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.
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.
Reminds me of this.....
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Bought it in the US during my trip. Have no Apple Store in my countryErmm return it because it’s faulty?
Similar to my situation, same no Apple Store in Portugal , so they are saying I cannot return it or get a replacement!!!Bought it in the US during my trip. Have no Apple Store in my country![]()
For someone who saw the joke you still seemed to have fallen for it given your replyThis is obviously a joke. You do realize a screenshot isn't going to show what your screen actually looks like.
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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What do you guys think? Is it too yellow