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What's the big deal with super amoled phones?

Having owned a galaxy s, I prefer the SLCD of the newer HTC phones coming out. They are just so much more clear/crisp and the colors look how they are supposed to look.
I've always thought of super amoled screens as HDTV's on display in a store with the brightness and contrast cranked up, and SLCD screens as HDTV's that have been properly calibrated.
I don't know, maybe it's just me, but I'd take SLCD anyday over super amoled. Anyone else feel the same?

brian85 said:
Having owned a galaxy s, I prefer the SLCD of the newer HTC phones coming out. They are just so much more clear/crisp and the colors look how they are supposed to look.
I've always thought of super amoled screens as HDTV's on display in a store with the brightness and contrast cranked up, and SLCD screens as HDTV's that have been properly calibrated.
I don't know, maybe it's just me, but I'd take SLCD anyday over super amoled. Anyone else feel the same?
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You aren't the only one. I've played with a Samsung Focus extensively at work, and I honestly don't like it that much. Yes, the blacks are amazing, because they're actually really truly black. It's a really dramatic difference on the black-heavy WP7 interface.
Every AMOLED screen I've used has this pixelated look to it that just kills me. They do not look smooth.
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I think it's just a personal preference thing. Some people like the wow factor of the super saturated colors on AMOLED. Some like how smooth a normal LCD looks.

Blacks look great, I'll give it that, but as soon as I started using an SLCD display, I completely forgot about deep blacks. Overall I just feel that SLCD screens are better.

I prefer Super Amoled to SLCD, but I prefer qHD SLCD to a WVGA Super Amoled. Not sure about Super Amoled Plus though.

Super AMOLED Plus = Super AMOLED - all the bad bits.
Bad bits of Super AMOLED:
Oversaturated? You can adjust the color hue from dynamic (color pops out), standard (erm, standard- looks similar to my Sensation) and movie (dull).
Pixelation? The standard (Real-Stripe) RGB layout on the Plus screen replaces the previous PenTile layout (RGBG). It makes the pixels look like any other normal LCD screen's.
Only gripe is the low-ish resolution now.
The Engadget review explains it quite well:
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The Galaxy S II's screen is nothing short of spectacular. Blacks are impenetrable, colors pop out at you, and viewing angles are supreme. This would usually be the part where we'd point out that qHD (960 x 540) resolution is fast becoming the norm among top-tier smartphones and that the GSII's 800 x 480 is therefore a bit behind the curve, but frankly, we don't care. With a screen as beautiful as this, such things pale into insignificance. And we use that verb advisedly -- whereas the majority of LCDs quickly lose their luster when you tilt them away from center, color saturation and vibrancy on the Galaxy S II remain undiminished. It is only at extreme angles that you'll notice some discoloration, but that's only if you're looking for it and takes nothing away from the awe-inspiring experience of simply using this device.
Whether you're pushing it to its limits with movie watching or just tamely browsing the web, the Super AMOLED Plus panel inside the Galaxy S II never fails to remind you that it's simply better than almost everything else that's out there. For an instructive example of the contrast on offer here, take a look at our recent post regarding the LG Optimus Big's upcoming launch in Korea. The pattern on that handset's white back was so subtle on our desktop monitor that we completely missed it, whereas when we looked at the same image on the GSII, it looked clear as day. Maybe that doesn't speak too highly of the monitors we're working with, but it underlines the supremacy of the display Samsung has squeezed into the Galaxy S II.
We'd even go so far as to say it's better than the iPhone 4's screen, purely because, at 4.3 inches, it gives us so much more room to work with. It's almost impossible to split the two up in terms of quality of output, they're both top notch. Notably, however, that was also true of Samsung's original Super AMOLED display, the one that graced the 4-inch Galaxy S, and by now you must be wondering if there's actually anything significant enough in the new S-AMOLED technology to justify appending that "Plus" to its name. The short answer is yes, and it's all in the pixels.
The one major downside to the original Super AMOLED panel was to be found in its PenTile matrix subpixel arrangement. It employed an RGBG pattern, wherein you got two green subpixels for every pair of red and blue ones, but the overall resolution was counted on the basis of green subpixels. Ergo, a PenTile 800 x 480 resolution wasn't as rich at the subpixel level as your standard RGB screen (768,000 versus 1,152,000), which resulted in slightly grainier images than would otherwise have been the case. Well, that "otherwise" scenario is now with us, because Samsung has switched to a Real-Stripe RGB array in the 4.3-inch Galaxy S II, which means it packs the full 1.152 megasubpixel count and, as we've already noted, the display looks delectable for it. A lesser criticism of the original Galaxy S was that its colors were a little blown out and oversaturated, but that's once again rendered moot on the successor device -- a software setting called Background effect allows you to tweak saturation, so if you're feeling a little melancholy, you can tone down the intensity of your handset's colors to match your ennui. Basically, if we haven't made it clear already, this is everything that Super AMOLED was, minus the bad parts and plus an extra .3 inches in real estate. A triumph.
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Disclaimer: I own both the GSII and the Sensation. Yes, I'd take a SLCD over SAMOLED (PenTile really bugs me), but SAMOLED+ over the SLCD on the Sensation any day. The higher resolution is really nice though.
And something for all the cynics who undoubtedly think I'm just a sammy fanboy who doesn't actually have a sensation:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z451/yamanote/Image0050.jpg
Maybe I'll prefer the Sensation when I can load custom ROMs onto it, who knows?

