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Market forces made us endure screens interrupted with various sorts of notches and cutouts for a considerable time, but that’s all about to end soon. In the last few years, we have seen the Android community evolve from hating notches to being indifferent towards them. But living with the new wave of bezel-less, full-view display phones has convinced us that the world is better off without notches and it’s imperative that natural order be restored to our phone screens. (हिंदी में पढ़िए)

For now, most of the true full-view and notch-less display phones use Pop-up cameras or sliders, but a few tech giants including Samsung, Oppo, and Xiaomi have already demonstrated prototypes or released phones that place the front camera behind the screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is the world’s first commercially available phone with an under-display camera (UDC). The main screen of this foldable phone is a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 22.5:18 aspect ratio, QXGA+ (2208 x 1768) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 374ppi. Thanks to that UDC, you get a 88.57 % screen to body ratio.

Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 4 is yet another under-screen camera phone. It calls its implementation CUP (Camera Under Panel), but the mechanism is pretty much the same as the other under-display selfie cameras out there. Above its 20MP selfie camera lies 400ppi pixels of the screen. This display stretches 6.67-inches and sports 120Hz refresh rate.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has a 6.67-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ E4 AMOLED HDR10+ display with 90Hz refresh rate, 200Hz touch sampling rate, 110% DCI-P3 color coverage, up to 1000 nits brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. This full screen fascia is possible thanks to a flip camera module.

OnePlus was one of the first few Android OEMs to usher in a notch, and it’s also one of the first in the premium segment to get rid with OnePlus 7 Pro (review). It further continued the trend with OnePlus 7T Pro which comes with a gorgeous true full-view display with extremely narrow bezels.

The elevating module opens like a fin and also makes room for the earpiece and LED flash. Anyway, the result is an immersive full-view AMOLED display that extends edge to edge. The Reno 10X Zoom has flagship-grade specs, including the Snapdragon 855, but all the tech housed within makes it a tad thick and heavy.

The 6Z (globally known as the Zenfone 6) is one of the most impressive phones we have seen from Asus in India. The 6Z (review) has a gorgeous and well-calibrated IPS LCD display that covers the entire facia. The selfie camera is housed in a flip module and this glass body phone houses a massive 5000mAh battery while being reasonably manageable.

Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 Pro (review) brandishes an impressive set of specs that you’d otherwise find on phones priced significantly higher. With the K20 Pro, Xiaomi pays due attention to design and the phone gets a full-view AMOLED display (6.4-inch, full HD+) with an in-display fingerprint sensor lying underneath.

Oppo Reno, which is a trimmed-down version of the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, has the same design with shark-fin pop-up and is also slimmer and significantly lighter. The handset has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display (Full HD) with around 87% screen-to-body ratio that targets DCI-P3 color gamut and is shielded by Gorilla Glass variant.

Motorola One Fusion Plus rocks a 6.5-inch full HD+ notch-less TFT-LCD screen. It’s pop-up camera houses a 16MP sensor. Pivot and by the back you get a 64MP quartet.

The Realme X (review) is a very competent phone that includes trendy features like a full-view AMOLED screen with minimal bezels on three sides, in-display fingerprint sensor, and pop-up camera – all for a sub Rs. 20,000 price.

Redmi K20 passes on most of what’s good with the Redmi K20 Pro at a lower price point. The handset has the same design as the Pro variant and the same immersive full-view AMOLED display.

The Redmi K20 is however driven by Snapdragon 730 and replaces the Sony 48MP sensor with a Samsung sensor of the same resolution. Other features include in-display fingerprint reader, Pop-up camera, and 4000mAh battery with fast charging.

The Vivo 15 Pro has been around for a while, but it’s still a relevant option, especially at the new price. Both the V15 Pro and V15 employ a pop-up front camera and have a full-view display. The Pro variant, however, benefits from a better AMOLED screen and is powered by Snapdragon 675.

Huawei Y9 Prime is the first Huawei phone in India to deliver a full-view screen. The IPS LCD display on the phone measures 6.59-inch and is full HD sharp.

