Was looking at a newly built verizon note 3, it came with the update out if the box, vs my launch day device. The camera sensor on the new device is smaller.... It is also a red/purple color vs the older device has a blue/green sensor and the eye is much bigger.
Should have taken comparison pictures... but has no way to do it side by side at the time.
Interesting. Wonder the differences here.
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Found different camera sensors on two different Verizon note 3s. One had a much bigger "eye".
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Remove the battery and you can check the build date on the back label, will show the month and year, such as 13.11 or 11.13 for Nov 2013.
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Remove the battery and you can check the build date on the back label, will show the month and year, such as 13.11 or 11.13 for Nov 2013.
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That, or check kernel version. My kernel says Nov, 11 2013
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That, or check kernel version. My kernel says Nov, 11 2013
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The kernel has nothing to do if there is a different hardware used or changed during manufacturing. The Kernel is part of the software firmware.
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The kernel has nothing to do if there is a different hardware used or changed during manufacturing. The Kernel is part of the software firmware.
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Yeah I realize the kernel is software associated. Just curious if what the op is saying is a fact then I wondered if the kernel date was different. But yeah your right.
What we'd really have to see in an image of both camera modules and then a comparison picture taken by both phones.
Between the 2. The color was slightly different. The red sensor produced very bright whites. Where the larger blue sensor produced more real world whites, if that makes sense. Other than that I'm not sure about a difference in quality.
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Between the 2. The color was slightly different. The red sensor produced very bright whites. Where the larger blue sensor produced more real world whites, if that makes sense. Other than that I'm not sure about a difference in quality.
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Usually, a larger sensor will produce better low light images.
I'll have to look at some next time I go to best buy. My camera is the greenish one
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Build date on the phone with the new red camera sensor is 11/25/13
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I wonder if the new one has the distortion that the old one has around the edges. I seem to get pictures that the top right or left is slightly distorted, makes for weird face pics
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Sorry its sideways but look at the volvo in the background, at the back rims.
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I've got a launch day note with a red sensor.
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Anyone tried the new one already?
Interesting. Maybe they have had both the whole time. I have the red sensor in this new one. There is a difference in color next to one another. But I am not sure about low light, which is where the bigger sensor w I up benefit. I'll take some pictures if I can get both again and post em.
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My wife and I have two Note 3 from Verizon and have different sensors.
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Her sensor is green and larger with built date early Oct. My sensor is blue and smaller with build date late Nov.
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Anyone know the difference? We are selling one but dont know which one to keep.
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Ok after some test ****s I have determined the larger green sensor is WAY better than the smaller blue sensor. More saturated and lifelike colors under day light. The difference in low light is huge.
Anyone else have experience with different sensors? I cant believe Samsung can get away with this. They got great reviews with the camera but they turn around and ship with worse hardware than early shipments? Thats a very misleading and dishinest imo
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Anyone else have experience with different sensors? I cant believe Samsung can get away with this. They got great reviews with the camera but they turn around and ship with worse hardware than early shipments? Thats a very misleading and dishinest imo
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It is not uncommon for manufacturers to use different parts with comparable specs. That is why almost all packaging now says subject to change. 95 percent of the people would not notice the difference. I have seen the same cell phones come with three different capacity battery's in the same model.
Look at game console where the parts change almost constantly and nobody cares really.
Anyways it is really hard to compare pictures unless the camera has a full manual mode. You can get an idea of one being good quality and another not. Biggest difference is what TYPE and size of the sensor and lens.
Would be nice to see some direct comparison shot if anyone has both models though.
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It seems that there is a lot of variance between the display quality between different SGS2 units. I myself was perfectly happy with mine until the screen had to be replaced by the Samsung warranty service. The new display wasn't half as bright as the one before and the light sensor coupled with a dim display makes it even worse. I've done some comparison between different units and found that almost all of them had different quality displays - many way too dark.
I made a photo comparison between our own to SGS2s using an original device (bought in early July) as a reference as its display performance is similar to the one I used to have in mine before the replacement.
I would be happy to hear if you have noticed similar differences with you own or your friends units just to get sense of how common the issue is.
