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Other This years screen lottery (17, 17 pro, 17 pro max and air)
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I had an issue with my launch day base iPhone 16 (extreme colour shift on the slightest angle shift), so this is nothing new. I exchanged it and the second phone had a very good screen.
I am in the 7th-14th Oct delivery slot for my base iPhone 17 order. Side story: I don't normally update every year - my last phone was an 12 mini - but my wife needs a new phone to replace her iPhone SE. I offered to buy her the iPhone Air or base 17, but she said no, so she will inherit my 16
Back to screen issues. My theory, which is purely subjective and lacks any scientific evidence, is that these issues might affect the first batch of iPhones more and therefore waiting for a later batch could increase your chances of receiving a better screen. In reality, this is probably just my way of hoping I get a good screen on the first iPhone 17 that I receive.
I am in the 7th-14th Oct delivery slot for my base iPhone 17 order. Side story: I don't normally update every year - my last phone was an 12 mini - but my wife needs a new phone to replace her iPhone SE. I offered to buy her the iPhone Air or base 17, but she said no, so she will inherit my 16
Back to screen issues. My theory, which is purely subjective and lacks any scientific evidence, is that these issues might affect the first batch of iPhones more and therefore waiting for a later batch could increase your chances of receiving a better screen. In reality, this is probably just my way of hoping I get a good screen on the first iPhone 17 that I receive.
That was pretty much like my original screen, warm and dull with a very obvious green tint off axis.
Isn’t tha
Reference your first sentence. Isn’t that the case with any new model. ? Folks always seem to complain about how dimmer the new iPhone is compared to their previous model. Probably break in period ?
The power of suggestion I guess. It’s more uniform than any of the pictures posted here. No green tint at all in that picture. Warm because TT was on. No dullness, just very low brightness. No pinkish tones like your beloved Samsungs.
Every iPhone I’ve bought since the 12 pro max has been dimmer out the box as compared to my existing device.
Just because you are happy with your screen, doesn't mean people are happy with their screens, or are imagining severe green tint issues at viewing angles. As much as some think nothing is even showing up in pictures, which it is, I can assure you its worse in person.
Chasing the pink! Oh dear, that sounds rude, I take it back!
Didn't say it wasn't uniform, just looks warm and dull, but you have explained why. I was referencing my tint, not yours in the pic.
Based on what I’d read here, I was surprised when I saw that in the iodevicetree thing.
Fwiw, her display is warmer than mine. I’ve got a GVC and her display with True Tone off is similar to my display with True Tone on. Like I said earlier, both displays are really good, and photos/videos/HDR content look identical between the two.
Wonder how the G9Q comes in the mythical hierarchy.
I believe the 3rd digit is not a grade but something like a production line. The quality grading people have come up with is the electronics equivalent of astrology. The truth is each probably has about the same range and distribution of display characteristics.
Still, some people find horoscopes a very fun hobby and who am I to judge!
No, I’m saying
October ignites new, passionate beginnings for you, G9Q. The Ace of Cups represents fresh feelings, romance, or spiritual insight. So if you’ve been looking for love or a relationship, now might be the exact right time to take the leap towards someone you’re interested in.
Mercury in G9Q on the 6th can help you uncover emotional truths, while the Full Moon in GVC highlights shared resources and intimate dynamics. This month is about embracing emotional authenticity and opening your heart to new experiences.
This is the initial break in period to prevent early burn-in. Nearly every manufacturer does this. OLED needs time and people are impatient.
Not sure my wife would be happy with that horoscope!
This is an absolutely brilliant post, bravo!
Wouldn’t it be fun to let people judge screens like a wine tasting session? The awe when people discover they thought the LG was a Samsung screen would be hilarious.
Remember launch day folks, on October 3rd, start an online return on your order and it will extend your return date 2 weeks. (By giving you 2 weeks to ship) While you wait for your new iphone to come in