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Screen Size

Small Screen phones are very easy to hold or pocket, but internet browsing or watching movies is difficult due to small display.

Threshold: <= 4"

Medium Screen phones are convenient to handle and good for browsing internet, watching movies, writing emails, etc.

Threshold: 4- 5 inches

Phablets have a huge screen just short of tablet, for larger/more readable view of videos, websites, apps, etc. More portable than tablets but difficult to hold/pocket, compared to other phones.

Threshold: > 5"

Importance Level:

Very Important

Did You Know

Average screen size of phones launched in the year 2018 is 5.7 Inch
Average screen size of phones launched in the year 2017 was 5.2 Inch
Average screen size of phones launched in the year 2016 was 5 Inch
The phone with the largest screen in the world is Tecno Phantom V Fold, at 7.9 Inch.

Tecno Phantom V Fold

Screen Size: 7.85 Inch
Rs. 69,999
OnePlus Open

Screen Size: 7.82 Inch
Rs. 139,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Screen Size: 7.6 Inch
Rs. 144,999

Resolution

High resolution screens show more website/image content, reducing need to scroll, and enable HD movies (1080p or 720p)

Threshold: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels

Low resolution screens don't display HD movies & increase need to scroll while viewing image/website

Threshold: All other sizes

Importance Level:

Moderately Important

Did You Know

Average resolution of phones launched in the year 2018 is 1080x1520 px
Average resolution of phones launched in the year 2017 was 720x1600 px
Average resolution of phones launched in the year 2016 was 750x1334 px
The phone with the largest resolution in the world is OnePlus Open, at 2268x2440 px.

OnePlus Open

Resolution: 2268x2440 px
Rs. 139,999
OnePlus Open

Resolution: 1440x3216 px
Rs. 139,999
OnePlus 11 256GB

Resolution: 1440x3216 px
Rs. 61,999

Pixel density

High pixel density shows sharper text and extremely detailed photos/videos.

Retina Display of iPhones has 326 ppi (pixels per inch), the threshold for maximum clarity.

Threshold: > 300 ppi

Image/text may appear blurry in low pixel density screens.

Threshold: < 300 ppi

Importance Level:

Very Important

Did You Know

Average pixel density of phones launched in the year 2018 is 320.8 PPI
Average pixel density of phones launched in the year 2017 was 298.1 PPI
Average pixel density of phones launched in the year 2016 was 283.5 PPI
The phone with the largest pixel density in the world is OnePlus 11, at 568 PPI.

OnePlus 11

Pixel density: 568 PPI
Rs. 49,999
OnePlus 11 256GB

Pixel density: 566 PPI
Rs. 61,999
Samsung Galaxy S9

Pixel density: 565 PPI
Rs. 51,785

Screen Technology - AMOLED

AMOLED touchscreens are brighter and increase battery life but are difficult to see in direct sunlight with shorter lifespan.

Super AMOLED improves viewability in sunlight.

Super AMOLED HD & Super AMOLED Plus increase sharpness & brightness.

Importance Level:

Moderately Important

Samsung Galaxy S20

Full HD Super AMOLED
Rs. 34,999

Screen Technology - TFT

TFT screens offer good viewing angles and decrease battery life.

Super LCD reduces glare, increases brightness & improves visibility in sunlight.

Importance Level:

Moderately Important

Screen Protection Glass

Screen protection protects smartphone's screen from scratches and minor knocks. E.g. Gorilla Glass, which gets thinner or stronger with new versions.

Threshold: Corning Gorilla Glass, Dragon Trail

Importance Level:

Moderately Important

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