iPhone SE 2020 Headache / Eyestain

[dimitricook]

So, getting Headache / Eyestain from OLED iPhone's is common for some people. Getting this kind of problems with the iPhone 11/XR is something less known, but getting it from the new SE 2020 is something new..

I used the 5, 5s, 6, 6,7 and 8 without any issues.
Then i bought the 11pro, 11 and now the SE 2020 and i experience something like headache directly..

If this is true we can remove some potential reasons

PWM
Face ID
Temportal dithering
Processing of the display


Anyone else who is experiencing this with the SE 2020?
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[YQ Eddie]

So, getting Headache / Eyestain from OLED iPhone's is common for some people. Getting this kind of problems with the iPhone 11/XR is something less known, but getting it from the new SE 2020 is something new..

I used the 5, 5s, 6, 6,7 and 8 without any issues.
Then i bought the 11pro, 11 and now the SE 2020 and i experience something like headache directly..

If this is true we can remove some potential reasons

PWM
Face ID
Temportal dithering
Processing of the display


Anyone else who is experiencing this with the SE 2020?
[automerge]1591615500[/automerge]

hey bro I am having headaches as well I think with the iphone SE 2. Are you serious about this bro? If yes, we might be same situation. Let’s discuss further and hear some opinions about what to do next, brother? Migraines you mean one sided headaches?

 

[YQ Eddie]

I got Samsung galaxy s20 and sold it off due to PWM causing me headaches. But I can’t believe it, iphone SE 2 causing headaches.

 

[DaPhox]

Too small display?

 

[iphone5se0wner]

you can dim the brightness..remove display enhancing features. i experienced this and turned the settings off. but the thing is weird..its like the eyes cannot accept some type of electromagnetic wave. apple should consult eye experts before experimenting/building on new tech.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I think this is the first time I have seen anyone on the forum complain about eye strain / headaches with the new SE. Hopefully, you guys can get it ironed out and keep your SE.

 

[TiggrToo]

you can dim the brightness..remove display enhancing features. i experienced this and turned the settings off. but the thing is weird..its like the eyes cannot accept some type of electromagnetic wave. apple should consult eye experts before experimenting/building on new tech.

You should read up about this issue that only effects OLED screens before going on about “experimentation”.

The issue is real but also only effects a small percentage of the population.

Pulse-width modulation (PWM) in OLED displays | OLED-Info

Pulse-Width Modulation, or PWM, is one of the ways display makers can use to adjust the display's brightness. PWM is considered to be an easy (or cost-effective) way to control the brightness, but it has serious drawbacks, such as flicker that may cause eye strain and headaches. In this article...

www.oled-info.com

LCD screens are not affected though. There is nothing different with this screen over older devices.

 

[C DM]

You should read up about this issue before going on about “experimentation”.

The issue is real but also only effects a small percentage of the population.

Pulse-width modulation (PWM) in OLED displays | OLED-Info

Pulse-Width Modulation, or PWM, is one of the ways display makers can use to adjust the display's brightness. PWM is considered to be an easy (or cost-effective) way to control the brightness, but it has serious drawbacks, such as flicker that may cause eye strain and headaches. In this article...

www.oled-info.com

In the case of iPhone SE it would seem somewhat strange as OLED isn't involved.

 

[TiggrToo]

In the case of iPhone SE it would seem somewhat strange as OLED isn't involved.

Indeed: the tech used in the SE 2020 is somewhat “Old School” and certainly nothing new or different.

 

[iphone5se0wner]

You should read up about this issue that only effects OLED screens before going on about “experimentation”.

The issue is real but also only effects a small percentage of the population.

Pulse-width modulation (PWM) in OLED displays | OLED-Info

Pulse-Width Modulation, or PWM, is one of the ways display makers can use to adjust the display's brightness. PWM is considered to be an easy (or cost-effective) way to control the brightness, but it has serious drawbacks, such as flicker that may cause eye strain and headaches. In this article...

www.oled-info.com

LCD screens are not affected though. There is nothing different with this screen over older devices.

i aplogize. messed with the settings on my phone..truetone was activated and turned it off..it was messing up my perception. i think the colors are okay for me now. will upload comparisons.

apologies for the photo quality took pics quickly.
pic taken with an iphone se 1g

no low power mode on the iphone se 2g.

iphone se 2g left (true tone activated), iphone se 1g right.

iphone se 2g left (true tone off), iphone se 1g right.

the color tones became acceptable to me.

maybe people can fiddle with the display settings to make it more acceptable to them? or determine if they have an eye condition with regards to usage of a specific type of phone screen that affects their vision.

 

[nickskep]

So, getting Headache / Eyestain from OLED iPhone's is common for some people. Getting this kind of problems with the iPhone 11/XR is something less known, but getting it from the new SE 2020 is something new..

I used the 5, 5s, 6, 6,7 and 8 without any issues.
Then i bought the 11pro, 11 and now the SE 2020 and i experience something like headache directly..

If this is true we can remove some potential reasons

PWM
Face ID
Temportal dithering
Processing of the display


Anyone else who is experiencing this with the SE 2020?
[automerge]1591615500[/automerge]

I think the issue is the stronger cellular antenna. The iPhone SE 2020 uses a Gigabit Class LTE vs LTE Advanced, as in older iPhone models. I can confirm I had to return iPhone 11 due to onset of headache like issues. Went back to my 6s with no issues. I believe the last model to have Advanced LTE was iPhone X.

I can also confirm I had to return Samsung s20 due to headache. Could not confirm if the issue was PMW, strong cellular antenna or retina technology.

 

[cgolca]

I think the issue is the stronger cellular antenna. The iPhone SE 2020 uses a Gigabit Class LTE vs LTE Advanced, as in older iPhone models. I can confirm I had to return iPhone 11 due to onset of headache like issues. Went back to my 6s with no issues. I believe the last model to have Advanced LTE was iPhone X.

I can also confirm I had to return Samsung s20 due to headache. Could not confirm if the issue was PMW, strong cellular antenna or retina technology.

I think you’re right. I’ve been using the iPhone SE 2 without any issues. I recently purchased the new iPhone SE 3 and I couldn’t use it without experiencing headaches along with vertigo and had to return it.

 

[esaelias187]

I think you’re right. I’ve been using the iPhone SE 2 without any issues. I recently purchased the new iPhone SE 3 and I couldn’t use it without experiencing headaches along with vertigo and had to return it.

Yes same here headacjes and one sided eye pain

Im going swap my iphone 8 screen n swap with this