Clarity/resolution - Sony Xperia XZ2 Real Life Review

The Sony Xperia XZ2 has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.
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Guys do you have problems with screen scrolling? I can see alot blur on screen when I scrool black tekst on white page. It makes me dizzy. Is it because poor pixel response time on that IPS panel? I had before Lenovo Zuk Z2 IPS and Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro AMOLED and no problems on them at all. I have this on Oreo and Android P beta... This LCD seems to be terrible... also too much of white colours, looks like milk splash on glass. Any way to fix it? Colour calibration does not help on these both issues.

michal89chz said:
Guys do you have problems with screen scrolling? I can see alot blur on screen when I scrool black tekst on white page. It makes me dizzy. Is it because poor pixel response time on that IPS panel? I had before Lenovo Zuk Z2 IPS and Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro AMOLED and no problems on them at all. I have this on Oreo and Android P beta... This LCD seems to be terrible... also too much of white colours, looks like milk splash on glass. Any way to fix it? Colour calibration does not help on these both issues.
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Sounds like a faulty panel. Didn't see anyone complain about the screen yet. Poor pixel response will cause other issues as well, especially with fast paced games, so i doubt thats your issue. Try find another XZ2 to compare with, maybe the demo unit from your local store.

It's a sharp panel. But it has subtle, if hardly noticeable differences vs top end Super AMOLED from Samsung (iPX and S9 series) if you put them side by side and scrutinize closely.

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The Moto G6 has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.
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It seems a little soft to me
It's great for me and it's clear,my G6 plus
XT1926-8 have FM radio, Digital TV:good::good:
How about the contrast?
I had all amoled displays on my phones until my Nexus 5X, which is a bit unfair to compare to an amoled, but with that in mind it still has horrible contrast. Blacks are very grey. I've seen IPS panels that looked a lot better than the 5X does. I the G6 panel any better?
The screen is just fine. My last phone had an OLED screen, and while the colors were nice and vibrant, the screen ended up looking horrible after a year. You could clearly still see where the navigation bar was after it was hidden because it was normally always black, so those pixels won't degrade as quickly as the rest of the screen. So while the rest of the screen was dimmed, the bottom of the my screen looked almost brand new. So, I'm sticking with LCD for now.
So far, the screen is just fantastic! Extremely vibrant and has a very decent contrast with adjustable color temperatures if you want to fine tune. Only downside is that in direct very bright sunlight it is not as easy to view.

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The LG G7 ThinQ has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.
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The 3120X1440 display shows almost 4K like clarity. Could be the 2nd best display after Super AMOLED. Also very easy/pleasant to the eye, that made me prefer G7's gorgeous display over Galaxy S9's display.
Ali Mirza said:
The 3120X1440 display shows almost 4K like clarity. Could be the 2nd best display after Super AMOLED. Also very easy/pleasant to the eye, that made me prefer G7's gorgeous display over Galaxy S9's display.
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I wonder if the screen on the iPhone XR is related to the LG G7? Seems like similar technology, but dumbed down on the iPhone.
is this display too cold? bluesih?
tfouto said:
is this display too cold? bluesih?
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Lots of available adjustments if too cold/blue for your tastes.
Go to Settings/Display/Comfort View to remove any excess blue light. Also, under Settings/Display/Screen Color/Color Temperature you can make the appearance cooler or warmer.