Samsung has developed one of the best full-view display devices globally. One such example of the same is the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The smartphone has a 6.9-inch dynamic AMOLED display complemented with a 120HZ refresh rate. The device has 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. It is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 9 series processor.

iQOO took the whole market by storm with the launch of the iQOO 9 Pro 5G. The smartphone stands as a strong competitor of devices like the OnePlus 9 Pro in the market. It comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that also has a 120Hz refresh rate to offer a smoother experience. The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage in the high-end variant of the device.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro could be hailed as one of the best devices launched by the company so far. The smartphone has a 6.73-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate The smartphone works on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for high-speed performance, It also has 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage to store all your data.

The flagship devices by Vivo have always amazed the users in terms of camera prowess, performance, and display capabilities. Vivo X70 Pro follows the same trend with its 6.56-inch AMOLED display coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. Though we will say that the smartphone lags behind in terms of the processor as it has a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor. Apart from that, it has 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that cannot be expanded.

The OnePlus 10 series failed to make an impact like the OnePlus 9 series due to the changes and experiments. Still, the OnePlus 10 Pro was something which the audience loved because of the specs. The device works on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The smartphone comes equipped with a Fluid AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE packs a compact 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100 processor accompanied by 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that is non-expandable in nature. The smartphone operates on the Android 12 operating system offering the user a snappy interface without lots of bloatware.

In recent years, smartphone displays have developed far more acronyms than ever before with each different one featuring a different kind of technology. AMOLED, LCD, LED, IPS, TFT, PLS, LTPS, LTPO...the list continues to grow.

There are many display types used in smartphones: LCD, OLED, AMOLED, Super AMOLED, TFT, IPS and a few others that are less frequently found on smartphones nowadays, like TFT-LCD. One of the most frequently found on mid-to-high range phones now is IPS-LCD. But what do these all mean?

LCD means Liquid Crystal Display, and its name refers to the array of liquid crystals illuminated by a backlight, and their ubiquity and relatively low cost make them a popular choice for smartphones and many other devices.

LCDs also tend to perform quite well in direct sunlight, as the entire display is illuminated from behind, but does suffer from potentially less accurate colour representation than displays that don"t require a backlight.

Within smartphones, you have both TFT and IPS displays. TFT stands for Thin Film Transistor, an advanced version of LCD that uses an active matrix (like the AM in AMOLED). Active matrix means that each pixel is attached to a transistor and capacitor individually.

The main advantage of TFT is its relatively low production cost and increased contrast when compared to traditional LCDs. The disadvantage of TFT LCDs is higher energy demands than some other LCDs, less impressive viewing angles and colour reproduction. It"s for these reasons, and falling costs of alternative options, that TFTs are not commonly used in smartphones anymore.Affiliate offer

IPS technology (In-Plane Switching) solves the problem that the first generation of LCD displays experience, which adopts the TN (Twisted Nematic) technique: where colour distortion occurs when you view the display from the side - an effect that continues to crop up on cheaper smartphones and tablets.

The PLS (Plane to Line Switching) standard uses an acronym that is very similar to that of IPS, and is it any wonder that its basic operation is also similar in nature? The technology, developed by Samsung Display, has the same characteristics as IPS displays - good colour reproduction and viewing angles, but a lower contrast level compared to OLED and LCD/VA displays.

According to Samsung Display, PLS panels have a lower production cost, higher brightness rates, and even superior viewing angles when compared to their rival, LG Display"s IPS panels. Ultimately, whether a PLS or IPS panel is used, it boils down to the choice of the component supplier.

This is a very common question after "LED" TVs were launched, with the short answer simply being LCD. The technology used in a LED display is liquid crystal, the difference being LEDs generating the backlight.

Despite the improvement in terms of contrast (and potentially brightness) over traditional LCD/LED displays, LCD/mini-LEDs still divide the screen into brightness zones — over 2,500 in the case of the iPad and 2021 "QNED" TVs from LG — compared to dozens or hundreds of zones in previous-generation FALD (full-array local dimming) displays, on which the LEDs are behind the LCD panel instead of the edges.

However, for even greater contrast control, done individually at each point on the screen, it is necessary to go to panels equipped with microLED technologies – still cost-prohibitive in 2021 – or OLED, which until recently were manufactured on a large scale only in sizes for smartphones or televisions.Affiliate offer

AMOLED stands for Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. While this may sound complicated it actually isn"t. We already encountered the active matrix in TFT LCD technology, and OLED is simply a term for another thin-film display technology.

