In 2018, mobile manufacturers were vigorously promoting their products equipped with OLED screens, as if products without OLED screens were of lower quality. But is OLED really that much more advanced than LCD? Which is better, LCD or OLED? Why did the iPhone XR use an LCD screen?
Let’s compare the advantages and disadvantages of both to see what differences exist between LCD and OLED screens.
1. Screen Flexibility: OLED screens are flexible and can be bent, which is beneficial for the design layout of the front components of the phone;
2. Weight and Thickness: OLED screens are much lighter and thinner than LCD screens of the same size, approximately one-third the thickness, and also lighter;
3. Light Efficiency: OLED has higher light efficiency, consumes less power, and is more energy-efficient;
4. Picture Quality: OLED displays have better effects, with vibrant colors and outstanding expressiveness;
5. Response Speed: OLED has a faster response time, and even when displaying high-speed motion, there is no ghosting effect;
6. Shock Resistance: OLED has a solid structure without liquid crystal material, making it more resistant to shocks;
7. Low-Temperature Resistance: OLED performs better at low temperatures, functioning even at minus forty degrees;
8. Technology Maturity: LCD technology is more mature;
9. Price: LCD is cheaper and more affordable;
10. Visual Fatigue: OLED screens can be overly vibrant and saturated, causing eye fatigue after prolonged use.
From the comparison, it’s clear that OLED has many advantages. But does that mean high-end phones must choose OLED? Not necessarily. There’s a question of practicality and balance. In our daily lives, if one is not very sensitive, the noticeable difference between the two may not be apparent.
Currently, Samsung produces the best quality OLED products in the world. The iPhone X uses Samsung’s AMOLED screen, which performs well in color, power consumption, and thinness, providing a perfect display effect in conjunction with the device. This is why the iPhone X remains very popular even after more than a year since its release. However, the Samsung OLED screens that Apple procures are expensive, and cheaper options cannot achieve such perfect display effects. Thus, the reason the iPhone XR uses an LCD screen is to save costs, as the iPhone XR is positioned as a mid-range device with a relatively lower price.
In the long run, OLED screens are more advanced and have inherent advantages. As manufacturing processes and technologies continue to mature, the advantages of OLED will become increasingly apparent, marking the trend for the future of mobile screens. Of course, prices will not remain high forever. By then, not only will Apple phones fully adopt OLED screens, but other brands will also incorporate OLED into their new mobile products, providing users with a superior experience.
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