Iphone 12 display causing headache and eye strain

Stop using it and see a doctor.

Nothing Apple can fix with any software.

Yesterday i tried the Iphone 12 MAX Pro , thought to give it another try .. my first attempt was iphone 12 and it was so bad to my eyes. Yesterday i got the Iphone 12 pro max , its bigger and has more pixels. I also bought the medical grade screen protector about 50 dollars value. So there is significant improvement from the iphone 12 as far as the eye strain and headache. The intervals seems to be getting better "longer" , so i feel the eye strain after spending 2 hours on the phone ,,, i usually use the phone for reading and very rarely watch video... My advice to try the iphone 12 pro max with medical grade screen protector... it will not solve the problem 100% but it will be better for the eye strain and headache intervals.... that is my experience in the past 24 hours... i will keep updating my findings as i keep trying it for the next 14 days.

Correction, the refresh rate of *Apple’s* OLED displays.

I am completely unable to use any of the new series of iPhones for this reason. Any Android phone > 60hz is fine, and any iPhone with an LCD display is also completely fine. (I currently use the iPhone 11).

Before you say it, I have completely up to date prescription, and there’s nothing wrong with my eyesight, this is Apple’s problem to fix.

The below solution works for me on my iPhone 11 Max. Unfortunately, it didn't help with the iPhone 12 Pro Max. I think the PWM difference between the 11 and 12 has to do with the "differing amplitude response levels" of the 12. I added a second link below explaining this. Good luck. Please let Apple know what you are experiencing. We need as many people as possible to highlight this issue. Thanks

https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2019/11/using-dc-dimming-to-stop-pwm-flickering-in-iphone-11-pro-and-pro-max-google-pixel-4-and-4-xl/

https://www.notebookcheck.net/iPhone-12-Pro-Pulse-Width-Modulation-for-the-OLED-Display.505060.0.html

http://www.apple.com/feedback/

LOL, funny. I'm not sure why some people feel such a need to defend Apple that they lack the ability to relate to others. The fact is, flashing (PWM) a screen in someone's eyes causes some people headaches. We all love Apple products, or we won't be here. We just want them to take their enormous talent and solve the PWM problem. Those people who don't understand that have lost their understanding of what it is to be a customer. Customers want the companies that they support to improve their products. This improvement is no different than asking them to improve the speed, battery life, resolution, readability, etc.

Anyone and everyone should post their experience here. Hopefully, at some point, they'll listen.

https://www.apple.com/feedback/

Good point, I think the primary issue with the iPhone 12 is the use of PWM at very low frequencies (223 to 250 Hz). Not sure why Apple has implemented DC dimming given the number of Android phone manufacturers that have. I know DC dimming can jack the colors up on the phone but so does night mode. At least make it an option.

For headache issues on iPhone 12, try going to Settings > Display and Brightness and turn off True Tone.

Nothing for Apple to fix.

You bought a device with an OLED display. If that display bothers you sell the device and buy a different one.

I was having issues as well (pain in eyes) then it went away. I think the issue was that I was trying to read, or look at things on my iPhone 12 Pro Max while scrolling. Try stopping scrolling before reading or watching, and see if that helps.

I hope this isn't prohibited, but it may be worth your time to head over to the ledstrain forum. I won't link here is it's likely against the rules. It seems like a forum specifically raising awareness with some of the issues we may face with these newer panels.

Samsung devices use OLED displays. I cannot tolerate any OLED devices as I have a neurological illness and my eyes are too sensitive to the flicker. I have an iPhone 11 and will be screwed when it becomes obsolete.

Absolute rubbish. The cause is the low frequency flicker rates using PWM - this is known.

Please remove the screen guard,, it will solve all your problems

Having used an iPhoneX all day today, I would like to note that I have not had any headaches whatsoever, compared to the numerous headaches in the last few days with the 12 Pro. So it’s got to be something with that phone rather than purely an eye problem and not sure how a doctor can help! The solution seems to be more along the lines of forget you paid £1300 plus apple care for a new phone and just ditch it!

Be vocal anywhere and everywhere

No.

Everyone experiencing headaches and eye strain because of Apple‘s PWM implementation, post your complaints here:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/http://www.apple.com/feedback/

Yes.