OLED is an organic material that, as the name implies, emits light when a current is passed through it. As opposed to LCD panels, which are back-lit, OLED displays are "always off" unless the individual pixels are electrified.

This means that OLED displays have much purer blacks and consume less energy when black or darker colours are displayed on-screen. However, lighter-coloured themes on AMOLED screens use considerably more power than an LCD using the same theme. OLED screens are also more expensive to produce than LCDs.

Because the black pixels are "off" in an OLED display, the contrast ratios are also higher compared to LCD screens. AMOLED displays have a very fast refresh rate too, but on the downside are not quite as visible in direct sunlight as backlit LCDs. Screen burn-in and diode degradation (because they are organic) are other factors to consider.Affiliate offer

OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. An OLED display is comprised of thin sheets of electroluminescent material, the main benefit of which is they produce their own light, and so don"t require a backlight, cutting down on energy requirements. OLED displays are more commonly referred to as AMOLED displays when used on smartphones or TVs.

As we"ve already covered, the AM part of AMOLED stands for Active Matrix, which is different from a Passive Matrix OLED (P-OLED), though these are less common in smartphones.

Super AMOLED is the name given by Samsung to its displays that used to only be found in high-end models but have now trickled down to more modestly specced devices. Like IPS LCDs, Super AMOLED improves upon the basic AMOLED premise by integrating the touch response layer into the display itself, rather than as an extra layer on top.

As a result, Super AMOLED displays handle sunlight better than AMOLED displays and also require less power. As the name implies, Super AMOLED is simply a better version of AMOLED. It"s not all just marketing bluster either: Samsung"s displays are regularly reviewed as some of the best around.

The technology debuted with the obscure Royole FlexPai, equipped with an OLED panel supplied by China"s BOE, and was then used in the Huawei Mate X (pictured above) and the Motorola Razr (2019), where both also sport BOE"s panel - and the Galaxy Flip and Fold lines, using the component supplied by Samsung Display.Affiliate offer

Resolution describes the number of individual pixels (or points) displayed on the screen and is usually presented for phones by the number of horizontal pixels — vertical when referring to TVs and monitors. More pixels on the same display allow for more detailed images and clearer text.

To make it easier to compare different models, brands usually adopt the same naming scheme made popular by the TV market with terms like HD, FullHD and UltraHD. But with phones adopting a wide range of different screen proportions, just knowing that is not enough to know the total pixels displayed on the screen.Common phone resolutions

But resolution in itself is not a good measure for image clarity, for that we need to consider the display size, resulting in the pixel density by area measured by DPI/PPI (dots/points per inch).Affiliate offer

Speaking of pixel density, this was one of Apple"s highlights back in 2010 during the launch of the iPhone 4. The company christened the LCD screen (LED, TFT, and IPS) used in the smartphone as "Retina Display", thanks to the high resolution of the panel used (960 by 640 pixels back then) in its 3.5-inch display.

The name coined by Apple"s marketing department is applied to screens which, according to the company, the human eye is unable to discern the individual pixels from a normal viewing distance. In the case of iPhones, the term was applied to displays with a pixel density that is greater than 300 ppi (dots per inch).

With the iPhone 11 Pro, another term was introduced to the equation: "Super Retina XDR". Still using an OLED panel (that is supplied by Samsung Display or LG Display), the smartphone brings even higher specs in terms of contrast - with a 2,000,000:1 ratio and brightness level of 1,200 nits, which have been specially optimized for displaying content in HDR format.

As a kind of consolation prize for iPhone XR and iPhone 11 buyers, who continued relying on LCD panels, Apple classified the display used in the smartphones with a new term, "Liquid Retina". This was later applied also to the iPad Pro and iPad Air models, with the name defining screens that boast a high range and colour accuracy, at least based on the company"s standards.

Nit, or candela per square meter in the international system (cd/m²), is a unit of measurement of luminance, i.e. the intensity of light emitted. In the case of smartphone screens and monitors in general, such a value defines just how bright the display is - the higher the value, the more intense the light emitted by the screen.

