Users keep complaining
Owners of iPhone 15 series smartphones continue to report burnt-out screens with afterimages remaining on them. This time, Mashable reported problems on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, publishing photos showing afterimages of the keyboard and various application icons.
It’s unclear what exactly is causing the problem and why it only affects the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. According to iMore, OLED screens are prone to burn-in, but technology companies have found ways to mitigate this problem over the years to the point where it has become virtually non-existent.
The problem of iPhone 15 Pro Max screen burn-in is gaining momentum
As TV manufacturer LG states, “In most cases, TV burn-in is the result of continuously displaying static images or on-screen elements on the screen for many hours or days—with the brightness at peak levels.”
It has been suggested that the problem may be the super-bright screen of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the brightness of which can exceed 2000 cd/ m2. The overheating issue experienced by some iPhone 15 Pro devices may also play a role.
Previously, a Reddit user posted a photo of his iPhone 15 Pro Max with a burnt-out screen and also talked about his experience communicating with Apple support. He was advised to wait for the official release of iOS 17.1 firmware, which could fix this problem.
