If you are a tech enthusiast, you might have heard about IPS and AMOLED displays. Both are popular display technologies used in smartphones, TVs and other devices. However, not everyone knows the difference between the two. In this post, we will explain the key differences between IPS and AMOLED displays and how to check if your device has an AMOLED display.
Firstly, let’s talk about what IPS and AMOLED displays are. IPS stands for In-Plane Switching, which is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology. It has a backlight that makes the display glow, and because of the panel behind the screen, the light glows everywhere whether it is black or white. Even if a small red dot appears, the entire backlight will glow.
On the other hand, AMOLED stands for Active-Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode. It has small pixels that glow only when required. Whenever a white or any color is applied, all the pixels glow up, but when black is applied, only the pixels required for that area will be turned off. This feature saves battery life and gives a deep black color to the display, making it look more vibrant and contrasted.
To check if your device has an AMOLED display, you can look for the deep black color when the display is turned off. If you see any glow or light in the black area, it is not an AMOLED display. An AMOLED display will have a deep black color, and no pixels will be glowing in that area.
Another myth that has been circulating is that IPS displays are becoming underrated because of AMOLED displays. However, IPS displays are still being used today for color accuracy, editing and other purposes. While AMOLED displays have more contrast and punchy colors, IPS displays are not bad and have their own value.
It is also important to know that there are different qualities of both IPS and AMOLED displays depending on the device. For example, there is a difference between the AMOLED of Redmi 10S, Redmi 10 Pro and a flagship device, and the same goes for IPS panels.
In conclusion, IPS and AMOLED displays have their own pros and cons, and it depends on the user’s preference and need. But now that you know the differences, you can make an informed decision when buying a device.