The full story below!
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I’ve been a pretty happy owner of a Samsung Galaxy SII since April. I’ve especially been pleased with the excellent display that is able to deliver true blacks while being one of the brightest screens out there.
Imagine my horror then when the display broke. It looked like something was leaking inside it. It started as a minor pink hue in the edge of the screen and in a couple days had turned into a bruise covering one fourth of the screen. All the pixels seemed to work but there was a shadow with distinct edges clouding the picture.
The issue
Luckily the warranty covered this and the service point returned my phone with a note: “Display module replaced“. Little did I know that not all Super Amoled+ screens are created equal. After a minute of using the serviced device I noticed that the screen was somehow dark – noticeably darker than before. I checked all the settings – everything was set up the way it had been before with the auto-brightness set on. It just wasn’t the screen I had come to know. We have two units of the SGS2 at home and so I compared the serviced one with the other original unit. The display in the original (reference) unit was noticeably brighter than mine. The difference was even more apparent in the dark shades – where the reference display separated several different shades of dark grays mine only displayed black. The original screen on the reference device delivered the same quality as my ‘pre-serviced’ unit. Then I turned off the auto-brightness on both devices and cranked up the brightness to the max. Again the serviced unit was visibly dim compared to the reference unit. Even the color space between the devices are different – the original quite natural and a tad warm and the serviced one distinctly cool with whites tilted towards blue.
Next I borrowed a couple of other S2′s from colleagues at the office and it turned out their devices were just as dim as my serviced one – one even dimmer! I guess this explains why some reviewers and users have judged the display on the SGS2 to be too dark – something that I always thought to be a silly complaint. It seems that the display quality between devices varies greatly. I’m currently expecting a reply from my service point as to what I should do with my ‘faulty’ screen – I’ll let you know how this pans out.
I tried taking photos with the reference unit and the serviced unit side-by-side. If you think the differences are small and to complain is silly you should know that the real life effect is that taking photos and watching videos is now a pain because every shadow is just a solid black area and when you go into a dark room the auto-brightness drops the brightness way too low. So if you own a Samsung Galaxy s2 with a dark screen – you are one of the unlucky ones.
Below are the comparison shots. If you suspect you have one of the dark screens feel free to leave a comment below.
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you joined this site specifically to link to your own one it seems?
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you joined this site specifically to link to your own one it seems?
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The forum won't let me add photos because I've just registered - only way to show them for now is to direct people to the site. Or about six posts from now I guess I will be allowed to post pictures as well.
I will add the whole text in a moment.
either way, it seems you joined specifically to talk about your site. Seems a bit trollish to me
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Happy now? Any comments on the real topic of this thread?
no not really
Yeah i'm also one of the unlucky ones with the dark screen. What makes it worse is the blue tinge when you tilt the screen slightly. Another problem, my screen keeps going bright for about 3 to 4 secs about every 45 seconds and then goes dull again. Nothing to do with auto brightness by the way because i turned it off.
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Yeah I've noticed the hue shift when tilting the display as well. Also on gray and white surfaces when the screen dims the color is not smooth but looks rather like there is some dirt under the glass. Like it's a whole different type of display than the one in our other SGS2.
I experienced the same situation. I had to replace the screen on the S2 bought back in may due to nasty scratches. The screen was otherwise really top notch with no visible defects.
The one they replaced with is much dimmer and actually has a higher contrast which leads to some color burn. There are also stripes from top to bottom when I pull down the top bar. And as if that was not enough, the picture is grainy. As you pointed out it feels as a totally different display.
I am not going to swap it since I managed to lower the contrast to an acceptable level but it's quite disappointing regardless.
This could be samsungs way of trying to slow down the screen burning?
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I still haven't bought an S2 yet but this is a bit of a concern. I'd like to hear from more people with a newer phone, do they have the same screen issues as mentioned above.
If you come from HTC to Samsung, you're certainly going to notice the difference. At least in my case, the HTC had better whites on screen and no blue tinge when tilting screen.
