Apple iPhone X

The Mirror | Sophie Curtis

This is the iPhone you've been waiting for - but you may have to wait a bit longer before it comes into its own. A groundbreaking gadget that's way ahead of its time. The iPhone X is not only a great-looking device, but a truly impressive technological achievement.

The Independent | David Phelan

The iPhone X is fast, responsive and highly effective. Mostly, new phones are iterative upgrades to last year's model. But this? This feels like the future.

T3 | Dan Grabham, Spencer Hart

iPhone X has it all. Obviously it's not for everybody, but as the most premium of premium phones there's none better.

What Hi-Fi?

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

Stuff | Tom Morgan

An iPhone that finally goes toe to toe with Android on raw specs - but the X gives up some of that signature Apple ease of use to do it. Apple says bye to bezels and buttons, and is all the better for it.

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

The company's most important smartphone in years does not disappoint, Apple finally knocks it out of the park. But it's not perfect, particularly when the best of the competition can be had for almost half that.

The Telegraph | James Titcomb

Face ID, Animoji and Portrait selfies are all nice touches, but it is the truly excellent screen that clinches it. Apple has made us wait for the modern smartphone it needed, but the end result is its best effort in years. For a lot of people considering the iPhone X, the question is whether it is worth the price increase on the iPhone 8.

Pocket-lint | Stuart Miles

If you're an Apple power user looking to get something different from the rest of your iPhone-using friends, and different to he phone you've been using for the past few years, then this is the big change you've been waiting for. At the same time you get all that without rocking the boat too much, because the iPhone X is still very much the iPhone you know and love. The only complaint is that premium costs.

ZDNet | Jason Cipriani

As I said earlier, it's not my place to tell you whether or not the iPhone X is worth its price. For me, it surely is. I couldn't see myself using the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus for the next year, especially with the iPhone X available. Without a doubt, yes.

Neowin | Rich Woods

And the iPhone X actually is the best overall phone, as far as hardware goes. The display is on par with anything else out there, as is the camera, which can record 4K 60fps video. Performance is far and away better than anything else on the market too.

TechAeris | Alex Hernandez

There's so much to like about this phone but so much to dislike too. If your an Apple fan or if you live in the Apple ecosystem, this is a great phone to have. Or if money isn't a factor at all, then just get the iPhone X and call it a day.

Android Central | Hayato Huseman

iPhone X is a hell of a phone that I've certainly enjoyed using. This is some of my favorite hardware ever, but the software experience isn't always to my liking.

The New York Times | Brian X. Chen

In terms of features, the iPhone X is the most impressive smartphone ever made. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the iPhone X to my tech-crazed friends in Silicon Valley, but the iPhone 8 is just as fast while being simpler and more familiar to use.

Wired UK | Jeremy White

This is indeed the best iPhone created yet. Was it worth the hype? No. But then nothing was ever going to be worth the hype the X garnered. Sadly, my world remains unchanged. Is it worth the price? At full price it's hard to say yes.

NotebookCheck | Patrick Afschar, Klaus Hinum, Andreas Osthoff, Daniel Schmidt

Powerful technology, new design, and Face ID – this is the iPhone X. But that is not enough for the smartphone crown.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

The best iPhone I've ever used and one of the most exciting phones of 2017. People will baulk at the price and make silly jokes about the notch, but if you're happy to spend then you won't be disappointed.

TechnoBuffalo | Brandon Russell

If you're an iPhone loyalist, you'll absolutely love the iPhone X. If you're someone who simply wants a device for communication and the occasional picture, the iPhone 8 is a safer bet. You already know how to use it, and it's much more affordable.

Eurogamer | Damien McFerran

This is a brilliant product, but when many Android-based challengers are offering many of the the same features for significantly less it can only be wholeheartedly recommended to die-hard Apple fans. And with that in mind, it's also worth pointing out that the cheaper iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are still great phones,

Wired | Jeremy White

The iPhone X may well be able to recognise you, but you should also recognise what it is, too. A damn fine phone and, while not quite the pioneer some have made it out to be, a confirmation of things to come.

