Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
Super AMOLED vs. TN
Comparing 2 standards across 11 specifications. 11 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Super AMOLED
TN
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.
TN (Twisted Nematic) is the fastest and cheapest common LCD panel type, with response times as low as 1ms -- traded off against narrow, asymmetric viewing angles and noticeable color shift when viewed from above or below.
Specification Comparison Table
11 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Distinguishing Feature
|
Touch sensor integrated into the display panel, not a separate layer | — |
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Introduced
|
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 | — |
|
Contrast Ratio
|
— | 1,000 : 1 (Static) |
|
Viewing Angle
|
— | 170° Horizontal / 160° Vertical (Severe vertical shift) |
|
Response Time (GtG)
|
— | 0.5–1 ms (Ultra-fast) |
|
Color Gamut Coverage
|
— | 90–95% sRGB / 70–75% DCI-P3 |
|
Peak Brightness
|
— | 300–400 nits |
|
Burn-in Risk
|
— | None (Immune) |
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Backlight / Emissive Type
|
— | Transmissive Edge LED |
|
Black Level / Minimum Luminance
|
— | Moderate (0.2–0.4 nits) |
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