2023-10-18 03:29:54
The latest iPhone 15 disasters are spreading frequently. After Apple solved the iPhone 15 Pro overheating problem in iOS 17.0.3, in less than a month, multiple iPhone 15 Pro screen burn-in disasters have broken out again, both at home and abroad. Users reported serious burn-in marks on the screen, which caused controversy among many netizens.
What exactly caused the iPhone 15 burn-in problem? Is it true that every iPhone 15 device is prone to it? In this article, we will take you through the possible causes of screen burn-in and how to check whether there is a burn-in problem on the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro screen.
Report on multiple iPhone 15 Pro series screen burn-in disasters around the world
Judging from the current reports of iPhone 15 screen burn-in disasters reported by netizens at home and abroad, the models most likely to cause screen burn-in are the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro. Among them, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has the most serious burn-in disaster.
Since the iPhone 15 was officially launched on September 22, many netizens have reported the iPhone 15 Pro Max screen burn-in problem in both the foreign Reddit online forums and Apple’s official support forum. The screen panel can be seen in the picture. It left obvious traces of the iOS home screen, keyboard, lock screen time and applications. Netizens even claimed that this was a branding problem caused by “screen burn”.
iPhone 15 Pro Max screen burn-in disaster (Photo source: Internet) iPhone 15 Pro Max screen burn-in disaster (Photo source: Internet)
Not only abroad, there are also netizens in TaiwanPTTAre you experiencing iPhone 15 Pro burn-in issues? He claimed that he discovered obvious traces on the iPhone screen when the lights were turned off one night. From the screen, he could clearly see the Navigation King menu and the homepage APP icon. He then added that using his habits, most navigations would not take more than two hours. , screen brightness is automatically turned on with AOD preset.
iPhone 15 Pro screen burn-in disaster (Photo source: PTT)
The netizen even shared that his device is one of the first batch of iPhone 15 Pro models. From the background of the reproduced screen, you can clearly see that there are still traces of burn-in on the menu background.
iPhone 15 Pro screen burn-in disaster (Photo source: PTT)
iPhone screen burn-in problem is not exclusive to iPhone 15
Foreign media Apple Insider has been collecting data on similar cases in Apple’s service supply chain since 2015. According to the data, as of mid-October, the number of iPhone OLED screen imprint returns every year will never be less than in the past three years. The reported brand disasters so far are considered to be within the average range.
That also means that after Apple adopts OLED screens for iPhones, it will encounter a small number of OLED screen panels that are prone to burn-in every year. It is not that the iPhone 15 is more prone to OLED burn-in problems.
What causes iPhone 15 screen burn-in problem? I guess there are three major problems!
The adoption of OLED screens starting from the iPhone
However, most users currently do not usually maintain ultra-high brightness for long periods of time. However, it is quite rare for OLED screen burn-in to occur within a month of the iPhone 15 Pro series going on sale.
According to current observations, the burn-in problem on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to be caused by issues with OLED panel yield, screen brightness, and the iOS 17 algorithm:
Reason 1. Caused by narrow bezel screen panel yield
This time, the main suppliers of the iPhone 15 Pro series screens are Samsung Display and LG Display. According to a previous report by Korean media The Elec, LGD faced a problem in the production of narrow bezels for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, resulting in tolerances between the panel and the frame. After the problem was resolved, LGD was only able to produce iPhone 15 Pro panels, while Samsung Display was allowed to produce a full range of iPhone 15 OLED panels.
This incident may also be related to Apple’s first use of narrow-bezel panels for the iPhone 15 Pro series, which caused yield problems, making it easy to encounter manufacturing quality problems.
Picture source: iPhone 15 Pro cooling phone case
Reason 2. Super bright 2000 nit screen and overheating
Some foreign media also believe that Apple adopted a 2,000-nit ultra-bright screen for the iPhone 15 Pro series, and an early iOS 17 system error caused the iPhone 15 Pro to overheat and cause serious screen burn-in problems. Usually, when major brand mobile phone manufacturers face the risk of OLED panel burn-in, they usually provide corresponding designs in the system. For example, AOD long-term display will shift its position within a specific period of time to prevent screen burn-in.
This time, the iPhone 15 Pro is equipped with the A17 Pro monster-level high-performance processor, and the heat dissipation mechanism maintains the traditional design. It is easy to navigate or play games for a long time, which will indeed easily cause the body to overheat. In addition, when using outdoor navigation, the iPhone screen automatically Adjusting to the brightest setting, overheating of the fuselage may also affect the screen panel, easily causing the screen image to remain and causing afterimages. However, judging from user feedback, such afterimages lead to irreversible burns.
Image source: Alto iPhone 15 leather phone case
Reason 3. Caused by iOS 17 algorithm
Some people also believe that this may be caused by an error in the built-in algorithm of iOS. Apple has built-in an algorithm for the iPhone that can calculate individual pixels independently, which can provide stable display screen calibration data and delay the aging problem of OLED.
If it is really an iOS 17 algorithm error that makes the iPhone 15 screen prone to errors, Apple will be able to quickly solve this problem through subsequent iOS 17 updates.
Update: Apple has discovered that iOS 17 will cause screen burn-in and image retention issues on the iPhone 15 Pro, which will be resolved through the official iOS 17.1 update.
How to check iPhone 15 Pro screen burn-in method
If you want to check whether the iPhone 15 Pro series screen at hand has a burn-in problem, you can use the following method to test:
Download three images all in black, gray and white. Adjust the iPhone screen brightness to about 25%. Browse these pictures in a completely dark room or environment to confirm whether iPhone 15 Pro screen burn-in occurs.
Test iPhone 15 Pro screen burn-in pictures: white | black | gray black
Free iPhone 15 replacement if branding occurs within one year
It is estimated that it will cause the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to suffer from branding problems. Most of the problems may be caused by “panel yield”, coupled with excessive screen brightness, overheating of the body, and algorithm problems, which lead to the iPhone 15 Pro The probability of screen burn-in increases.
Of course, if you find that your iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max has a screen burn-in problem, you don’t have to worry too much about Apple not taking care of it. You can choose to return it and reorder it within 14 days. If it exceeds the trial period, you can also purchase it through an Apple direct store within one year. , Apple authorized dealers will replace the iPhone 15 with a brand new one.
Of course, the iPhone 15 Pro series branding problem will ultimately have to be officially publicly explained by Apple after investigation. If it is really caused by a screen panel yield problem, Apple may launch a free recall plan in the future.
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Reference sources:Reddit、Apple Forum、pcmag、phandroid
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