SGS3 odd screen anomalies

[beanboy89]

About two weeks ago, I got a T-Mobile variant Galaxy S3 (T999L) new from Target (Brightspot Mobile, technically). Couldn't pass the deal up, haha. I've gotten the phone unlocked in the meantime and it works great on AT&T's LTE network.

Anyway, I've noticed a strange problem with the AMOLED screen. If you're viewing something very dark on a low brightness setting, there are some blotches all over the screen.

The only way I could illustrate this was to set my DSLR up on a tripod and take a 60-second exposure of the screen on a pure black image.

The dark splotches on the screen are very subtle, but they're there. I don't know if this is a normal problem on the Galaxy S3 or other AMOLED screens, but it's slightly worrying.

Anyone seen anything like this before? Should I be concerned about the durability of the panel itself? Thanks.

 

[B. Diddy]

I've seen that on multiple different devices, like my old Razr Maxx (Super AMOLED). I don't think it's an actual defect--it's just a peculiarity of AMOLED screens.

 

[beanboy89]

I've seen that on multiple different devices, like my old Razr Maxx (Super AMOLED). I don't think it's an actual defect--it's just a peculiarity of AMOLED screens.

Ah, okay. The only other AMOLED screen that I've owned was my Nexus One, and I never saw anything like this.

 

[BritishBeefUK]

On my first S3, I definitely didn't have that issue. However, when I got a replacement under warranty, the new one had exactly the same as yours.