Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra display deep dive: Still not the best Samsung Display OLED on the market
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has some improvements to the screen, but is it enough to make it one of the best phones with a Samsung Display?
It's no secret that Samsung Display currently manufactures some of the best screens on any device. Nearly every flagship smartphone today utilizes the company's panel hardware, and that doesn't appear to be changing any time soon. Naturally, Samsung itself equips its own phones with these impeccable screens.
OnePlus 11 display evaluation: Back to the drawing board
With its new pricing model, does the company have any remnant left of a "flagship killer?"
Once upon a time, OnePlus thrived from a business model that delivered premium hardware specs at conventionally lower prices. Over time, the Chinese company departed further from this pattern year after year, eventually succumbing to competing dollar-for-dollar with other flagship smartphones.
Google Pixel 7 display review: Tempering expectations
At its price point, can the OLED of Google's base offering compete with those of other companies?
Launching at $599, the Pixel 7 is Google's base offering that's seated between the company's flagship and budget phones. It's still one of the most bang-for-your-buck phones in 2022 thanks to having the same excellent main camera sensor and processing as the Pro model. If you want a competitive point-and-shoot camera with Google's software experience, the Pixel 7 is a great choice.
iPhone 14 Pro Max display review: The pinnacle of OLED
Cutting-edge hardware meets display engineering prowess and color science in the single most impressive screen I've seen on any phone.
There's a common saying in the tech bubble that is often met with polarizing feelings: "Apple isn't usually the first to adopt any particular type of technology, but when it does, Apple usually does it right."
Google Pixel 7 Pro display review: The Android state of color
It's known for its software smarts, can Google's hardware let its screens stand up against the competition?
Beyond reading the blurbs of "higher peak brightness!" every year, people often wonder if there are any other tangible improvements in yearly display upgrades. Besides, if other outlets are reporting color reproductive claims that are "indistinguishable from perfect," what more can they really improve upon?
XGIMI Aura Smart Projector Review: Performance meets convenience
The Aura 4K laser short-throw is a high-performance smart projector that meets with style and simplicity. Read on in our in-depth review!
If you told me you had a 100" projector screen mounted up in your home bedroom, I'd probably think you were crazy. Most sane people would simply set up a smart TV for their comfort zone — but why not a smart projector? People tend to think of the theaters or full-fledged home cinema systems when they hear the word. But lately, some projector makers have set out to make their products more home- and user-friendly, offering an all-in-one "home theater in a box" that looks natural in a home setting and is easy to set up and use.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Display Review: Vision Booster is a Game Changer
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has class-leading HDR10 performance on smartphones. Read on as we deep dive into this OLED in our display review.
Every year, Samsung loves to show off just how much brighter its new flagships get. Although they're unquestionably revered as the spearhead in mobile screen technology, the best smartphone displays — in my opinion — haven't typically been found in Samsung's own phones. The Korean giant boasts ever-inflating figures for "peak brightness" (which by themselves can be deluding), but the company repeatedly lacked attention in some other areas which set it apart from other phone makers.
QD-OLED Explained: What you need to know about the next big innovation for TV and Monitor displays
QD-OLED Displays are going to be the next buzzword for TVs and Monitors. We take a dive into what the tech is, and why you should care!
When it comes to unadulterated picture quality, nothing quite matches up to the crispy deep blacks of an OLED TV mounted within a dimly lit showroom. That descriptor "dimly lit" is important, because take it out in the living room and the stellar contrast of an OLED can be drowned out by reflections. In these conditions, OLED is arguably outperformed by the competing display types that get brighter. That is to say, OLED TVs are not unequivocally superior in all aspects — the technology has its disadvantages, and it's constantly being iterated over to combat its shortcomings.
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Display Review: Questionable value OLED tech
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are the latest flagships known for their cameras. But how well does their display perform? Check it out!
XGIMI Horizon Pro Projector Review: Redefining "Home Theater in a Box"
The XGIMI Horizon Pro is a "smart" projector that excels at being easy to setup and use. Read our review to know more about this 4K projector!
Good smart TVs have been getting cheap over the last few years, delivering stunning image quality at more affordable prices. Switching over to another realm, the XGIMI Horizon Pro is a smart projector, and relative to the price of an average TV, it's not exactly cheap. Priced at $1,699 USD, the Horizon Pro costs almost as much as a 65-inch OLED TV—the reigning champs for picture quality. But while a TV can provide an immaculate picture at home, the XGIMI Horizon Pro can create a theatrical viewing experience for your home cinema, or anywhere else with a power outlet.
OnePlus 9 Pro Display Review: Textbook accuracy isn't enough to impress
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a premium flagship with top-tier hardware and software, but how good is the display? Find out in XDA's display review!
As the price of ultra-premium smartphones continues to rise, what are companies doing to distinguish their displays from the rest? Are there still areas that they can improve on without needing to adapt new display hardware?
