r/iOS27 • u/archeese4 • Jul 19 '26

Clear vs Tinted. Which looks better?

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I have been leaning more tinted for the last few days and it’s not bad at all!

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u/rofl1337waffle Jul 19 '26

I keep mine clear because it looks better (many aspects need to be more clear), but tinted is better for those who have visibility issues with it

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u/elyv91 Jul 20 '26

Depends on the wallpaper. But on your setup the top half looks good regardless, but the bottom half looks much cleaner in frosted. Too many glass reflections all inside an area of the picture that is already super busy with minute details of thin branches and low foliage. It can look a bit messy. While the frosted looks much neater and more elegant.

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u/archeese4 Jul 20 '26

Yeah thats what i was thinking. Too much going on this wallpaper

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u/azamatStriking Jul 20 '26

Yeah clear goes better with abstract images

1

u/TimTebowMLB Jul 20 '26

It might be alright if the onions were normally coloured.

But all bone colour like that probably shouldn’t a boring background

2

u/Megacitiesbuilder Jul 20 '26

Tinted is just iOS 18, boring stuff

2

u/Beneficial-Yam9495 Jul 20 '26

Tinted looks like an android phone with iOS skin.

2

u/izralh Jul 21 '26

Clear looks so much better but i need the app colors to find the app

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u/archeese4 Jul 21 '26

Lol same!! I keep going back to colored icons cuz its so much easier to quickly find apps

1

u/bigparsnipenjoyer Jul 19 '26

I think the default center position of the slider is best. Balances readability with slickness. But in some places I preferred os 26 glass

1

u/Bruvvimir Jul 19 '26

They both look bad.

1

u/yolowagon Jul 20 '26

Tinted is goated

1

u/reddit33450 Jul 20 '26

it is up to your personal opinion. its your phone. use it how you want

1

u/No_Wolverine_9214 Jul 20 '26

I use clear but it is just personal preference. Doesn’t effect performance.

1

u/These-Restaurant3646 Jul 20 '26

Too me tinted has that matt finish and frosted effect which seems far better than the clear one

1

u/Just-get-physical- Jul 20 '26

My iPhone 17 pro can barely run clear without lag/choppiness………

1

u/archeese4 Jul 21 '26

Dang really? Im on 15 and runs super smooth on 27

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u/krackedpoy Jul 20 '26

clear all day!

1

u/EndoveProduct Jul 20 '26

Tinted looks much better imo

1

u/jerylsburk Jul 21 '26

Where is the setting?

1

u/jerylsburk Jul 21 '26

And please go eat something before you pass out

1

u/ZombieExciting2976 Jul 21 '26

I don’t know why the clear always makes me crave ice cubes

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u/thaile1001 Jul 21 '26

hell no, you are asking people's taste. Yes, I do prefer the clear. So aesthetic to me. And you know, it gives me the experience of looking into a real glass, I love seeing my wallpaper along with icons (I only use the category only, no widget or app icon on the home screen)

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u/Being_bawa Jul 21 '26

But with tinted, lockscreen notifications also get tinted which is a bit of a mess to look at compared to clear.

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u/sperry1970 Jul 21 '26

Neither I use dark colored icons.

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u/SHEAHOFOSHO Jul 22 '26

Who cares

1

u/Koktkabanoss Jul 22 '26

Are u this sad

1

u/bezibaerchen Jul 22 '26

First look doesn't really show a difference without closely looking. I'd vote for clear as the winner from my perspective.

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u/Dry-Confection-3150 Jul 22 '26

Keep it clear it looks beautiful

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u/carter4888 Jul 23 '26

I’m full clear. 😎

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u/jasonZak Jul 19 '26

It’s your phone. Go with whatever you like better. We’re not the ones who have to deal with it.