i think most of us have read the reviews and specs. When I compared them side by side I had to choose the Sensation though. Which is not to say the Sensation's screen is better, just much more to my liking.
IMHO the S2's screen is an acquired taste. Delicious if you like it, but essential you try before you buy.

The good thing about SAMOLED is it's very very bright when outside. Go outside in bright sunlight and look at your Sensation's screen. That's right...it's very difficult to see anything.
But SAMOLED also draw backs, especially screen burn in. Personally, if there was a qHD SAMOLED screen, I'd take it, but there isn't, and having used qHD, I don't think I could ever go back

No problem seeing the Sensation screen in direct sunlight. The other thing about samoled screens to remember is that they ABSOLUTELY KILL batteries! I've had a Samsung Vibrant for almost a year now and have NEVER had the brightness above 50%. It's usually all to way down so i can get a days battery charger out of it.

Agree. <( ' ' <)
Arcadia310 said:
I prefer Super Amoled to SLCD, but I prefer qHD SLCD to a WVGA Super Amoled. Not sure about Super Amoled Plus though.
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I agree. Currently have the Sensation, what kept me getting that over the Galaxy SII is the resolution of the screen. Absolutely amazing and definitely worth it!

I have both and the extra resolution is nice but the gs2 screen is nicer specially with the better viewing angles, its when you put 2 together you notice how much better it looks.

Samsung sold 10MM Galaxy S phones last year making it the top selling phone behind iPhone. 10MM people think the screen's pretty cool - flaws and all. HTC started to use SAMOLED (Desire, Incredible) but Samsung backed out of the deal. HTC must of thought it was pretty cool too because it's a lot more expensive than LCD.
Pick what works for you.

Just wait for Sammy to produce the qHd Super amoleds, then redue the comparison. So far some widgets and apps don't fit correctly with the qHd screens yet. But I like the higher res instead.
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Because its Super AMOLED
I got two HTC Desire, one the original AMOLED and the other one the LCD.
And if my normal AMOLED is anything to go by, I do understand why people would want something like Super AMOLED in there phone.
The vibrancy and the black level just blows you mind away.

So yeah.
It's just a matter of preference. Some people like having LED/LCD tv's in their living rooms, and others like myself prefer the deeper blacks, crazy viewing angles, and amazing colors that plasma's provide. It's the same with AMOLED vs LCD. Amoled's do tend to oversaturate colors but it isn't a bad thing.
What seems to turn off most people from Samsungs implementation, is the colors that are used in touchwiz. It makes the experience seem a little circus-like. But once you root it and get rid of touchwiz, it becomes an amazing experience. Believe me, if you owned one you'd understand. You'd learn to love how blacks are pure black, instead of a washed out gray. You'd love that the icons pop out at you. I'm getting the Sensation because i'm with t-mo and I have a nasty obsession with new gadgets, and the Hercules can't get here fast enough.