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I frequently flash between the XW and XX series of ROMs and notice that on some roms, the screen is darker and on others it is brighter. This is when it is being tested at 100% brightness and display setting set to normal.
If i knew for sure that flashing my phone with the correct ROM would make my screen brighter, i would do it in a flash.
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Same problem with the white sgs2 I bought few days ago. Really disappointing.
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Same problem with the white sgs2 I bought few days ago. Really disappointing.
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Would you still recommend the S2 with the screen as it is on yours, or has it spoilt a good phone?
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Would you still recommend the S2 with the screen as it is on yours, or has it spoilt a good phone?
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I would still recommend the phone, but you will have to use manual brightness instead.
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For those with the dim screen, if you are adventurous enough, you can follow the instructions here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1235212&highlight=brightness to crank up the brightness of your phone so that you can use the auto brightness.
I have a new white sgs2 and this is the first Android phone I have had where the auto brightness on all roms Samsung or cm7 is totally useless. I use manual now and it looks good at around 1 3rd brightness so heavens knows how low the auto brightness is setting it!
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Yeah I've noticed the hue shift when tilting the display as well. Also on gray and white surfaces when the screen dims the color is not smooth but looks rather like there is some dirt under the glass. Like it's a whole different type of display than the one in our other SGS2.
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I have the same problem, dirt under glass. The strange thing is, I got a replacement, the same problem. When you lower the brightness, there is small dark area, like dust. Two devices the same shop, the same problem. I start wondering it is the production quality Samsung can get
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If i knew for sure that flashing my phone with the correct ROM would make my screen brighter, i would do it in a flash.
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I have talked about this several times and even sent private messages to developers but all ignored it.
Anyway, try flashing the official kernal of KE2 and you will see the difference.
The collors and screen brightness will change without any effect what so ever to the device performance.
Screen Adjuster is another way to correct this, it is a free program in the market which will do the job for you .
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I still haven't bought an S2 yet but this is a bit of a concern. I'd like to hear from more people with a newer phone, do they have the same screen issues as mentioned above.
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HTC is no better, I had a Sensation before and it had the same problems, They use two different screen types and many complains about it in the Sensation forum.
Hi all... has anyone else had an issue with red-eye pictures that are taken? It's not as if it's in every other picture, it's in every-single-one! I've searched around this board and haven't found anything so I just wanted to put out a feeler in case anyone has any suggestions.
Thanks!
I don't have any problem. Do you have the flash on while taking the picture? That may help.
Flash reflected from the back of your eyes is causing it, if your pupils are opened. That's how our eyes are made. Has nothing to do with phone. Cameras have a setting to fight that, the flash actually fires first before taking a picture, so your pupils shrink from bright light and thus no red eye (no reflection from the back of your eye through a wide open pupil). Anytime in less than bright light you take a picture with flash, it will happen, more with some people than others....
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I usually have red eye with pets. HTC cameras are super bright.
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Robert235 said:
I usually have red eye with pets. HTC cameras are super bright.
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If you're referring to the flash then I would have to totally disagree. I think this is the dullest I have seen on any phone I have owned.
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If you're referring to the flash then I would have to totally disagree. I think this is the dullest I have seen on any phone I have owned.
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Than that may be a defect with your phone. It is by far one of the brightest flashes I have seen.
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Than that may be a defect with your phone. It is by far one of the brightest flashes I have seen.