The result is smoother animations on the phone, both during regular use and in games, compared to screens that have a 60 Hz refresh rate which remains the standard rate in the market when it comes to displays.

Originally touted to be a "gimmick" in 2017, with the launch of the Razer Phone, the feature gained more and more momentum in due time, even with a corresponding decrease in battery life. In order to make the most of this feature, manufacturers began to adopt screens with variable refresh rates, which can be adjusted according to the content displayed - which is 24 fps in most movies, 30 or 60 fps in home video recordings, and so forth.

To further muddy the alphabet soup that we"ve come across, you will also run into other less common terms that are often highlighted in promotional materials for smartphones.

TFT(Thin Film Transistor) - a type of LCD display that adopts a thin semiconductor layer deposited on the panel, which allows for active control of the colour intensity in each pixel, featuring a similar concept as that of active-matrix (AM) used in AMOLED displays. It is used in TN, IPS/PLS, VA/PVA/MVA panels, etc.

LTPS(Low Temperature PolySilicon) - a variation of the TFT that offers higher resolutions and lower power consumption compared to traditional TFT screens, based on a-Si (amorphous silicon) technology.

IGZO(Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) - a semiconductor material used in TFT films, which also allows higher resolutions and lower power consumption, and sees action in different types of LCD screens (TN, IPS, VA) and OLED displays

LTPO(Low Temperature Polycrystaline Oxide) - a technology developed by Apple that can be used in both OLED and LCD displays, as it combines LTPS and IGZO techniques. The result? Lower power consumption. It has been used in the Apple Watch 4 and the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

LTPO allows the display to adjust its refresh rate, adapting dynamically to the content shown. Scrolling pages can trigger the fastest mode for a fluid viewing, while displaying a static image allows the phone to use a lower refresh rate, saving the battery.

Among televisions, the long-standing featured technology has always been miniLED - which consists of increasing the number of lighting zones in the backlight while still using an LCD panel. There are whispers going around that smartphones and smartwatches will be looking at incorporating microLED technology in their devices soon, with it being radically different from LCD/LED displays as it sports similar image characteristics to that of OLEDs.

A microLED display has one light-emitting diode for each subpixel of the screen - usually a set of red, green, and blue diodes for each dot. Chances are it will use a kind of inorganic material such as gallium nitride (GaN).

By adopting a self-emitting light technology, microLED displays do not require the use of a backlight, with each pixel being "turned off" individually. The result is impressive: your eyes see the same level of contrast as OLED displays, without suffering from the risk of image retention or burn-in of organic diodes.

Another thing to be wary of is the price - at 170 million Korean won (about US$150,330 after conversion), that is certainly a lot of money to cough up for a 110-inch display.

Each technology has its own advantages and disadvantages but in recent years, OLED screens have gained prominence, especially with the adoption of the component in high-end flagship smartphones. It gained an even greater degree of popularity after the launch of the iPhone X, which cemented the position of OLED panels in the premium segment.

As previously stated, OLED/AMOLED screens have the advantage of a varied contrast level, resulting from individual brightness control for the pixels. Another result of this is the more realistic reproduction of black, as well as low power consumption when the screen shows off dark images - which has also helped to popularize dark modes on smartphones.

In addition, the organic diodes that give OLED screens their name can lose their ability to change their properties over time, and this happens when the same image is displayed for a long period of time. This problem is known as "burn-in", tends to manifest itself when higher brightness settings are applied for long periods of time.

In the case of LCD displays, the main advantage lies in the low manufacturing cost, with dozens of players in the market offering competitive pricing and a high production volume. Some brands have taken advantage of this feature to prioritize certain features - such as a higher refresh rate - instead of adopting an OLED panel, such as the Xiaomi Mi 10T.

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Introduction: The growth of the global display panel market in 2020 has driven the growth in demand for display driver chips, according to CINNO Research data, the global demand for display driver chips in 2020 is 8.2 billion, up 8.7% from 2019, of which the demand for smartphone TFT-LCD panel driver chips is 1.4 billion, accounting for the overall demand for display driver chips 17%.

