iPhone 15 Pro Max users are reporting ‘screen burn’ issues that leave a ghostly image on the display – adding to a growing list of problems for Apple

Since Apple launched the iPhone 15, it seems as if every new week has brought a new set of issues to blight the flagship smartphone.

Unfortunately for the California tech giant, this is no exception.

This is because users have reported facing serious issues with “screen burn-in” which leaves ghost images on the screen.

Apple customers are taking to social media to share photos of their £1,499 ($1,823) devices showing how commonly used screen elements such as the on-screen keyboard have “burned in.”

Screen burn-in, or “burn-in,” where parts of the screen become permanently discolored through heavy use, is associated with the OLED displays used in iPhones but is rarely this serious.

Owners of the new iPhone 15 have taken to social media to share their issues with severe screen burn-in on the new model

To test if your phone is affected, users suggest showing a plain gray image on the screen which would make any burn visible

So far, user reports show that only the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the most expensive model, is affected by this issue, however, it is unclear exactly how widespread the issue is.

Even though the new iPhone was only released in September, users are now sharing screen discoloration that should only be caused by hundreds if not thousands of hours of prolonged use.

The most affected areas are those that remain stationary for long periods of time, especially the keyboard and home screen icons.

This well-known issue is why animated screensavers are so common in desktop computers, and most modern OLED displays include measures designed to reduce their effect.

A distinction must also be made between screen burn-in and image persistence, a non-permanent effect that can cause some OLED displays to leave lingering traces of bright images.

If the effects of the photo shared on social media are indeed permanent, this may indicate something seriously wrong with the display.

Many of the images were collected and shared by User

X users expressed their dismay at the new iPhone 15 Pro Max, with some expressing shock that screen burn-in could develop so quickly.

“This is one of the worst burns I’ve ever seen on a phone, I wonder how people use their phones to get burns so bad,” wrote one

While another asks: ‘Already???? Not a month has passed, let alone years…”

Another added: “Wow, these 15 new pros are really taking a beating, maybe it’s time for a call-up.”

If you’re worried your phone might be suffering from screen burn-in, experts say the best way to check is to select a plain grayscale image and enlarge it so it fills your screen.

On the gray background, any remaining afterimages should be clearly visible.

If there is a permanent burn, the problem cannot be fixed. However, many users who encountered the issue reported that they were able to get refunds under Apple’s one-year warranty.

To avoid burn-in effects, the best solution is to keep the brightness level as low as possible, change your wallpaper where possible, and shorten the screen off timer.

All of these steps reduce the amount of time and brightness placed across any part of the screen, encouraging slower, more even wear.

Negative feedback about the iPhone 15 Pro series includes the risk of overheating, discolouration of the metal, and ease of bending of the device in the hand

However, that’s not the only issue facing the new iPhone, as users have reported everything from overheating to discoloration.

Last week, Apple was forced to release a new iOS update to fix a software bug that caused some phones to reach temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit after just a few minutes of use.

Despite the update, MailOnline has confirmed a number of cases where users’ phones are still overheating despite installing the update.

A video posted on YouTube showed the new iPhone 15 Pro Max breaking and breaking easily in the reviewer’s bare hands.

YouTuber JerryRigEverything, whose real name is Zack Nelson, tests Apple’s latest products to the point of destruction in his signature “Durability Test.”

With a slight bend from Mr. Nelson, the back glass of the iPhone 15 Pro Max shattered.

He said the shot was “abnormally fast” and that he was “somewhat stunned” by his test results.

Apple fans were also disappointed to find that the titanium body of the Pro range had quickly discolored due to routine handling, while others discovered dust inside their new phone’s camera.

What is screen burn-in and how can you avoid it?

Although it is by no means an actual “burn-in,” screen burn-in is an effect that causes afterimages to remain on some displays.

Screen burn-in occurs when parts of the screen remain fixed at high brightness levels, and this can take hundreds to thousands of hours of use depending on the device.

To avoid being affected by this problem, there are some simple steps to take:

• Use dark mode wherever possible, as a dark screen helps the display last longer
• Lower the brightness level when you don’t need the screen to be well lit
• Shorten the screen off timer, this will prevent your phone from displaying still images for too long
• Use a dark background, and try changing it after a while to avoid any static images appearing

Screen burn-in rarely affects OLED displays through prolonged use, try not to display a static image for too long to avoid this