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Then you haven't seen an SGS 2 or SGS 3 flash. Use the lights next to each other. I can completely drown the light from the HTC as soon as I turn on the SGS 3 flashlight. I do not have a defective handset, me and my brother in law both have the DNA and both are identical with the LED. Samsung CRAP all over HTC for sheer brightness. They have a bright white light vs a dull yellow light of the HTC. Even my Nexus 4 has a better flash. I have never had a phone with a LED this dull. It was literally the 1 and only thing I found that I can say I prefer the SGS 3. Nothing else for me is close. I love my DNA way more than my SGS 3 and Nexus 4. I'm not saying that the flash on the HTC is worse for taking lowlight pics and vids, I'm just saying that it is nowhere near as bright. Ask anybody that has both handsets
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Then you haven't seen an SGS 2 or SGS 3 flash. Use the lights next to each other. I can completely drown the light from the HTC as soon as I turn on the SGS 3 flashlight. I do not have a defective handset, me and my brother in law both have the DNA and both are identical with the LED. Samsung CRAP all over HTC for sheer brightness. They have a bright white light vs a dull yellow light of the HTC. Even my Nexus 4 has a better flash. I have never had a phone with a LED this dull. It was literally the 1 and only thing I found that I can say I prefer the SGS 3. Nothing else for me is close. I love my DNA way more than my SGS 3 and Nexus 4. I'm not saying that the flash on the HTC is worse for taking lowlight pics and vids, I'm just saying that it is nowhere near as bright. Ask anybody that has both handsets
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After debating this exact topic with several people I know, we tested to see which one was actually better, and after testing 3 SGSIIIs and 4 DNAs, it was fairly obvious that the DNA was brighter. Its not any huge difference, but the DNA is noticeably brighter.
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If you're referring to the flash then I would have to totally disagree. I think this is the dullest I have seen on any phone I have owned.
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maybe do you know any app that may help this ???
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Then you haven't seen an SGS 2 or SGS 3 flash. Use the lights next to each other. I can completely drown the light from the HTC as soon as I turn on the SGS 3 flashlight. I do not have a defective handset, me and my brother in law both have the DNA and both are identical with the LED. Samsung CRAP all over HTC for sheer brightness. They have a bright white light vs a dull yellow light of the HTC. Even my Nexus 4 has a better flash. I have never had a phone with a LED this dull. It was literally the 1 and only thing I found that I can say I prefer the SGS 3. Nothing else for me is close. I love my DNA way more than my SGS 3 and Nexus 4. I'm not saying that the flash on the HTC is worse for taking lowlight pics and vids, I'm just saying that it is nowhere near as bright. Ask anybody that has both handsets
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well i have the SGS3 and having the same issue, but when i use my iphone 5 done,
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You can use Camera Zoom FX it will help with the red eye.:good:
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After debating this exact topic with several people I know, we tested to see which one was actually better, and after testing 3 SGSIIIs and 4 DNAs, it was fairly obvious that the DNA was brighter. Its not any huge difference, but the DNA is noticeably brighter.
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I have my SGS 3 in my left hand and my DNA in my right hand using LED Flashlight from the market. I can 100% make the DNA light disappear by shining the SGS 3 light on to the same spot It's easy to tell because the SGS 3 has a white light over the yellow light of the DNA. In my eyes, that would make it brighter!
The colors looked washed out. hey, I just got my z ultra from singapore and everythin seems too bright and washed out.
I'm on version .510
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The colors looked washed out. hey, I just got my z ultra from singapore and everythin seems too bright and washed out.
I'm on version .510
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defected unit.
Yeah, the screen definitely doesn't look washed out on a properly working unit.
Must be a lemon.
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The Ultra's screen is nothing short of breathtaking, you've got a defective unit.
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Turn off that optimised backlight under display then you'll see how good the screen can be!
You know, I went back and forth numerous times between having the optimized backlight off and on, and I could never tell any difference. I'm convinced it's the placebo effect making people think they see a difference.
If you're coming from Samsung, then you will see a difference, this screen has much more natural colours and it takes a little getting used to.
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You know, I went back and forth numerous times between having the optimized backlight off and on, and I could never tell any difference. I'm convinced it's the placebo effect making people think they see a difference.
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I agree with you, no difference at all on my unit.
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If you're coming from Samsung, then you will see a difference, this screen has much more natural colours and it takes a little getting used to.
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I agree with you 100%, I am from Samsung Note2 and the screen does look a bit dull especially with white backgrounds in SMS app or others.
One strange thing that the center "horizontal" area seems to be perfect white while the top and bottom of the screen have a brown / yellowish shade to it. This has been irritating me and I am trying to ignore it
I got mine just last night and absolutely love it other than this small issue with the screen. I wonder if I need to take it back to Sony CS for a comparison with another set?
