The gold iPhone 10, officially called the iPhone X, is Apple's 2017 flagship smartphone celebrating the company's 10th anniversary. It introduced a bezel-less design with an edge-to-edge Super Retina display and facial recognition.
The iPhone X marked a significant departure from previous models. Its standout features include:
The gold finish was one of six color options, including space gray and silver. The gold model had a rose gold-like hue, which was popular for its premium look. Apple aimed to create a luxurious feel with this color, appealing to users who preferred a more elegant aesthetic.
Many people confuse the iPhone X with the iPhone 10 due to Apple's naming convention. The "X" stands for the Roman numeral 10, marking the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. Some users also mistakenly believe the iPhone X was the first iPhone with an OLED screen, but it was actually the first with a full-screen OLED display.
The iPhone X was powered by the A11 Bionic chip, which offered significant performance improvements over its predecessors. It included 3GB of RAM and came in 64GB and 256GB storage options. The device ran iOS 11 out of the box and received software updates until iOS 16.
One non-obvious fact is that the iPhone X's battery life was shorter than expected due to its power-hungry OLED display and advanced features. Despite this, it still performed well in daily use.
When I first used the gold iPhone 10, I noticed how the color complemented both casual and formal attire. The device felt premium in hand, and the edge-to-edge display made it immersive for watching videos and playing games. However, the lack of a home button took some getting used to.