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    Mobile LCD and OLED Display Shoot-Out    
Comparing Smart Phone, MP3, Portable Video Player, and Gaming Displays

This set of articles provides in-depth comparisons, analysis and evaluations of LCD and OLED Performance and Picture Quality for Smartphones, Tablets, MP3 and Portable Video Players, and handheld Game Consoles. They are based on in-depth laboratory measurements and scientific analysis using the DisplayMate Multimedia Editions with a Spectroradiometer. The articles are written by DisplayMate Technologies President, Dr. Raymond Soneira. They have been translated and published in over two dozen consumer video, computer, Professional Audio-Video, and Research publications worldwide.

Most manufacturers use seat-of-the-pants ad-hoc display design, tweaking and calibration methods with below par results
DisplayMate Technologies specializes in sophisticated mathematical display optimization and advanced scientific display calibration to deliver unsurpassed image and picture quality and accuracy that is guaranteed to out-perform all traditional ad-hoc calibration methods. These articles are a lite introductory analysis for general audiences. Our proprietary display optimization technology corrects these deficiencies and much more. If you are a display or product manufacturer and want to improve display performance and turn an ordinary display into a spectacular one Contact DisplayMate Technologies.


       


Display News
Display Technology News  Display Technology Commentary and Analysis  
DisplayMate Technologies President Dr. Raymond Soneira covers short but interesting and timely topics and issues in Display Technology together with unique commentary and analysis. Supplements our comprehensive Display Technology article series.

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Follow DisplayMate on Twitter for latest developments on displays in Tablets, Smartphones, HDTVs, computer and video monitors and projectors. It's designed to clear up misinformation and misconceptions about displays and display technology.


Tablet Shoot-Outs

Surface RT Display Shoot-Out    Microsoft Surface RT   -   Apple iPad 3   -   Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1  
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis of the new Microsoft Surface RT Tablet together with a comparison of the Apple iPad 3, iPad 2, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as the best performing 1280x800 10 inch Android Tablet.

iPad Retina Display Shoot-Out    new iPad 3   -   iPad 2   -   iPhone 4  
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis of the new iPad Retina Display together with a comparison of the iPad 2 and iPhone 4. We'll cover the new iPad in-depth like our other Tablet Shoot-Outs below and discuss often misunderstood topics like IGZO, IPS, PenTile, screen reflectance, color gamut, viewing angles, display power, LCD versus OLED, light and power efficiency, and what's coming next in mobile displays.

iPad mini Display Shoot-Out    iPad mini   -   Amazon Kindle Fire HD   -   Google Nexus 7  
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis of the new iPad mini together with a comparison of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7, and the full size iPad 2 and new iPad 3.

7 inch Tablet Display Shoot-Out    Amazon Kindle Fire HD   -   Google Nexus 7  
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the Amazon Kindle Fire HD and the Google Nexus 7, including detailed comparisons with the new iPad and the iPad 2.

Tablet Display Shoot-Out  Apple iPad 2 - Motorola Xoom - Asus Transformer - Acer Iconia - Samsung Galaxy Tab
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the most interesting new Tablet displays. We will also have a Display Shoot-Out between the Barnes & Noble Color Nook and the Amazon Color Tablet when it launches, and a series for reflective Tablets with E-Ink, Pixel Qi and Mirasol displays.


Smartphone Shoot-Outs

Full HD Flagship Shoot-Out    HTC One   -   Huawei Ascend D2   -   Sony Xperia Z  
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the HTC One, Huawei Ascend D2, and the Sony Xperia Z to examine how the Full HD 1920x1080 displays on these Flagship Smartphones compare. We also compare them to the Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.

OLED Galaxy S4 Shoot-Out    Samsung Galaxy S4   -   iPhone 5   -   Galaxy S III  
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S4, the Apple iPhone 5, and the Galaxy S III to examine how the displays on these Flagship Smartphones compare. We included the Galaxy S III to see where OLED display technology has been improved.

Flagship Smartphone Shoot-Out    iPhone 5   -   Galaxy S III   -   iPhone 4  
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S III to examine how the displays on these Flagship Apple IPS LCD and Samsung OLED Smartphones compare. We also include the iPhone 4 to see where the iPhone 5 display performance has been improved.

OLED Smartphone Shoot-Out    Samsung Galaxy S I   -   Galaxy S II   -   Galaxy S III
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S series of OLED Smartphones to examine how they have improved and to compare them to high performance LCDs like the iPhone 4.

Smartphone Shoot-Out    iPhone 4 - Samsung Galaxy S - Motorola Droid - iPhone 3GS - Google Nexus One
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the Apple iPhone 4 Retina Display, Samsung Galaxy S Super OLED, Motorola Droid IPS LCD, Apple iPhone 3GS LCD, and the Google Nexus One OLED.

Apple Display Shoot-Out    Comparison of the iPhone 3GS - iPad 2 - iPhone 4 Retina Display
An in-depth objective scientific display performance analysis and comparison between the iPhone 3GS, the iPad 2, and the iPhone 4 Retina Display. Although the iPad 2 has much lower Pixels Per Inch it delivers almost identical performance to the impressive iPhone 4 Retina Display.


High Ambient Light Shoot-Outs and Automatic Brightness
Mobile Brightness Shoot-Out  4 Tablets and 5 Smartphones Viewed in 0 to 40,000 lux Ambient Lighting  
Tablet Brightness Shoot-Out  4 Tablets Tested in 0 to 40,000 lux Ambient Lighting  
Smartphone Brightness Shoot-Out  4 Smartphones Tested in 0 to 40,000 lux Ambient Lighting  
Tablets and Smartphones are all used under a very wide range of ambient lighting conditions that are frequently much brighter than for other displays - like laptops, desktops, and HDTVs. The screens reflect a considerable amount of the surrounding light, which washes out the images you are trying to see. These articles explain the issues and have a large number of high ambient light screen shots to demonstrate the differences.

Auto Brightness Shoot-Out  BrightnessGate for the iPhone & Android Smartphones and HDTVs  
The Automatic Brightness controls and Light Sensors have a major impact on battery run time for Smartphones and US power consumption for HDTVs, in addition to image and picture quality, screen readability, viewing comfort, and preventing eye strain. We demonstrate with extensive data that existing Controls and Light Sensors are effectively useless due to bad design and engineering.


Detailed Review Articles for each Shoot-Out Tablet
Apple iPad 2 Tablet LCD Display
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LCD Display
Motorola Xoom Tablet LCD Display
Asus Transformer Tablet LCD Display
Acer Iconia Tablet LCD Display

Detailed Review Articles for each Shoot-Out Smartphone
Apple iPhone 4 LCD Retina Display
Samsung Galaxy S Super OLED Display
Motorola Droid LCD Display
Apple iPhone 3GS LCD Display
Google Nexus One OLED Display

The First Mobile Display Shoot-Out from 2006
Compare and see below how much mobile displays have changed since 2006.
 

MP3 and Portable Video Players Display Shoot-Out
Analyzes and compares the Apple iPod, Creative Zen Vision:M, Epson P-4000, Cowon A2, and Archos 604.

Smart Phone Display Shoot-Out
Analyzes and compares the Motorola Q, Nokia N80, Palm Treo 700p, and RIM BlackBerry 8700.

Sony PSP and Nintendo DS Lite Display Shoot-Out
Analyzes and compares the Sony PSP PlayStation Portable and the Nintendo DS Lite.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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