Washed out iPhone 5 screen

This happens when I try and unlock my screen.Occasionally, the screen will be very faded looking. Not bright like an autobright overadjustment, just unsaturated and hazy. Washed out and cloudy, it often dissipates slowly over about 30 seconds to a minute after seeing it or even after locking and unlocking the screen several times. It eventually goes back to normal, but it's something that I definitely notice happening.
Has anyone else seen this? I tried taking a screen shot of this but the picture was clear when the screen was clear.

Worth noting that the i5 has an ambient light sensor next to the front side camera. It briefly samples the environment when it wakes up and adjusts the screen accordingly. If something is blocking the sensor at that time, the phone will think it is in a dark room and barely light up the display. Once the adjustment is made, no further changes occur, so it will remain dim till next unlock.

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