Apple · Released Sep 2017 Last verified June 15, 2026

iPhone X 256GB Review

Name: iPhone X 256GB
Brand: Apple

A11 · iOS · 256GB

Specdex verdict The iPhone X 256GB is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.

The iPhone X (256GB) — Apple's 2017 flagship generation with the A11 chipset.

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Specdex verdict

Solid

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+iOS ecosystem
+Long update support
+Polished hardware

Cons

−Premium pricing
−Limited customization
−Lightning/USB-C split across generations

Who's the iPhone X 256GB for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Battery-life shoppers Skip

Battery sub-score of 69 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.

Photography enthusiasts Skip

Camera sub-score of 74 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $1,099 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the iPhone X 256GB.

Device
USB-C cable
SIM ejector tool
Quick-start guide
Brand sticker

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.