In 2020, the global smartphone TFT-LCD driver chip ranking by shipment, Novatek 31% market share, ranking first, followed by Ilitek, FocalTech, Himax, WillSemi, JADARD, Chipone and Samsung System LSI. (Chipone) and Samsung Systems LSI, of which the market share of Mainland China"s WillSemi, Jadard and Chipone is 6%, 4% and 2% respectively, ranking fifth to seventh, making the market share of Chinese Mainland companies in the global smartphone TFT-LCD driver chip market over 12%.

The first-ranked United Wing Technology is a leading chip design manufacturer in Taiwan, the world"s leading driver chip company, the main products for the full range of flat panel display screen driver chip, as well as mobile terminals and consumer electronics applications of digital audio and video, multimedia single-chip product solutions, its TDDI chip market in smart phones occupies a leading position;

Weir Corporation, a mainland company, acquired Synaptics" TDDI business in Asia for US$120 million in 2020, formally entering the display driver chip market. 6% of the TFT-LCD driver chip market share in 2020 (excluding the share of Synaptics" TDDI business before delivery), ranking fifth.

Shenzhen Tiande Yu, a mainland company, is a core member of Foxconn Technology Group"s IC design, established in 2010, the product line includes display driver chips, VCM driver chips, QC/PD fast charging protocol chips and electronic price tag driver chips, etc. After ten years of development, it has become a major supplier of small and medium-sized single-chip solutions worldwide, and in 2020 its share in the smartphone TFT-LCD driver chip market share of 4%, ranking sixth.

Established in 2008, mainland company Tibco North is a leading driver chip company in mainland China, whose product lines include display driver chips, TCON chips, power management chips, fingerprint recognition chips, touch control chips and LED display driver chips, etc. The products are widely used in consumer electronics markets such as smartphones and TVs. 2020 Tibco North"s TFT-LCD driver chips for smartphones The market share is close to 2%, ranking seventh.

Smartphone display is the main thing a user sees when buying a new mobile device. This is because the display screen happens to interact with the software and do various things. However, the display screen has evolved and today humans have reached the milestone of making flexible screens. There are quite a lot of display types used in mobile phones.

TFT LCDs are supposedly the most common type of display units found in mobile devices. TFT LCD gives you good image quality and higher resolutions compared to earlier generation LCD displays however, in narrow viewing angles and in direct light or sunlight there’s poor visibility.

IPS LCDs are the next level of TFT LCD displays providing wider viewing angles and lower power consumption which leads to much-improved battery life. IPS-LCDs obviously are costlier than normal TFT LCD and hence located only on higher-end smartphones. A higher resolution (640 x 960 pixels) of IPS LCD is found n Apple iPhone 4 which is called Retina Display because of its brilliant picture quality.

This happens to be the newest technology in for displays of mobiles and monitors. As far as the OLED tech is concerned you will find an organic material which is placed between two conducting sheets (an anode and a cathode), which are also put between a glass top plate (seal) and a glass-bottom plate (substrate). The time an n electric pulse passes or is applied between the two conducting sheets, electro-luminescent light is produced directly from the organic material sandwiched between.

AMOLED is a different type of OLED displays for mobiles and are fast gaining popularity in the top-end smartphone segment. AMOLED screens can show us many things that we are present on OLED display like brilliant color reproduction, lightweight, good battery life, proper brightness, etc.

Super AMOLED displays take upon the AMOLED displays and is primarily developed by Samsung. Super AMOLED is constructed with touch sensors placed on the display itself, as opposed to creating a separate touch-sensitive layer (as in capacitive touch screen). This makes it the thinnest display technology on the market. Super AMOLED displays are currently only present in Samsung devices but more phones could use the technology in the future.

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Google"s Pixel 6a ticks a lot of boxes at its usual $450 price tag, and some early sales have made it an even better bargain. With six gigs of RAM and the same Tensor chipset that powers the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, it"s certainly the fastest phone on this list. While it doesn"t share the Pixel 6"s big 50-megapixel primary camera sensor — the 6a is using the same sensor that was in the Pixel 5 and 5a — it still takes outstanding photos. Google"s got a lot of experience with this camera hardware, and it shows. It has Google"s custom flavor of Android, too, and it"s set to get five years of security updates.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is, in many ways, a pitch-perfect sequel to the Galaxy A52 5G, which we liked quite a bit. It uses an Exynos processor rather than the mid-range Snapdragon 750G from last year"s phone, and it, unfortunately, loses the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack — but everything else is the same. That includes the 120Hz OLED display with an under-display fingerprint sensor and a decent camera array featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera and 12-megapixel ultrawide (plus a couple of crappy depth and macro cameras).

