iOS 17.1 is on the horizon, aiming to address and resolve the screen burn-in concern experienced by iPhone 15 Pro Max users.
The latest news surrounding the iPhone 15 Pro lineup is far from positive. Just a week ago, users began reporting persistent overheating issues with Apple’s flagship iPhones. Now, Cupertino faces yet another challenge: screen burn-in problems on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Shortly after the official release, multiple purchasers have turned to platforms like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and Apple’s community forums to share their experiences of a ghosting effect on their iPhone 15 Pro Max devices.
The ghosting effect, which is essentially a form of burn-in, is a long-standing display issue that harks back to the era of CRT screens on vintage monitors. It occurs when elements of the user interface remain visible on the screen, even after you’ve moved on to other tasks. In the case of iPhone users, faded remnants of keyboards, home screen backgrounds, app icons, and frequently used visuals stubbornly linger when they shouldn’t.
This persistent discoloration has plagued OLED displays in general, not just those of iPhones. It mainly results from displaying a static image for an extended duration. Ironically, increasing the screen brightness exacerbates the problem, as it causes the display to heat up and accelerates burn-in. This is why you often see visible marks on demo units in stores, continuously running marketing content at maximum brightness.
Here’s the puzzling part: unless every user has been subjecting their iPhone 15 Pro Max to static images for an extended period, the prevalence of screen burn-in reports seems unusual. This raises concerns about the quality control of Apple’s latest and most expensive iPhone model, suggesting that the display panel might be overly bright for everyday use.
If you’ve encountered OLED burn-in on your iPhone 15 Pro Max, the current best course of action is to visit a local Apple Store and have a technician address the issue. Meanwhile, exercise caution when leaving static images on your screen for prolonged periods, especially when you’re outdoors and the automatic brightness adjustment is active.
