POCO has recently begun to warm up the new POCO X5 series. The POCO X Series has always left users with a good impression, not only because of its reasonable pricing but also because, for each generation of models, POCO offers many configurations that are rare in the mid-range segment, such as the 120Hz Samsung AMOLED display on the POCO X5 5G.
Even though Samsung's AMOLED screen has been popular for years, it has always been exclusive to high-end flagships due to its high cost. What are the advantages of the Samsung AMOLED screen over the conventional LCD screen? How effective is the 120Hz Samsung AMOLED display on the POCO X5 5G? As a mid-range gatekeeper, can the POCO X5 5G smartphone defend its gatekeeper status?
POCO X5 5G features a high-end Samsung FHD+ AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, which is rare in the mid-range segment. The benefits of AMOLED compared to the usual LCD are brightness and a larger range of colors. Just like its big brother POCO X5 Pro 5G, POCO X5 5G also comes with SGS eye-care certification, making sure eye care is still very much a priority.
AMOLED vs LCD
Samsung AMOLED screens are able to compete with other screens and have become the standard configuration for high-end models due to their unique construction principles, which confer a number of exclusive advantages.
The conventional LCD screen is referred to as a Liquid Crystal Display screen. A liquid crystal box is placed between two parallel glass substrates, a thin film transistor (TFT) is placed on the lower substrate glass, and a color filter is placed on the upper substrate glass. The TFT modifies the LCD's signal and voltage to control the rotation direction of the liquid crystal molecules, thereby determining whether each pixel emits polarized light to display images.
AMOLED's OLED display is also referred to as Organic Light-Emitting Diode. The luminous intensity of an OLED is proportional to the injected current. Under the influence of an electric field, the anode-generated holes and cathode-generated electrons will move, inject into the hole transport layer and electron transport layer, respectively, and migrate to the light-emitting layer. When the two collide in the light-emitting layer, energy excitons are produced, which excite the light-emitting molecules, which then emit visible light.
Different structures produce distinct visual effects. Based on contrast parameters that determine the display effect of the screen, AMOLED displays are nearly superior to LCD displays. LCD has a backlight layer, so when it displays black, a faint amount of light shines through, making it difficult to increase its contrast. The AMOLED display is able to turn off some pixels in the black area, and its contrast ratio is greater than 100,000:1, which is more than 100 times that of standard LCD displays. In actual use, the AMOLED display of the POCO X5 5G has excellent light and shade fidelity, whether the device is being used for daily mobile phone use or for watching movies and TV shows.
Self-illumination also brings the benefits of a wide color gamut to the AMOLED screen, which can make the screen display more vibrant and diverse and can restore more colors to their natural state. The AMOLED screen display effect of the POCO X5 5G will be more vivid, brighter, and transparent than the LCD screen model when displaying the same image or video.
120Hz high refresh rate
AMOLED displays are also superior to LCD displays in terms of response time. AMOLED screens are not susceptible to the "smearing phenomenon" that commonly affects LCD screens, particularly in low-temperature environments. This is because the liquid crystal material is extremely sensitive to environmental temperature. The lower the temperature, the slower the flipping speed of the liquid crystal molecules, which results in a longer response time for the screen. However, the POCO X5 5G's AMOLED screen is largely immune to this issue.
In addition, because the AMOLED screen of the POCO X5 5G has an ultra-high refresh rate of 120Hz, its response speed and fluidity are enhanced, especially when swiping information-streaming applications such as Twitter and Facebook, where there is virtually no smear, and it is very smooth.
When playing competitive games such as FreeFire, the screen's response time can be the difference between victory and defeat for gamers. When playing games on the POCO X5 5G, its high refresh rate of 120Hz and the high-speed response of the AMOLED screen can help you move one step faster on the battlefield in the blink of an eye.
Lighter and thinner
LCD screens have a backlight layer and a liquid crystal layer, making them heavier and thicker than AMOLED screens. This is why mobile phones with LCD screens are typically not as thin and light as those with AMOLED screens.
Due to its AMOLED display, the POCO X5 5G is one of the lightest and thinnest smartphones in its category. After becoming accustomed to it, its thin and pleasant feel becomes apparent. Long-term use will not cause fatigue, and occasional one-handed operation poses no problem.
Large battery and power-saving screen
Many individuals are unaware that AMOLED screens not only have superior display effects but also conserve more energy. Due to the fact that each pixel operates independently, the brightness of each pixel can be adjusted based on the need. When displaying a portion of a black image, the pixel can be directly turned off in order to conserve power. In contrast to the LCD screen, the light-emitting principle of the AMOLED screen ensures that regardless of the type of image displayed, it is always in a state of a full backlight. Therefore, under normal conditions, the AMOLED screen will consume less energy than the LCD screen.
The cheapest 120Hz AMOLED screen, mid-range, cost-effective ceiling
As a phone with a focus on entertainment, the POCO X5 5G is incredibly affordable. Whether it's the 120Hz Samsung AMOLED display, the thin and lightweight body, the long-lasting battery life, or the stable and smooth experience, the POCO X5 5G lives up to its slogan: Everything. Just right.
Based on the prices of other phones with the same configuration, this configuration costs at least USD 350, but given POCO's consistent high-cost performance, the price of the POCO X5 5G may be less than USD 300 at this time. In 2023, POCO X5 5G will become the cost-effective ceiling for the mid-range and the cheapest phone with a 120Hz AMOLED display.
What else would you expect from the POCO X5 5G? What do you think about the pricing of the POCO X5 5G? Have you used a POCO phone before? How do you feel?
You can follow POCO's official Twitter/Facebook/YouTube accounts if you wish to learn more about the POCO X5 5G and POCO X5 Pro. On February 6 at 8:00 PM Beijing time, POCO will hold a product launch conference. The press conference will reveal additional surprises. If you have additional thoughts about this product, you can leave your comment below.
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