I personally like the color definition of the AMOLED screens. Comparing my Nexus One to my Sesation I believe that the Nexus offers better color definition and graphics seem to look crisper as well.
The Sensation does seem to offer a brighter screen and ofcourse who can complain against a 4.3 inch screen.

Paging Dr B said:
It's just a matter of preference. Some people like having LED/LCD tv's in their living rooms, and others like myself prefer the deeper blacks, crazy viewing angles, and amazing colors that plasma's provide. It's the same with AMOLED vs LCD. Amoled's do tend to oversaturate colors but it isn't a bad thing.
What seems to turn off most people from Samsungs implementation, is the colors that are used in touchwiz. It makes the experience seem a little circus-like. But once you root it and get rid of touchwiz, it becomes an amazing experience. Believe me, if you owned one you'd understand. You'd learn to love how blacks are pure black, instead of a washed out gray. You'd love that the icons pop out at you. I'm getting the Sensation because i'm with t-mo and I have a nasty obsession with new gadgets, and the Hercules can't get here fast enough.
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I owned a super amoled phone for a year...

[Q] Atrix2 the display is too dark, so bad to enjoy the photos and videos.

Firstly i really love Atrix2. and i love the TFT display. i always hate the AMOLED ro Super AMOLED or SAP , because the AMOLEDs are colors distortion too much.
But now, the Atrix2 display color is too dark ,even i adjusted the brightness to 100%. there still something like the <dark grey> became to <black>, also the <dark blue> became to <black>, all the colors are too dark!
i took some photos and videos by Atrix2, and they are looks so bad on the phone, when i copied them to the PC then they are looks very beautiful and the colors are very true.
I particularly like this phone excepted the display. i'm so disappointed, yes the RGB pixel lets the texts looks much better, actually the brightness is enough too, but just all the colors are too dark.
i don't want to change another phone, i don't like Samsung or HTC.
So can someone fix this display problem? i'll appreciate that.

gigii said:
Firstly i really love Atrix2. and i love the TFT display. i always hate the AMOLED ro Super AMOLED or SAP , because the AMOLEDs are colors distortion too much.
But now, the Atrix2 display color is too dark ,even i adjusted the brightness to 100%. there still something like the <dark grey> became to <black>, also the <dark blue> became to <black>, all the colors are too dark!
i took some photos and videos by Atrix2, and they are looks so bad on the phone, when i copied them to the PC then they are looks very beautiful and the colors are very true.
I particularly like this phone excepted the display. i'm so disappointed, yes the RGB pixel lets the texts looks much better, actually the brightness is enough too, but just all the colors are too dark.
i don't want to change another phone, i don't like Samsung or HTC.
So can someone fix this display problem? i'll appreciate that.
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Wow, first report I've heard of this - I would take it back and exchange it - compare it to ones in store at least. For me, it looks brilliant and bright - outdoors even better than iPhone 4.

Yeah mines been great in that department. "almost" bright as Samsungs SMOLED.

I pitted my up against a SGS II in the store and I believe the blues are brighter on the SGS II. However the A2 is just slightly less brighter than the SGS II. The blacks are super black and the other colors pop nicely. I think my display is on the warmer side compared the cooler side of the SGS II. However I have zero complaints with my display. I keep my display on 0% brightness at the work place and it looks just fine.

cheetablaze said:
I pitted my up against a SGS II in the store and I believe the blues are brighter on the SGS II. However the A2 is just slightly less brighter than the SGS II. The blacks are super black and the other colors pop nicely. I think my display is on the warmer side compared the cooler side of the SGS II. However I have zero complaints with my display. I keep my display on 0% brightness at the work place and it looks just fine.
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Actually mine is doing the same. Take for example I was watching Iron Man 2 and the race track scenes were perfect, FANTASTIC. But the scenes where it was dark were HORRIBLE. The night scenes from any video are really bad.

Clovett said:
Actually mine is doing the same. Take for example I was watching Iron Man 2 and the race track scenes were perfect, FANTASTIC. But the scenes where it was dark were HORRIBLE. The night scenes from any video are really bad.
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Yes i think we got same point. the dark scenes and night scenes are very bad. it could be the display contrast is too high.