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The colors looked washed out. hey, I just got my z ultra from singapore and everythin seems too bright and washed out.
I'm on version .510
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I agree. Was comparing iPhone 5 and samsung note 2 with z ultra. The z ultra seems pale in colors and doesn't have good contrast/black.
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The colors looked washed out. hey, I just got my z ultra from singapore and everythin seems too bright and washed out.
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after some comparison
I found that it's washed out indeed,, but ONLY IN GOOGLE PLAY
(compare the green button "apps" to some green app icon on home(exp Line) back and forth,,, it's really easy to see that the green in Google Play are washed out)
I dont know what kind of tweak sony done to google apps but after some test and comparison,,, it seems to be the case
anyone agree?
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ok,,,,after messing around with it now i found not not only Google Play is washed out
other google apps are also washed out like gmail and such,,,,,,
Now that you mention it, the Gmail app on mine does seem to be a little...I don't know that I'd say "washed out," but for sure the text looks less contrasty. Images don't seem to be affected, though, and the display is brilliant everywhere else.
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Now that you mention it, the Gmail app on mine does seem to be a little...I don't know that I'd say "washed out," but for sure the text looks less contrasty. Images don't seem to be affected, though, and the display is brilliant everywhere else.
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after some further comparison between the same pic file displayed on different displays(including my desktop;screenshot'ed the google play interface on different phones and compared it on my desktop;etc)
i found, at least this time - -! , i think rather than the tweak by sony,, it's actually that our eyes got too accustomized to the over saturated green on samsung AMOLED devices,,, the green of google play/gmail/etc compared to samsung device did look washed out,, but thats becasue that's the accurate color google initially intended,,
Thing is, I've never owned an AMOLED phone. :/ Anyway, it's the text on mine, not images.
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Thing is, I've never owned an AMOLED phone. :/ Anyway, it's the text on mine, not images.
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id admit im obssessed with this problem and till now done many comparison,,
(detailed in the thread i made: ,,,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472114)
and got to the conclusion,,the screen is indeed wased out , and colors are "light"/less vibrant,, but it wasnt due to defect but rather intended by sony
Just some food for thought.
I am sure you all realise that you are trying to compare different types of screen technology? Let me give an example to help perhaps?
Plasma V LCD or LCD-LED TV's. What produces 'the best' picture? Non of them, they are different. Since the LCD TV has been introduced it was supposed to be the demise of the 'old plasma' screens. Not the case at all and many top brands still make plasma screens that are superior in some aspects to the newer LCD- LCD-LED group.
I am afraid to write that it will come down to choice and preference. I went from Samsung screens to Sony and back to Samsung in terms of phone. I didn't want to as I have a preference for the type of screen Sony produces. I shall be keeping my Xperia 10.1 tablet as the screen just amazes me. The screen on the Note 3 that I now own is back to these over saturated colours and odd definition and contrast. No choice for me as the Ultra is just too big so I had to go back to Samsung but....
Its rather folly to even try and compare an apple with an orange just the same with different screen technology. One can purchase a lemon in any brand. I think to write that the ultra screen looks "washed out" is difficult as it could be a lemon. In general the new screens coming from Sony are very vibrant and more importantly realistic in colour reproduction and tone.
Choice will be ones buying strategy. Manufacturers have been trying to kill of Plasma screens for years but cant as they have something other screen don't.
Regards
I have to disagree. Those tech are replacing older ones cause they obviously produces more correct representation of colours and faster refresh rates. Except plasma which still produces one of the est colour, but unfortunately cant be made in higher resolution because of its inherent limitation. I have to say my preference has always been about correctness. I was hoping someone would say its a defective unit and the good unit would produce display similar to iphone or samsung. But i guess my upgrade have to wait until i am aure the display is at least as good as the IPS-LCD which iphone uses.
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Just some food for thought.
I am sure you all realise that you are trying to compare different types of screen technology? Let me give an example to help perhaps?
