iPhone 16 Display Scores Low on DXOMark: What You Need to Know

DXOMark has released its display test results for the iPhone 16, which has received a disappointing ranking of 40th on the lab’s scoreboard. It is a noteworthy low ranking, especially when the top 10 includes both the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra among other generally accepted Android flagships. It’s even lower than the Pixel 9a and Galaxy A35, which are mid-range Android devices. Here’s a summary of DXOMark’s evaluation of the iPhone 16’s display.

More About the iPhone 16 Display Score

Multiple factors likely lead to the iPhone 16’s miserable score. Firstly, it has an average brightness that is not consistent when showing SDR and HDR10 videos. DXOMark points out that the auto-brightness feature often makes the screen appear too dim, making it difficult to read in dark environments. People will sometimes notice jumps in brightness when moving between SDR and HDR content, which can be distracting.

Also, the color accuracy of true tone makes pictures and HDR10 videos look a little orange since there is interference with its result. The screen also lacks enough contrast to produce deep blacks in SDR content watched under low light, making the viewing experience poor. The edges are in constant motion and become responsive, especially when you try to use a gesture or press the Camera Control button.

One important limitation is the 60Hz refresh rate of their display, which may have a noticeable effect on overall smoothness when gaming and scrolling compared to other flagship devices. But, in some departments, the iPhone 16 is likely to excel. The accurate colors the display produces also make it visible whether indoors or outdoors. DXOMark notes an “acceptable level of flicker” and good luminance, color consistency, and blue-light filtering. These features ensure a comfortable experience when interacting with the display and complete its Eye Comfort label, recognizing it to be friendly for prolonged usage.

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