iPhone X facts for kids

The iPhone X is a special smartphone made by Apple. It was shown to the world on September 12, 2017. This happened at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. At the same time, Apple also released the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone X became available in many countries on November 3, 2017. This phone was made to celebrate the 10th birthday of the iPhone. The "X" in its name means "ten" in Roman numerals.

Cool Features of the iPhone X

The iPhone X has a really cool screen called an OLED display. It measures 5.8 inches diagonally, which means from one corner to the opposite corner. Apple calls this screen a "Super Retina Display." It shows a huge difference between the brightest and darkest colors, which is called a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. This makes pictures look very clear and vibrant.

Super Retina Display Details

The screen is also very sharp. It has a resolution of 2436 by 1125 pixels. This means there are many tiny dots that make up the picture. The screen can also change its color to match the light around you. This feature is called True Tone. Apple made sure the colors on the iPhone X screen look natural. They wanted to avoid colors looking too bright or fake.

Design and Colors

The iPhone X comes in two colors: Silver and Space Grey. It has a glass back and front. Apple says this glass is the strongest ever used in a smartphone. The sides of the phone are made from stainless steel. This makes the phone feel strong and look sleek.

Face ID: Unlocking with Your Face

Instead of using your fingerprint with Touch ID, the iPhone X uses Face ID. This technology can recognize your face. It works even in complete darkness or bright sunlight. Face ID is very smart. It cannot be tricked by photos or simple masks. This is because it uses special infrared cameras and dot projectors. Apple calls this the "TrueDepth camera system."

How Face ID Works

The TrueDepth camera system scans your face in 3D. It can even recognize you if you wear most eyeglasses or sunglasses. It also works if you change your hairstyle or grow a beard. You can use Face ID to unlock your phone. You can also use it to make payments with Apple Pay.

Amazing Cameras

The iPhone X has two cameras on the back. Both are 12-megapixel cameras. The first one is a wide camera. It can record videos in high quality, like 1080p HD or 4K. It can also record slow-motion videos at 720p or 1080p.

Zoom and Portrait Modes

The second camera is a zoom camera. It also takes 12-megapixel pictures. With this camera, you can zoom in on things without losing picture quality. This is called optical zoom. Both cameras work together for special photo modes. One is called Portrait mode. It blurs the background and keeps the person or object in focus. Another is Portrait Lighting. This mode does the same as Portrait mode. But it also lets you choose how the lighting looks in your picture.

Front Camera and Animojis

On the front of the iPhone X, there is a 7-megapixel camera. This camera also uses the TrueDepth system. So, it can do Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting for your selfies. It can also create fun Animojis. These are animated emojis that copy your facial expressions.

No Home Button and Wireless Charging

The iPhone X does not have a home button. The entire front of the phone is almost all screen. Because there is no home button, you use swipes and gestures to control the phone. For example, you swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen. The glass design also allows for wireless charging. You can charge it using a Qi charger or Apple's own AirPower charging pad.

Software Changes

The iPhone X screen is very different from older iPhones. Because of this, apps needed to be updated. This made sure they filled the entire screen properly. There are new features like rounded corners on the screen. There is also a "notch" at the top of the screen for the sensors. Apple gave instructions to app makers. They wanted apps to use the new screen design well. They also told app makers not to try and hide the notch.

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