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The whole “adhesive under the display” thing is really an urban legend at this point. Though, like all myths, this one does have a basis in fact. Waaaay back in 2010, there were a few people who received a launch day iPhone 4 that had a yellow splotch in one corner of the display. The rest of the display looked fine, but there was a discoloration in a single area. Asked about this, Apple said it was adhesive that had not fully cured (the iPhone 4 was the first with a laminated display) and the discoloration would disappear within a few days. Apparently, that was the case because the issue went away.

Every year since then, whenever the inevitable “yellow screen tint” thread gets made after the launch of a new iPhone, this “adhesive not fully cured” theory seems to get dusted off and brought out again. The original issue with the iPhone 4 that embedded this explanation in our collective memory had to do with yellowing in an isolated portion of the display. The whole display was not yellow, which is what we are seeing here. Apple also has never acknowledged display adhesive causing yellowing on any subsequent iPhone models.

Several reviewers have noted the 11 Pro screens are warmer than the XS models, which makes me think Apple changed how these screens are calibrated.

That’s interesting to read. Apple definitely has made changes over the years with the color temperature on their phones, I believe there’s quite a few threads on the iPhone X when it launched in 2017 with ‘Yellower’ displays (Plus that was the first year for the OLED panels).
 
The whole “adhesive under the display” thing is really an urban legend at this point. Though, like all myths, this one does have a basis in fact. Waaaay back in 2010, there were a few people who received a launch day iPhone 4 that had a yellow splotch in one corner of the display. The rest of the display looked fine, but there was a discoloration in a single area. Asked about this, Apple said it was adhesive that had not fully cured (the iPhone 4 was the first with a laminated display) and the discoloration would disappear within a few days. Apparently, that was the case because the issue went away.

Every year since then, whenever the inevitable “yellow screen tint” thread gets made after the launch of a new iPhone, this “adhesive not fully cured” theory seems to get dusted off and brought out again. The original issue with the iPhone 4 that embedded this explanation in our collective memory had to do with yellowing in an isolated portion of the display. The whole display was not yellow, which is what we are seeing here. Apple also has never acknowledged display adhesive causing yellowing on any subsequent iPhone models.

Several reviewers have noted the 11 Pro screens are warmer than the XS models, which makes me think Apple changed how these screens are calibrated.


You were doing good with this until you said Apple was changing calibrations.


Just like the myth of the glue, the myth of the intentional calibration lives on.

Every year, a portion of Apple phones are overly yellow. But there are plenty of phones that are cool, crisp and white every year as well. Around launch, the percentage of yellow phones seems to increase relative to the rest of the year. It is a defect, full stop, 100%. This isn't glue, this isn't 6500k, this isn't true tone. This is a defect.

Some phones have this, some don't. The phones on display at Apple stores do not. Therefore, I can only assume that Apples intent is not a yellow tinted screen. Therefore, yellow screens are defects.

No more excuses, no more justifications. If your phone is yellow, take it back, it's defective.
 
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Just bought mine today. 11 Pro.

Same yellow as those here in the topic. Read whole topic. Seems like it's a lottery with a low chance to win.

Can't even compare with my Iphone 7, white one (even comes to blue, which is better IMO), and 11 Pro, which is so yellow. It is so noticeable after you just switch from Macbook Pro.

Did anyone get used to it? How is it going after 1 month with a phone? Any feedback? Maybe you got used to it, someone even wrote it became whiter over time (don't know how could it be, but still)
 
Bought it in the US during my trip. Have no Apple Store in my country :(
Similar to my situation, same no Apple Store in Portugal , so they are saying I cannot return it or get a replacement!!!
BE AWARE if they advise you to go to an authorized reseller for a replacement, they will give you a refurbished one not a brand new one !!! I don’t know but the pictures and videos look yellowish as well!!!!
 
If you're unhappy with it, then return it.

Frankly, I'm kind of amazed at the differences across these screens. Left to right: 11 Pro Max, 11, X.

However, when using any of them solo for a while, I never really notice. Its only once I'm comparing them I start to think 'the 11 is much more white compared to the OLED models' or 'there's a funny pink tint to this Pro Max'.

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Disclaimer: I tend to be very unsympathetic about display complaints, in part because I think most people expect a screen that is too cool. However, with that said -

I happen to have both an 11 Pro Max and an XS Max now, at least temporarily. (Problems with corporate email and iOS 13.).

Like profets, I didn't really notice a change when I gave Apple back my original XS Max (IUP) and got the 11 Pro Max.

However, side by side, the difference is startling. I'd say the photo in profet's post above is very similar to the difference between my 11PM (left) and my XSM (center). I'm not complaining, just observing, FWIW.
 
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