardware to support improved features like AR and portrait modes.
- How does the notch affect watching videos or using apps?
- The notch can obscure part of the display when watching full-screen video, but double-tapping to zoom the video can reduce this issue. Apps are expected to update to fill the display around the notch, and most major apps have started embracing it, though some still display larger top and bottom bezels until updated.