I’m pretty sure this has already been answered here but this thread is so long that I didn’t have the time to go through the whole thing so I apologize in advanced, I know the 17 pro max is suppose be brighter but does that apply only when outdoors? because when I’m inside my phone does not seem that bright even at full brightness, so not sure if this is normal behaviour or if I got a defective device.
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Not to mention an uneven, pinkish panel when viewed head-on, right?
More chance of getting a green tint than a pink hue though.
People seem to be more satisfied with their Samsung screens 😌
Both 16PM & 17PM have same displays in terms of specifications. Due to better cooling system 17PM can afford to get up to 3000 nits in bright outdoors.
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I couldn’t either with key press combo, I had to use AttistiveTouch for it. I configured one of the entries to do the analysis
For people who say the green tint isn’t an issue unless you view the screen at an unnatural angle…I’m currently sitting in a lobby waiting area with windows directly behind me. I need to tilt the phone top towards me to get rid of reflections. If I had my GH3 17PM with me 1/3 of the screen would be green. Samsung screen perfectly uniform still with no shift. This is not a rare-use case or unnatural viewing angle…
This isn’t the case in the greater Seattle area. Tons of pros and pro maxes have released nearly every day at all of our apple stores. I picked one up a few days ago and at the time could’ve picked it up from any of the 3 stores closest to me, as well as the other 2 colors.
Same here in my area (Charlotte, NC metro). No availability in 256/512 for the past full week.
This is what can be seen easily while comparing all iPhone 17 screens
Nothing wrong with them. Looking nice!
You are aware the whole display does not reach 3000 nits. It’s only for a 1% window of the screen.
I’m definitely keeping my LG GVC panel on my iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I went to an Apple Store today and checked one of the 17 Pro Max display units and it had an LG GVC. The next unit I checked was a 17 Pro, and as expected, that one had a Samsung G9N.
To my surprise the G9N display wasn’t better at all. In fact, my GVC looked much better in both color accuracy and uniformity (also confirmed by wife). My GVC screen looked like it was much better calibrated. The green tint I thought I had was present on the G9N as well, which tells me I don’t actually have the green tint issue. (TT off, AB off, Brightness maxed out. Used ledr website and overall on various websites)
I’m finally relieved and ready to enjoy a happy few years with this phone with GVC.
For anyone in the same debate, I would highly suggest going to a store and comparing your display with a 17Pro (after confirming it is G9N) and decide before exchanging.
As a side note; my phone is most likely not the first batch of production. Purchased it last Friday (a week later after release date).
I went to an Apple Store today and checked one of the 17 Pro Max display units and it had an LG GVC. The next unit I checked was a 17 Pro, and as expected, that one had a Samsung G9N.
To my surprise the G9N display wasn’t better at all. In fact, my GVC looked much better in both color accuracy and uniformity (also confirmed by wife). My GVC screen looked like it was much better calibrated. The green tint I thought I had was present on the G9N as well, which tells me I don’t actually have the green tint issue. (TT off, AB off, Brightness maxed out. Used ledr website and overall on various websites)
I’m finally relieved and ready to enjoy a happy few years with this phone with GVC.
For anyone in the same debate, I would highly suggest going to a store and comparing your display with a 17Pro (after confirming it is G9N) and decide before exchanging.
As a side note; my phone is most likely not the first batch of production. Purchased it last Friday (a week later after release date).
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G9Q here in the Air.
No green, purple, red or any other colour shift if i move the screen.
Display is pristine.
No green, purple, red or any other colour shift if i move the screen.
Display is pristine.
I don’t know what PM to keep. I have a G9N and GVC screen.
GVC screen typical green shift when tilting towards you. Head on it’s perfect.
Samsung screen no color shift but not 100% uniform. Upper half is tiny bit warmer than bottom half. So on light backgrounds and scrolling it’s noticable. Only on true tone on. When it’s off and my screen is cooler there is hardly any difference. Debated to just not use TT but I kinda like it.
So basicly green shift vs not uniform.
GVC screen typical green shift when tilting towards you. Head on it’s perfect.
Samsung screen no color shift but not 100% uniform. Upper half is tiny bit warmer than bottom half. So on light backgrounds and scrolling it’s noticable. Only on true tone on. When it’s off and my screen is cooler there is hardly any difference. Debated to just not use TT but I kinda like it.
So basicly green shift vs not uniform.
Something you will see all the time vs something you will see when you try to see it.
I know what I’d pick. I have a GVC
I wonder how many people out there have returned a perfect panel when looked at head-on, only to keep one that’s uneven and tinted just to go with the flow.
I guess we live in an age where quality is judged only through the opinions of others, and “good” is defined by how well we fit in.
I guess we live in an age where quality is judged only through the opinions of others, and “good” is defined by how well we fit in.
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I got a launch day base 17 with a GVC and unbearable green shift even at the slightest angle. Switched to the pro got a G9P which had almost no shift and was significantly more vibrant with much better blacks. Decided to play the lottery once more and got a pro with a G9N which has more shift than the G9P, however it is cooler and a bit more vibrant (better color depth without the excess warmth of the G9P). Torn on which to keep, leaning towards the G9N due to the more vibrant on axis view.
The debate of G9N/P appears to come down to personal preference with the N running cooler. Both are excellent panels overall but still a step down from my previous launch day 13PM with an immaculate G9N.
The debate of G9N/P appears to come down to personal preference with the N running cooler. Both are excellent panels overall but still a step down from my previous launch day 13PM with an immaculate G9N.
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Similar situation with me, GH3 is perfect head-on but green shift when tilted forward. It is highly dependent on environment though, sometimes it doesn’t shift much at all. My G9P has no shift at all but has slight white uniformity difference. It’s not significant though and far better than most Samsung panels I’ve had.
Viewing angle came in handy yesterday when I needed to use my phone at an angle to avoid reflections. The GH3 screen would’ve been half green.
It sucks that we need to choose between green shift or subpar uniformity.
This is what I’m leaning towards today, keeping the GH3.
There is no such thing as a debate between the G9N and P. What you are experiencing is the normal difference between OLED panels. Two G9N would look slightly different as well, it’s total nonsense to base this on the OLED panel number.