Tom's Guide | Max Parker

The best iPhone I've ever used and one of the most exciting phones of 2017. People will baulk at the price and make silly jokes about the notch, but if you're happy to spend then you won't be disappointed.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

Apple is clearly looking ahead, and the iPhone X represents its vision for the future of mobile computing. It's a pricey vision, but a mostly pleasing one all the same.

phoneArena | Ray S.

The iPhone X is probably not the best iPhone you can buy right now, but it sure is the most exciting one. Aside from its price, there's nothing else stopping you from getting a taste of that future, today, but you'll have to put up with the compromises that come with this privilege.

Mashable | Lance Ulanoff

The iPhone X changes everything. But the future is in good hands. Yes, the iPhone X is expensive and it removes a beloved feature, but it innovates in key ways. It's still the iPhone you want.

AVForums | David Phelan

The iPhone X is a thrilling, beautiful phone. It outdoes every previous iPhone easily, with a bigger display than the iPhone 8 Plus in a handset barely bigger than the iPhone 8. It puts Apple ahead of its rivals again.

Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu

The iPhone X is the iPhone to buy this year. If you're an Apple fan, this is the phone to buy. We can't peel our eyes away from the gorgeous OLED screen, and using gestures to move around iOS is pure bliss.

SlashGear | Vincent Nguyen

The iPhone X isn't perfect but, just as the original iPhone rebooted the smartphone world. More specifically, it's the blueprint for another ten years and a welcome line in the sand that leaves some of the more over-familiar aspects of iPhone behind. That alone earns the iPhone X a place in my pocket.

Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke

After my initial trepidation and roughly half hour of experimenting with the iPhone X's new navigation system, I quickly forgot about my longing for Touch ID and the familiar Home Button. As it stands right now though, the iPhone X is a worthy, albeit pricey next step for Apple and the smartphone industry in general.

TechRadar | Gareth Beavis

The iPhone X was a huge gamble from Apple, but one that really paid off - by far - the best iPhone Apple's ever made. It's impossible to give a perfect score to something that costs this much - but this is the closest to smartphone perfection Apple has ever got.

CNET UK | Scott Stein

iPhone X is an overdue and winning evolution of the iPhone, but you'll need to leave your comfort zone to make a jump into the face-recognizing future.

The Verge | Nilay Patel

If you're a huge iPhone fan and you have the money, you'll love it. It's a really nice phone. But if you have any doubts at all, stick with an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus. You'll get most of the same features, and you'll wait out app developers figuring out how to use this new screen.

Engadget | Chris Velazco

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. After my first taste of the iPhone's future, I'm ready to buy in.

Recombu | Alex Todd

If you have your heart set on a new iPhone, the 8 Plus may not offer the slick new design, the best iPhone camera ever or a face-tracked animated poop emoji but it'll get you 90 percent of the way there for much less.

IT PRO | Adam Shepherd

The iPhone X is far and away the best iPhone that Apple has ever made. But with such an exorbitant price and such such stiff competition from the likes of Samsung and others, the iPhone X doesn't distinguish itself enough to earn a full recommendation. It's the best iPhone ever - but it's not the best smartphone.

PC Mag | Sascha Segan

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

Alphr | Victoria Woollaston

The best iPhone ever made, but you should still save your money for the iPhone 8 Plus. If you're desperate to buy a new iPhone, do yourself a favour and buy an iPhone 8 Plus instead. You might not be getting the latest and greatest Apple has to offer, but you'll be saving plenty of cash, getting a phone that's nearly as good.

Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray

The new iPhone X unlocks with Face ID, has the largest display ever seen on an iPhone and dumps the home button - but it's just too pricey. Great phone, but it's far too expensive.

Know Your Mobile | Damien McFerran

The iPhone X is remarkable and revolutionary – but it's also overpriced and in some regards, represents a step backwards in terms of usability.

Quartz | Mike Murphy

The iPhone X is a beautiful mess. It's not there yet. Much like many new Apple products since Steve Jobs retook the helms of the company two decades ago, my advice is to wait for the second generation of the iPhone X, whatever that may be.