If all of that sounds a little boring for our Premium Pick, you"re not off base; the A53 is practically the same phone as last year"s A52 5G, which it"s replacing on this list. The interesting part is that while the A52 5G costs $500, the A53 is 50 bucks cheaper at $450. It"s also slated to get four years of OS updates and five years of security patches, which means it"ll stay up-to-date and secure into 2027. That"s positively wild for a mid-range Android phone, and significantly better than Google"s update commitment for the similarly priced Pixel 5a.

In the last few months, we"ve also seen the Galaxy A53 5G drop as low as $350. It still doesn"t quite beat the Pixel 6a, but if you absolutely need the 120Hz display, it"s a great option. Read More

Samsung"s gotten its budget phones down to a science; as such, the Galaxy A03s isn"t a whole lot different from the Galaxy A02s that came before it. It"s still got a 720p LCD display at 60Hz, it"s still got the same set of not-very-good cameras, and it"s still running an older version of Android. But there are a few notable differences.

If you"re looking for a more recent OnePlus device, check out the OnePlus N300, also available on T-Mobile. It"s the successor to the N200, which once held a spot on this very list. Read More

Samsung"s Galaxy A13 5G has a lot to offer for $250. Running on a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, its performance is great for the price, and its primary camera is totally fine (in decent light, anyway). Like many Samsung phones, this one also guarantees security updates for four years. Unfortunately, the A13 feels every bit as inexpensive as it is, and its 90Hz display is not very nice to look at. But given how affordable it is, those are easy flaws to overlook.

All that said, potential Galaxy A13 buyers should take a good look at the recently-announced Galaxy A23 5G. At just $50 more than the A13, it features a faster processor and a 120Hz FHD display. We"ll have to get our hands on one before we give it a full recommendation, but if the A23 lives up to the promise of Samsung"s A-series of phones, it should be a worthy contender. Read More

The Moto G Stylus is pretty unique among budget phones thanks to its namesake stylus that tucks up into the device Galaxy Note-style. It"s also got adequate performance with a MediaTek chipset, six gigs of RAM, and a smooth 90Hz display. In addition, the phone has a superb battery life — in our review, we saw more than two full days between charges.

When you"re on a limited smartphone budget, your purchase always comes down to compromises. You"re not likely to get everythingyou want for less than $300, so finding a phone that fits your main priorities is key. For plenty of shoppers, the T-Mobile-exclusive REVVL 6 Pro might be just what the doctor ordered. With a massive 6.82-inch display, ultra-long battery life, and a Dimensity 700 SoC, this is a device built to stick with you no matter what life throws at you (albeit without the perks and quality-of-life improvements you"ll find in more expensive smartphones).

Performance from Mediatek"s chipset is solid enough for typical usage and some light gaming, and that gigantic 5,000mAh battery lasts for more than a full day on a single charge. The display, while only 720p, looks better than you might think; in fact, you might not notice its low resolution unless you"re holding it side-by-side with another phone. Even the primary camera lens is perfectly adequate in daylight, and with a 3.5mm headphone jack, the REVVL 6 Pro is perfect for anyone trying to rock out on the go.

There"s no better budget smartphones on the market, so T-Mobile customers shouldn"t ignore this phone. Although it does cut a few corners to get the price down to $220, it"s a great deal for anyone hunting down a gigantic phablet-size device. Just keep your expectations in check while you give the latest REVVL smartphone a look. Read More

That said, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is an excellent choice in the same price range if you"re more partial to Samsung"s One UI software or don"t want a Google phone. We"ve seen it as low as $350 an excellent price considering its specs. It"s got an impressive 120Hz display, while most mid-range and budget devices are still at 60Hz (including the 6a). The Galaxy A53 cameras can"t keep up with the Pixel 6a"s, though. If you value the display over all else on a smartphone, this is the model for you.

