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Colors washed?

I got my HOX yesterday to substitute my galaxy note. Loving it so far. However, the screen seems to have the colors washed away. I realize that I moved from an amoled display to a LCD, but I just want to make sure this is to be expected and I don't have a faulty unit.
This is mostly noticeable on the xda app, where the colors on the threads page seem to be very washed out compared to my galaxy note.
See third post for pictures of the screen.
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I think you would need to take a picture to actually show the screen issues you are talking about. With a pic, it may still be hard to see it. Screenshots will not show any defects with the screen hardware.

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You're right, I will upload a pic later today.
Thanks
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Here are the pics. You're right, it is hard to notice, but hopefully somebody has seen both devices first hand and can share their opinion.
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AMOLED screens are going to be a bit cold (blueish) so when comparing a LCD screen to an AMOLED screen, the LCD screen will appear to be warmer (yellow). But now compare it to another LCD screen from another phone and see what color it looks like then.
To be honest, I prefer the color of my LCD2 screen to my Galaxy S II SAMOLED+ screen.

Thanks for the info, will compare it to another LCD screen to get some perspective.
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I think the colors are just fine. But to be sure you can take it to local at & t store and do some comparison with the display units that they have out there.
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I had the Note for about 3 1/2 weeks, went back to my iPhone 4 for about 3 1/2 weeks, and then to the One X last week. I think the colors are just more accurate on the One X than what was on the Note. You're One X looks fine to me. I know you realize that the Amoled screens are all over the place with color accuracy and can really skew ones idea of what colors are supposed to look like. The colors are super oversaturated, often times the wrong hue, and everything has a blue cast to it.

If it's any comfort, I too, moved from a Samsung AMOLED screen and thought the HTC one x was experiencing issues with color. Too me, it all seems very warm and yellowish...but looks like that's pretty normal when I compare it to any other LCD.

Thank you all for your feedback. I have a record of bad luck when it comes to getting new cellphones, there is always an issue with the one I get.
This one is looking very, very solid so far. The only thing bothering me was the screen, but now I know it's supposed to be that way. I guess my mind got used to interpret blue as white due to the amoled screen of the note.
I imagine time will make it look better and better as I adapt to it.
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My screen looks exactly like yours, its somewhat warm (yellow) and I'm not a fan. The demo unit at my local store looks perfect so I'm just waiting for inventory to flush a little maybe before trying to swap.

Size comparison between Galaxy S3, One X, Galaxy Note

I posted these on the S3 forum, but thought HTC folks will be interested with the size comparison also.
Different wallpapers (S3 has the live wallpaper).
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The wallpaper on the Galaxy Note is actually grey, and not black (meaning, it's not washing out the color, etc.)
Same wallpaper, and I also took out the cases on the both the One X and S3.
Another one, and just for kicks I added the iPhone 4 for size comparison.
It's tough to pick which one, and as they all look good (1000% better in person, than in picture). In the end I picked the One X for my daily driver for now. Although, I noticed the One X having a pinkish tint (noticeable on the clock). Both of the Samsung's showing better whites.
edit: Took out the "color" on the title to better represent the comparison.

that's relaly really weird. the most gripable thing about the gs3 screen and amoled screens are the whites as they appear bluish. the most praised thing about s-lcd2 are the whites. lol you might have a defective screen or something cuz you got that all backwards

ethantarheels123 said:
that's relaly really weird. the most gripable thing about the gs3 screen and amoled screens are the whites as they appear bluish. the most praised thing about s-lcd2 are the whites. lol you might have a defective screen or something cuz you got that all backwards
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Thank goodness, I have pictures to show that I actually am physically comparing these devices, or else you might say I'm completely crazy for saying those things.
Thank you very much.

My one x had crazy white whites lol my S3 displays nice whites but not as good as the HOX.
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Yeah the whites on my phone are completely white, as in hold it up next to a piece of paper and its comparable.

lol.
Dang, you guys are funny.
You guys win.

thanks for trying, but to compare screens with the photos you took is kinda pointless, the colors are all off and the clarity is sub-par. You really need a calibrated monitor, a decent digital camera and the knowledge how to adjust to image to be correctly displayed if you want to compare screens over the internet.
Thanks tho

bloodrain954 said:
thanks for trying, but to compare screens with the photos you took is kinda pointless, the colors are all off and the clarity is sub-par. You really need a calibrated monitor, a decent digital camera and the knowledge how to adjust to image to be correctly displayed if you want to compare screens over the internet.
Thanks tho
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You do realized I took this picture, right? Meaning, I'm looking at it with my own eyes. Although, I do have a calibrated monitor/decent camera as I shoot weddings on the side.
But you are right. For you guys, the color wont come across correctly. I should've taken out out "color" comparison on the title, and just keep the "SIZE" comparison.
Thank you for you comment.
And yes, I prefer the One X over the S3.

