iQOO 13 Panel Gap - is this a REAL ISSUE? 🤔Panel Gaps in iPhone 16, S24 Ultra, Pixel 9, OP 12 etc

[@techstation365]

Edit: Just found panel gap similar to iQOO 13 with my Galaxy Tab S9 tablet which has full metal build and is IP68 certified. I'm positive this gap is mostly present in metal body phones to allow the metal to expand or contract based on temperature. From what I have picked from OnePlus/Samsung and iPhone sub-reddits is that this is a normal thing to have. Some iPhone owners were able to return their units only to find panel gap in different parts of the front on the new units they received. Some Apple users claim that the gap exists to give the metal frame room to expand and contract based on the temperature. I have a telegram channel, where after this discussion a guy found gap in his Oppo Reno 2 which he never spotted before. Meanwhile Samsung has officially claimed it to be a normal thing to have: www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/there-is-a-gap-between-the-screen-and-frame-of-my-device/ Regardless I am least concerned about this. Here are the posts that I have referred on the video, but there are plenty of other posts: xdaforums.com/t/panel-gap-between-screen-and-frame-on-a-brand-new-s21-ultra.4333495/ imgur.com/a/8DOwO41 www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS22/comments/tml6lv/gap_between_display_and_frame/ www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS23/comments/14bu3cf/gap_between_s23_ultra_display_and_frame/ www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS24Ultra/comments/1afjds1/s24_ultra_screen_gap/ www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1g5sr1x/brand_new_iphone_16_pro_is_a_gap_between_the/ www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/170o3nw/iphone_15_plus_gap_between_display_and_frame/ www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1g5l0h5/new_iphone_16_pro_max_thin_gap_on_right_side/ www.reddit.com/r/iphone15/comments/1esp9lf/i_can_see_a_gap_between_the_display_and_the_frame/ www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1914w0l/brand_new_iphone_15_pro_max_display_gap/ www.iphonetricks.org/iphone-13-gap-between-screen-and-frame/ discussions.apple.com/thread/252073288?sortBy=rank www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1f8myk5/pixel_9_pro_display_gaps/ Water Resistance test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6apf2V9j9OtoM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4G0dICllLZgY9U

[@IamJay02]

My oneplus 10t appears to have the same thing so it doesn't appear to be a defect.

[@adamantine001]

Mine has no gap, I just bought it recently. Maybe later batch's QC is better than early ones.

[@ainrybiscocho7895]

Is your phone the 12 gb ram or the 16 gb ram variant?

[@techstation365]

I don't think so. The gap may appear later as well, there is some tolerance. From what I read from iPhone forums, is that it's to allow the metal frame to contract and expand based on temperature. I checked even my Tab S9 has same panel gap in the corners.

[@Whatyelooking]

​@@techstation365 Idk I tested my tab s9 ultra But there's no panel gap in my one Lucky💃

[@adamantine001]

@@ainrybiscocho7895 12gb ram

[@adamantine001]

@@techstation365 My old, old phone Redmi Note 4 Mediatek does that back in the day because I tweak the hell of out it (bypass software thermal limit so I can play games smoothly). However the same thing was done to my Xiaomi 11T Pro that I bought like 10 months after its launch. It's still fine today. No panel gap.

[@BibhutiRPatnaik]

I am a user who changes phones in around few months. I even have multiple phones. From OnePlus to Samsung & iPhones. I will just say one thing. Go and check phones from your friends. You will not find such gaps. The gaps have a fiber part that is for shock absorption. I won't recommend buying iqoo 13 now. Just wait a few days. They will fix it 😊 I don't want people to waste der money. Rest is ur money & your choices ❤

[@ShubhamSahu-su1oy]

How much time or month I can wait?

[@techstation365]

No need to check friend's phone - my Galaxy Tab S9 with all metal chasis has panel gap. Just check right now. I'm pretty sure it'll never be fixed as I don't think there's is anything to fix. What do you think about this official statement from Samsung? www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/there-is-a-gap-between-the-screen-and-frame-of-my-device/ Check the comments in this video itself, a guy found gap in 2 metal phones and no gap in 4 plastic phones.

