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iPhone 16 pro yellowish display tint

I bought my iPhone 16 pro as an upgrade to my 12pro last week. I noticed that my iPhone has a yellowish display tint. Even with True Tone off and night mode off. I love the feel of this phone but the whites being yellow throws my experience off. I had to manually adjust color tints to get it to a richer white. So far it’s ok, but for the price tag $1099.99 I would expect this phone to be flawless in regards to display at least. Please Apple make a software update that will address this issue, I don’t want to gamble on exchanging for a new 16pro.

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 7:49 PM

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OldSchoolRaver

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Posted on Nov 13, 2024 4:40 AM

Similar situation for me, upgrading from 11 to 16 PM.

First thing I notice (dark mode) is the darkish colours had a reddish tinge to them.

I changed the screen saver to the same grey moon on my previous phone and the difference was huge.

11 had a neutral grey and the 16PM was MUCH warmer in colour. When I tilted the phone (top towards me) and looked at the moon picture it went a very cool bluish tint.

I'd read somewhere there was an apple statement on the OLEd displays saying it's an inherent property of OLED displays that they change colour with viewing angle.

So, I took it in the the apple store to compare with the display models. These did not have any issues at all!

So I sent mine back (bought online). Now I don't know what to do.

I might buy one from the store and set it up in the store, then compare with the display models, if it has an issue I'll reject it without all the faff.

Problem is they are on back order for two weeks now.

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bart4u

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Nov 8, 2024 3:05 PM in response to sp0011

I tried that when I first got the phone and it never looked good and I tried many settings. Apples needs an OLED screen. My Sony OLED TV right out of the box had a perfect color balance. LG OLED are good too but their screens were too crisp and they are set up for game play. With the high prices of these Iphones It is funny how Apple cannot get it. It seems the yellow tint on my phone has calmed down a bit but it should had never been an issue when I bought it. The screen on my IPad pro was just fine out of the box. I do not understand why they cannot get the color balance of their Iphones correctly.

Nov 11, 2024 12:13 AM in response to 4thhokage

I just upgraded from a 14 Pro and noticed right away. It seems dull and sad! Ha ha! I definitely will be returning this phone tomorrow. It’s not giving me the new phone feel.. more like an outdated tired feel!

How have they not fixed this issue?

vrmb

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Dec 14, 2024 9:15 PM in response to 4thhokage

I just got the iPhone 16 Pro Max and was so exited because one of my favorite things when getting the new iPhone is seeing how pungent the colors are always on my upgrade but this time I am so disappointment and annoyed how the screen is more yellow and less pungent than my iPhone 14 Pro Max! Apple fix this ASAP!!!

Averz

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Oct 4, 2024 9:00 PM in response to 4thhokage

You are not alone, same here. Visit Apple Store as they currently do not have any stock, unable to do any repair or replacement. So gotta wait for 2 weeks and see wassup

Ilikh

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Oct 10, 2024 10:34 AM in response to 4thhokage

Same here my 16p screen is warm

sp0011

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Oct 13, 2024 10:55 AM in response to 4thhokage

I have same problem, I switched from 12PM to 16PM and now i am confused should I return my 16PM or wait for apple update don’t understand.

bart4u

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Oct 13, 2024 10:20 PM in response to lobsterghost1

My phone is a week old now. I am starting to get used to the yellow screen now. It does look less yellow.

30steph

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Oct 14, 2024 12:59 AM in response to bart4u

It’s fine until you put it next to another phone that’s when you’ll really notice

DH2016

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Oct 15, 2024 5:37 AM in response to 4thhokage

Same Here!!! 16 PM - hate this yellow tint. Apple, are you going to do something about it? 😞

DH2016

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Oct 21, 2024 12:51 AM in response to Arun_mv

That’s so sad. I’m a designer too. And i love the iPhone, but this happens so often, that it makes me want to go and but the Samsung.😔

Nov 11, 2024 12:14 AM in response to DH2016

I’ve always liked the camera on the Samsung phone so much more as well.

Nov 11, 2024 12:18 AM in response to vandyy

where can I find the date?

bart4u

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Dec 22, 2024 9:00 AM in response to sp0011

I don't know if I responded sp0011. I tried what you did with the colored pencils when I got my phone and it did not help much with my screen.

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