AMOLED and TFT are two types of display technology used in smartphones. AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) displays are made up of tiny organic light-emitting diodes, while TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) displays use inorganic thin-film transistors.

AMOLEDs are made from organic materials that emit light when an electric current is passed through them, while TFTs use a matrix of tiny transistors to control the flow of electricity to the display.

Refresh Rate: Another key difference between AMOLED and TFT displays is the refresh rate. The refresh rate is how often the image on the screen is updated. AMOLED screens have a higher refresh rate than TFT screens, which means that they can display images more quickly and smoothly.

Response Time: The response time is how long it takes for the pixels to change from one colour to another. AMOLED screens have a shorter response time than TFT screens..

Colour Accuracy/Display Quality: AMOLED screens are more accurate when it comes to displaying colours. This is because each pixel on an AMOLED screen emits its own light, which means that the colours are more pure and true to life. TFT screens, on the other hand, use a backlight to illuminate the pixels, which can cause the colours to appear washed out or less vibrant.

Viewing Angle: The viewing angle is the angle at which you can see the screen. AMOLED screens have a wider viewing angle than TFT screens, which means that you can see the screen from more angles without the colours looking distorted.

Power Consumption: One of the main advantages of AMOLED displays is that they consume less power than TFT displays. This is because the pixels on an AMOLED screen only light up when they need to, while the pixels on a TFT screen are always illuminated by the backlight.

Production Cost: AMOLED screens are more expensive to produce than TFT screens. This is because the manufacturing process for AMOLED screens is more complex, and the materials used are more expensive.

Availability: TFT screens are more widely available than AMOLED screens and have been around for longer. They are typically used in a variety of devices, ranging from phones to TVs.

Usage: AMOLED screens are typically used in devices where power consumption is a concern, such as phones and wearable devices. TFT screens are more commonly used in devices where image quality is a higher priority, such as TVs and monitors.

AMOLED and TFT are two different types of display technology. AMOLED displays are typically brighter and more vibrant, but they are more expensive to produce. TFT displays are cheaper to produce, but they are not as bright or power efficient as AMOLED displays.

The display technology that is best for you will depend on your needs and preferences. If you need a screen that is bright and vibrant, then an AMOLED display is a good choice. If you need a screen that is cheaper to produce, then a TFT display is a good choice. However, if you’re worried about image retention, then TFT may be a better option.

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When it comes to smartphone screens, there are two predominant technologies—the traditional LCD panel, and the newer AMOLED display. Most phones still use LCD screens, as the tech is more cost-effective due to its longstanding reign as the primary display type in TVs, smartphones, and tablets.AMOLED screens are more energy-efficient, and offer higher contrast levels and deeper blacks.

But in recent years, AMOLED screens are starting to take over as the technology matures and becomes cheaper and more reliable. The advantage of an AMOLED display is that each pixel emits its own light, meaning a separate backlight is not required. As a result, when compared to LCD displays, AMOLED screens are more energy-efficient, offer higher contrast levels and deeper blacks, but are more susceptible to screen burn-in.

While most smartphone manufacturers market the display resolution in their devices, not many advertise whether they are AMOLED or LCD. And with Apple recently rumored to be making the switch from LCD to AMOLED in its iPhone 8, there will surely be some confusion on this front. So if you"re curious as to which display technology your smartphone uses, I"ll show you how to find out below.

Over the past 20 years, cell phones have evolved from simple devices made for mobile calling to smartphones that serve as mini computers. As phones got smarter, so did their screens. Take a journey back in time to see how modern phone displays came to be.

In 2001, Nokia released the first smartphone to feature a monochromatic display. The Nokia 8250 allowed users to change the background from gray to a bright blue. That same year, the Sony Ericsson T68m and Mitsubishi Trium Eclipse were released, offering 256 colors.

Released in June 2007, the iPhone introduced many firsts. It was the first phone with an operating system, responsive touchscreen, and touch interface that replaced the traditional QWERTY keyboard. The phone screen itself comprised a video graphic array (VGA) display and offered a resolution of 320 x 480 – far exceeding other phones at the time.