Plasma V LCD or LCD-LED TV's. What produces 'the best' picture? Non of them, they are different. Since the LCD TV has been introduced it was supposed to be the demise of the 'old plasma' screens. Not the case at all and many top brands still make plasma screens that are superior in some aspects to the newer LCD- LCD-LED group.
I am afraid to write that it will come down to choice and preference. I went from Samsung screens to Sony and back to Samsung in terms of phone. I didn't want to as I have a preference for the type of screen Sony produces. I shall be keeping my Xperia 10.1 tablet as the screen just amazes me. The screen on the Note 3 that I now own is back to these over saturated colours and odd definition and contrast. No choice for me as the Ultra is just too big so I had to go back to Samsung but....
Its rather folly to even try and compare an apple with an orange just the same with different screen technology. One can purchase a lemon in any brand. I think to write that the ultra screen looks "washed out" is difficult as it could be a lemon. In general the new screens coming from Sony are very vibrant and more importantly realistic in colour reproduction and tone.
Choice will be ones buying strategy. Manufacturers have been trying to kill of Plasma screens for years but cant as they have something other screen don't.
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I have to disagree. Those tech are replacing older ones cause they obviously produces more correct representation of colours and faster refresh rates. Except plasma which still produces one of the est colour, but unfortunately cant be made in higher resolution because of its inherent limitation. I have to say my preference has always been about correctness. I was hoping someone would say its a defective unit and the good unit would produce display similar to iphone or samsung. But i guess my upgrade have to wait until i am aure the display is at least as good as the IPS-LCD which iphone uses.
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You begin by disagreeing then write exactly what I have written
No problem.:highfive:
I have to say, I never had an AMOLED device, but I love the colors of the XZU.
It doesn't look washed out at all, the colors are indeed a lot like the colors on my IPS PC-monitors in color-boost modus (which means the colors are even more colorful than they are normally).
There are devices where the colors look washed out, e.g. the Nexus 4 and 7, but definitely not on the XZU.
If you think the colors are looking washed out you either got a defective unit or you have a very strange impression of what colors should look like.
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You begin by disagreeing then write exactly what I have written
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Thanks, i guess. Lol.
Lets just say if the display unit I was comparing was 80pc like an iphone in color and depth of black. Or like a plasma tv. I would have bought it already. Ill wait and see for now.. cheers
Hey, I just got a Nexus 5 and I'm fairly happy with it, except for two small defects: contrast and viewing angles. If you turn your phone even a few degrees, the colours will begin to wash out and go to white. I've attached a photo of the nexus 5 at almost 180 degrees, and I know that it's unusual to actually use it at the angle - but it's hard to show what happens without showing the extreme.
In the picture, the Nexus 5 has a black menu shown - notice how it's almost white.
I was wondering if anyone has encountered the same issue with their LG G2. It will help me decide which phone I'd rather have.
From what I've seen the LG2 does not have that issue. Great viewing angles! This is the reason I canceled my Nexus 5 order and purchased an LG2
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From what I've seen the LG2 does not have that issue. Great viewing angles! This is the reason I canceled my Nexus 5 order and purchased an LG2
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I also don't have any issues with my ATT LG2.
NRGZ28, are you going to make a rom for this phone? I used to run your winMo roms way way back in the day.
It's an LCD display so it's unfair to expect AMOLED-like viewing angles.
But with that said, this is one epic screen. And this is coming from a guy who had the Xperia Z (not comparable with the G2's display, not by a long shot) and made the switch to this phone from the Galaxy S4 (better viewing angles and way lower color reproduction fidelity).
All in all, I am pretty satisfied so far. ?
I was playing Dead Trigger last night, and I was playing with the viewing angle on my G2 and I love it, full color deep blacks no white outs; for a lcd screen this phone rocks :good:
I have some blue color distortion when just tilting the phone a little bit, is my phone bad? Should I get a new one?
Angles for me seem fine
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I have some blue color distortion when just tilting the phone a little bit, is my phone bad? Should I get a new one?
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Same issue, seen it on multiple G2's
This is just how the lcd works on these phones
LCD viewing angles are poor compared to AMOLED. So I'm sure that you won't find it any different from the Nexus 5. Although, I found the HTC One more pleasant view but such a small screen.
