novemberwhiskey
Android Enthusiast
This pic makes it look like there are pixelation problems similar to those that the DX2. Anyone have any first-hand experience to the contrary?
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DX2-like Pentile pixelation?
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milkshed27
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This pic makes it look like there are pixelation problems similar to those that the DX2. Anyone have any first-hand experience to the contrary?
I wouldn't judge it by that picture. IMO the RAZR's display is very, very good. Side by side with the Bionic and the DX2, the RAZR has deeper blacks and more vibrant colors. Pixels are much less noticeable especially in the signal strength lines and the battery meter. The Bionic/DX2 are however much brighter and whites look much more white, whereas the RAZR's whites are a bit greyish.
novemberwhiskey
Android Enthusiast
is that based on first-hand experience?
sean76
Android Expert
That's pretty much based on using any Amoled, or Super Amoled screen!
Whites just tend to look grey/blue-ish
novemberwhiskey
Android Enthusiast
I'm just talking about the pixelation.
This video seems to confirm it. It looks just like the DX2 (which I had).
Personally I couldn't stand it. It's like you are looking through a screen door all the time. There was also a problem with color gradiation. Not sure if we will see that here too.
Potential shoppers be warned. Make sure to check it out in person and see if you are ok with it.
Motorola DROID RAZR Review - YouTube
This video seems to confirm it. It looks just like the DX2 (which I had).
Personally I couldn't stand it. It's like you are looking through a screen door all the time. There was also a problem with color gradiation. Not sure if we will see that here too.
Potential shoppers be warned. Make sure to check it out in person and see if you are ok with it.
Motorola DROID RAZR Review - YouTube
This pic makes it look like there are pixelation problems similar to those that the DX2. Anyone have any first-hand experience to the contrary?
If you're able to notice pentile right away and really don't like the pixel layout then you won't like the razr's screen. This is coming from a first hand experience. I've already expressed my opinion here but it seems that most people are too excited for the phone to read/accept anything negative. It looks better than any pentile I've seen but it still bothers me enough to deter my interest in this phone.
novemberwhiskey
Android Enthusiast
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I know what you mean. When I complained about it on the DX2 forums, people were in complete denial and reacted negatively to what I think are objective observations.
I know what you mean. When I complained about it on the DX2 forums, people were in complete denial and reacted negatively to what I think are objective observations.
sean76
Android Expert
I can hardly see it on my Bionic, so with a Super Amoled it should be even less noticible to me....
But that's just my opinion.
cereal killer
Android Expert
milkshed27
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sean76
Android Expert
That's exactly it Sean. You already know what's up so I don't need to say more
I'm a Super Amoled fan...so to me the vivid colors are a major plus. Minor Pixelation is something I can't even see. Its like looking at a diamond through a loupe...
cereal killer
Android Expert
I concur this is EXACTLY my findings as well. One difference though. I can't even see them on the battery at all.
Teegunn
Android Expert
I could live with the petile effect if the display was brighter overall. But being samoled, it apparently is not bright. Deep contrast and color, yes, but dim and grey whites FOR ME ruins the display. I will say I have NOT seen one in person yet, but from all accounts it does have the greyish tinge that all amoleds have. This is a deal killer for me, so I will likely go with the Rezoud, which preliminary info says to have possibly the best overall screen of any device period. Basically a 4.3 retina level display. Anyway, I'm not trying to crap on the RAZR I will still give it the hands on look it deserves once I make it to a VZ store in person. Maybe it will surprise me.
dmaxfan
Well-Known Member
It basically comes down to what you want. YES THERE IS PIXELATION. I lose it past 8" from my face. It is tons better than my bolt. The screen is the only low point of this phone to me as pixelation drives me nuts, but then again I can't see it after 8" the rezound and the gnex will have a better screen, but to me, that is all I like better from them. The razr. Has more positives for ME. Btw, the sgs2 screen is like looking at a waterfall made of sunsets and unicorn (censored)
The major question is what is the best for you? Wait til they're all out and check them out in the stores. Good luck
The major question is what is the best for you? Wait til they're all out and check them out in the stores. Good luck