iPhone X review roundup: Face ID works well but notch irritates some

First reviews are in and the consensus is positive, particularly around the new OLED screen, but some flaws in both design and software have been noted

Apple's most expensive smartphone, the 999 iPhone X, is almost ready to land in stores and a few publications specially selected by Apple have been given early access to the phone. So what do they think? Is the iPhone X really the "future of smartphones"?

The iPhone X has an all-screen front design with a 5.8in OLED screen, no home button and an odd looking notch at the top for front-facing camera and sensors. The rest of the device resembles the the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, with a dual camera on the glass back. When it was made available for pre-order it sold out in minutes.