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From some angles mine turns a yellow tint pretty bad and a slight blue tint from other angles.
The G2 has much better viewing angles than Nexus 5. I've compared them side-by-side as a friend of mine owns the Nexus 5. G2 is the clear winner in that regard. I have never seen an phone LCD screen with better viewing angles than G2. It's no Amoled in that regard but it's not that far off.
Just get the G2 you gain more than what you lose with N5. G2 has: Better battery time, better camera, larger screen, fm radio, and software updates 4.4 and maybe even 5 but maybe by that time you will be considering buying a new phone. G2 all the way, never look back.
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fr8cture said:
From some angles mine turns a yellow tint pretty bad and a slight blue tint from other angles.
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This is true,but does it really matter?No one can use a phone from these angles anyway.
woof123 said:
This is true,but does it really matter?No one can use a phone from these angles anyway.
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Debatable. I can.
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Debatable. I can.
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And why you will need to use it from a low diagonal weird angle?And to use it for what...
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And why you will need to use it from a low diagonal weird angle?And to use it for what...
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When it's sitting on my desk...
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fr8cture said:
When it's sitting on my desk...
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Nothing can be done about it then lol Only amoled will cure this problem.But sadly it has more problems than the ones it cures...
I'll take compromised off axis viewing over image burn any day.
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cggorman said:
I'll take compromised off axis viewing over image burn any day.
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That is literally the only reason why I revile AMOLED at this point. Looking forward to taking a gander at my G2 screen when it comes in today. If I can resurrect my DNA, I can give a viewing comparison between the two as well.
If you want to feel better about viewing angles of the G2 or N5, go look at any newer Sony Xperia phones, then you will never worry about the viewing angles of any new phone ever again.
Even indoors, if the screen gets hit with direct light, there is a clearly visible crosshatch pattern across the whole display. Anyone else notice this?
Got to say I'm not too impressed with the screen quality. Light bleed, dead pixels and now this. My much cheaper Redmi 1s has none of these issues. Sure, the colours aren't as vibrant but not sure which I'd choose given the choice.
Don't see any of this, perfect picture from every angle and every light condition
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There is nothing in the screen which unimpressive but If you you are expecting S6 or Z5 level screen then you are expecting too much and than you bought wrong one, just buy G4 S6 or Z5 if you want everything impressive except price
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Don't see any of this, perfect picture from every angle and every light condition
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There is nothing in the screen which unimpressive but If you you are expecting S6 or Z5 level screen then you are expecting too much and than you bought wrong one, just buy G4 S6 or Z5 if you want everything impressive except price
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If you get direct light on the screen, you don't see the digitizer? I noticed it within a couple mins of using phone and wasn't looking for it. Never seen a digitizer so easily noticeable before.
I don't think its too much to expect at this price a screen without noticeable light bleeding, dead pixels etc. Honestly I think they used the European promotion to shift these phones with slightly subpar displays. Btw, I think you are overrating Sony's screens. They are known for the same issues I noticed on this Honor 7, even on their flagships.
I noticed this also but it happened to me after I removed stock "screen protector" and replaced with Nilkin tempered glass. I quess stock screen protector somehow filtered grid away.
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I noticed this also but it happened to me after I removed stock "screen protector" and replaced with Nilkin tempered glass. I quess stock screen protector somehow filtered grid away.
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I still have stock screen protector and also see it. I guess its just coincidence you noticed only after installing Nillkin.
I am very critcal when it comes to display, both with computers and smaller screens. Had there been a visible grid on my H7 I would have seen it, no doubt at all. I never could stand the Sony Trinitron support wires at the old CRT monitors, and a lot of people.never saw them!
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Can't really think of a touchscreen phone I have owned where I couldn't see the digitiser at some point, at the right angle, in the right light.
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Can't really think of a touchscreen phone I have owned where I couldn't see the digitiser at some point, at the right angle, in the right light.
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I thougt we were talking about when it bothers you, not when you have to set it up in a lab to see it!
