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iPhone 6 screen yellow tint?

Just got my iPhone 6 and the screen seems to be dull with a yellowish tint. It's especially noticeable when the screen is next to my iPhone 5. Anyone else having this issue? I had it on my 4S and Apple swapped my phone twice. I'm hoping not to do that with my iPhone 6 and wondering if anyone knew what the deal was.

iPhone 6, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 19, 2014 8:54 PM

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Sep 21, 2014 11:13 AM in response to athletejmv

My yellow on my 5 never got better, but I exchanged a bunch until I got one that was not as bad. It still even in the end bothered me and I noticed it. I came here looking to see if this was going to be an issue again before I exchange for a silver one. Now my screen doesn't look grey in the picture above. My screen looks white. It looks like my iMac desk top screen sort of. Did any of you notice a big difference in the retina display in the new one compared to the 5 or 5S? Nothing really stands out at me except it is MUCH brighter. I still may go for silver. But if its yellow, I will get a refund.

Sep 21, 2014 11:20 AM in response to LisaB40

I want to mention, I went to my local apple store when I got the 5, and all the display models were PERFECT screens. All the colors. Not 1 was yellow. Now I plan to check the 6 and I will see how it compares to mine sometime tomorrow. I feel bad for you all because I went through this and I was so upset. It is such a hassle to exchange phones and hope you get a good one. I pre ordered space grey and then I decided I wanted silver but of course they didn't have one so I kept the space grey thinking I may like it, but I really want silver. I like a white front phone better. They may have one tomorrow they said.

Sep 21, 2014 2:11 PM in response to Antoine_G

I just got back from apple, I checked every single floor model, not 1 was yellow. Everyone of them had the screen color I have now except a few were slightly dimmer, but still very bright. I checked the black models, the gold and the silver. I think the gold looks way better in person then online but now I am scared to change. I have to decide. I went to every single phone and held mine next to it. No hints of yellow.

Sep 22, 2014 1:00 PM in response to Spectre206

Just got back from my appointment at the Genius bar. They saw the distinct difference and swapped out the phone. But told me that Apple only does 1 swap and I can't return it after that. Ended with another yellow screen.


We take the phone to the floor models and all the floor models are not yellow. They then said oh well, it's not technically a defect so you're stuck with it. Also since I swapped once I am no longer able to return it.


I'm done. I'm going to switch away from Apple.

iPhone 6 screen yellow tint?

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