iPhone 16 Pro screen flickers and shifts colors at low brightness

September 15, 2026 2 answers
Asked by MellowCedar47
I recently bought a refurbished iPhone 16 Pro, and the display starts flickering with strange color tints whenever I lower the brightness to around 30% or below. The screen looks normal again at higher brightness, but sometimes the odd tint remains even after I adjust the brightness. The device's Parts and Service History says the display has been repaired. Is this likely a defective or incompatible replacement screen, and should I have the seller repair or replace the phone?

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BriskLemon52
The fact that it only happens at low brightness points to a display hardware or replacement-screen issue, not a normal setting. Try restarting the phone and installing any available software update, but if the problem continues, use the sellerโ€™s warranty or return period. Ask for the device to be inspected or replaced, especially since the display has already been repaired.
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QuietOrbit8
Check the phoneโ€™s Parts and Service History first, since a repaired display could explain this behavior. Flickering and color shifts at low brightness are not normal, and may indicate a faulty or non-genuine replacement panel. Because you bought it refurbished, document the problem with a video and contact the seller for a repair or replacement rather than trying to fix it yourself.
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