[@d.slifestyle3737]

Please bro I need only one phone that is iqoo 13 please help me 😢😢😢😢

[@ByteBloom69]

​@d.slifestyle3737 wait for 2 months they will fix it as it is manufacturing defect

[@MrAbhishekricky]

😂😂😂​@@d.slifestyle3737

[@sibicharan6156]

bruh you're so underated!! seen a couple of your videos , gotta say I'm impressed keep going Man you have a long way to go

[@techstation365]

Thanks buddy :)

[@amazing_gaming]

You solved my doubt, now i can buy iqoo 13

[@Smzxe]

iQOO should clarify this why it's like that in all units... I have not seen panel gaps like this... This Phone costs 60k it's maybe for repairability purposes when they have to change phone screen they snr take off whole frame but it could be due to metal frame maybe for antenna or display protection when phone falls the metal frame can bend and screen can crack by that that could be reason if there was no panel gaps if screen was attached to metal frame If there is slightly gap even if metal bends it won't damage screen could be that reason.... I checked my Poco F5 it has no panel gap absolutely zero gap The frame and display are perfectly matched I checked other 3 phones as well Poco M6 pro Realme Narzo 10 and 30A They don't have any panel gap at all Maybe because they are using plastic side frames... Whatever it could be....

[@techstation365]

From what I have picked from Samsung and iPhone sub-reddits is that this is a normal thing to have. Some iPhone owners were able to return their units only to find panel gap in different parts of the front on the new units they received. Some Apple users claim that the gap exists to give the metal frame room to expand and contract based on the temperature. I have a telegram channel, where after this discussion a guy found gap in his Oppo Reno 2 which he never spotted before. Meanwhile Samsung has officially claimed it to be a normal thing to have. Regardless I am least concerned about this.

[@Smzxe]

@@techstation365 I think only metal phones have panel gaps checked 2 phones I checked 4 plastic side frame phones they had no panel gaps at all Zero

[@techstation365]

@@Smzxe Makes sense. Thanks!

[@techstation365]

​@@Smzxe Bro same here. Found panel gap with my Galaxy Tab S9 which has full metal build.

[@Asura0089]

Whether you agree or not, it feels like an issue to me. I've been in the iQOO 13 Telegram group, and many users are facing this problem, while others aren't. If it were normal, everyone would be experiencing the same thing, but that's not the case.

[@techstation365]

The first thing to figure out is if this is a 'problem' or not. I guess Samsung clearly mentions it to protect themselves? www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/there-is-a-gap-between-the-screen-and-frame-of-my-device/ You are not in the telegram group, but I found panel gap on my Tab S9, today evening. It is what it is, I guess.

[@Asura0089]

​@@techstation365 By telegram group, i mean through a friend of mine who have been there. I actually came to know from him and later as I checked i came across these number of reports. Anyway if it's normal like you have shown I guess it's fine. Hope there won't be any future issues especially related to display

[@nividbadiyani6001]

I want to join that telegram group, link ?

[@ritikdawar5040]

Bro telegram link?

[@DavidYordan777]

Old phone model who use sandwich design (glass + plastic + metal frame) doesnt have this gap, its because plastic used to absorb damage impact when the phone got hit or fall, but modern phone who doesnt use plastic in the middle of screen glass and metal frame will have gap in the middle to make a space if the phone fall or got hit, so the metal frame dent doesnt goes straight to the screen glass. This is common science, phone who use plastic frame doesnt need this gap because plastic frame has bigger impact absorption than metal frame. And other thing is, metal and glass has different expand/shrink tolerant point, so gap is needed to prevent metal frame from breaking the screen glass because of shrinking in the cold temperature. Hope this make a good explanation

[@harmanjotsingh4021]

this is the real tech youtuber as he is talking about the common concerns about tech . i don't have IQ device or not going to buy it but nice to see that you are talking about things that not too many youtubers did

[@suryakantakar6196]

If the gap is made intentionally then company should speak the reason on open forum.Why in some units there is absolutely no gap? My friend's i phone had this type of panel gap and the company quickly replaced it.That time I phone company don't even tell the logic as per you.

[@techstation365]

All I am saying is from my observation. I don't care what others think. iQOO can come forward and clarify like Samsung. Samsung clearly mentions that panel gap is expected: www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/there-is-a-gap-between-the-screen-and-frame-of-my-device/ I just checked my Tab S9 with IP68, and it also has same panel gap on two corners.

