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iPhone 18 Pro Users Report Green Lines on Display; Internet Blames Samsung Screens
- •Some iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max users are reporting green, pink, and red vertical lines appearing on their device displays shortly after purchase.
- •Users are linking the display issue to Samsung, which supplies LTPO+ OLED panels for Apple's high-end iPhones, citing similar green-line complaints on some Samsung phones.
- •Apple has not officially commented on the new claims, though similar green vertical line issues have been reported on previous iPhone models like the iPhone X, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 Pro.
- •The extent of the problem is currently unknown, making it difficult to determine if it's a widespread issue or isolated incidents.
- •Despite these reports, the iPhone 18 Pro series has seen strong early demand in India, with analysts reporting a 15-28% year-on-year increase in sales during the launch period.
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Some early owners of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have reported unusual display problems, including vertical green, pink, and red lines appearing across their screens. While some users claim Apple replaced their affected devices, the total number of impacted phones remains unknown.
Users have connected the complaints to Samsung because Samsung Display supplies the LTPO+ OLED panels for Apple's premium iPhones, and similar green-line issues have historically been reported on certain Samsung phones.
Early demand for the iPhone 18 Pro in India has been strong despite higher prices than the previous generation. Analysts and retailers reported a 15 to 28 percent year-on-year increase during the launch period, with strong interest in the burgundy color and higher storage variants.
