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there is visibility? it is the screen amolded or a kind of similar technology, I cannot find so far in internet?
I think I read somewhere it is SLCD? However, it is better than the one from iPad 1 if you ask me... quite more detail visible. Only thing that drew me out of sunlight yesterday was the danger of a sunburn.
Froschfinger said:
I think I read somewhere it is SLCD? However, it is better than the one from iPad 1 if you ask me... quite more detail visible. Only thing that drew me out of sunlight yesterday was the danger of a sunburn.
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Yea this tablet is insanely bright! I leave it on min brightness and have been able to use it outdoors without a problem.
Agreed, the screen is sunlight readable, especially when brightness on high. Granted it's not a E Ink screen but def. doable outdoors for reading, surfing etc. not quite good enough for fast action & high detail games though.
What do you keep your display brightness at?
I left mine on auto since I got it bit now just changed it to 100%. Im gonna see how much worse it is on the battery because the trade off might be worth it for how awesome it looks at full brightness.
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What do you keep your display brightness at?
I left mine on auto since I got it bit now just changed it to 100%. Im gonna see how much worse it is on the battery because the trade off might be worth it for how awesome it looks at full brightness.
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I gotta go full on bright at all times. Why buy a phone with an awesome screen and throttle the beauty of it. Plus somebody might be looking over your shoulder. HaHa!!
With both my Captivate and Infuse, I never used auto brightness. I always use 0% unless I'm outdoors, as these screens are really readable even in well lighted rooms.
I keep mine on 100 percent. I dont see the point of having such an amazing screen if i can't enjoy it at full capacity.....
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Today my first day with the phone I left it at half way.
I have the brightness all the way down and its still really bright!
I use auto but at night in bed even at lowest setting its still pretty bright so I use an app called screen filter and dims the screen even lower then samsungs lowest setting. I would think this would save on battery life as well if you were to use this app more often?
Auto. I think this phone tends to be on the brighter side compared to others when on auto. I'm not saying that as a bad thing though, just an observation.
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Auto. I think this phone tends to be on the brighter side compared to others when on auto. I'm not saying that as a bad thing though, just an observation.
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Probably due to the increased number of pixels/increased area. Even with the same output per pixel, the note will be brighter than say an infuse or a captivate because there are more pixels shining towards your eyes.
I keep mine below 10% unless I am in bright sunlight. The screen is easy to read and less brightness over such a large screen means far less power consumption. Just my humble two cents.
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I don't think that using the screen at less than 100% diminishes its beauty. Most times, for me at least, 100% is way too bright. Also, using the screen at 0% will show much better battery life. I notice huge drain when using my Infuse at 100% for any amount of time. I can literally watch my percentage drop as I catch up on XDA posts and facebook/twitter. The display is easily the biggest drain of all for any phone, and using it on 100% will drain your battery even quicker. Just don't complain about crappy battery life when it happens please.
If battery life was unlimited and not a factor would you use full brightness at all times?
No, as I said, the screen is too bright at times. Having it at 100% also heats up the phone more quickly.
I keep mine at 100 all the time for the same reason other posters have stated. Why take away from the main selling point of the phone (at least it is to me). I suppose I'm lucky in that I have an office job and spend a good deal of time at my desk during the day. I can always plug in for an hour or two if I need to, but so far with the Note I haven't needed to. No heat issues either.
Like most other things android, it always comes down to personal preference.
How is the text in full sunlight? This will be my work phone also and I need to be able to check e-mails in the sunlight.
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How is the text in full sunlight? This will be my work phone also and I need to be able to check e-mails in the sunlight.
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There is a fair amount of glare, of course, but I was able to easily read emails in direct sunlight. One of the first things I tried on Friday when I got it...
Thanks for the reply - this has to be a huge upgrade over my HTC Tilt 2. I have to either find shade or cover it up with my hand. Hopefully with the Note I will not have to put on my reading glasses to see.
10% indoor Auto outdoor
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I keep mine on 100 percent. I dont see the point of having such an amazing screen if i can't enjoy it at full capacity.....
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Enjoy while you can Ever heard of screen burn in? 100% brightness will only speed up the burn in. That's the same effect when you buy a Plasma TV and use the torch mode except AMOLED screens will burn in 10 times faster than Plasma screens.
