The big deal about iPhone

Every time an iPhone comes out, all the 'iDolatry' for and the 'iRe' against the brand come out for an epic battle. And in the end, people happily sell their kidneys (if they still have one left after the last phone came out) for a chance to join this seemingly exclusive club.

So what is new about the iPhone X? It now sports glass on the back and front letting you relive those days of the original iPhone 4 where dropping it meant twice the fear factor. Face detection lets you unlock and purchase iPhone cases online. Unless of course you cover your face for religious or superhero purposes. Imagine Deadpool trying to remove his mask and then the phone still refusing because his face is always full of new shape changing scars.

People argue it is full of touted tech that existed previously: dual OIS cameras, bezel free screen design, OLED design and wireless charging. Ignoring the fanboy rants, it simply is one of those phones that generally work for a long, long time. Everything on the devices is so well optimised, it continues to perform smoothly even after the expiration date of modern technology.

All this leaves the 8 in the background. The 8 is not a significant upgrade over the 7, but you buy it because you must and also because the X is a little too pricey for most. Starts at about USD 1000. The good news is, iPhone 7 prices are dropping.