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iPhone 12 Pro Is it true that all iPhone 12 Pro units have screen issues?
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My screen is perfect and so are my colleagues. On these forums you tend to have those with bad experiences posting much more than those who haven’t had issues. Bad screens would be in the minority.
Indeed. And let’s not forgot having “bad screens” are subjective subjective ( cough cough ). My wife’s screen to her is immaculate, but not to me, nor has it been for the three devices I’ve had.
It seems the warmth of the screens tend to change from year to year. They seem to be on the warmer side with the 12 but they're obviously within Apple's QA standards. Unless you're super picky, I wouldn't worry about it.
@RunsForFun
Do you checked your device for the raised black issue?
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Do you checked your device for the raised black issue?
iPhone 12 Pro “raised blacks” display
Anyone else noticed improper pure black levels similar to LCD screen? You can check videos like this, better in a pitch black room:
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Yes and I don't have it.@RunsForFun
Do you checked your device for the raised black issue?
iPhone 12 Pro “raised blacks” display
Anyone else noticed improper pure black levels similar to LCD screen? You can check videos like this, better in a pitch black room:
I’ve owned too many smart phones to remember. Mostly iPhone and Samsung. I don’t actively look for screen issues. After about a week any problems that may exist should become apparent.
That said I’ve never returned a phone for screen issues. I will say that I like Samsung phone screens better than Apple but it’s not a big deal. Generally text is clearer on Sammies IMO perhaps due to higher PPI. But it’s not noticeable after a few days.
From what I’ve noticed there is a group of people who will fixate on their screen immediately and actively look for problems for hours and days. And the more you look the more problems you will see. Real or imagined. This seems to be an iPhone phenomenon as I don’t remember screen issues threads on the Sammy forums.
That said I’ve never returned a phone for screen issues. I will say that I like Samsung phone screens better than Apple but it’s not a big deal. Generally text is clearer on Sammies IMO perhaps due to higher PPI. But it’s not noticeable after a few days.
From what I’ve noticed there is a group of people who will fixate on their screen immediately and actively look for problems for hours and days. And the more you look the more problems you will see. Real or imagined. This seems to be an iPhone phenomenon as I don’t remember screen issues threads on the Sammy forums.
no!!!! I have three samples, 12 pro max, black mini, current blue mini, no issues for all. I used the max for about a month and the black mini for a week. I returned cause I wanted a blue mini after all lol
Forums, and rightfully so attract people who want to find more info or to resolve problems. For example, any car forum of the current car I owned would make it seem its the most unreliable car but i've had pretty good luck with cars. That's spanning 5 different cars.
Forums, and rightfully so attract people who want to find more info or to resolve problems. For example, any car forum of the current car I owned would make it seem its the most unreliable car but i've had pretty good luck with cars. That's spanning 5 different cars.
There’s been plenty of screen issues regarding Samsung devices including their recent trademark, green tint issue discussed on many forums.
I’ve also owned Samsung devices from 2012 to 2021, last one I sold recently was a note 20 ultra. I actually find Apple calibrated displays more appeasing to my eyes, especially when reading content. I also find Samsung displays even in “ natural mode “ over saturated.
Problem I have with the Apple display, particularly as I get older, is that the pixel density is lower than similar Samsung devices. For the Note 10 plus it's 495 ppi and the Pro Max 12 is 458. The new S21 Ultra will be 516. Comparing the Note 10 plus with the Pro Max I find it easier to read this forum with the Samsung on Tapatalk.
Yes I'm aware of that. I also know that when I switch between platforms on an annual basis the very first thing that hits me is text reading. It's less distinct for me on an iphone and I'm not even expecting it. Typically it isn't enough to make a difference and I forget about it after a few days. But I think maybe older eyes have caught up with me and the Pro Max may need to go back and I end up with the S21 Ultra. I do quite enjoy the iPhone OS and what Apple had done with widgets so I won't be happy about leaving that.