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Enjoy while you can Ever heard of screen burn in? 100% brightness will only speed up the burn in. That's the same effect when you buy a Plasma TV and use the torch mode except AMOLED screens will burn in 10 times faster than Plasma screens.
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I still feel plasma > led > lcd
I loves my panasonic viera
Sigh,
I was all set to buy the iPhone 5s (I know, how lame right?) due to it's integration with iCloud and my Macbook Air.
I had defeated various attempts to turn me from the dark side towards the light (SGS4, HTC One, Nexus 4 price drop, etc), yet now the G2 really has me in it's grasp
I mean, it's not even making things fair either:
- 1080p IPS with great outdoor visibility
- Amazing all day battery life
- Super speedy snapdragon 800 processor
- Great camera with OIS
- 32GB of storage standard
- And I love KnockOn!
Gah! I put a lot of work into my upgrade plans, now the G2 has totally thrown them off (#firstworldproblems)
Why does this phone have to be so perfect? :crying:
i won't lie, that screen is pretty damn visible outside! i did set it to 100% brightness when i was out earlier taking pics, and the mid morning sun was right above me, and it's super sunny today..and i could still easily see the screen. that display rocks, hands down!
camera is great, too. it rocks in lowlight shots, and it kills the iphone 5's lowlight abilities! keep that in mind if you take a lot of indoors shots.
the battery is awesome. the other day i had 5 hours screen on time, and 17.5 hours off the charger..for me, that's AMAZING. i've never hit 5 hours screen on time with a phone before. my gs4 had great battery life too, but i would get 17 hours with only like 3 hours screen on time maybe. this thing rocks it.
and yeah, it's incredibly fast. this phone flies through menus, apps, etc..and when you set the animation speed to 0.5x instead of 1, it's even snappier.
i think you'd like it! should get it.
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Sigh,
I was all set to buy the iPhone 5s (I know, how lame right?) due to it's integration with iCloud and my Macbook Air.
I had defeated various attempts to turn me from the dark side towards the light (SGS4, HTC One, Nexus 4 price drop, etc), yet now the G2 really has me in it's grasp
I mean, it's not even making things fair either:
- 1080p IPS with great outdoor visibility
- Amazing all day battery life
- Super speedy snapdragon 800 processor
- Great camera with OIS
Gah! I put a lot of work into my upgrade plans, now the G2 has totally thrown them off (#firstworldproblems)
Why does this phone have to be so perfect? :crying:
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Nothing is perfect, but yeah the G2 is pretty amazing. My first 24 hours with mine have pretty much blown me away. Oddly, I'm finding that it may have reached threshold of "too thin". I know that's subjective, but it almost feels like a big wafer to me. I'll need to get a case on it that as a little bit of bulk to feel more comfortable holding it. This is just me talking though. Others may and probably will disagree.
Otherwise, yeah, I'd say the G2 is definitely a contender for the best device of the year on any platform.
you're finding it too thin? hmm. it's a bit thicker than my S4 but i enjoy the bigger battery in it. i think it feels pretty good. it is a bit thicker with just the simple verizon TPU case, though..so maybe you won't need something too bulky to help add some thickness to it?
I think it feels bigger than my s3 (even though it is) but at the same time smaller. Perhaps from the tapered edges. This phone is very near perfect. Any perfectionist can nitpick anything and create a laundry list of negatives but in all honesty and reality? It's pretty perfect, imo. It's silly that a fan gives me joy just to pick it up and turn it on, but it does. No phone has done that to date.
I set my nexus 4 to the side and went back to BlackBerry for the q10. I was like "there's no phone that can top the keyboard". Well, here I am waiting for my g2 to be delivered Tuesday.
I'm really excited for the g2.
Side note: BlackBerry lacks apps badly.
I agree it's kinda thin for me, I'll get a slim case for it. This is from someone that's coming from a gnex. Here's a screen shot of my battery life.
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I like my Z10, but as you said no apps. It has one of the best keyboards and I like the screen.
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Love my G2 but, I don't like the qslide apps. I think the Samsung does a way better job with it. It's probably the only thing I don't like on the phone. But it is huge to me. I used to watch YouTube videos text or surf the Web at the same time. Now I cannot.
