Does the IPhoneX get the software 17.0 and up?

Nannygirl16 wrote:

Does that mean I need a new phone?

Only if there are features offered in future versions of iOS that you “must have”. In the meantime, your iPhone X will continue to work as it has in the past.

Yes, if you want the higher iOS.

The least expensive iPhone at the moment is the iPhone SE. It was released in 2022, so it should have a further 3-4 years of updates (based on previous models).

iPhone SE - Apple

The iPhone X is not compatible with iOS 17 or higher.

For iOS 17 (the most recent as of now) you would need an iPhone XS or newer. Of course, this will change when new versions of iOS are released next year.