I havent seen the grid under normal use so far, if I see it under very special scrutiny, well, let it go!
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I thougt we were talking about when it bothers you, not when you have to set it up in a lab to see it!
I havent seen the grid under normal use so far, if I see it under very special scrutiny, well, let it go!
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I noticed it within 5 seconds of taking the phone out of the box when the screen was tilted towards a light bulb. The digitizier of the Honor 7 seems unique in that it's very visible in artificial indoor lighting.
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I noticed it within 5 seconds of taking the phone out of the box when the screen was tilted towards a light bulb. The digitizier of the Honor 7 seems unique in that it's very visible in artificial indoor lighting.
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You must clearly, no doubt, have an other screen/digitizer combo than I have, that's for sure!
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I thougt we were talking about when it bothers you, not when you have to set it up in a lab to see it!
I havent seen the grid under normal use so far, if I see it under very special scrutiny, well, let it go!
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I don't think you understood my post. I was saying I've seen them on all phones I've owned with touchscreens..... As long as the phone is in the 'perfect' combination of light and angle etc. In other words i was saying it is ridiculous for people to be complaining or thinking it os an 'issue'.
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I don't think you understood my post. I was saying I've seen them on all phones I've owned with touchscreens..... As long as the phone is in the 'perfect' combination of light and angle etc. In other words i was saying it is ridiculous for people to be complaining or thinking it os an 'issue'.
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Sorry, yes I did not get your intended message then! [emoji4]
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I don't think you understood my post. I was saying I've seen them on all phones I've owned with touchscreens..... As long as the phone is in the 'perfect' combination of light and angle etc. In other words i was saying it is ridiculous for people to be complaining or thinking it os an 'issue'.
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I have several phones and never seen the digitizer except in bright sunlight. With the Honor 7 I noticed it indoors immediately. Even checking side by side now in same conditions, I can't see the digitizer on any of them except the Honor 7. The screen looks like it has a texture to it when light hits it, not like the usual barely noticeable digitizer pattern. I agree that its not really an issue though, more of an observation.
I think honor 7 is one of the best phones I have had for this. I have just spent a few moments trying to see it and can't. I have always been able to see it before. I still have the supplied protector on also, if that makes a difference.
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I think honor 7 is one of the best phones I have had for this. I have just spent a few moments trying to see it and can't. I have always been able to see it before. I still have the supplied protector on also, if that makes a difference.
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Check indoors at night time. Also at night it is visible with high brightness on white background, it you look closely.
Yes, your right, I can see them too.. But I had to put the display INTO my eyes that I was able to see them.. :silly:
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Yes, your right, I can see them too.. But I had to put the display INTO my eyes that I was able to see them.. :silly:
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Well.. into your eyes for straight ahead but tilted at light you can see from normal distance. It is minor issue though. I'm more annoyed with my dead pixel
When I saw your post I started looking for it, with different angles, different lights, etc... I can't see it !
I remember that it was sometimes visible on my Galaxy Note 2 and LG G3, but only with intense sunlight so I'll look again on the Honor 7 next summer I guess
I think the general product quality is the main factor, for example, I often see it (even indoors) on my Onda V989, which is a 130$ chinese tablet. (The tablet is great, but the screen has a weak max brightness).
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When I saw your post I started looking for it, with different angles, different lights, etc... I can't see it !
I remember that it was sometimes visible on my Galaxy Note 2 and LG G3, but only with intense sunlight so I'll look again on the Honor 7 next summer I guess
I think the general product quality is the main factor, for example, I often see it (even indoors) on my Onda V989, which is a 130$ chinese tablet. (The tablet is great, but the screen has a weak max brightness).
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It is very different looking than any other digitizer, so maybe you are looking for the wrong thing. It is not dots, and not a normal digitizer pattern. It looks more like a light texture on the screen. In daylight it creates a rainbow effect.
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It is very different looking than any other digitizer, so maybe you are looking for the wrong thing. It is not dots, and not a normal digitizer pattern. It looks more like a light texture on the screen. In daylight it creates a rainbow effect.
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I'll check as soon as possible !