Do dead pixels worsen overtime?

If purchased directly from Apple, either from a physical or online store, you have a 14-day period within which you may unconditionally return a device for exchange or refund.

If you have any concerns at all, you would be well advised to make use of this opportunity whilst it remains available - as upon expiry of 14-days, you will be within the realm of seeking redress for faults or defects using your warranty. Apple’s limited warranty reserves the right to warrant-exchange for a reconditioned device - not a new device. If exchanged within the initial 14-days return period, you will receive an unused/boxed item.

If you take a screen shot then the dead pixel will not appear in the image. If you have a dead pixel on a 3 day old iPad then it is a sign of what to expect in the near future. You do not want to take that chance. My recommendation is to return that iPad for an exchange while you still can given that it has only been 3 days.

Axel F.

You can return your iPad for any reason within the first 14 days of purchase. I recommend that you do it and get a new iPad. If you do this after the first 14 days then you will not get a new iPad but maybe a refurbished one OR a repair will be conducted on the current one.

It is entirely up to you however I take display defects seriously and especially when the item is brand new. In the end, it is your decision.

Axel F.