The display is LCD?

[anon(661246)]

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[Respond321]

what?

 

[1901Madison]

I think so. is that a problem?

 

[jjinal]

I prefer lcd

 

[modifier]

It's supposedly a CGS/LTPS display according to their specs, which means it's likely made by Sharp and the same or similar to what's been used in the iPhone 6, 6s and 7 models. Their displays are highly color accurate. I don't see that as a problem myself.

 

[anon(661246)]

The only problem with LCD is the blacks don't get completely black. All the pixels light up

 

[modifier]

People rave about iPhone displays. If the PH-1 is the same, it should be great. I prefer LCD for accuracy.

None of us have seen the phone in person so it's too early to call it a problem. Wait for reviews, then decide. There are plenty of OLED/AMOLED options out there otherwise.

 

[anon(661246)]

People rave about iPhone displays. If the PH-1 is the same, it should be great. I prefer LCD for accuracy.

None of us have seen the phone in person so it's too early to call it a problem. Wait for reviews, then decide. There are plenty of OLED/AMOLED options out there otherwise.

I gotcha it's all really personal preference. Amoled tends to be a bit saturated which I do prefer.

This phone looks great and I hope you really enjoy. I am going to sit this one out.

 

[chanchan05]

I prefer LCD for accuracy.

Samsung's AMOLED screen on Basic Mode is one of the most color accurate screens there is. There was a time last year with thr S7 when some reviewers say it has the best accurate screen they have on database. But granted, not everyone can get a piece of that SuperAMOLED. Other AMOLEDs can't match it.

 

[modifier]

I gotcha it's all really personal preference. Amoled tends to be a bit saturated which I do prefer.

This phone looks great and I hope you really enjoy. I am going to sit this one out.

No worries. It's definitely not going to be the right phone for everyone. If there's one thing I'd rant about it's the lack of headphone jack. It's not enough to prevent me from buying but it's a disappointment no less.

Samsung's AMOLED screen on Basic Mode is one of the most color accurate screens there is. There was a time last year with thr S7 when some reviewers say it has the best accurate screen they have on database. But granted, not everyone can get a piece of that SuperAMOLED. Other AMOLEDs can't match it.

That's the rub. Even if Samsung's SuperAMOLED displays can lower saturation enough to be color accurate rather than color saturated, I highly doubt Essential wants to pay Samsung a dime since they're trying to take some of their market share. And, if the only option is someone else's AMOLED then they might as well stick with the best LCD they can get (assuming of course that what they've sourced is indeed the best LCD they can get).

In response to both of you, the other challenge with AMOLED is brightness at low/high settings. My current phone is AMOLED and it's way too bright at night. I haven't played with an S8 in the dark to know if it's any better. I believe my panel is made by LG. I do like the colors overall but hate the inaccuracy with photos.

Maybe by the time Essential makes a second phone, OLED will be an option.

 

[chanchan05]

That's the rub. Even if Samsung's SuperAMOLED displays can lower saturation enough to be color accurate rather than color saturated, I highly doubt Essential wants to pay Samsung a dime since they're trying to take some of their market share. And, if the only option is someone else's AMOLED then they might as well stick with the best LCD they can get (assuming of course that what they've sourced is indeed the best LCD they can get).

Would be cheaper to get LCD as well.

In response to both of you, the other challenge with AMOLED is brightness at low/high settings. My current phone is AMOLED and it's way too bright at night. I haven't played with an S8 in the dark to know if it's any better. I believe my panel is made by LG. I do like the colors overall but hate the inaccuracy with photos.

On the S7E, I don't have trouble with it at night in an almost pitch black room.

 

[modifier]

Would be cheaper to get LCD as well.

True, they probably would have upped the price $100+ if using OLED/AMOLED. Although, I'm not sure how "cheap" the PH-1's LCD is. LTPS backplanes are at the very top of the food chain and are what's used with AMOLED displays. CGS is currently the best backplane on an LCD panel. CGS is Sharp's best version of LTPS. I have high expectations for the PH-1 display.

On the S7E, I don't have trouble with it at night in an almost pitch black room.

I'm sure displays are better by now, especially Samsung since they make everything in-house. That alone keeps their costs at a minimum.

 

[DominionRoofs]

Lol I'm color blind, they all look GREAT to me!!
Stop laughing at me

 

[grooks]

Color blind as well. I see 15 different shades of gray.

 

[modifier]

Not color blind myself but I've had to design around color blindness many times. I can somewhat relate to the challenge.

 

[citronbull]

Sheeples rave about the iphone display, not Andoid users.

 

[rickms80]

I would rather LCD. I hate OLED Burn-in anxiety.

 

[jjinal]

I would rather LCD. I hate OLED Burn-in anxiety.

This! and the whites are whiter.

 

[booboolala2000]

Alas, you won't be able to use Daydream headsets with it as LCDs are not compatible.

 

[ChuckG73]

can someone point me to an article that explains why LCD does not work with VR