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.
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This is the first time I use a phone that has Amoled screen. I heard about color shifting which happens to Amoled screen but I still curious. Does color shifting happen to your devices ?
For mine, when I tilt the phone, even a little bit, I see the blocks of color turn from blue (cool) to pink (warm) and backward. This only happens on white background. If the view angle is 90 degree, its fine. But if it greater or smaller than that, about 60 degree, it's just like a rainbow is moving. Kind of annoying
nqtsparda said:
This is the first time I use a phone that has Amoled screen. I heard about color shifting which happens to Amoled screen but I still curious. Does color shifting happen to your devices ?
For mine, when I tilt the phone, even a little bit, I see the blocks of color turn from blue (cool) to pink (warm) and backward. This only happens on white background. If the view angle is 90 degree, its fine. But if it greater or smaller than that, about 60 degree, it's just like a rainbow is moving. Kind of annoying
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Please post some pictures of the display at different viewing angles.
Ive been using OLED screens for the last couple of years, mostly from Samsung, as is the one on the Mi 9 SE. They have never had any issue of the sort. I have however seen such a thing on the panels used in Blackberry phones.
The SE seems like the only device out this year that ticks my boxes as far as size and display quality, i would dearly like to know if sammy is delivering sub par screens here.
I have to say i am skeptical, so some proof would be appreciated.
Incat said:
Interesting. I've never used a phone with an amoled screen, but sounds like this would put me off.
Not sure if any stores here in the UK have the mi9se that I could try out before purchasing.
Pocophone I've just bought is lovely, but just a little too big for me coming from a mi6,which is why I'm considering the mi9 se.
No headphone socket though.!
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Lets see if its actually true first. Here is a very detailed review that includes many angles on the display, none show any color shifting:
https://youtu.be/v1lzzcCUvFc
That review also has some interesting info about the notification handling and the state of the currently available ROMs.
readerdev said:
Please post some pictures of the display at different viewing angles.
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Sorry about vid quality, I recorded it by RMN 3
You can see the color turn into warm and cool blocks when I change view angle vertically
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fv_xcUn-aIdcxY_f1DX5oXRvNVenLbCf/view?usp=sharing
it's hard to see much wrong with that.
are you looking too hard for problems...?
nqtsparda said:
Sorry about vid quality, I recorded it by RMN 3
You can see the color turn into warm and cool blocks when I change view angle vertically
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fv_xcUn-aIdcxY_f1DX5oXRvNVenLbCf/view?usp=sharing
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Honestly I'm not seeing a big problem there... But the resolution isn't great. Someone below said the A50 display at the store was better but it too has an original Sammy screen, also manufactures in Vietnam.
Mb a good quality photo?
Also, what about the issue with the notifications? Ant solution for it other than AOD?
readerdev said:
Honestly I'm not seeing a big problem there... But the resolution isn't great. Someone below said the A50 display at the store was better but it too has an original Sammy screen, also manufactures in Vietnam.
Mb a good quality photo?
Also, what about the issue with the notifications? Ant solution for it other than AOD?
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1 month used and I think I get use to it. Maybe after I checked Mi 8, it also has the same issue. So I guess this is actually not an issue anymore
I also hope for solution replacing notification light. Heard alot about "the dot" but after many attemps with many apps, the choosen one is still missing I guess.
I have a Pixel 3. The Mi 9 SE, despite technically having a lower PPI value, is noticeably sharper. I imagine this is because it's not using the Pentile layout that the Pixel 3 screen has.