Its really annoying if its like gigii says so. But still some people think that as bright as samsung amoled.
Confused.....

b520iverson said:
Its really annoying if its like gigii says so. But still some people think that as bright as samsung amoled.
Confused.....
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It is super bright. I just watched the International. All the scenes popped and were perfect. I could see every detail. Even the night scenes were great because there were lots of night lights. Then there was a night scene inside the back of a car with a black interior. That same video on my old Ipod 3rd gen touch you could see all the details of the seat etc... inside the car. On the Atrix 2 it was so bad it was like they floated in black.
Now the deal is I would rather have the Atrix for sure. I love the super high rez and accept the trade off for super dark scenes. Nothing is perfect and I love this phone. grrrrrr

Don't worry. The Atrix 1 screen is just as bad, if not worse. It's black crush is *horrid*.

I think the screen is great looking if not doing anything dependent on perfect color. Text is extremely crisp and most stuff looks nice if it isnt dark.

cushcalc said:
Wow, first report I've heard of this - I would take it back and exchange it - compare it to ones in store at least. For me, it looks brilliant and bright - outdoors even better than iPhone 4.
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please tell me more about atrix 2 display
at compare with iphone 4 or other smartphone ?
i a, atrix 4g user and dont love it so much . however its good too . but not great !?
how about atrix 2 !??
thx

Don't complain too much, the sgs 2 screen maybe bright but its blurry when compared to qhd of atrix 2. I still kinda miss the screen
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As far as I know,this Atrix2 has some problem abt display in dark scenes.
sigh.

koriflame said:
I think the screen is great looking if not doing anything dependent on perfect color. Text is extremely crisp and most stuff looks nice if it isnt dark.
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I love the screen

The Atrix 2 does not have a pentile display like the Atrix 4G did. Therefore, it is far improved for certain colors such as green, yellow and black.
However, a true black is difficult for LCDs of any variety. The color on the Atrix 2 is not as vivid when compared to other phones, especially the SGS series, however it should be noted that when you get down to it, the colors on the SGS line are actually overly vibrant, and as such are indeed further from the *true* color of whatever it is you are looking at VS the Atrix 2.
This is determined by doing color tests, however tests are really BS, because its more about taste than anything else.
As to the Atrix 2 having a hard time with dark scenes, I have not experienced this to the degree described in the thread. I find the screen to be quite vivid, blacks / dark screens included. Even at low brightness it seems far improved over the OG Atrix.
The iPhone 4 series has a better color definition in MY opinion, however when I tested it against a color test, it was not as true as the Atrix 2, being slightly over vivid.
I'd recommend exchanging your A2 for a different one given the description of the problem, as I have issued 70 of these things out to company employees and never seen one be as bad as what is described.

I got the point of gigii.
You see, it's NOT about the backlight being too dark, it's the color contrast itself. Try getting another android phone, let's say, a Motorola Defy. Do NOT compare with any AMOLED/SUPER AMOLED.
Try installing yahoo messenger app. I chose to compare this coz you'll see the obvious difference with the color.
You will notice that the color purple is DARKER in Atrix 2 compared to any other phones.
I think this is intentional as the display would look more vivid given that you have proper backlighting. All colors have darker shades. This would actually "fool" us on having better color contrast. Some may not notice it but if you have another phone to compare to (a TFT LCD unit perhaps) then you would know.

been meaning to try this ought to do the trick.rooted phones only!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366280

try this app to view your picture :
"Perfect Viewer" , it can immediately apply gamma correction when browseing picture.
set gamma 1.1~1.3 is helpful.
I still can not find a video player app which can provide gamma correction function.
Any one suggest ?
Besides, I also use "Screen Adjuster" to increase color temperature because I feel the white color is too yellow. (set Blue value15~20)

I keep my brightness at the lowest for battery life, looks good to me.

mtnlion said:
been meaning to try this ought to do the trick.rooted phones only!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366280
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This doesn't work for our phones.
The OP said it only works for samsung phones, but I tried it any ways =P. No luck.

Feedback about Display !

Hi guys, I'm kind of curious on this point...
So, what do you think of the screen compare to other phones ? Like viewing angles, contrast, color reproduction etc.
Thank you guy !

