iPhone X - Honest 6-Month Review

The iPhone 10 was released to great anticipation from tech enthusiasts and users alike. However, upon initial release, many found it difficult to navigate due to the new gestures required to switch between apps. The lack of a physical home button meant that users had to bring up the app switcher to switch between apps, which was a significant adjustment for those accustomed to traditional iPhone navigation. This change also affected the way users interacted with their device, as many found it challenging to quickly access various features and functions.

Another notable feature that has received praise is the wireless charging capabilities of the iPhone 10. The device's ability to wirelessly charge has proven to be incredibly convenient and useful, particularly in office settings where it can be easily integrated into a desk or other work surface. Wireless charging has also become more efficient, with the iPhone 10 supporting faster charging speeds than its predecessor. However, despite these improvements, users are still left without a fast charger in the box, instead relying on Apple's old and slow 5-watt charger.

There is some disappointment among users that their new iPhone comes with a slower charger than expected. Those who purchase the higher-end models will need to use an external charging cable and a USB-C power adapter, such as one included with MacBooks, in order to take advantage of fast charging. The situation could change, however, with rumors suggesting that Apple may release a new 18W wireless charger for its upcoming devices.

In terms of performance, the iPhone 10 still tops the charts compared to other smartphones on the market, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S line. However, the S9+ has managed to beat the iPhone 10 in some tests due to its additional RAM capacity. Despite this, the iPhone 10 remains more powerful overall and is capable of delivering a superior user experience.

The display on the iPhone 10 is another area where it stands out from the competition. The Super Retina HD display features an OLED panel that provides vibrant colors, true blacks, and a high contrast ratio. The device has won numerous awards for its display capabilities, including being named "Display of the Year" at the 23rd Display Industry Awards.

The iPhone 10's notch has also become a topic of discussion among users. While some have expressed frustration with the design choice, others have grown accustomed to it and see no issue with using their phone in portrait mode. In fact, many third-party apps now support the new aspect ratio enabled by the notch, making it easier for users to watch videos and use their device without distractions.

One of the standout features of the iPhone 10 is its camera system, which includes a true depth sensor capable of supporting advanced facial recognition software. This technology has been widely adopted in recent years, with many apps now incorporating facial recognition into their features. The combination of this technology with Apple's Face ID system makes the iPhone 10 an ideal choice for those who value security and convenience.

Overall, the iPhone 10 is considered by many to be the best iPhone ever made, and possibly even the best smartphone available on the market today. Its impressive display capabilities, powerful performance, and advanced camera system make it a compelling choice for users looking for a high-end device. While some may choose to wait until September when Apple releases its next-generation iPhone lineup, those who are currently due for an upgrade may want to consider making the switch to the iPhone 10.

If you're considering upgrading to an iPhone 10 and your current phone is still functional, it's worth waiting until September when Apple releases its new lineup of phones. There are rumors of cheaper model options that will feature the same full-face design as the iPhone 10, which could provide a more affordable entry point for those looking to upgrade. Additionally, there may be some exciting changes in store for the top-of-the-line models, so it's worth keeping an eye on Apple's announcements when they take place.

