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Does the iPhone X's display notch bother you?

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Oct 24, 2017, 8:22 AM

The dreaded Notch

We've seen it time and again in various leaks and once Apple announced it, it was official — the iPhone X's all-screen front is kind of “ruined” by a notch at the top of the display. It's there to house the super-advanced depth-sensing Face ID sensors and camera as well as the earpiece, of course.

Now, you may have noticed the quotation marks around the word ruined above. That's because, while some people absolutely hate The Notch, others don't care for it. We are pretty sure that some will even learn to love it as it's a signature of the iPhone X's look.

We were wondering just how controversial it is, though. So, here's a poll for you — do you hate the iPhone X's Notch?

What do you think of the iPhone X "notch"?

Hate it!

65.4%

I'm not really bothered by it

25.04%

I kinda like it!

9.56%

3474 Votes

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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