OPPO Find X3 Pro Display Review: Solid Quality All Around
OPPO has returned with another premium flagship packing top-tier display hardware. Read our review of the display on the OPPO Find X3 Pro!
Piggybacking off of last year's feats of "industry-leading color accuracy", OPPO continues to set its sights even further. With its new full-path color management system, the OPPO Find X3 Pro furthers OPPO's aim to improve image fidelity from camera to gallery. The Find X3 Pro also adds a new LTPO adaptive refresh rate panel, which will help save extra battery life for the high-resolution, high refresh rate panel.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Display Review: A technical (rather than visual) step forward
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra represents the pinnacle of Samsung smartphone hardware. We analyzed its display to see how far Samsung has come.
The launch of new Galaxy devices is always an exciting time for display tech enthusiasts. With Samsung Display still leading the industry's progress in mobile screens, the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra showcases the bleeding edge in mobile display technology and give us hints on what to expect from displays on phones released in the near future.
Google Pixel 5 Display Review: Worthy of a Flagship
The Google Pixel 5 doesn't have a flagship chip or panel but it has Google's best display yet on a Pixel. Find out how in our display review!
For Google's flagship in 2020, the company had decidedly stepped back from the ultra-premium category of smartphones, which usually costs customers north of $1,000 USD. It seems that Google's current mantra insists that it doesn't require bleeding-edge hardware to create a helpful handset. But whether or not the Google Pixel 5 can be competitive with other company's flagships is its own point of discussion that we covered in our full review. I'm here to just talk about the single most expensive piece of hardware in modern phones: the display.
OPPO Find X2 Pro Display Review: Hardware Excellence
The OPPO Find X2 Pro has the best display hardware and features that OPPO has ever put on a smartphone, so we analyzed it for a review.
Released in the first half of the wild ride known as the year of 2020, OPPO created an ultra-premium smartphone touted with a display that the industry could not ignore. The OPPO Find X2 Pro is one of the first of its kind, sporting a 120 Hz OLED display at a true WQHD+ screen resolution. It is also one of the first to bring video motion interpolation and SDR-to-HDR video upscaling to the smartphone feature set, which OPPO calls their O1 Ultra Vision Engine. And of course, a highlight on "industry-leading color accuracy," which is the first time OPPO has made this claim for one of their phones.
Sony Xperia 1 II Display Analysis: Content Creators, Beware
The Sony Xperia 1 II is too expensive for most people. Sony is targeting content creators, though does the display meet these high standards?
Firmly seated as a goliath in the multimedia industry, the Sony Corporation produces electronics that are well-respected in many different tiers and categories. From consumer audio equipment to prosumer cameras and professional reference monitors, one would think that Sony can make a beast of a handset that combines the company's many fields of expertise.
OnePlus 8 Pro Display Analysis — Premium Hardware at a Cost
The OnePlus 8 Pro has some of the best display hardware of any premium flagship smartphone. XDA's Dylan Raga reviews the display to see how it holds up.
Surprising absolutely no one, OnePlus finally decided to hop on the high-end fleet of premium-priced smartphones. But what do they have to show for it? The most specs and features packed on a smartphone screen to date.
OnePlus 8 Pro Review - Never Settle on Hardware
The OnePlus 8 Pro is the company's best ever premium flagship smartphone. Here is our full review of the device after 2 weeks.
We all knew it was coming. After years of trying to keep wallets happier, its friendship with mid-rangers has ended. Now flagships are its best friend. It's finally happened: OnePlus is now selling premium high-end flagships with the OnePlus 8 Pro.
How the Iris 5 chip from Pixelworks can improve the visual experience of Android smartphones
Pixelworks and its Iris 5 visual processor, found in the OPPO Find X2, aim to improve the smartphone display experience with unique display features.
Smartphone screens continue to improve in visual quality every year in typical ways like color accuracy, color gamut, and brightness. However, we've come to a point where many of the technical advancements in even the top-tier displays are now imperceptible or unnoticed. Panel vendors and OEMs are constantly trying to come up with new ways, besides "just make it bigger" and form factor, to make the most engaging part of your phone even more attractive. Pixelworks and their Iris visual processor aim to improve the smartphone display experience by integrating unique display features and adaptive elements based on human visual perception.
Huami Amazfit T-Rex Review: A Smartwatch that's Durable in Build and Battery
Huami's Amazfit T-Rex is a smartwatch meant to be capable of withstanding the elements while you're out on your adventures. But can it really do that?
Hinted by its namesake, Amazfit and its products are all about assisting you in your fitness goals and improving your well-being. Amazfit's new smartwatch, the T-Rex, is the health-tech company's rugged offering: it's meant to be a companion that is capable of withstanding the elements while you're out on your adventures.