Awesome pic, you're a lucky man having all those awesome devices!

bringing back an old thread haha! what clock widget is that?

bog3nator said:
bringing back an old thread haha! what clock widget is that?
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might be hd widgets

s1l3nt said:
might be hd widgets
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sweet thanks!

bloodrain954 said:
thanks for trying, but to compare screens with the photos you took is kinda pointless, the colors are all off and the clarity is sub-par. You really need a calibrated monitor, a decent digital camera and the knowledge how to adjust to image to be correctly displayed if you want to compare screens over the internet.
Thanks tho
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Oh look. Yet another negative remark from bloodrain. What a surprise. Yeah.
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[VIDEO] Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One (in car footage, front and rear cam)

Hey guys...
Here is a little video test that I did. For the HTC One, hardware stabilization was enabled. Software stabilization on the S4 was off due to possible distortion. If you want a retest with it turned on, please let me know. Quickly looking through the S4 menus, I didn't see any lock focus option. Anyone know if it exists? The HTC One has the option, however it was not turned on.
Other devices I have are the Note 2, iPhone 5, and Optimus G Pro. We can add any of those to the mix.
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Software stabilization turned on for the GS4. Does anyone know if this actually use pan and zooming to stabilize the image? I'm guessing it does and there is no other way to combat shake.
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On my trip to Colorado I added a low light test. I was pretty drowsy. Just woke up from a rest stop nap!
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Tried to let the HTC One redeem itself in the audio department. No cases and subject (me) is in front of the camera. No bouncing the sound off of a windshield. It is definitely quiet than the S4, but turn up the volume and let me know what you think.

The gs4 looks better to me, it has more colors - look at the backseat of the car.
However the HTC one has a bigger FOV.
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Damn dude, you'll give Jeff Gordon a run for his money!

Lol is that a reference to his new commercial with the car salesman?
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Gs4 has better color accuracy than htc one. However htc one OIS certainly comes into play very well
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Tomorrow morning, I'll switch the settings for software stabilization on the GS4 and make sure there is nothing on the windshield *DOH*.

Added a test with software stabilization turned on.
If it is like the Optimus G Pro, it crops the image a bit so it can use that extra space to stabilize the image (pan and zoom).

One looks overexposed - an obvious trade off there. And the sound seems better with S4 too - you didn't alter any settings I'm assuming?
Overall, like S4 better - except for the One's wide angle - really love it.

Didn't modify anything sound or video wise. Double checked the Vegas file.
By the time they go to the standalone tests they are on the same audio and video track.
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Here is a little help, if you can't decide whether to take the one or s4:

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On my trip to Colorado I added a low light test. I was pretty drowsy. Just woke up from a rest stop nap!

Tried to let the HTC One redeem itself in the audio department. No cases and subject (me) is in front of the camera. No bouncing the sound off of a windshield. It is definitely quiet than the S4, but turn up the volume and let me know what you think.
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Loled (LG OLED)

From the previews around the web, the screen looks way too blue. I wonder if LG borrowed the RGBW sub-pixel arrangement that they use for their OLED TVs? I am not a purist who lives and die by color accuracy, but it would be interesting to know how LG's OLED perform and differ compared to Samsung's AMOLED.

its not that different. Also, LCD's don't have the kind of pixel death issue and thus higher resale than OLEDs. The wallpapers look nice on the G-Flex 2: i hope someone uploads them (in full resolution) sometime soon.

