The iPhone X Is the Most Expensive Smartphone Apples Ever Made
Apple unveiled its long-anticipated iPhone X during its keynote event on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater inside the company's "spaceship" campus. Apple's next-gen iPhone comes with an updated processor, brighter and bigger edge-to-edge screen, wireless charging through a glass back and optimizations for augmented reality, among other features. It costs 999, making it the most expensive iPhone Apple's ever made. Apple also announced additional iPhone models, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, which offer more traditional updated features and pricing more in line with prior year versions. Here's how much the new phones cost, The iPhone X is available in 64GB or 256GB in silver and gray finishes. Thus far, prices start at 999. The iPhone 8 comes in silver, gray and gold, offering 64GB or 256GB in available space. Prices start at 699. The iPhone 8 Plus has the same available space and also comes in gold, silver and gray finishes. It starts at 799. The latest Samsung Galaxy Android smartphone, the 64GB Galaxy Note8 costs about 960. It is about 40 less than the iPhone X, though still more expensive than the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Other Android phones are available at a much lower price point, including the Motorola Moto G5 Plus, which is available for about 230.