Let me start with a confession: I’m a tech junkie. Over the last 2.5 years, I’ve tested 8 OnePlus phones as daily drivers. My iPhone 13? It was my “just in case” backup—barely used, always protected. Yet, here’s the irony: my OnePlus 10 Pro survived the Samsung display curse, while my pristinely kept iPhone 13 became a victim of Apple’s green line of neglect.
This isn’t just my story. It’s a wake-up call for every tech consumer.
Table of contents
- My iPhone 13 Sat in a Drawer. Then It Became a $1,000 Paperweight
- The OnePlus 10 Pro Saga: Samsung’s Display + Heat = Green Line (But Humanity Won)
- iPhone 13’s Green Line: When a Trillion-Dollar Company Gaslights You
- The Hypocrisy: OnePlus Owned Its Mistake. Apple Erased Yours.
- The Green Line Epidemic: Samsung, Oppo, Vivo—But Only OnePlus Acted
- The Moral Question: Should Tech Companies Be Graded on Ethics, Not Just Specs?
- Why This Matters to You
- Final Words: Shame on You, Apple. Thank You, OnePlus.
My iPhone 13 Sat in a Drawer. Then It Became a $1,000 Paperweight
The OnePlus 10 Pro Saga: Samsung’s Display + Heat = Green Line (But Humanity Won)
Let’s rewind. Last year, my OnePlus 10 Pro developed the infamous green vertical line—a widespread issue linked to Samsung’s E4 AMOLED displays and overheating. I braced for a fight. Instead:
- OnePlus Service Center Response: “We’ll replace the display for free. It’ll take a day.”
- Cost to Me: ₹0.
- Time: 24 hours.
No debates. No blame-shifting. Just accountability. I continue to use my OnePlus 12 and a lot of OnePlus devices used as our review units without any flaw whatsoever.
iPhone 13’s Green Line: When a Trillion-Dollar Company Gaslights You
Fast-forward to last month. My iPhone 13—used sparingly, never dropped—woke up with the same green line. I contacted Apple Support, expecting similar empathy.
Apple’s Playbook:
- Denial: “This isn’t a known issue.” (Lie: Thousands of iPhone 13/14 users report green lines globally.)
- Deflection: “Physical damage or liquid exposure.” (My phone: 0 scratches, 0 water contact.)
- Dismissal: “Pay ₹25,000 for a display replacement or upgrade to iPhone 15.”
No inspection. No apology. Just a corporate shrug.
The Hypocrisy: OnePlus Owned Its Mistake. Apple Erased Yours.
Let’s dissect the double standards:
| Brand | Green Line Cause | Response | Cost to User |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnePlus | Samsung display + heat | Free replacement, no questions | ₹0 |
| Apple | Unknown (but widespread) | Denial, victim-blaming | ₹25,000+ |
Worse? Apple’s silence fuels a resale nightmare. That ₹70,000 iPhone 13? Now worth ₹30,000—if you’re lucky.
The Green Line Epidemic: Samsung, Oppo, Vivo—But Only OnePlus Acted
Yes, the green line plague spans brands:
- Samsung: Galaxy S20/S21 series.
- Oppo/Vivo: Select Reno/F19 models.
- OnePlus: 8T, 9R, 10 Pro.
But here’s the twist: OnePlus, despite being meme’d as the “Green Line King,” publicly acknowledged the defect and offered free fixes—even for out-of-warranty devices. Meanwhile, Apple pretends the issue doesn’t exist.
The Moral Question: Should Tech Companies Be Graded on Ethics, Not Just Specs?
We’re obsessed with 120Hz displays and A16 Bionic chips. But what about:
- Transparency: Admitting flaws.
- Accountability: Fixing them without ransom.
- Respect: Valuing loyal customers over quarterly profits.
My iPhone 13 taught me a brutal lesson: A brand’s true colors show not at launch events, but in service centers.
Why This Matters to You
- Your ₹1 Lakh Phone Isn’t “Premium” If It’s Disposable: Apple’s “luxury” image crumbles when it abandons users.
- Vote with Your Wallet: Support brands that respect you after the sale.
- Demand Laws for Planned Accountability: India’s right-to-repair movement needs louder voices.
Final Words: Shame on You, Apple. Thank You, OnePlus.
To Apple: Your trillion-dollar valuation means nothing if you exploit trust. Fix the iPhone 13 green line issue. Now.
To OnePlus: You turned a hardware flaw into a loyalty win. More companies need this courage.
To fellow users: Share this story. Tag Apple. Demand better.
