Besides the better/improved pen function, big selling points to me are both of these features.
Games on a 5.7" display at 1440p are overkill in regards to the gpu heat and battery drain. If true hardware scaling, this should significantly reduce heat and help battery life. You can set as low as 720p. Apparently this works with all apps, so will be interesting to see if correct.
The HDR improved some video content and should also help with the Gear VR.
The stock scaling was the main thing that pushed me to ordering, since having IMO the best of worlds (scaling for efficiency when needed and 1440p otherwise) has been something rooted device modders and some iffy apps have been attempting with varied results. No rooting needed now and designed as part of device.
Games on a 5.7" display at 1440p are overkill in regards to the gpu heat and battery drain. If true hardware scaling, this should significantly reduce heat and help battery life. You can set as low as 720p. Apparently this works with all apps, so will be interesting to see if correct.
The HDR improved some video content and should also help with the Gear VR.
The stock scaling was the main thing that pushed me to ordering, since having IMO the best of worlds (scaling for efficiency when needed and 1440p otherwise) has been something rooted device modders and some iffy apps have been attempting with varied results. No rooting needed now and designed as part of device.
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