Let’s start with LCDs. TFT LCD displays are considered the most common. They deliver quality images and higher resolutions. IPS LCDs, which are mainly found in higher-end smartphones, offer improved battery life and deliver wider viewing angles. These types of displays are often found in iPhones, but by Apple’s proprietary names, “Retina,” or “Super Retina.” Then, there are capacitive touchscreen LCDs, which rely on the touch of a human finger for input.

OLEDs are considered an up-and-coming display technology – they don’t require any backlighting to display pixels. Fundamentally, each pixel emits it own light, allowing for darker blacks and brighter whites. AMOLEDs combine a TFT display with an OLED display for energy savings, while Super AMOLED displays deliver even brighter screens and more power savings.

When choosing a new Net10 phone, you may feel overwhelmed with all the display options available. First, consider the phone screen size. The bigger the phone screen, the bigger the phone. If you’d like to be able to slip your phone easily inside a pocket or purse, opt for a smaller phone size, such as 4-inch, 4.7-inch, or 5-inch. If you’d prefer a bigger screen size for gaming or watching videos, you’ll benefit from choosing a phone with a 5.5-inch, 6.4-inch, or similar size.

Next, you’ll need to consider the display technology. OLED screens are known for their faster response times, better contrast, and longer battery lives. LCD screens, on the other hand, are better for outdoor viewing, deliver a natural color reproduction, and offer sharper images.

Last up? Resolution. If you’re looking for a phone with higher levels of pixel detail, you’ll want a screen resolution of at least 1920 x 1080, or full HD. If picture quality isn’t on the top of your must-have list, you should be safe choosing a lower screen resolution.

LCD, TFT, IPS, AMOLED, P-OLED, QLED are technologies used to manufacture smartphones’ matrixes, and their list is constantly expanding. Even geeks get confused in these abbreviations, to say nothing of ordinary users. Today we will explain the main points of dissention between some technologies and describe their strong sides and weak sides in everyday words.

There are only two main technologies which are now widely used to produce our smartphones’ displays: LCD and OLED. All other types and names of technologies are simply derived from them. First of all, we need to know about two basic technologies.

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology is applied everywhere: in TV-sets, monitors, smartphones, etc. Liquid crystals that underlie the technology have two important qualities: fluidity and anisotropy.

TN, IPS, PLS and their numerous variations concern to smartphones’ LCD-matrixes. It is necessary to explain the TFT abbreviation. It is used both in isolation and in various combinations like TFT LCD or TFT IPS.

TFT (thin-film transistor) is equipped with the matrix of an active type. The main purpose of it is to control liquid crystals. All modern gadgets with LCD and AMOLED-displays have an active matrix. The passive one is practically not used.

TN + film (Twisted Nematic + film) was the first technology successfully used to make smartphones’ matrixes. It was created in order to make entry-level panels. This technology is also thought to be extremely cheap and simple. Its name is connected with the typical arrangement of crystals, when they are all formed in a spiral. Such traditional matrixes are called TN.

IPS (in-plane switching) is the screen in which crystals do not twist into a spiral when they receive an electric pulse. Instead of it, they rotate perpendicular to their initial positions towards each other. This feature increases the angle to the maximum possible indicator — 178 degrees. Thus, new IPS-displays have almost crowded out old TN. In spite of this, these displays also have some big disadvantages mentioned below.

OLED-matrixes are divided into PMOLED (Passive) and AMOLED (Active). The first type of matrixes is almost never used in modern smartphones because of its unconvenience such as low speed.

P-OLED-matrix is another subtype of AMOLED. Such matrixes have plastic screen substrates (or the glass ones in case of AMOLED). Thanks to it, manufacturers of smartphones have the opportunity to create modern curved screens.

The “unique” Retina and Super Retina displays in iPhones can not even compare with the technology of matrixes’ manufacturing. It is just a marketing step of the brand. In fact, only simple IPS and OLED-matrixes are used in iPhones and iPads.

Nowadays the difference (in color representation, contrast, angles of views, energy efficiency, speed of work, etc.) between LCD and OLED-screens is swiftly declining. There is only one new notable tendency: LCD-screens are becoming obsolete and inferior to OLED-displays. In turn, OLED-displays are evolving into compact Micro-LED and useful QLED-displays. These technologies are expensive in production. That is why they are still in their infancy. It is quite possible that in the nearest future all our electronic devices will be equipped with only these displays.