In recent years, domestic OLED screens have made breakthroughs, and more and more smartphones are using OLED screens, while smartphones with LCD screens are becoming increasingly rare. Especially in the past two years, even budget smartphones have switched to OLED screens. Currently, only a few smartphones still use LCD screens, and their performance is not as strong as mainstream models.
For users pursuing more natural color display, flicker-free experience, and possibly more economical choices, smartphones with LCD screens are also a persistent choice for many users. Below are five LCD smartphones currently on the market that perform excellently, with commendable screen quality, display effects, and overall experience.
1. iQOO Z9x
Reference Price: 1059 yuan (8GB+256GB)
Configuration Parameters: Equipped with Snapdragon 6 Gen1 processor, 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD screen, 50 million pixel main camera, and 2 million pixel depth camera, with dual speakers, built-in 6000mAh battery, and 44W wired fast charging.
Recommendation Reason: The low-end version of iQOO Z9x is priced below 1000 yuan, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 processor, smooth daily use; it features a 6.72-inch LCD centered punch-hole screen with a resolution of 2408×1080, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a brightness of up to 1000 nits, supporting global true DC dimming function, excellent eye protection effect.
It has a dual-camera system on the back, including a 64 million pixel main camera and a 2 million pixel macro lens, and a 16 million pixel front-facing camera, meeting daily photography needs; equipped with a large 6000mAh battery, supports 44W fast charging, fully charged in about 1 hour.
In addition, it supports side fingerprint recognition, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and dual speakers, with an IP64 waterproof rating, drop-resistant and durable, lacking NFC and infrared functions, suitable for daily use; the advantages of this device are its large battery and loud speakers, making it suitable as a backup phone.
2. Honor X60
Reference Price: 1199 yuan (8GB+128GB)
Configuration Parameters: Equipped with Dimensity 7025-Ultra chip, features a 6.78-inch 120Hz LCD screen, built-in 5800mAh battery, 35W wired fast charging, and a 100 million pixel main camera and an 8 million pixel front camera.
Recommendation Reason: Honor X60 is equipped with Dimensity 7025-Ultra chip, smooth daily use, but may experience lag when running large games; the rear 100 million pixel ultra-clear main camera supports AI exciting capture function, easily capturing wonderful moments in life.
It features a 6.8-inch LCD centered punch-hole direct screen, supports 120Hz refresh rate, resolution of 2412×1080, global brightness of 850 nits, rich color display, smooth visual experience, effectively reducing eye fatigue; built-in 5800mAh battery, supports 35W wired fast charging, fully charged in about 1 hour, and battery life can reach 8.51 hours in single gaming scenarios, meeting users’ normal usage needs for a whole day or even longer.
The whole machine has obtained SGS gold standard five-star comprehensive reliability certification, with a four-corner honeycomb structure design and Tai Chi shock-absorbing structure 2.0, enhancing the phone’s drop resistance, able to withstand drops from a height of 2 meters, providing good durability and waterproof performance; in addition, it supports side fingerprint recognition, fingerprint unlocking, GPS, and Beidou functions, this device is relatively low-priced, has decent battery life, and is durable, suitable for outdoor workers like delivery personnel.
3. vivo Y100t
Reference Price: 1549 yuan (12GB+256GB)
Configuration Parameters: Equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor, features a 6.64-inch 120Hz LCD screen, 64 million pixel main camera, and 2 million pixel depth camera, built-in 5000mAh battery and 120W wired fast charging.
Recommendation Reason: vivo Y100t is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chip, with a 3002mm² VC uniform heat plate, powerful performance and good power consumption control; it features a 64 million pixel rear main camera with OIS optical stabilization technology, effectively enhancing photo stability and clarity, the front camera is 16 million pixels, with beautification effects, suitable for daily photography and travel.
The screen adopts a 6.64-inch centered punch-hole LCD direct screen, resolution of 2388×1080, peak brightness of 650 nits, and global DC dimming function can effectively reduce screen flicker, protecting users’ eyes; built-in 5000mAh battery and 120W wired fast charging, charges 50% in about 10 minutes, fully charged in 30 minutes, solving battery anxiety issues.
In addition, it supports side fingerprint unlocking and facial recognition functions, enhancing security and convenience; due to its low price, it uses a full plastic body, which has weak drop resistance, although the LCD screen excels in eye protection, its display quality is not as good as OLED screens.
4. Motorola g75
Reference Price: 1599 yuan (8GB+256GB)
Configuration Parameters: Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, features a 6.8-inch LCD screen, rear 50 million pixel main camera, 8 million pixel ultra-wide macro lens, and 16 million pixel front camera; built-in 5000mAh battery, supports 30W wired charging.
Recommendation Reason: Motorola g75 is equipped with the third generation Snapdragon 6 processor, suitable for daily use; the rear 50 million pixel main camera uses Sony LYT-600 sensor, same as the recently released OnePlus 13’s periscope telephoto lens, performing well in both photography and video.
It features a 6.8-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2388*1080, supporting a high refresh rate of 120Hz, full DC dimming, providing a good operating experience, effectively reducing the harm to the eyes from long-term use, especially suitable for users who use electronic devices for extended periods.
The overall design is simple and elegant, the lens module does not take up space, and it has passed low-temperature stability tests and drop durability tests, showing high durability; it also supports dual speakers, multi-function NFC, IP68 dust and water resistance, and wet hand touch control 2.0 function, running a near-native Android system, clean and tidy, greatly improving the user experience, but the drawbacks are the plastic back cover and average signal performance.
5. iPhone SE 3 (2022)
Reference Price: 2599 yuan (4GB+128GB)
Configuration Parameters: Equipped with 6-core A15 processor, features a 4.7-inch LCD screen, adopts the classic main screen button touch ID unlocking method, running iOS 15 system; rear 12 million pixel, front 7 million pixel, built-in 2018mAh battery, supports 20W wired charging.
Recommendation Reason: iPhone 6s/6sp, as Apple’s last generation of positive liquid crystal LCD screen, combined with Apple’s professional tuning, was very smooth at the time, but unfortunately it is too old, with too little memory; iPhone 7/7p, iPhone 8/8p, iPhone xr, iPhone 11 are all negative liquid crystal LCD, barely usable if not playing games; while the iPhone SE 3 should be the currently strongest LCD screen iPhone.
As the latest generation SE product from Apple, the iPhone SE 3 uses the A15 chip, the same as the iPhone 13 series chip, featuring a 4.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1334×750, peak brightness of 625 nits, the screen is small, the screen capture rate is low, the body is more compact, with high heat dissipation pressure, and both front and rear cameras are single, only meeting daily use needs.
It has a built-in 2018mAh battery, uses 20W limited charging, charges about 60% in half an hour; supports IP67 waterproof function, but the iPhone SE 3 with Apple’s A15 Bionic chip is still a decent choice.
Summary: Nowadays, smartphones using LCD screens are becoming less and less common. These five LCD smartphones may not reach the performance of mainstream mid-to-high-end models, but they are all good choices in terms of daily use, display effects, and overall experience.
Whether for loyal fans of LCD screens or users with limited budgets who still hope to obtain a quality experience, these smartphones are worth considering. In today’s OLED screen-dominated market, these LCD screen smartphones still win users’ favor with their unique charm and advantages.