[@TechPill_]

It's done for easier display replacement because if that panel gap dosen't than then changing screen is easier because lamination of display and frame isn't done. Because if that done one need to complete frame and the display this is the most logical reason I see for alteast chinnese companies doing in case of Samsung it might be to enhance the speaker quality maybe but completely seen as cost cutting measure

[@gamingwithabid1166]

It's water resistant not water proof that's why the panel gap didn't matter for water water resistant,it was certified to work in water as normal water doesn't conduct electricity but in salt water it'll definitely damage the phone

[@techstation365]

Water damage is not covered anyways by anyone. I don't think anyone claims to be water proof and most likely salt(ionized) water is not even part of IP test. The most logic reason is what I found in Apple forums -> It's to keep some space for the metal frames to contract or expand based on temperature. I'm sure there is proper protection inside, even regular tap water can damage electronic items as I have experienced it.

[@gamingwithabid1166]

@techstation365 there's a coating but it wears off time to time it depends on users to users how long will it take to damage the coating that's why probably brands don't give warranty

[@Smzxe]

​@@gamingwithabid1166 Pani ek 0.1 mm se bhi ghus jayega

[@techstation365]

​@@gamingwithabid1166 Bro just tested my all metal Galaxy Tab S9. Same panel gap like the iQOO 13.

[@gamingwithabid1166]

@@Smzxe you definitely didn't get what I wanted to mean

[@manunarayananb.s6432]

This video really helped me understand the problem, and it was the right time to watch it. Grateful brother. I have already subscribed and am looking forward to more technical content.

[@ritikdawar5040]

Bro i don't know if this is an issue or not but bro if some units has not gap in their display then this is an absolute problem for us coz we paid 55k and we have to use this phone for almost 2-3 years

[@svgadiyar]

Nice video. Informative..To the point. Helpful. Thanks a lot. Please make a video on Funtouch 15 & its salient features...detailed user guide.

[@MultiSarru]

Please try to find best gcam mod for iqoo 13 and post a video on that with samples..

[@techstation365]

This is my next target. I am occupied with some other videos as well.

[@rajasekhartalasila753]

Please do we will wait ​@@techstation365

[@Rahulroy-xy4ub]

Brother the fingerprint sensor is also not working after applying the tempered what to do with that . Also eagerly waiting for the camera test of iqoo 13 .

[@albertusmario1999]

Change your tempered glass bro. Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner need 0.25mm or lower tempered glass thickness. Or just use hydrogel screen protector

[@techstation365]

These are the pains of ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Samsung also suffered from this when the S10 first came out. Wait for new tempered glass specifically created to support iQOO 13 and other ultrasonic fingerprint scanner phones.

[@Rahulroy-xy4ub]

@techstation365 brother thank you for the reply and is there anything I can do for the gap ? It's bothering me a lot

[@tay_shivam]

I have same IQOO 13 256gb 12gb i am having panel gap above the front camera as well left and right side only and i want to know that is it common to all IQOO 13 having panel gap

[@ProPlayer_H4X]

Ok , ip rating doesn't matter but what happened when rain water enters in phone by mistake, at that point, no ip rating and no warranty claim, 😢

[@techstation365]

Yea nobody provides water damage coverage. Even if your sweat enters somehow, then gone.

[@nithishd7072]

Usefull contact bro tnx for your information ❤️

[@faim4251]

Very informative

[@Saikat525]

I think it's A Problem Or A Fault by Vivo (Iqoo) Team.... It should be Resolve because these are flagship phones not Mid Range Phones and how can they have a that kind of quality or Fault in the phone... People are putting 57k on a phone and having this type of issues.... I won't recommend anyone Iqoo 13 who is planning to buy Iqoo 13... I have bought Iqoo 12 after seeing this type of issues

[@gamingwithabid1166]

I dropped my phone(realme 8)once and the display came off, was hanging only with the ribbon I glued it and it's running just fine lol

[@techstation365]

You are next level bro.

[@MaRvElOuSmAhEnDrA]

​@@techstation365😂

[@sharkieislive]

Can you clear was it iqoo13 or what

[@gamingwithabid1166]

@@sharkieislive nah it's realme 8

[@sharkieislive]

@gamingwithabid1166 please clarify in your comment or people can get mislead

[@Basit-121]

I am not able to order from hdfc credit card (freedom)

[@Smzxe]

@@Basit-121 wait for OnePlus 13 it might have better software etc lekin expensive hoga 70k Tak if you're spending that much go with OnePlus

[@csvibes6572]

Thanks bro for sharing information now i feel better that it is present even on iphones and samsung flagship phones as well. I thought only present on iqoo 13 so its quite normal😊

[@Manu.Goswami]

Bro not just corners, try to check if it is dragging accross the frame ? Everyone is failing in exam doesn't becomes the justification of us getting failed. Someone has to raise voice for the industry to correct itself. Y don't u check Poco F6, MI-13 etc So if it's fine & design, Y IQOO is not announcing it on any public forum the way Samsung justified their mistake

[@techstation365]

No I can't drag. The thing is people don't have blind faith on iQOO like they have on Samsung. :) iQOO also said that this is by design - but no one accepts it because it's iQOO. You can go check it out. Also I am confused, how is this an issue? I don't see it affecting the IP rating as per tests on KZbin. I am not justifying anything here, I am not an engineer at iQOO.

