iPhone 3G S has yellowish tint

Hi,

The iPhone 3G S does have a slightly warmer tint.

You can find more details about the iPhone 3G S and its oleophobic coated display here: http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html

-Jason

I posted yesterday, that I was going to go into the store and look at their screens, I haven't yet. I keep trying to find out if the yellowish tint is how it is supposed to be. I don't want to look stupid when I go into the store. If you have a non yellow tinted screen, what does it look like?

Hi Jason, great link! It says: 3.5 inch, 320x480, oleophobic display. That’s detailed information about the new display! 😉 wow.

Jason, if the 3GS has a "slightly" warmer tint, why is the black grey and the color less vivid?

How do you know? It appears to me to a different issue than the color temperature of the display. Colors on the 3gs do not the same vibrance as on the 3g. I am concerned that Apple went with a less expensive LCD panel...

It appears that no one knows what the screen is supposed to look like. I think I am going to send mine back. I don't think I will hassle with going into the store, I am just going to find out how to send it back to Apple. I am disappointed with not knowing and not finding help.

The reason why Apple made the tint a warmer color is to be easier on the eyes. You can stare at it longer, with less fatigue.

I read a few different 3GS reviews and figured that out that way

As Tom suggests (above) this is more than likely a defect with your iPhone. We received two defective 23inch Cinema Displays with a "yellow tint" - Apple confirmed this does happen occasionally with their screens and replaced with no problem.

Valas

This is a tough one. Not sure what to do. I dont want to be stuck with the display this way. Also i noticed my photos on 1st gen are sharp and vivid but same photos synced to 3gs from backup are washed-out, blurry and not vivid at all side by side. Major concern of mine!

I recall the first time I saw a friends 3G the moment he turned it on I said "what is wrong with your display"? That yellow warm hue instantly caught my eye. So if it was never fixed on 3G why would it be fixed on 3GS?

I would have it checked. Screen on the 3GS looks fine and no yellow tint. White is white on mine and my wifes. If it really is an issue I would get it looked at. Actually Apple can actually tell you at what temperature the screen has been calibrated to. 6500K is the standard for most TV and monitor settings. Blueish is > 6500K and reddish is <6500K I have a calibration tool for monitors and if I get a chance I will try to get a reading of the white level.
Bob

... send it back ; )

Guys, i think it's probably worth clarifying something here lol You do NOT create an "anti-glare" or an "easy on the eye" screen by introducing a yellow hue - if anything, this will cause more eye fatigue. If you have a phone with this defect... CHANGE IT!

You might check your Brightness Settings. Mine had a yellowish/dingy color. Went into the Settings and the Brightness was not set to 100%. After changing everything looked White and sharp again like my original 2G phone and also compared it to a friends 3G phone and looked the same.

Just a thought before everyone tries to exchange a phone that is working fine.

Brian

It’s not just a slight yellow tint. It’s the difference in vibrance and contrast. The 3GS has less contrast in direct comparison to the 3G. THIS is definitely not better for the eye!

hmmm... sounds like exactly the same problem we had with the displays... not good and definitely not right.