Delete.

Up !

there are video on the net that clearly shows how N5 display is inferior to the G2 display.
Less contrast, no good black level on N5.

sblantipodi said:
there are video on the net that clearly shows how N5 display is inferior to the G2 display.
Less contrast, no good black level on N5.
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Yeah I saw that

The blacks are a bit grey and the viewing angles not that great, but its bright enough that its clearly readable in strong sunlight.

after coming from the S4 I'm pretty happy with it. Does just fine in my opinion
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The N5 display is the only thing I'm not really happy with. Holding it next to my N7 with identical screens, the blacks on the N7 are VERY much blacker. Black widgets on a black background on the N5 look very gray (particularly the G-music widget). Screen is very "warm" color compared to N7 being very "cool". Looking at it without N7 next to it, it looks fine (happy enough with it). Higher resolution really isn't that noticeable to my eyes.
Other than that, the N5 does everything faster.

How is the display and its colors as compared to nexus 4 colors ?? Are the colors still lacking saturation and are washed out as they were in nexus 4 ??

Best screen ever! Never using an amoled again. And those that mention colors are washed out, probably are noobs. Colors are easy "fix" once franco and faux release that option in their kernels. But if you lile to whine just becauss you love whinning, then keep doing it!
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Archmag3 said:
How is the display and its colors as compared to nexus 4 colors ?? Are the colors still lacking saturation and are washed out as they were in nexus 4 ??
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A little better but you know this is ips screen not amoled. Don't expect that crazy over saturation.

The screen is washed out an is driving me crazy but lol..besides that I love the phone the speaker kinda sucks..I just wish it had better colors G2 screen looks so much better...the screen is almost a deal breaker for me...still deciding...
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In very happy with the screen and yes, a step up from the N4.
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samsung note 3 display colors vs mega 5.3

I swiched to samsung note 3 from samsung mega 5.3
Ive noticed that Note 3 colors are a bit dull just like s3. If u open a white image in both mobiles simultaneously u can clearly spot tgat mega's display is much nicer.
Ive tried the display options but still its not much different.
Anyone else noticed this? Any solutions?
SM-N900
Android 4.3

coll911 said:
I swiched to samsung note 3 from samsung mega 5.3
Ive noticed that Note 3 colors are a bit dull just like s3. If u open a white image in both mobiles simultaneously u can clearly spot tgat mega's display is much nicer.
Ive tried the display options but still its not much different.
Anyone else noticed this? Any solutions?
SM-N900
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The Note 3 and Mega line use different panels. Note 3 uses AMOLED while the Megas use LCDs (probably IPS or even TFT). I don't think there's much you can do to remedy this as I'm pretty sure what you're experiencing is just a "quirk" of AMOLED.

DrawnToLife said:
The Note 3 and Mega line use different panels. Note 3 uses AMOLED while the Megas use LCDs (probably IPS or even TFT). I don't think there's much you can do to remedy this as I'm pretty sure what you're experiencing is just a "quirk" of AMOLED.
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Thanks for your reply.
Ive been using note for a month now. I came across mega the other day(after a month) and really loved the feel and look of it
that tft display was more beautiful.
Besides that note 3 is awesome mobile love it. Gonna get used to colors

Its personal preference. I myself dont think I'll ever want to use IPS displays ever again.

I personally cant stand the wonky saturation in amoled displays. Currently have the screen mode on movie mode but still not perfect. Love the deep blacks though
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bakakun028 said:
I personally cant stand the wonky saturation in amoled displays. Currently have the screen mode on movie mode but still not perfect. Love the deep blacks though
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+1 I'm in the same camp. Im on the movie mode screen profile and have also installed the app Lux. Setting the WB to Fluorescent(under night mode), to my eyes, improves the colour accuracy.
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i just really can't understand how someone else might not like the colors on note 3.. so vivid, so colorful. i wish my monitor and my tv were like that.
no offence, but this is like the sharpest thing i've seen in a looong time. everytime i have to switch to a different technology my eyes nearly bleed..

