Super AMOLED vs. WOLED
Comparing 2 standards across 11 specifications. 11 key differences identified.
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.
WOLED is LG Display's OLED TV technology, using white-emitting OLED subpixels combined with red, green, blue, and white color filters (WRGB) rather than individually colored OLED subpixels. LG launched the first WOLED TV, a 55-inch model, in 2013, and remains the primary manufacturer of large-panel WOLED, supplying other brands including Sony.
Specification Comparison Table
11 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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Contrast Ratio
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— | ∞ : 1 (Infinite contrast) |
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Viewing Angle
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— | 178° / 178° |
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Response Time (GtG)
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— | < 0.1 ms |
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Color Gamut Coverage
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— | 100% sRGB / 95–98% DCI-P3 |
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Peak Brightness
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— | 800–1,300 nits (with White subpixel boost) |
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Burn-in Risk
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— | Moderate |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
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— | White OLED Stack + RGB Color Filters |
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Black Level / Minimum Luminance
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— | Absolute Zero (0.000 nits) |