Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
Super AMOLED vs. TFT LCD
Comparing 2 standards across 6 specifications. 6 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Super AMOLED
TFT LCD
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.
TFT LCD refers to the active-matrix driving technology used by virtually all modern LCD panels -- one thin-film transistor per subpixel controlling its voltage -- not a specific alignment type like TN, VA, or IPS, which are all built on a TFT backplane.
Specification Comparison Table
6 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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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 | — |
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Technology Type
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— | Active-matrix driving layer (not a panel alignment type) |
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Mechanism
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— | One thin-film transistor per subpixel |
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Key Milestones
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— | 1962: first TFT built (RCA) | 1973: first working TFT-LCD (Westinghouse) |
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