In conclusion, the iPhone 10 is a powerful and feature-packed device that has set a new standard for smartphones. Its impressive display capabilities, advanced camera system, and seamless performance make it a compelling choice for users looking for a high-end device. Whether you're due for an upgrade or simply want to experience the latest and greatest in smartphone technology, the iPhone 10 is definitely worth considering.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey guys it's max with AppleInsider and welcome to my six-month review of the iPhone 10 from release right up to this month's earning announcement analysts said that Apple will discontinue the phone this year due to low sales the iPhone 10 has recently been named the best selling smartphone in the world in the first quarter of 2008 een with iPhone 8 iPhone 8 plus and iPhone 7 plus behind it it's now around 6 months after the iPhone x release so let's take a look at what made the flash of smartphone such a success since the iPhone 8 an iPhone 8 plus share much of the same new features as iPhone 10 what made it so special here are three reasons for this although most of us wouldn't like to admit it owning Apple's top-of-the-line $1,000 iPhone 10 is a fashion statement you're showing the world that you can afford the most expensive mass-market smartphone available and thanks to the iPhone 10th notorious notch and large vertical line camera bump it's never been so easy to spot an iPhone 10 even from a distance second the iPhone 10 boasts the biggest design changes ever seen in any iPhone moving from the conventional rectangular LCD screen to a full face Ola display with the knotch as well as being the first iPhone ever to remove the home button completely many users just want something new and different from previous iPhones and that's exactly what the iPhone 10 offers the final reason is the brand new exclusive software the 10 screwed up camera system now allows for face ID another software like portrait selfie mode portrait lighting and an emoji you also get things like tapped awake and the new home bar which allows for quicker app switching touch ID worked perfectly more often than face ID which has trouble when laying in bed or when it's at an odd angle but in most cases it's so much more convenient than touch ID it just works so easily in being able to log into apps and use Safari autofill is well worth it overall face ID has improved over time between software updates and training face ID is quicker and more accurate than when I first got it after 6 months there are a lot more third-party apps to support face ID like Bank of America PayPal Credit Karma and so much more so it's already making my life easier outside of the Apple ecosystem Apple has also applied for a patent that would allow face ID to scan the pattern of veins in the users face as another form of authentication if the two systems are used together this would potentially make it almost impossible to fool even with twins life on tans home bar and device specific gestures are extremely useful it's never been so easy to switch between apps on an iPhone I find myself rarely have open app switcher to switch to another app going back to any other iPhone was difficult since you have to bring up the app switcher to switch between apps and the rest of the iPhone 10 gestures including tapping the screen wake the device are gone wireless charging has gotten to be more convenient and useful than we thought it would when it was first released we work in an office setting which is perfect for wireless charging we pretty much leave work every day with a 100% charge battery die phone 10 along with iPhone 8 now support wireless charging as 7.5 watts versus 5 and fast charging when plugged in as well but you don't get a fast charger in the box you still get apples old and slow 5 watt charger has been shipping with iPhones for years for fast charging you'll need to purchase apples us PC the lightning cable and use a USB CPD charger like the ones included with MacBooks which aren't cheap but you'll get a 50% charge from dead in only 30 minutes honestly it's a bit disappointing when you pay a thousand dollars for a phone and it comes with the slowest charger you can probably find these days but there are rumors of a new 18y USB sea wall charger that will ship with the next generation phones do this fall if it's true either a USB see the lightning cable will be included or an extra knife ones may be equipped with USB C charging ports performance-wise iPhone 10 still tops the charts compared to the newest phones like the Samsung Galaxy S line plus although the s 9 plus beats in some tests due to having more RAM overall the iPhone 10 is still more powerful when I first got my iPhone 10 and compared the screen to the iPhone 8 plus I could instantly see the difference in color contrast and brightness with teen the old LCD and the new OLED displays now six months later I could say that it'll be extremely hard to go back to an LCD equipped smartphone it just doesn't look the same the race however a downside to OLED screens the color shifter looking at it at an odd angle is very real and I noticed it the first day I had iPhone 10 it's obviously not an issue if you're using your phone like you normally would but you start noticing it with knife 110 is laying flat on a table or if you're showing something to a friend despite that the iPhone 10 display is truly remarkable and don't just take my word for it the iPhone 10 won the display applications of the Year category at the 23rd display industry awards being celebrated as the first in the product line to fill the vision of a smartphone that is entirely screen with no physical elements keyboards or dedicated function buttons the committee said the iPhones hen's 5.8 inch super Retina display is the first OLED panel to match a standard set by - generations they praises striking colors true Blackshades million to one contrast ratio and HDR support for dolby vision and HDR 10 there's still a lot of controversy over the TENS notch some hate it and some say they won't buy one because of it well we do know for sure is that the iPhone 10 sparked an increasingly growing amount of Android smartphones coming equipped with notches many of these phones don't even pack any kind of new technology that would make use of a notch in my personal opinion if you're holding your phone up right which you should be doing most of the time it shouldn't really bother you at all the only time it bothers me is when you're watching videos and landscape mode the longer aspect ratio means sixteen by nine videos crop in and watching and full face mode so it could make tightly framed videos distracting to watch after six months most if not all third-party apps I use now support the new aspect ratio since Apple is requiring all app updates to support the iPhone 10 display I'd have to say that iPhone 10 is hands-down the best iphone ever made and in my opinion the best smartphone ever made due to the true depth camera system which supports years of new facial-recognition software so let's say you're considering upgrade to an iPhone 10 if your current phone is still functional I would definitely recommend waiting until September when Apple's new lineup of phones gets released there's rumors of cheaper model options that will have the same full face design as the 10 and who knows what Apple has in store for the top line model leave a comment below letting us know what you think Apple's