Do add a warning on the comment with the website link, so that people are aware and enter at their own risk.My thoughts exactly. They make the pretty colors but it’s tough on some eyes.
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iPhone XR Eye Strain on iPhoneXR?
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I recently upgraded to iPhone 12 but am still using my XR as I’ve got log in issues with my current carrier so I can’t download a new eSIM (they don’t support the transfer option) and whilst I don’t get eye strain with the XR I do seem to get a headache when I’ve used the 12.
Once I’m up and running I’m going to try a few different tweaks to see if it disappears but it’s weird as I used to have iPhone X and I never had them then.
Once I’m up and running I’m going to try a few different tweaks to see if it disappears but it’s weird as I used to have iPhone X and I never had them then.
It might be placebo but it seems like the eye strain on my iPhone 11 is reduced somewhat if I disable auto brightness. Does that make any sense? I was able to use auto brightness no problem on my 6s… to be fair the 11 still isn’t as easy on my eyes as the 6s, but it’s better with this setting disabled.
My settings are default except True Tone is off and so is auto brightness. Night shift is also disabled. Brightness set manually to about 60%.
My settings are default except True Tone is off and so is auto brightness. Night shift is also disabled. Brightness set manually to about 60%.
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No this is no placebo. Actually there are more people that tolerate it better off auto brightness.
If on auto, it constantly adjusts the brightness and that has an effect on the amplitude of the flickering. Manual mode could make it a bit more stable for your eyes and brain.
iphone X PWM = 240 Hz
iphone 12 PWM = 226.2 Hz
Maybe the 12 is just a little too low for eyes?
I found this article interesting. It suggests that the XR does use dithering. But it mentions the 8 series also. So idk.
www.idownloadblog.com
iPhone XR supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content even without a true HDR display
Yes, you can play high dynamic range (HDR) video on your iPhone XR. No, it's not true HDR. What you’re actually seeing is simulated color without most of the visual enhancements and fidelity afforded by the superior OLED panels.
www.idownloadblog.com
I found this article interesting. It suggests that the XR does use dithering. But it mentions the 8 series also. So idk.
iPhone XR supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content even without a true HDR display
Yes, you can play high dynamic range (HDR) video on your iPhone XR. No, it's not true HDR. What you’re actually seeing is simulated color without most of the visual enhancements and fidelity afforded by the superior OLED panels.
This may reduce dithering however you will end up with quite saturated colours though.
In Accessibility settings turn on the Blue/Yellow filter and increase the intensity to around 70-75%.
You can check how much dithering has been be reduced by jumping to the following site
https://appleinsider.com/articles/1...will-lead-to-more-faithful-color-reproduction
I am not able to see the logo in the red box on my original SE. On the new SE it is clearly visible. However my enabling the colour filter on the new SE the logo disappears. Not sure if this reduces dithering but maybe be worth a try even on the OLED iPhones.
I can’t see the logo on my 6s. I can see it on my 2017 MBP, neither bother my eyes... weird.
I’m curious if anyone who is getting eye strain on the XR can use the iPad 8th gen? It uses an A12 like the XR but unlike the XR it has a normal, non True Tone, non P3 wide display more similar to what was used in the iPhone 6S. In theory it would take dithering out of the equation.