[@ritikdawar5040]

​@@techstation365if this is design part then why all the units has different design ? Like some units have this problem and some have not.

[@Manu.Goswami]

@@techstation365 it's won't pass the antenna strip as a few antenna strips are tightly pasted atleast on my device. So once it finds hindrance near antenna strip, then try re-inserting it after the strip

[@n0t_rogue]

Actually Its a longstanding issue which no one talked about until iqoo 13 came

[@techstation365]

My question is : How is this an issue? Does it compromise anything? Here is Samsung: www.samsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/there-is-a-gap-between-the-screen-and-frame-of-my-device/#:~:text=Widening%20of%20the%20display%20gap,determine%20the%20need%20for%20repairs.

[@n0t_rogue]

@techstation365 ik but why it is only present in some units of iqoo 13 brands say that display gap is necessary for optimal working of the phone then it should be present in each and every phone

[@n0t_rogue]

6:22 bro forgot to edit it out😂 that was hilarious

[@techstation365]

True 🤣

[@kingn-zy6jw]

Bro so can i buy iqoo 13 now ?? Please reply

[@BibhutiRPatnaik]

Dont brother. U will regret.

[@kingn-zy6jw]

@BibhutiRPatnaik why brother??

[@kingn-zy6jw]

@BibhutiRPatnaik what's wrong with that phone ??

[@sameerchaudhary93]

​@@kingn-zy6jwKyu ki woh gay 🏳‍🌈hai

[@ByteBloom69]

​@@kingn-zy6jwnothing is wrong if you can wait the wait for 1-2 months before buying they will fix screen gap I am using iqoo neo 9 pro it is best phone

[@geekpc]

lol this isseu is also in poco devices

[@sreenibalabalaki4237]

bro what happend at 6:22 😂

[@techstation365]

Stutterfest as I'm not sure how to formulate the sentence 🤣🤣 Missed to cut 🫣

[@proindia3283]

Bro s25 ke liya wait karu keya ya iqoo lu

[@techstation365]

Absolutely two different phones for different purposes. S25 is supposed to have old Li-Ion 4000 mah battery so that's already a deal breaker. If you can afford S25, you should wait for Xiaomi 15 or OP13.

[@proindia3283]

@techstation365 ok

[@khanyilemgwebi2575]

Any news on the OnePlus 13 with regards to this "panel gap"? I'm looking forward to ordering when it launches globally Jan 7.

[@techstation365]

Nothing as such. But OP12 had panel gaps. And I'm not sure why we are even discussing about it at this point, it seems to be by design. I just checked my all metal Galaxy Tab S9 (SD8G2) has panel gap in 2 corners, both very minor. Tab S9 is certified IP68.

[@paradise0692]

But why it's not present only in all the devices if it's as per design..? So what really happens during manufacturing..? It's not present in some iqoo 13 phones. How to justify that 👀👀​@techstation365

[@sday8076]

Maybe only indian varirant is problem now mine one is chinese have no problem

[@techstation365]

How many chinese model do you have? These are normal tollerances in the manufacturing.

[@Random-95]

Ohh damn just checked, My iPhone 13 has a panel gap too, and i dipped my phone in water multiple times, still no damage😅

[@techstation365]

Bro I found panel gap on my Tab S9 as well. Never checked it before.

[@ShariqAziz-ev5jy]

Should i buy iqoo 13 512gb ?

[@me-vegan77]

Bhai Hindi m bolo 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@techstation365]

I am Bengali bdw.

[@FunnyThakur-up4ur]

This means the green line on screen is also very common because many expansive phones have that issue... Yeah so it is not an issue at all

[@techstation365]

Green line is an issue. It appears on the screen and ruins the display and affects visibility. Now explain how is this panel gap affecting your daily usage or IP rating? Also care to explain this: www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/there-is-a-gap-between-the-screen-and-frame-of-my-device/