iPhone 16 Pro Max's screen is flickering

I am experiencing this too.. What did you do? Ask for replacement or wait for the next update that might fix the issue?

I went to apple on Wednesday to see if they could fix the flickering white lines on my phone. Wish I could demonstrate it to the genius bar at apple, but unfortunately it randomly happens . The tech ran test and told me every components of the phone was working as its was designed to do. So he recommended to do a reinstalling of the IOS cause it might of been a faulty download. They reinstalled the IOS thinking that it could be a faulty IOS patch, but the next day of doing this its happened again. As of today Saturday it has happened twice. Can anybody recommend what should be my next step or should I wait for the next updated IOS to see if that change?

My phone is also flickering lines randomly. I’ve also noticed that this iPhone seems to lack in screen response time. It seems like I need to tap several times on links, icons, etc. Did you also experience a more unresponsive screen as previous phones? I thought maybe it was the screen protector I purchased, but now I’m thinking it could be the screen hardware you’re referring to.

It happens when always on display is on. Turn it off and test your phone for few days. I hope this will solve the issue. But apple should come up with a permanent fix as these features are supposed to be used and not kept off for the money which we are paying. Even in the update 18.2 its still there.

I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction regarding the

ongoing issues I have experienced with my iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB),

purchased in September 2024. As a loyal Apple customer for many years, I

have always trusted the quality of your products, but this recent

experience has been deeply disappointing.

Shortly after purchasing the phone, in October 2024, I noticed a

persistent problem with the screen. Specifically, vertical lines would

partially flash when the phone was picked up or unlocked. Initially, I

contacted Apple Support and scheduled a Genius Bar appointment. However,

I canceled the visit, assuming it might be a software issue, and

decided to wait for the next iOS update.

After updating the phone, I was disheartened to find that the issue

persisted. Today, I finally decided to return to the Apple Store, where

the screen was replaced after a two-hour repair. Unfortunately, only a

few hours after the repair, I noticed that the flickering issue is still

present. Additionally, the screen is now unresponsive when performing

actions such as a long press on WhatsApp.

This is simply unacceptable for a premium device, especially one

priced at the level of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It is frustrating that a

brand-new phone, purchased only a few months ago, is exhibiting such

persistent and unresolved issues. Furthermore, I have since learned that

there are over 383 customers experiencing the same screen issue,

suggesting this may be a widespread defect.

I am extremely disappointed with this experience, as it does not

align with the quality and reliability I have come to expect from Apple

products. I expect a company of Apple’s stature to take customer

satisfaction seriously and provide a swift and permanent resolution to

this issue.

I request the following:

1. A replacement device, as the current phone appears to have a manufacturing defect.
2. An investigation into whether this is a recurring issue with the
3. iPhone 16 Pro Max, as other customers seem to be facing similar
4. problems.

Please address this matter urgently, as I cannot continue to use a

device that fails to meet basic functionality expectations. I trust that

you will provide a resolution that reflects Apple’s commitment to

quality and customer satisfaction.

I picked 2 iPhone 16 Pro maxes and both devices have the exact same issue, Many are replacing these iPhones and the same issue still persists, So it’s either widespread hardware defect or hopefully a software glitch that apple will fix soon!

Even I am facing this screen lines and flickering often when phone unlock or some times on opening some apps. While Apple going to add any fix for this or do we need to replace this phone. This is the first time Apple is creating fuzz over the community with this issue. Hopefully an future update may fix this issue.

After 4 calls and 2 visits to Genius Bar, they replaced my screen. But the moment I walked out and test the phone, the flickering occurred again! Brought back to Genius Bar again after I managed to do a screen recording. To my surprised, the tech acknowledged that this had been an ongoing issue! Yet Apple hasn’t come up with any rectification. This is really terrible customer service experience. They should have done a total recall for these defective devices! Expensive, minimal enhancements with each new launch. The best they can do is offer a recall. Beginning to lose confidence in their products! Buy at own risks!

I am having the same issue with my iPhone 16 pro max 😕

They should refund us all. This is a dodgy batch. I am not happy at all. I have never had this issue with apple products before. I am going into the store tomorrow to see what they say.

I did one replacement. But it is still happening even on 18.1 version.

Same issue. I went to Apple, the tech guy checked but nothing wrong with the phone itself, could be the swoftware issues, I got the replacements but still having the same flickering. Checked many platforms noticed that this is common problem for everyone who's taking iphone 16promax........now updating to iOS 18.2, it didnt mention about fixing this flickering problem, but let's hope they fix this.......

I experienced it the same day I got it and like once every other day

I tried this for a week and the problem are still there ( yes always on is still off) I’m convinced the screens used are not meant to handle always on display as they intended. I’ve ordered my Pixel Pro XL, this phone will have its rest until further notices when my pixel arrives, this has been going on for far too long long. Apple needs to fix this.