DisplayMate tests Galaxy S4 screen, gives it the thumbs up

26 April, 2013
The Galaxy S4 screen is a big improvement over the S III AMOLED and rivals the iPhone 5 screen.

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  • galaxy nexus owner
  • 6p@
  • 27 Apr 2013

i had a phone with super clear lcd the fact is it hurted my eyes every time i use more than 5 minutes. I dont know about if the same thing happens to you or not. Now i am using g.nexus with hd amoled and it is not hurting my eyes. And wanna stay with amoleds. Maybe little bigger screen than 4.65"

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    • AnonD-81600
    • t7X
    • 27 Apr 2013

    AnonD-77443, 27 Apr 2013Since the iphone 4 i have had the SGS2, Note and now Note 2... moreMight have been okay with your usage. For me tho, and for some people like myself, who set the phone's screen to be turned on all the time while charging, any AMOLED will be horribly burned in in just a matter of weeks. Try doing that yourself and see what happens.

    Anyhow, with the exception of S4 (because of its diff color modes), AMOLEDs have this bluish tint, tho this boils down to just a matter of personal preference.

    I'm on hTc one's super LCD2 btw.

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      • AnonD-77443
      • i2p
      • 27 Apr 2013

      AnonD-81600, 27 Apr 2013i was an AMOLED-phone owner, and I'm not going back to owni... moreSince the iphone 4 i have had the SGS2, Note and now Note 2. I have never had any burn issues. I had black clipping on the note but thats now gone.

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        • AnonD-81600
        • t7X
        • 27 Apr 2013

        AnonD-87222, 27 Apr 2013I really reccomend the LCD crowd to try using AMOLED. You'l... morei was an AMOLED-phone owner, and I'm not going back to owning one anymore. burn in is the reason. Thanks for the offer tho ;)

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          • Super Amoled
          • 0d9
          • 27 Apr 2013

          Super Amoled with 441 ppi display better then LCD and Retina crap how I know because I'm sexy and I know it.

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            • AnonD-87222
            • 3ZH
            • 27 Apr 2013

            I really reccomend the LCD crowd to try using AMOLED. You'll never want to look at LCDs ever again. You can compare specs all you want, realize what infinite contrast and any color saturation possible is achievable because of lack of background lightning, but holding it in your hand and actually looking at it is a totally different experience. You will NOT want to look at LCD anymore.

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              • AnonD-129371
              • HKI
              • 26 Apr 2013

              AnonD-129795, 26 Apr 2013Maybe you are right but it isn't only about the screen. Iph... moreYou got to give them credit for their marketing skills though.

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                • Anonymous
                • Te5
                • 26 Apr 2013

                Anonymous, 26 Apr 2013You would think that Samsucks display would be far superior... moreFunny how back in the day, iPhone uses always brag about how "good enough" the screen size is but when the iPhone 5 came out they changed their minds. Now that all screens surpassed current iPhones, Apple is trying to keep up with technologies and competition. And when Apple updates the hardware, iSheeps start a new trend saying the 5 rows is much better than a bigger screen. (too big) What happens if Apple comes out with 4.5" screen? Do you still say the same thing? Screen estate is more productive.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • v}Q
                  • 26 Apr 2013

                  HA...HA.... The PROPAGANDA has already BEGUN !!!! New set of Lies have started floating the web to once again make a grand fool out of the Innocent Buyers.

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                    • gamer
                    • t1$
                    • 26 Apr 2013

                    Anonymous, 26 Apr 2013Using fake settings to simulate natural colours isn't the s... moreSuper amoled screen are adjustable, we can choose vibrant or natural. But in your retina crapp ,you can't do that. You like brain washed crapple fans keep dreaming about your retina waste.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • sXD
                      • 26 Apr 2013

                      [deleted post]Using fake settings to simulate natural colours isn't the same Fanboi.

                      The iPhone lights up the dark much more than AMOLED. With a SGS4 you would be bumping into things while I navigate my way easily :)

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                        • Blankman
                        • sXD
                        • 26 Apr 2013

                        AnonD-105795, 26 Apr 2013once you go Amoled you never go back to LCD, hahahaahu..btw... moreWashed out? The iPhone 5 screen is brighter and the colours are more natural.
                        The SGS4 screen colours are fake, and even with the settings, cannot match the iPhones.

                        It's a damn nice screen but AMOLED will never overtake LCD. LCD is advancing just as fast.

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                          • AnonD-105795
                          • xA1
                          • 26 Apr 2013

                          once you go Amoled you never go back to LCD, hahahaahu..btw iphone 5 screen look wash out when compare to Amoled.

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                            • Blankman
                            • sXD
                            • 26 Apr 2013

                            There is no 'Great reason to upgrade', as this is an incremental update from the SGS3.

                            Your eyes are not going to explode in delight when you look from the SGS3 screen to the 4, and all of those nice little features (of questionable everyday usage) will be ported over by XDA.

                            Save you money SGS3 owners, and wait for next year. Perhaps we'll get some real innovation at last

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                              • AnonD-129766
                              • PqT
                              • 26 Apr 2013

                              Amoled is amazing !!!

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                                • Terry
                                • mEw
                                • 26 Apr 2013

                                Well one thing some people seem to fail to realize is that Samsung isn't choosing LCD for displays for a reason, and that is because Amoled is superior and looks better. Samsung only uses LCD's for lower end models.

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                                  • AnonD-129795
                                  • LtL
                                  • 26 Apr 2013

                                  Anonymous, 26 Apr 2013Congratulations to Apple for a brilliant screen which manag... moreMaybe you are right but it isn't only about the screen. Iphone 5 might have a great screen but is a mediocre smartphone, overall.

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                                    • pkp
                                    • t1$
                                    • 26 Apr 2013

                                    Trolls making lots of noise. But for me that full hd amoled is best out here. I will buy s4 because of this screen.

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                                      • kk
                                      • t1$
                                      • 26 Apr 2013

                                      AnonD-28490, 26 Apr 2013sony whitemagic technology can beat sammy.. In your dreams.

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                                        • gamer
                                        • t1$
                                        • 26 Apr 2013

                                        [deleted post]You like trolls never accept technology improvements. keep dreaming about your crapp brand. Samsung is real king of smart phone industry.