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RAZR Maxx screen is a bummer....
- Thread starter TripleX
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True that... but most should at least have the razor on the display...
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For what it's worth, some of the differences people are seeing is b/c they're going from one screen type, pixel layout, etc., to a completely different one. And if you haven't used the new device extensively, you're going to be VERY used to the older style (such as the LCD on the Droid X) since you look at it every single day, and probably have been for a long time. Then you throw into the mix this pentile pixel layout that Moto has been using (both RGBW on the D3, DX2, and Bionic, and RGBG on the Razr/Maxx), and it can be quite a shocker. LCD tends to be more accurate in colors, but toned down a bit. Therefore when you go from looking at that every day, to looking at something that has to cope with an extra green pixel (RGBG) or white pixel (RGBW), it can be a tough adjustment initially. RGBW on the Bionic, etc., makes the screen very bright and by far the best to use outside thanks to that extra white pixel. But it also makes things look more pixelated, at times. RGBG tends to have a tint to it, and the whites aren't as white as RGBW (obviously) or LCD/Super-LCD. It also tends to look "warmer" with the colors "popping" more. With Super AMOLED, blacks tend to be true black as well, instead of that black with a glow that LCD and RGBW has.
I didn't elaborate real well on that, but look at this thread (not to tout my own post!): http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...ezound-razr-bionic-side-side-pics-videos.html . The Rezound is going to be the most similar to the DX, but with a much higher resolution. In these pics you can really see the differences in the brightness of RGBW, the warmth/pop of RGBG, and the accuracy of SLCD. As has been stated, each has their benefits and drawbacks, but I can understand someone having a negative reaction moving from the more accurate LCD to something like Super AMOLED with RGBG pentile...
Oh also, the Gnex basically has the same screen as the Maxx/Razr, it's just 720p instead of qHD. I think the brightness issues on the Gnex are more related to the fact that the auto-brightness in that phone just has a tendency to think too dimly, b/c once it's turned up, it's fine.
And the bottom line, again as has been stated, is it's all extremely subjective. As soon as I get on here and tell you Super Amoled with RGBG has a "tint", someone will come here saying "you're crazy man, I see NO tint on mine!"
I didn't elaborate real well on that, but look at this thread (not to tout my own post!): http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...ezound-razr-bionic-side-side-pics-videos.html . The Rezound is going to be the most similar to the DX, but with a much higher resolution. In these pics you can really see the differences in the brightness of RGBW, the warmth/pop of RGBG, and the accuracy of SLCD. As has been stated, each has their benefits and drawbacks, but I can understand someone having a negative reaction moving from the more accurate LCD to something like Super AMOLED with RGBG pentile...
Oh also, the Gnex basically has the same screen as the Maxx/Razr, it's just 720p instead of qHD. I think the brightness issues on the Gnex are more related to the fact that the auto-brightness in that phone just has a tendency to think too dimly, b/c once it's turned up, it's fine.
And the bottom line, again as has been stated, is it's all extremely subjective. As soon as I get on here and tell you Super Amoled with RGBG has a "tint", someone will come here saying "you're crazy man, I see NO tint on mine!"
My Bionic is way brighter than my RAZR, but it only matters in direct sun and even then the RAZR is usable. Otherwise, the Bionic screen is pale and boring compared to the RAZR, and the pentile matrix is more obvious to me on the Bionic.
papaford1963
New Member
I did not read all the replies but I to came from a DX, (bought it the day it came out, same with the razr maxx), and I can absolutely tell you after almost 2yrs with the DX which I loved and now my wife uses, that the screen is in every way better than the DX including brightness so you might need to get you phone checked out
William_04_x
Member
Thanks for the tip jroc. The display brightness flare was bugging me for more than a month.
I am psyched about the Razr Maxx outside usability. I have a outside gig this Saturday and being able to see the screen better than my failed DX2 is good news.
As far as colors and screens... I am color blind. Not like a dog.. but certainly have color issues. I liked all my screens D1, DX, DX2.. and Razr Maxx today. But I am easy! lol
As far as colors and screens... I am color blind. Not like a dog.. but certainly have color issues. I liked all my screens D1, DX, DX2.. and Razr Maxx today. But I am easy! lol
steeveegee
Member
i started out with the incredible which had a really nice screen
my next phone was the droid x
when i first got it i wasn't happy with the screen but got used to it in a week or so
overall the dx blew the incredible out of the water in every other category except the screen
the same with my maxx
i originally got the rezound (which had a beautiful screen btw but the rest of the phone was just plain bad)
after about a week i switched to the maxx and remember the colors appearing a little odd to me at first
it seemed like it kind of had a yellow tinge to it
but i quickly got used to it
it doesn't bother me anymore at all and overall this is the best phone i ever owned crappy screen and all lol
my next phone was the droid x
when i first got it i wasn't happy with the screen but got used to it in a week or so
overall the dx blew the incredible out of the water in every other category except the screen
the same with my maxx
i originally got the rezound (which had a beautiful screen btw but the rest of the phone was just plain bad)
after about a week i switched to the maxx and remember the colors appearing a little odd to me at first
it seemed like it kind of had a yellow tinge to it
but i quickly got used to it
it doesn't bother me anymore at all and overall this is the best phone i ever owned crappy screen and all lol
I like the display on the RAZR. I actually went through 3 Galaxy Nexus's and each one had horrible displays (banding, dead pixels, splotches, uneven color temps). Before that I had a Droid 3 and the original Droid. This display is amazing, even with it's lower resolution.
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