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NeonBlonde Author

Level 1

54 points

iPhone 16 Pro Max - Touch Screen Sensitivity Issues

I seem to be having touch screen issues with my new iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Sometimes the key touches aren’t recognised & in general the sensitivity and response to typing just doesn’t seem to up to the usual standard and speed. I’ve swapped to my old iPhone 13PM and you can definitely tell/feel the difference.

I’ve tried a reboot, removing screen protectors & cases but nothing is seeming to help.

I did read on Reddit that this could be a software issue rather than hardware which is what I’m hoping the case may be!

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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 22, 2024 12:47 AM

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Zippy_m

Level 1

38 points

Posted on Sep 22, 2024 10:06 AM

I’m in the exact same situation I went from a 13 Pro Max to the 16 Pro Max and it seems delayed with the touchscreen. I definitely notice it when I’m typing on the keyboard, but also on other apps.

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vanya27

Level 1

0 points

Sep 24, 2024 9:11 AM in response to K Industries

I feel phone was fine day 1 and maybe after this update got worse - i def thought it was the screen guard but realised no change even after removing it!

Sep 24, 2024 6:45 PM in response to NeonBlonde

Same issue on my 16 Plus. Whenever I’m scrolling or swiping through an app there’s a fraction of a second of delay between me swiping and the screen actually responding.

Super frustrating.

Link0301

Level 1

8 points

Sep 26, 2024 3:45 AM in response to NeonBlonde

Same here. The touch sensitivity on my iPhone 13 Pro Max is way better. I‘m using a screen protector on the 13 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max.

I hope Apple fixes this soon. Otherwise I‘ll return the phone.

Sep 26, 2024 1:59 PM in response to NeonBlonde

Same here!! The screen is not sensitive as before! I bought a different screen protector and no change :(

Sep 27, 2024 6:59 PM in response to mm0nte

I’m PRAYING your right!

Sep 30, 2024 10:15 PM in response to Romanson357

Is there any solution yet? -why can’t I used a different keyboard? I hate this keyboard!

Oct 11, 2024 2:36 PM in response to Jdel427

same here same here. Now I use voice to text. And that now is also lagging. It took me forever to type this.

Oct 12, 2024 6:35 AM in response to TFouda

To me , at least for now , your thing is giving some improvement. It is better.

What is your build , when is your apple made , and do you use screen protector???

NeonBlonde Author

Level 1

54 points

Oct 12, 2024 7:39 AM in response to TFouda

What was your workaround please?

iPhone 16 Pro Max - Touch Screen Sensitivity Issues