Weird screen issue flagged in newly-launched OnePlus 8 Pro
A little over a week ago, OnePlus unveiled its new, much-hyped flagship phones - the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The devices went on sale on April 21, and now, just a few days later, users are reporting a weird display problem with the elder 'Pro' member of the duo. Here's all you need to know about it.
Weird green tint appearing on screen
According to multiple complaints on OnePlus Community forums, select OnePlus 8 Pro models are showing a green tint on dark elements. The hue appears when the brightness of the device is very low and becomes more apparent when seen in dark environments. One user showed the difference by comparing it with the natural tint of a Galaxy Note 10+ unit.
Workaround available, but has its own problem
In the same thread, some users added that the issue can be rectified by turning off the DC Dimming option on the OnePlus 8 Pro by heading over to Utilities > OnePlus Laboratory > DC Dimming. However, they emphasized that the workaround causes the problem of black crush, where the dark portions of the screen begin to lose detail and appear more grainy.
You have to choose between green hue or black crush
That said, if you are facing this problem, it will come down to choosing between the green tint or the black crush - depending on what you find less intrusive. "Made the decision to return the phone," one of the affected users said. "A shame, because I really love the software, but a screen seems like an important part of a smartphone."
OnePlus says a fix would be out soon
OnePlus has acknowledged the issues, noting that it will be releasing a fix for the green tint soon. "Our team is currently investigating these reports to identify the best solutions for our users and will issue updates as soon as they are ready. Regarding the green tint, we are working to resolve this in our next OTA," the company stated.