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i just really can't understand how someone else might not like the colors on note 3.. so vivid, so colorful. i wish my monitor and my tv were like that.
no offence, but this is like the sharpest thing i've seen in a looong time. everytime i have to switch to a different technology my eyes nearly bleed..
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Its just that some people like myself prefer to have accurate colors instead of over saturated colors. The note 3's color calibration renders the colors almost neon looking. As for the sharpness, note 3 could still improve since it does not use the standard RGB subpixel arrangement.
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Green Tint Screen: Are you affected?

Apparently there are reports that the green-tint issue is manifested on the Snapdragon version as well as the Tab S7 and S7+.
Reported here:
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SamMobile
Are you affected?

BlinkThinks said:
Apparently there are reports that the green-tint issue is manifested on the Snapdragon version as well as the Tab S7 and S7+.
Reported here:
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SamMobile
Are you affected?
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Mine and my wife's doesn't have this issue..

Nope, don't want it either!

No green on mine.

I did. Luckily I got it replaced the very next day even if I *did* have to waste maybe 4 hours on the whole replacement process.
It was so bad that even on normal brightness you could see the green tinge on everything that was supposed to be black, or very dark grey.
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Apparently there are reports that the green-tint issue is manifested on the Snapdragon version as well as the Tab S7 and S7+.
Reported here:
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Just green tint? Mine was being a little yellowish so i reduced the color temperature then there was green tint and finally today i decided to compare my note 8 and the screen is not even as sharp as my 3 year old note 8. I am on support chat in the process to return it. This one is 512 GB U1 Variant.

The smaller chipsets and components Samsung will substitute as availability/demand dictates.
This can cause one or more to be out spec and/or the firmware and/or updates to behave unpredictably.
Worse it seems the only way Sambert knows which part was actually used sometimes is to physically inspect the device. So if it's a firmware bug Samsung still can't remotely remedy it... perfect.
Using multiple main chipsets and firmware versions in the same model only adds to this confusion.
A lot of room for error... in a box full of rabid gerbils, what could go wrong?

None here.

warriorvibhu said:
Just green tint? Mine was being a little yellowish so i reduced the color temperature then there was green tint and finally today i decided to compare my note 8 and the screen is not even as sharp as my 3 year old note 8. I am on support chat in the process to return it. This one is 512 GB U1 Variant.
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Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display (496 ppi) when you have the resolution at WQHD+.
Note 8 has a 6.3-inch display (521 ppi) when you have the resolution at WQHD+.
Shouldn't be able to see any difference at that PPI level.
Did you have both phones on the same resolution when you were comparing?

roryh86 said:
Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display (496 ppi) when you have the resolution at WQHD+.
Note 8 has a 6.3-inch display (521 ppi) when you have the resolution at WQHD+.
Shouldn't be able to see any difference at that PPI level.
Did you have both phones on the same resolution when you were comparing?
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Yes i did, i was thinking about the PPI, probably that is making the difference in sharpness but i am not sure about the contrast difference.

warriorvibhu said:
Yes i did, i was thinking about the PPI, probably that is making the difference in sharpness but i am not sure about the contrast difference.
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Hmm. It looks pretty sharp to me in FHD+ from holding distance, WQHD+ is razor sharp. Maybe don't put the Note 8 next to it

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roryh86 said:
Hmm. It looks pretty sharp to me in FHD+ from holding distance, WQHD+ is razor sharp. Maybe don't put the Note 8 next to it
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Trust me i didnt for a whole month but then when you pay 1500+ no discounts nothing and then you see your 3 year old phone holding its own, you want to question things, dont you. BTW just for fun sake here is a shot taken at exact same moment from Note 8 and Note 20 for side by side comparison.
Spot the difference 3 Year old phone vs latest 2020 flagship
Edit- For some reason for the fs sake i am not able to rotate the other image LOL