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Love my G2 but, I don't like the qslide apps. I think the Samsung does a way better job with it. It's probably the only thing I don't like on the phone. But it is huge to me. I used to watch YouTube videos text or surf the Web at the same time. Now I cannot.
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Look into Showtime YouTube app (xda had am article on it) which allows floating windows.
Ok cool thanks.
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Tell me is the screen of G2 so inglourious as shown there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458409 ?
Seems LG uses worst and cheapest glass it could possibly find so it produces such distortions in picture. Maybe we must tell them they should better buy displays directly from HTC? WDYT?
What do I think? I think you've been trolling the G2 forums for a long time. Let people make their own decisions. I haven't met a high demand my screen doesn't comply with, so I think the title of this thread is ridiculous as well. If you don't like the phone, buy one you do like, and stop posting nonsense please. Its hard enough to sift through the good information on XDA, people shouldn't have to weed out bogus info.
Probly you confuse me with somebody else. 'Cause it's my advices considered useful not somebody's else
I just edited my post because it was harsh. You asked a question and it deserves an answer. I will leave that part of my response.
I just came from a DNA that has one of the best screens ever made and this screen is is marvelous even in comparison from every angle even extreme ones.
I don't know how anyone can complain about the viewing angles on the G2. Coming from just about every major smartphone of 2012/2013 I can say I didn't notice it. Do people really use their phones at extreme angles?
On a TV or Monitor, I get it, you may have it up higher or lower or whatever, but it is a PHONE. You generally have it in front of you...
Just food for thought. Personally I am very happy with the display on the G2.
If you want great viewing angles go get something with a super amoled screen. No one is forcing you to keep your phone. Or maybe your phone is defective. I have 0 issues with my screen.
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personally this is the best screen ive used. some people are just so nitpicky. they should work in Quality Control so we dont get dings scratches that ive seen on my new macbook airs, iphone 5's.
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Tell me is the screen of G2 so inglourious as shown there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458409 ?
Seems LG uses worst and cheapest glass it could possibly find so it produces such distortions in picture. Maybe we must tell them they should better buy displays directly from HTC? WDYT?
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I'm thinking you must not have seen this display in person. First off, this display is by far the best I've ever seen on any phone. The S4's display didn't really look as brilliant to me as this one does despite the contrast ratio of AMOLED. I love this screen and it's disappointing for people to troll this forum posting bad things about the IPS+ display. It's absolutely beautiful. I, also, wonder why you need extreme viewing angles for a smartphone screen. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is not even close to the worst or cheapest glass anyone could find.
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I just edited my post because it was harsh. You asked a question and it deserves an answer. I will leave that part of my response.
I just came from a DNA that has one of the best screens ever made and this screen is is marvelous even in comparison from every angle even extreme ones.
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eh, this screen iis good, but it's not as good as the DNA. hands down, DNA is better. better viewing angles, and doesn't have that weird rainbowish effect when looking at grays and whatnot..apparently there's a layer in there that HTC bought the rights to that LG i guess didn't...the G2 screen reminds me of my Rezound, which had that same weird effect to it.
dna screen kills all, hands down.
IMHO the G2 has a fantastic display. The viewing angles are fine for what they would be used for... maybe looking at your phone on a table without picking it up. other than that, 99.9% of viewing on a smartphone is done straight on.
Yeah, the viewing angle thing I get, but in real world use it is a non-issue. I came from an S3 and that screen is cosmetically beautiful, but incredibly inaccurate and way too contrasty for my tastes. It's like putting a TV in "demo mode", but all the time. Not to rag on it, I really enjoyed the S3, but if you want the best, most accurate display around, I cannot imagine anybody besting the G2 for a while...
I am loving the screen. The preloaded videos really showcase it.
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eh, this screen iis good, but it's not as good as the DNA. hands down, DNA is better. better viewing angles, and doesn't have that weird rainbowish effect when looking at grays and whatnot..apparently there's a layer in there that HTC bought the rights to that LG i guess didn't...the G2 screen reminds me of my Rezound, which had that same weird effect to it.
dna screen kills all, hands down.
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I have no rainbow our any other screen anomaly.
For full disclosure my DNA had a very light blue spot about 6mm.
The LG screen is "tricky". You don't appreciate it until you look at a high definition video. Even the ones recorded on the DNA look better.
