Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
QD-OLED vs. Super AMOLED
Comparing 2 standards across 11 specifications. 11 key differences identified.
Comparing:
QD-OLED
Super AMOLED
QD-OLED combines a blue OLED light source with a quantum-dot color-conversion layer, an approach Samsung Display commercialized in 2022 -- as distinct from LG's older WOLED, which uses a white OLED source filtered through color filters. Reviewers report wider color volume as the main practical benefit.
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 ms | — |
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Color Gamut Coverage
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100% sRGB / 99–100% DCI-P3 / 90% Rec.2020 | — |
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Peak Brightness
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1,000–1,500 nits (HDR peak) / 250–300 nits (Full field) | — |
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Burn-in Risk
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Low-Moderate (Quantum dot layer, heat mitigation) | — |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
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Blue OLED + Quantum Dot Color Converter | — |
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Black Level / Minimum Luminance
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Absolute Zero (0.000 nits in dark room) | — |
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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 |