For the love of everything holy, call it by its real name P-OLED.
LG didn't say anything about WRGB, and they usually boast about such things, so I assume it'll be like the original G Flex and be RGB. At least it's not pentile.

wargreymon89 said:
For the love of everything holy, call it by its real name P-OLED.
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LOL-ED I laughed so hard hahaha

Hahaha is POLED, Plastic-OLED.
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it is not as blue as you are expecting..may be its the environment of the CES or crappy camera performance but see this video and you'll understand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tjqIW85FVg

Yes, you are right. It's usually the same as we've saw.

wow
nice

i think that is nice too

A certain website take a few close-up photo on LG G Flex 2's screen. http://m.eprice.com.hk/mobile/talk/4531/200987/1/rv/lg-g-flex-2-review/ While those photo aren't close enough to show sub pixel arrangememt and the article say nothing about this, edge of those icon on screens look like the effect of diamond pentile arrangment to me.

c933103 said:
While those photo aren't close enough to show sub pixel arrangememt and the article say nothing about this, edge of those icon on screens look like the effect of diamond pentile arrangment to me.
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Pretty sure it is. If I get real close I can see jaggies.

is this screen(OLED) gonna burn-in like Samsung's amoled ??????

I do not know if this is true or not but I remember reading somewhere that the G Flex 2 has 4 sub-pixels per pixel instead of the usual 2 sub-pixels found on pentile arrangement. I find that hard to believe but I am throwing it out there since it is not totally outside of imagination. But you would think LG would have gone for 2560x1440 if that is the case.. you know, at least for marketing. I know that the GPU will have to work harder at higher resolution (thus higher power consumption), but my general impression is that the display itself consumes more power than GPU, especially for non-3D workloads.

komsa said:
is this screen(OLED) gonna burn-in like Samsung's amoled ??????
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There will be uneven wear amongst different sub-pixels. That is the nature of OLED tech, and every tech in general. Once you start using electronic devices they all start to wear. The question is always the matter of degree and kind, and how it is mitigated.

So far next to my g3 this screen looks more colorful and just as sharp. Remind me of a Samsung device. Screen is pretty good if you worried no blue tint aleast from mine

Agreed. One of the best screens i have seen.

Does anyone else seem to have the grainy issue that the original g flex had
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No grain on sprint Model looks just as good as my nexus 6 i had but the colors pop more on this phone.

Only complaint I have on the screen is that the brightness doesn't go that low

SAMVREMIX said:
Does anyone else seem to have the grainy issue that the original g flex had
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I do. On low britghness i see almost the same grainy issue that Flex1

Share and Discuss your best GS7E photos!

I have to admit, while I like the camera, I feel like my S6 Edge runs circle around the S7 Edge's camera.
However my mind completely changed once I went into the back of my complex with no light and took this shot. Long Exposure.
1st and 2nd Pic is from GS7E
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3rd pic is from DSLR
I am pleased. A little more work, and the photos should come out great on this phone.

S7e

I would also say that I don't see any major improvement form the s6. Maybe it's just me.
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Mooooo

Kinda low light

The watch cow

Uploading to xda degrades the quality alot

Camera seems to do just as good as my Note 5 in regular light, maybe a slight bit more grainy when zoomed in. The difference is all in low light and capturing shadows and such. Big improvement.
If the Note 6 can retain the 16MP from the N5 , and also keep the dual pixel from this, it will have a lot of potential.

Scanning documents in artificial light is a big improvement. Especially with optical image stabilization. My barcode reading app finishes decoding before I finish getting the phone in position to read it.

Coming from the s6 edge to the note 5 and now to the s7 edge there are some improvements. Biggest comes from low light pictures. A lot of pictures I use to take in artificial light or low light would always come out grainy now it comes out much better and pics at night, you can actually tell what you are seeing in the pictures. Also the speed of the shutter seems faster or at least the auto focus speed. Makes a significant difference when trying to get a good shot in a pinch.

completely unedited. Amazing camera almost as good as my DSLR.
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Took this while driving on the expressway/highway/whatever you call it where you live, going about 85 mph.

I took these pictures at the AZ Desert Botanical Garden a few nights ago... no flash. They have a special exhibit going on right now with all this special led lighting at night. No filter or effects on any of these pictures...

Very nice!

v8dreaming said:
Took this while driving on the expressway/highway/whatever you call it where you live, going about 85 mph.
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I put this on my computer and viewed it at actual size, and it looks horrible.

My puppyyy

The zooming in is lacking. But only had to take one photo. Shows what I need. Even the rain drops.
Of course uploading through app is crap =/
...shrug
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One of my little guys opening a peanut for the first time. Love the camera on this phone.
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Went to a nature reserve in Galveston TX

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