Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
OLED vs. Super AMOLED
Comparing 2 standards across 11 specifications. 11 key differences identified.
Comparing:
OLED
Super AMOLED
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) panels are self-emissive -- each pixel produces its own light and switches fully off for true black -- eliminating the backlight every LCD type requires. Response times run near-instantaneous, but organic material degradation makes burn-in a real, documented long-term risk.
Super AMOLED is Samsung's branded term for AMOLED panels with the touch sensor integrated directly into the display stack, rather than laminated on as a separate layer. Samsung introduced it in 2010 with the original Galaxy S, claiming 20% higher brightness and 80% less sunlight reflection than earlier AMOLED.
Specification Comparison Table
11 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Contrast Ratio
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∞ : 1 (Infinite contrast) | — |
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Viewing Angle
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178° / 178° (Flawless off-axis) | — |
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Response Time (GtG)
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< 0.03–0.1 ms (Near-instant) | — |
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Color Gamut Coverage
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100% sRGB / 98–99% DCI-P3 / 75–80% Rec.2020 | — |
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Peak Brightness
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800–1,300 nits (Small 3% window HDR) / 200–250 nits (Full field) | — |
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Burn-in Risk
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Moderate (Requires pixel cleaning / static mitigation) | — |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
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Self-Emissive Organic Diodes (No backlight) | — |
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Black Level / Minimum Luminance
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Absolute Zero (0.000 nits, true black) | — |
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Distinguishing Feature
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— | Touch sensor integrated into the display panel, not a separate layer |
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Introduced
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— | 2010 (Samsung Galaxy S) |
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Samsung's Claimed Improvement vs. First-Gen AMOLED
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— | 20% brighter, 20% lower power, 80% less sunlight reflection |