Image: Jason Hiner/ZDNET.
The iPhone 15 Pro range is still being talked about, and it’s not for the right reasons. After the overheating issues that followed its launch, Apple released a fix. But just a week ago, several owners of these devices testified that the problem persisted after the update, as reported by Jason Hiner of ZDNet.
Today, the Cupertino company must resolve a new problem related to the screen of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Ghost effect
Just a few weeks after the device’s official release, many buyers took to Reddit, X (formerly Twitter) and the Apple community forum to report the appearance of a ghost effect on their iPhone 15 Pro Max.
This ghosting effect corresponds to screen burn-in, a long-standing display problem that dates back to the CRT screens of old monitors, where remnants of the user interface remained on the screen long after navigation was completed.
In this case, iPhone users are reporting discolored pixels on their keyboards, persistent home screen wallpapers, or app icons and other commonly used visual elements remaining. static when they should disappear.
An iPhone too bright?
This permanent screen discoloration has been observed on all OLED displays, not just iPhone ones. It generally results from prolonged exposure of a still image on the screen. Increasing the brightness of the device only makes things worse, as the screen becomes hotter and further stimulates screen burn-in. This is why this type of brand is often found on devices displayed in stores, the latter constantly broadcasting the same marketing content, in a loop, on screens set to display maximum brightness.
On the left, the background image present in the right photo persists due to screen burn-in. Image: Gabriel Suchowolski.
That said, this doesn’t explain the problem: it’s unlikely that all users who reported this problem left their iPhone 15 Pro Max with the same image displayed for hours. So, reports of screen burn-in should not be that common. Conclusion: It is very likely that there is a problem on the highest-end iPhone model. And perhaps, a screen designed too bright for everyday use.
If you notice a screen burn on your iPhone 15 Pro Max, the best thing to do for now is to go to the nearest Apple Store to request a repair from a technician. To prevent the incident, be careful not to leave the same image on the screen for too long, especially when you are outside in the sun and the automatic brightness pushes the slider to the maximum.
Source: ZDNet.com