next generation iPhone lineup will look like this September don't forget to subscribe and enable notifications if you haven't already and we'll see you in the next video if you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next videohey guys it's max with AppleInsider and welcome to my six-month review of the iPhone 10 from release right up to this month's earning announcement analysts said that Apple will discontinue the phone this year due to low sales the iPhone 10 has recently been named the best selling smartphone in the world in the first quarter of 2008 een with iPhone 8 iPhone 8 plus and iPhone 7 plus behind it it's now around 6 months after the iPhone x release so let's take a look at what made the flash of smartphone such a success since the iPhone 8 an iPhone 8 plus share much of the same new features as iPhone 10 what made it so special here are three reasons for this although most of us wouldn't like to admit it owning Apple's top-of-the-line $1,000 iPhone 10 is a fashion statement you're showing the world that you can afford the most expensive mass-market smartphone available and thanks to the iPhone 10th notorious notch and large vertical line camera bump it's never been so easy to spot an iPhone 10 even from a distance second the iPhone 10 boasts the biggest design changes ever seen in any iPhone moving from the conventional rectangular LCD screen to a full face Ola display with the knotch as well as being the first iPhone ever to remove the home button completely many users just want something new and different from previous iPhones and that's exactly what the iPhone 10 offers the final reason is the brand new exclusive software the 10 screwed up camera system now allows for face ID another software like portrait selfie mode portrait lighting and an emoji you also get things like tapped awake and the new home bar which allows for quicker app switching touch ID worked perfectly more often than face ID which has trouble when laying in bed or when it's at an odd angle but in most cases it's so much more convenient than touch ID it just works so easily in being able to log into apps and use Safari autofill is well worth it overall face ID has improved over time between software updates and training face ID is quicker and more accurate than when I first got it after 6 months there are a lot more third-party apps to support face ID like Bank of America PayPal Credit Karma and so much more so it's already making my life easier outside of the Apple ecosystem Apple has also applied for a patent that would allow face ID to scan the pattern of veins in the users face as another form of authentication if the two systems are used together this would potentially make it almost impossible to fool even with twins life on tans home bar and device specific gestures are extremely useful it's never been so easy to switch between apps on an iPhone I find myself rarely have open app switcher to switch to another app going back to any other iPhone was difficult since you have to bring up the app switcher to switch between apps and the rest of the iPhone 10 gestures including tapping the screen wake the device are gone wireless charging has gotten to be more convenient and useful than we thought it would when it was first released we work in an office setting which is perfect for wireless charging we pretty much leave work every day with a 100% charge battery die phone 10 along with iPhone 8 now support wireless charging as 7.5 watts versus 5 and fast charging when plugged in as well but you don't get a fast charger in the box you still get apples old and slow 5 watt charger has been shipping with iPhones for years for fast charging you'll need to purchase apples us PC the lightning cable and use a USB CPD charger like the ones included with MacBooks which aren't cheap but you'll get a 50% charge from dead in only 30 minutes honestly it's a bit disappointing when you pay a thousand dollars for a phone and it comes with the slowest charger you can probably find these days but there are rumors of a new 18y USB sea wall charger that will ship with the next generation phones do this fall if it's true either a USB see the lightning cable will be included or an extra knife ones may be equipped with USB C charging ports performance-wise iPhone 10 still tops the charts compared to the newest phones like the Samsung Galaxy S line plus although the s 9 plus beats in some tests due to having more RAM overall the iPhone 10 is still more powerful when I first got my iPhone 10 and compared the screen to the iPhone 8 plus I could instantly see the difference in color contrast and brightness with teen the old LCD and the new OLED displays now six months later I could say that it'll be extremely hard to go back to an LCD equipped smartphone it just doesn't look the same the race however a downside to OLED screens the color shifter looking at it at an odd angle is very real and I noticed it the first day I had iPhone 10 it's obviously not an issue if you're using your phone like you normally would but you start noticing it with knife 110 is laying flat on a table or if you're showing something to a friend despite that the iPhone 10 display is truly remarkable and don't just take my word for it the iPhone 10 won the display applications of the Year category at the 23rd display industry awards being celebrated as the first in the product line to fill the vision of a smartphone that is entirely screen with no physical elements keyboards or dedicated function buttons the committee said the iPhones hen's 5.8 inch super Retina display is the first OLED panel to match a standard set by - generations they praises striking colors true Blackshades million to one contrast ratio and HDR support for dolby vision and HDR 10 there's still a lot of controversy over the TENS notch some hate it and some say they won't buy one because of it well we do know for sure is that the iPhone 10 sparked an increasingly growing amount of Android smartphones coming equipped with notches many of these phones don't even pack any kind of new technology that would make use of a notch in my personal opinion if you're holding your phone up right which you should be doing most of the time it shouldn't really bother you at all the only time it bothers me is when you're watching videos and landscape mode the longer aspect ratio means sixteen by nine videos crop in and watching and full face mode so it could make tightly framed videos distracting to watch after six months most if not all third-party apps I use now support the new aspect ratio since Apple is requiring all app updates to support the iPhone 10 display I'd have to say that iPhone 10 is hands-down the best iphone ever made and in my opinion the best smartphone ever made due to the true depth camera system which supports years of new facial-recognition software so let's say you're considering upgrade to an iPhone 10 if your current phone is still functional I would definitely recommend waiting until September when Apple's new lineup of phones gets released there's rumors of cheaper model options that will have the same full face design as the 10 and who knows what Apple has in store for the top line model leave a comment below letting us know what you think Apple's next generation iPhone lineup will look like this September don't forget to subscribe and enable notifications if you haven't already and we'll see you in the next video if you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next video\n"