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I just came from a DNA that has one of the best screens ever made and this screen is is marvelous even in comparison from every angle even extreme ones.
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Same here, came from the DNA, still have it so side by side is easy comparison, and while the DNA screen is beautiful by anyone's standards, the G2 has the most gorgeous screen of any phone I've ever seen.
Android Authority's Review...
Listen to what they say about the screen & viewing angles compared to the GS4
Here's GSM Arena's review as well. Pay attention to what the reviewer says about screen quality & viewing angles
There you have it. 2 different respected reviewers saying the same thing & comparing the G2's screen to competitor phones lol
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Out of all the phones I've owned, this display is great. No issues here, unless of course, you're under direct sunlight.
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As someone mentioned the 2 videos they include on the phone are really nice to watch and show what the phone can do in that respect. I also like the ringtones and notifications from the Vienna Boys Choir lol. Also I live in Florida and this is the first phone where I could see the screen all through the day no matter where I was in or outside in the sun, I do have to take off my polarized shades in direct sunlight or the screen is too dark but that was the only time I couldn't see lol. Some folks complain about using the volume key shortcuts for the camera and quick memo and I say to them you can open them 2 or 3 other ways too. I haven't touched the power button since I got this phone, I just knock it on and off.
Viewing angles?
I'm looking at my phone with the most absurd viewing angles and there is only little change to what I can see. The colours are the same even looking from 160 degrees... I don't get your point here. LG is one of the best display makers out there imo...
I didn't realize how "muddy" my S4 was until I put it down on the desk next to my G2 and the DNA I have here. Someone here mentioned to me that the S4 whites were dirty or grey and sure enough it is, I just didn't notice it until I laid them side by side at the same brightness. I keep my brightness down around 40 to 50% most of the day and the G2 looks better there than the S4 or DNA to me. If I crank the brightness all the way up the S4 looks a lot better but that's not where I keep it set so it doesn't matter. I'll have a Razr Maxx HD here later and I'll compare it too just for curiosities sake. I'm very happy with the G2 screen now especially since I used that tiny nav bar mod.
As for viewing angle, I don't view my phone at an angle and I really don't want people next to me always seeing what I'm typing anyway. I don't WANT a wide angle.
If there are complaints to be had about the G2, believe me, the display ain't one of em. She's drop dead gorgeous.
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I just played with the G3 and when I went through the settings to display, I realized it was maxed out. I backed it down to half and it was damn near dark. On full bright it's not as bright as my S5 on half.
Having to max it will be a huge battery issue...grrrrr!!!!
get over it, go out with somebody else... keep your s5?
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get over it, go out with somebody else... keep your s5?
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Get over what? Did I say there was a problem? I am reporting my findings.
I was worried about this, GPad had the same issues and I went back to my trusty N7. Damn
Just to clarify, you can change the brightness level while it still is on auto to change the max brightness. Are you sure it still wasn't on auto? Also, was it warm and possibly overheating and dimming the screen some? It also supposedly won't max out when charging.
I didn't think to check the brightness on the AT&T demo but it seemed bright enough in the brightly lit room. I believe one website speced it out at about the same nits as the DNA which I thought was bright enough, and much brighter than my Note 2.
I kind of wish phones had matte screens though. Then we wouldn't get the reflection in sunlight.
So when I'm on pornhub I can't see the happy endings with the dark screen?
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Just to clarify, you can change the brightness level while it still is on auto to change the max brightness. Are you sure it still wasn't on auto? Also, was it warm and possibly overheating and dimming the screen some? It also supposedly won't max out when charging.
I didn't think to check the brightness on the AT&T demo but it seemed bright enough in the brightly lit room. I believe one website speced it out at about the same nits as the DNA which I thought was bright enough, and much brighter than my Note 2.
I kind of wish phones had matte screens though. Then we wouldn't get the reflection in sunlight.
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It was all the way up. I then put it on auto and went down to 41, which is where my S5 lives...so dark. I then went all the way bright again and said to myself.....this is the level I'm used to.
I'll adjust to it I'm sure, but dunno why it doesn't go very bright.
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It was all the way up. I then put it on auto and went down to 41, which is where my S5 lives...so dark. I then went all the way bright again and said to myself.....this is the level I'm used to.
I'll adjust to it I'm sure, but dunno why it doesn't go very bright.