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The Huawei P30 Pro has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.
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They should have definitely gone with a 2k panel, as the display on this phone reminds me a lot of the S5 and S4 displays. Texts looks fuzzy, and the brighter the screen goes, the more you'll be able to notice the pixels, and you don't even need to look for them. Maybe my eyes got used to the sharper displays I had in the past few years, but even when compared to my last year's P20 P30, this doesn't look that good in terms of sharpness.
If you keep the phone really near your face for example when in bed or trying to read something, you will notice it.
You also noticed it when comparing some videos between this and a 2k screen. The images in this phone are very sharp, but in a bad way..
You will also notice the better battery life. It was the major negative in the specification and nearly stopped me buying the phone. But I checked out the display in the shop and I was happy with the OLED panel. Not blown away but I think the difference between this and some of the higher resolution phones is marginal. I cant see any pixels in text have changed the default size of text in the phones settings?
Wonder why be default Samsung set the Galaxy S10 to FHD+ the same as the P30?
No pixelation at all,and default settings for most of 2k phones is fhd+ resolution.
The 2k resolution is useful for VR content using cardboard or similar.
For normal eye,we can't notice any pixelation with FHD+ resolution. 2k resolution is selling point only for other phones or brand but not necessarily useful or noticable
They should give us the option to use 1440p or 1080p instead of just took it away while charging full flagship price.
You won't notice the difference at all unless comparing side by side.
Came from a pixel 2 xl and the downgrade in the screen is barely noticeable
rajziel said:
You won't notice the difference at all unless comparing side by side.
Came from a pixel 2 xl and the downgrade in the screen is barely noticeable
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Pixel 2 xl screen on white was already grainy.
You can see pixels on Black text on whites for sure sure sure. The display is so bad. Compare it with any 1080p display in market. That's the only down side of this phone and also the camera hype.
I've compared to quite a few devices. The whole pixel display hysteria was a non issue with later models.
But I have access to samsung s8 and s9 and the display is not that far behind them in terms of quality. Heck I'm straining at the text as I write this and I can't make out any pixels.
Either you have a dodgy unit or seeing things.
Also the camera is pretty damn good. Got some amazing shots that is just not possible from other devices
Maher.k22 said:
They should have definitely gone with a 2k panel, as the display on this phone reminds me a lot of the S5 and S4 displays. Texts looks fuzzy, and the brighter the screen goes, the more you'll be able to notice the pixels, and you don't even need to look for them. Maybe my eyes got used to the sharper displays I had in the past few years, but even when compared to my last year's P20 P30, this doesn't look that good in terms of sharpness.
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An update on this matter after owning the phone for almost two weeks now:
I don't know if it was the tweaks I did to the screen's scaling, or the font size, or my eyes were used to 2k displays, or maybe a combination of all what I mentioned above, but I don't notice the pixels on my phone anymore, and even when I grab my wife's S10+, I don't feel like I'm looking at a much crisper screen. The S10+ still looks like the better panel imo, it feels like it's a sticker that is sitting on top of the glass, but in terms of clarity, I honestly don't see the difference as much as I did the 1st few days after I got my P30 Pro.
mathrania said:
Pixel 2 xl screen on white was already grainy.
You can see pixels on Black text on whites for sure sure sure. The display is so bad. Compare it with any 1080p display in market. That's the only down side of this phone and also the camera hype.
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Depends which pixel 2 xl they sent you, mine is pure white and been happy with it since release, and yes the text is awful on the p30 pro, should have been a 2k screen.
Ady1976 said:
Depends which pixel 2 xl they sent you, mine is pure white and been happy with it since release, and yes the text is awful on the p30 pro, should have been a 2k screen.
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wow i'd love to see your p30 pro panels because mine is nice and crisp.
Nothing wrong with the text
Even had comments on how good the display is from other people
rajziel said:
wow i'd love to see your p30 pro panels because mine is nice and crisp.
Nothing wrong with the text
Even had comments on how good the display is from other people
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Lucky you, the one i sent back was worse clarity than my pixel 2 xl, do some research and apparently they're using 2 different panels, already can't trust a company that can't be arsed using the same **** trying to fulfill orders.
i use fhd+ resolution setting and not the smart choice(default). I m pretty satisfied with the res. FHD is enough for a screen 6-10 inches. Even in 55 4k tv's most people strungle to separate real 4k from FHD(Not me), so this is more psycological feeling than visual on phone screens. Of course side by side qhd looks crispier than fhd but not by far.
Having used many 1080p devices I found the display not seem as sharp as other 1080p devices, never mind 2k. Not sure if its because of the size or the panel. Maybe it would have been better if it was a samsung panel?
Mine is also nice and crisp, you have to change the resolution to 1080p+. Its not as sharp as the s10 but after a while not noticeable. The colours are good and outdoor visibility is great.
I cant honestly tell the difference! if it saves me battery, I am all for it!
Have used it alongside note 8 display, can't seem to find any difference. Works good for me.
Screen looks just as sharp and vibrant as my Note 9. Battery life is noticeably better than that phone though. I can't fault the decision to use a 1080p screen at all.
coming from a Note 9. I definitely see the difference. P30 Pro display is not as crisp. I agree with above that you can actually see the pixels without looking hard

Clarity/resolution

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.
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I like it!
After having Note 20 Ultra for a few months, The device was too big for me.
So I went with the Fold 2. Also, because I wanted the flex tech since samsung showed it somewhere in 2012.
The outer display is clean and sharp. But if you look closely you can barely see the pixels. You can see the distortion of colors.
But generally, I use the outer screen a lot, and even for watching videos sometimes. And I don't notice any low resolution or so when in normal use.
The inner screen?
Its gorgeous! Not like Note 20 Ultra gorgeous, but not a big downgrade.
The screen isn't the sharpest out there. It's a little bit sharper than inner display, but still not very sharp, and sometimes feels like its a bit blurry.
When you look closely, you can see color distortion, and (I think because it's a flexible screen), the pixels are weird. You don't see the pixels individually, but you still see this kind of small color distortion around the clock numbers etc.
Summary:
Not the sharpest display out there.
But if you are using the phone further than 20cm away from your face, then it's sharp, and you don't notice anything.
And I also like that it has 120hz on full resolution. Inside.
My rating? I'm happy, Note 20 Ultra screen is sharper tho. (Not when in 120hz mode)
If you compare Note 20 Ultra 120hz mode with Fold 2 inner display, go for the Fold 2.

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