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Trust me i didnt for a whole month but then when you pay 1500+ no discounts nothing and then you see your 3 year old phone holding its own, you want to question things, dont you. BTW just for fun sake here is a shot taken at exact same moment from Note 8 and Note 20 for side by side comparison.
Spot the difference 3 Year old phone vs latest 2020 flagship
Edit- For some reason for the fs sake i am not able to rotate the other image LOL
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Cute dog! haha.
Yeah of course, you don't want to be disappointed in anything with a new phone costing 1000 pounds. I think the differences year to year are going to become smaller and smaller, and a 2 or 3 year old flagship is still going to be amazing. Photos can only become so good at a point.
I think the resolution comment though, the PPI is negligible and not worth bumping the PPI to match Note 8, that would bring the resolution over 3K and probably lead to even more battery drain. But it could be a software difference as well and things are smoother on the Note 20U.
Back when I used to flash custom roms i remember some roms would appear sharper than others, so software can have an effect.
Anyway, yeah the photos look very similar. Fur is bit sharper on the N20U. Was that night mode?

roryh86 said:
Cute dog! haha.
Yeah of course, you don't want to be disappointed in anything with a new phone costing 1000 pounds. I think the differences year to year are going to become smaller and smaller, and a 2 or 3 year old flagship is still going to be amazing. Photos can only become so good at a point.
I think the resolution comment though, the PPI is negligible and not worth bumping the PPI to match Note 8, that would bring the resolution over 3K and probably lead to even more battery drain. But it could be a software difference as well and things are smoother on the Note 20U.
Back when I used to flash custom roms i remember some roms would appear sharper than others, so software can have an effect.
Anyway, yeah the photos look very similar. Fur is bit sharper on the N20U. Was that night mode?
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The dog really appreciated the Cute dog comment and says thanks. The picture from N20U1 definitely looks sharper, no it wasnt night mode just took a quick one on auto settings. Night mode is really good and even better on the gcam (Trust me the software processing on goggle cam night mode is amazing). I will take a comparison shot tonight when i go out and post something tomorrow, where i am there is still 8 hours until i go out for that night shot.

Here's what you do if you really want to spot the difference. Activate chrome and YouTube dark mode on both the note 20 ultra and note 8. You'll see that the blacks are deeper on the note 8. The black on the note 20 ultra looks a bit yellowish in comparison. But funny enough, It only looks yellowish if you compare. If you don't compare, it'll seem just fine. That's why I've been saying it's not bad, but it's definitely not as contrasty and punchy as previous notes. But by no means is it horrible...and it's true, cute dog lol

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Here's what you do if you really want to spot the difference. Activate chrome and YouTube dark mode on both the note 20 ultra and note 8. You'll see that the blacks are deeper on the note 8. The black on the note 20 ultra looks a bit yellowish in comparison. But funny enough, It only looks yellowish if you compare. If you don't compare, it'll seem just fine. That's why I've been saying it's not bad, but it's definitely not as contrasty and punchy as previous notes. But by no means is it horrible...and it's true, cute dog lol
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True mine was a little greenish i fixed those by going to Display>>Screen Mode>> Advanced Settings>> and turned the green all the way down . Also thanks from the pooch.

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The dog really appreciated the Cute dog comment and says thanks. The picture from N20U1 definitely looks sharper, no it wasnt night mode just took a quick one on auto settings. Night mode is really good and even better on the gcam (Trust me the software processing on goggle cam night mode is amazing). I will take a comparison shot tonight when i go out and post something tomorrow, where i am there is still 8 hours until i go out for that night shot.
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True mine was a little greenish i fixed those by going to Display>>Screen Mode>> Advanced Settings>> and turned the green all the way down . Also thanks from the pooch.
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Lol the pooch is welcome! :laugh: But I did the same thing as well too. Turned the green and red all the way down and the blue all the way up. It really does make a difference, but you can still see the the note 8, 9, s10 plus..etc has a deeper black. You can compare and see. Maybe Samsung needs to adjust the sRGB mode or something. Hopefully the next software may soothe this a little. Again, not a huge deal. It almost looks like blue filter on at an extremely low rate.

I have uneven brightness, specially at the bottom and right side of the screen, and banding when brightness is set to really low. Just look at it.
I've already asked for a replacement.
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What background app are you viewing that on? Mine doesn't look like that. I use dead pixel to look at how even the Whites and grays are displayed. When I turn the brightness all the way down and open an empty page in chrome's dark mode, I do notice coloration, but it's more leaning towards being even. Let us know how the return unit fairs. I've looked at 3 different models with the yellowish overtone.