Apple has officially classified the iPhone X as obsolete, according to a company memo seen by multiple media outlets. The designation, which took effect on August 15, 2026, means that Apple Stores and authorized service providers will no longer offer repairs or parts for the device, which was released in November 2017.
The iPhone X marked a significant design shift for Apple, introducing the notch, Face ID, and an edge-to-edge OLED display. It was the first iPhone to drop the home button, setting the template for subsequent models. The device was discontinued in September 2018 when the iPhone XS and XR were launched.
Under Apple's vintage and obsolete product policy, products are considered obsolete once they have not been sold for more than seven years. The iPhone X, which was sold until September 2018, crossed that threshold in 2025, but the official obsolete status was only applied now. This means that owners who experience hardware issues will need to seek third-party repair options or upgrade to a newer model.
The move has been anticipated by industry analysts, as Apple periodically updates its obsolete list. The iPhone X's inclusion is notable because of its historical importance, but it does not affect software support; the device still runs iOS 16, which received its last security update in 2024.
