Smaller clock after iOS 14

[Jupiter9]

Has Apple ever explained why did they make the clock smaller on TouchID phones but not on the ones with notch? Strange design decision.

 

[Reggaenald]

Because Apple doesn’t actually care about the old screen factor. Look at the OG SE, the most recent ones, too. So many non-thoughts, it’s obvious the devs don’t use these phones.

 

[Paddle1]

Has Apple ever explained why did they make the clock smaller on TouchID phones but not on the ones with notch? Strange design decision.

What do you mean? I didn't notice anything.

 

[Jupiter9]

What do you mean? I didn't notice anything.

iOS 13 left, iOS 14+ right.. on FaceID models the clock are still the same size as iOS 13

 

[Paddle1]

iOS 13 left, iOS 14+ right.. on FaceID models the clock are still the same size as iOS 13

Oh, no idea. The only thing I can think of is that maybe it was a design decision. The clock on Face ID devices may be larger to match the giant lock that appears above the time.

 

[now i see it]

Yep the lock screen clock is now horrible - too small to see with blurry eyes at night.
On iOS 9 it’s great. Nice & big.

As to why? Apple wrecks stuff that used to work fine all the time. They change stuff for the worse on a regular basis.

My workaround for the little Lock Screen clock numbers at night is to screen zoom the phone to make it fill the screen before locking the phone.