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"It was all the way up"....That's what she said....?
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So when I'm on pornhub I can't see the happy endings with the dark screen?
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"It was all the way up"....That's what she said....?
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Two posts like this...good to know where your mind stays
A thread was needed for this? There's already a general discussion thread here full of got my tracking, blah, blah. While I appreciate you reporting a concern of yours, I don't see why this cant go there? This isnt going to stop anyone from getting it. Not trying to be rude OP.
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A thread was needed for this? There's already a general discussion thread here full of got my tracking, blah, blah. While I appreciate you reporting a concern of yours, I don't see why this cant go there? This isnt going to stop anyone from getting it. Not trying to be rude OP.
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Actually as someone who is thinking of purchasing the device I welcome this thread.
By the way, who the heck are you? I believe there are mods who police the threads, we dont need you chiming in.
It's just kind of funny the first thread you see in the verizon section is someone complaining about the brightness (who already has an s5) when it's been thoroughly covered that the screen doesn't go as bright as some would hope... I checked it out in the AT&T store the other day and it it was bright in there with lots of sunlight.. It never phased me that it was dim. And it most scenarios I am going to be in darker situations than the AT&T store.. I say enjoy your s5.. Party on.
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A thread was needed for this? There's already a general discussion thread here full of got my tracking, blah, blah. While I appreciate you reporting a concern of yours, I don't see why this cant go there? This isnt going to stop anyone from getting it. Not trying to be rude OP.
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Dude....I am not trying to stop anyone from buying it. I have two on the way to me. I am just telling people what I immediately noticed when I held the phone. Often times people don't want to read through 137 pages to find an answer. This isn't the first and surely isn't the last dup thread you'll see. You could have easily not come in....with all due respect
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Two posts like this...good to know where your mind stays
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from the person who has an avatar with "female orgasm"...
sexist much? lol
JK
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It's just kind of funny the first thread you see in the verizon section is someone complaining about the brightness (who already has an s5) when it's been thoroughly covered that the screen doesn't go as bright as some would hope... I checked it out in the AT&T store the other day and it it was bright in there with lots of sunlight.. It never phased me that it was dim. And it most scenarios I am going to be in darker situations than the AT&T store.. I say enjoy your s5.. Party on.
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As I told the other dude....My comparison to the S5 is only because that is what I have. I am ditching the S5 for the G3, so it's obvious I would look for what's better and where it lacks....So just because YOU think it's bright enough and wherever you say it was 'thoroughly covered' that there is a brightness concern, I guess that makes you sane and everyone else crazy.
Let people judge for themselves before you start scaring mass amounts of people away from buying the phone man. The title of the thread is a very in your face. My opinion is that it's bright enough for me.
The g3 gets around 450 nits at maximum brightness the s5 is around 500. Its not night and day difference so bfd. The s5 does get a little brighter in Sun light. But no one should be using max brightness indoors
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I just played with the G3 and when I went through the settings to display, I realized it was maxed out. I backed it down to half and it was damn near dark. On full bright it's not as bright as my S5 on half.
Having to max it will be a huge battery issue...grrrrr!!!!
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There is an option to increase the contrast in the settings, it is set to a more natural tone to begin with. The S5 is majorly over saturated and although can be set to a higher temp then the G3 screen, it goes in line to the current trend of over-saturated screens as of late. Kick the contrast up on the G3 and see if that appeases your issues.
I would also like to add 450 nits is the v equivalent of 450 candlepower over one square meter or just imagine 450 candles lit in one square meter it is no slouch by any means. And Any real useable lcd in sunlight needs to be in the 1000 to 2000 nit range
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get over it, go out with somebody else... keep your s5?
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It is not very bright and the contrast is not very good (it does not stand out though unless comparing next to each other). As per reviews and display analysis, this is part of the heat and power management of using a Qhd display with the current display panel tech LG uses. Each pixel has the same power efficiency as a 1080p panel, but twice the pixels to power up. Early next year we should see the second generation for Qhd panels that have the same power efficiency of 1080p displays now. Thing is 1080p will be even better, so still will have better battery life and performance.
Samsung will likely have less issues due to amoled tech using less power overall. Who knows though until the Note 3 and Prime release. Big battle brewing with Apple this fall.