That’s good to know. So there may be hope for a return and replacement with a better unit. With the X, certain serial numbers were better than others.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Other Here we go again, yellow tint Xs /Xs Max
- Thread starter dan9700
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
That’s good to know. So there may be hope for a return and replacement with a better unit. With the X, certain serial numbers were better than others.
Setup your replacement instore because theres zero guarantee you don't get another bad one. Check the fit and finish as well. Swapped out a few X last year and they all had different screens and/or the metal band was sharp and uneven.
[doublepost=1537570469][/doublepost]
Meh. The serial number lottery doesn't really work and is more of a wild goose chase.
It‘s not a problem when the screen is yellow OR white.
It‘s a problem when the screen is yellow AND white at the same time (white on the top, yellow on the bottom). And when you lift your phone a few millimeter, yellow is on the top and white ob the bottom.
Apple Support said on the phone: It’s is a defective screen and not caused by OLED technology.
It‘s a problem when the screen is yellow AND white at the same time (white on the top, yellow on the bottom). And when you lift your phone a few millimeter, yellow is on the top and white ob the bottom.
Apple Support said on the phone: It’s is a defective screen and not caused by OLED technology.
I did not know that. I picked up my good X based on the serial that was supposed to be more white. Perhaps just luck then.
Agreed with the white and yellow but mine is more yellow about a quarter way down.
This forum shows it the worst as there are a mix of light colours across the screen.
Just got mine. Screen looks flawless. No yellow tint unless that God awful True Tone is on.
Congrats. True tone is so pointless on the X, what are Apple thinking?
I can't go back to my 7+ now, the screen feels like a 5 series! The Max is so damn pretty.
People having to turn off True Tone don’t have good screens. Last year I went through many X’s. Some of them were yellow for sure, but I got a good one eventually. Good OLED screen does look good with True Tone on. If your screen is too yellow when True Tone is on, your phone is a dud.
Last edited:
What do you think? That's all that matters. Don't look for issues.
[doublepost=1537572744][/doublepost]
Why not? Apple make fantastic hardware. There are screens on their products which look great - why should he not expect to receive the best version of the product sold. Why when he doesn't get a 100% perfect product should he not make every effort to get one.
Its all about personal taste, not our fault if Apple have variations of the same product which create visual differences. It's not like preferring a black phone but buying a gold one then complaining it's not black enough. These screens shouldn't appear yellowish. Is the Google landing page yellowish or white? If it appears yellowish to you do you just accept it or do you think "that doesnt look right"?
Last edited:
I do advise to fiddle with all the settings you can first like the nightshift colour slider etc. How bad is yours? Any pics?
Not sure anyone is aware but there is a screen color temp slider built in. It’s been there a while and I’ve seen it but I always attributed it to night shift intensity. However, it adjusts the display itself, with or without true tone.
Try it. I think this will help solve a lot of people’s issues.
Try it. I think this will help solve a lot of people’s issues.
I didn’t know I was advising something lolPretty sure that's not good advice.
Just stating the facts based on my experience
That’s a known OLED off-axis color shift issue. Affects all OLED. Some worse than others with the early Pixel 2 XL being really bad.
Sure doesn’t. Crappy screens like the Pixel yes but I’ve owned a number of Samsungs including one I have now, the S8 Plus, and it doesn’t change tint like what I’m seeing. I can compare them side by side.
My XS is more yellow compared to my 6S. But compared to my iMac 27", my XS is more blue. That calmed me a lot. Though comparing my 6S and XS side by I think I prefer my 6S.
I hope that the 6S is calibrated too much towards the blue side.
I hope that the 6S is calibrated too much towards the blue side.
Last edited:
[doublepost=1537588946][/doublepost]Same here. I compared my X and new XS. XS not as bright and definitely a yellow tint.
I did compare my buddy’s xs to my x and noticed it was warmer. The edges between the glass and side were sharp too. Not seamless like mine. His was a bit brighter tho autobrightness off at 100percent. He has no screen protector I have tempered glass which makes it a little less bright.
My x is on 11 tho and his 12
But I still think it was panel variation calibration not the software
My x is on 11 tho and his 12
But I still think it was panel variation calibration not the software
Not yellow tint, but a different screen issue here.
Just opened mine. First thing I notice after peeling off the factory protective film is a small, 1/3rd inch, horizontal scratch near the middle of the screen towards the right side of the screen. Only noticeable when light glares off of the screen and invisible once a screen protector is applied.
I think the screen should be perfect when paying $1500+ for a phone, but I'm tired of exchanging things for small cosmetic defects like this. Plus none of the stores around me have any in-stock anyway to do an exchange...
Just opened mine. First thing I notice after peeling off the factory protective film is a small, 1/3rd inch, horizontal scratch near the middle of the screen towards the right side of the screen. Only noticeable when light glares off of the screen and invisible once a screen protector is applied.
I think the screen should be perfect when paying $1500+ for a phone, but I'm tired of exchanging things for small cosmetic defects like this. Plus none of the stores around me have any in-stock anyway to do an exchange...
I agree 100% I inspected mine really well today... just before I put a tempered glass screen protector on it. This screen is a bit more flat than my previous iPhones I've had, so the installation of the tempered glass was pretty flawless and really unless you look hard isn't that noticeable. I actually like the feel of the tempered glass better than the actual screen itself.
I'd be looking at an exchange if I were you. I sure hate that for you though.. just a pain in the butt.
My screen doesn't look yellow and it's certainly bright enough so I am satisfied.