I think people who notice this problems on their device should contact Apple. Even if you don't want to replace it, at least make Apple be aware of this issue.
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Will the 'pressure point' blemish on the 6S Plus be addressed in a hardware revision?
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I am looking at my white screen on my 6S+ and do not see any defect what so ever. That is good enough for me.
Like I said, I emailed a letter to Tim Cook and this is one of the things I mentioned in it. I heard he's good with reading emails from customers, but I'm not sure it'll do much.
I have a little one. Glad to know I'm not alone. It's really faint, and I only see it on a white background, if I'm looking for it. It's not in my main line of sight. I won't be returning it for that defect.
My screen is a bit warmer than my 6, but its not "yellow" and other than the pressure point my display looks great. Not worth the hassle of a return unless it gets worse.
My screen is a bit warmer than my 6, but its not "yellow" and other than the pressure point my display looks great. Not worth the hassle of a return unless it gets worse.
It's interesting that people have mentioned all display models in Apple stores also seem to have this faint mark. Let's see if Apple mentions it or if they quietly fix this issue in the next batch of production.
They did (sort of) fix the Air 2's distortion issues. Some of them still have it, but mine no longer triggers as easy as my first one did. That's why I'm exchanging for a 6S, I think the Plus is going to be improved in a few months. Having a component in the phone pressing against the screen isn't up to Apple standards.
Interesting, thanks for sharing.
Is Apple known to replace units months after purchase for issues like these?
The only things I can think of are the iPhone 5 battery replacement and the iPhone 6 Plus camera replacement. I suppose it's possible, but they would have to acknowledge the problem first.
Some of the "issues" I see in these forums are just asinine. When I read about people being on their 7th exchange I shudder. It's no wonder Apple Care is so expensive anymore.
Sorry but perfect is an ideal that does not exist in this world.
Pure luck.
I'd bet that the vast majority of new iPhone owners out there don't notice any problems, either. Most tech nerds like us only post when there's a problem.
Most of time, yes. Plus, don't forget trolls types.I'd bet that the vast majority of new iPhone owners out there don't notice any problems, either. Most tech nerds like us only post when there's a problem.
Ok look, I'm tired of Apple apologists like you.
If there is an obvious shadow on my screen, then it's a defect. I don't care how you feel about it, but I paid $1200 for this phone and I expect to get one with a perfectly uniform screen (I.e. The most important part of an iPhone).
If you think it's a non issue, great, but don't come criticize people here.
I agree that things like the "bendgate" are idiotic and non issues, but a shadow on a screen that is apparent every time there's a white background is problematic.
Yea and the vast majority also upgrade their phone just because it's "rose gold" and doesn't even know half the new features on their new phone.I'd bet that the vast majority of new iPhone owners out there don't notice any problems, either. Most tech nerds like us only post when there's a problem.
Far from an apologist. Check some of my previous posts if you don't believe me. I just think some perspective is a good thing to have. It's a phone that will take a beating and most on these forums replace yearly. How can you ever enjoy if it you're searching for flaws? Look long enough anywhere and you'll eventually find what you're looking for.
I'm not trying to minimize legitimate issues, believe me. I just think some people have unrealistic expectations of a mass produced product.
I just stopped at the local Apple Store and I can confirm that most of the 6s+ demo units have the same pressure point as mine. It's a challenge because I don't want to go through all the hassle just to get another phone with the issue or an even worse issue.
Let me reiterate, I did not LOOK for this flaw. I didn't go do those dead pixel tests or anything. I don't go turning off the lights in my room to compare color temperature between my iPhones. I noticed this problem as I was using my phone normally.
Oh no I ain't even mad. Thanks to those sheep I'm making tons from my Apple shares.
I checked the display models in the Grand Central NYC store this morning on way to work, none of them have this issue; there are definitely phones that have the issue as I have received one, but not all of them do.
IMO we're paying top price for a top premium engineered product,
there's no reason to assume "minor" faults are legitimate.
if Apple's QC is dropping, it's a most serious issue.
there's no reason to assume "minor" faults are legitimate.
if Apple's QC is dropping, it's a most serious issue.
I saw the issues on my 6s+ before reading it here. I exchanged the phone at the Genius Bar twice (I refused the first replacement) and this 3rd unit has the issue but it is very faint so I'll probably keep it. The first replacement had multiple pressure defects (on both the right and left bottom) as well as pronounced spotlighting at the top of the display.
The genius was difficult to work with, although it was launch day.
The genius was difficult to work with, although it was launch day.
I went to two stores and they all said they don't have replacement stocks (ridiculous)
I had to set up a replacement via AppleCare.
So this thread is certainly long enough that in intrigued now. Can someone tell me how to look for this (maybe a certain color displayed in screen shows it more)? I've generally just accepted that there may be variances in manufacturing, but if this is truly s pressure point, I feel like there is risk of damage, perhaps when giving the device a shock (light drop) that I then may be in turn responsible for.
I haven't noticed anything, but I also stopped inspecting my devices like I once used to. I didn't notice a stuck pixel on my 6 plus until 6 months into ownership and even then decided it wasn't worth the hassle of exchanging.
I haven't noticed anything, but I also stopped inspecting my devices like I once used to. I didn't notice a stuck pixel on my 6 plus until 6 months into ownership and even then decided it wasn't worth the hassle of exchanging.