Screen brightness - NITS - Sunlight readability *** UPDATED ***

[CZ Eddie]

EDIT #2 10/18/2016:

Initial tests aren't looking terrible but aren't great either.

No mention of reflectivity that I've seen yet. This is the other important factor we need to look for.

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http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Pixel-XL-Review_id4264

Brightness, however, is more middle-of-the-road, and more than once we found ourselves wishing we could crank the display up brighter while out in early afternoon sunlight – the Pixel XL is still visible enough, but a slightly brighter screen would sure help with usability.

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http://www.pcworld.com/article/3131...googles-new-phone-isnt-a-nexusits-better.html

The quad HD Super AMOLED display on the Pixel XL is gorgeous. Google claims its wide color gamut covers 91 percent of the Adobe RGB color range, and you can really see the richness of colors. It’s bright and easy to see outdoors, though it doesn’t get quite as crazy-bright in direct sunlight as the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.

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http://www.tomsguide.com/us/google-pixel-pixel-xl,review-3962.html

We recorded the Pixel XL's max brightness at 393 nits, which is a good deal less than the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (530 nits), though still better than some other Android flagships including the HTC 10 (371 nits) and LG G5 (354 nits).

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http://www.techspot.com/review/1265-google-pixel-xl/page2.html

Maximum brightness when displaying an all-white image is usually an issue with AMOLED panels, and that’s no exception on the Pixel XL. Brightness is below 400 nits here, and there is no sunlight brightness mode that gives this a boost above 500 nits, which is something Samsung provides on their AMOLED-laden Galaxy S7 series. Viewing in strong outdoor lighting is still possible, as AMOLED brightness isn’t directly tied to full-white brightness, but it’s not as good as top-end LCDs or the best AMOLEDs I’ve tested.

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http://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel

The Pixels' screens are a big step beyond the previous generation, coming close to matching the quality of Samsung's latest phones. Even under the bright sunlight of southern China, I had no problem using the Pixel XL outdoors. (And the display looked fantastic in the comparatively gloomy UK.) The smaller Pixel's screen is equally bright, though it doesn't quite match that of the Galaxy S7 in subjective outdoor tests.

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http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/18/google-pixel-review-a-very-good-phone-by-google/

The Pixel XL's 5.5" Quad HD Super AMOLED display is excellent. It offers adequate brightness outdoors, the superb viewing angles we've come to expect of AMOLED displays, and vivid contrast. Google also hasn't tuned the display to rigid color accuracy, instead seeming to end up somewhere between the typical oversaturation of, say, Samsung, and the highly-calibrated iPhone. Comparing to a Galaxy S7 edge in the "basic" mode, which is exceptionally accurate, the Pixel XL clearly provides more saturation of colors to give them the "pop" factor that most other OEMs using AMOLED displays do.

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http://www.greenbot.com/article/313...googles-new-phone-isnt-a-nexusits-better.html

The quad HD Super AMOLED display on the Pixel XL is gorgeous. Google claims its wide color gamut covers 91 percent of the Adobe RGB color range, and you can really see the richness of colors. It’s bright and easy to see outdoors, though it doesn’t get quite as crazy-bright in direct sunlight as the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.

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http://venturebeat.com/2016/10/18/google-pixel-xl-review-the-best-android-phone-money-can-buy/

On the flip side, the 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display on the Pixel XL is gorgeous and oh-so-bright. It does well under sunlight, and there’s really nothing to complain about here. At no time of day do you notice any pixels on the screen.

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http://www.chipchick.com/2016/10/pixel-xl-review.html

The Pixel XL’s 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED screen (with a VR-ready 2560 x 1440 pixels) is absolutely gorgeous. Colors pop without being oversaturated, blacks are darker than Darth Vader’s soul, viewing angles are delicious, and it’s bright enough to read in direct sunlight. What else do you want from a flagship phone these days?
Read more at http://www.chipchick.com/2016/10/pixel-xl-review.html#1gvuoKtkmb25VmdZ.99

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https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Reviews/google-pixel-xl-review

Last but not least, Pixel XL nails the smartphone cornerstones of screen quality and battery life. Google's kitted out the Pixel XL with a Quad HD 5.5-inch that's bright, vibrant, and still easy enough to use in direct sunlight.

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https://9to5google.com/2016/10/18/g...erfect-but-still-one-of-the-best-phones-ever/

While the Pixel doesn’t have the best screens on a smartphone, they’re adequate or better than adequate. And I think you may find this to be a theme throughout this review. In many aspects, the Pixel is “safe” in terms of hardware. Like many phones, it’s not the best in direct sunlight, but this phone gets brighter than the Moto Z for example. It’s more than enough to get the job done, though. I was happy with the colors and vibrance of the display when watching videos and playing games.

 

[CZ Eddie]

Looks like it is AMOLED, so the screen brightness mod should work on it.
That's a good start.

 

[toiler1]

Looking for that info as well. "Can I see the screen on a sunny day with sunglasses" is my gold standard. Most Sammy's are good with that, but would love a google phone again.

 

[CZ Eddie]

I would love a Samsung phone again.
But there is no AOSP/CM love for even the international bootloader unlocked Samsung.

 

[clapper66]

I would love a Samsung phone again.
But there is no AOSP/CM love for even the international bootloader unlocked Samsung.

Well for the international bootloader unlocked Samsung devices they use samsungs exynos processors and Samsung will not release source code for there processors so developers cant create kernels needed for AOSP/CM Roms! So don't say there is no love for AOSP/CM on Samsung devices! :highfive:

 

[osi13]

It has the same panel as the Note 7, but we don't know if it gets as bright as the Note 7. A guy over at reddit says its readable in direct sunlight.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/5789l8/telstra_australia_has_sent_out_the_pixel/d8py67t

 

[razor237]

I sure hope it is , thats my biggest issue with the 6P .... but wont really know until i have it in hand

 

[matteventu]

It has the same panel as the Note 7, but we don't know if it gets as bright as the Note 7. A guy over at reddit says its readable in direct sunlight.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/5789l8/telstra_australia_has_sent_out_the_pixel/d8py67t

Who said it has the same panel of Note 7? Do you have a reliable source?

 

[CZ Eddie]

Yeah, I'm sure it's a Samsung panel like all the other phones with AMOLED.
But I kind of doubt it's a Note 7 specific panel.

And even if it is, it won't have the Samsung "Automatic High Brightness" feature that kicks up brightness to eye frying levels, since that is a firmware/software feature.

But there is an app on the Play Store which does something simliar to the Samsung High Brightness thing. Only works on some AMOLED displays:
High Brightness Mode Widget

I've never tried it but will do so if I ever get a Pixel (still debating due to the huge bezel size).

 

[razor237]

I would say it could be similar to the note 7 panel but def not the same one since the note 7 was 5.7 and the pixel xl is 5.5

 

[CZ Eddie]

doh, good point. hahah

 

[bsg411]

I compared note 7 photo at max brightness with my 6p on high brightness mode with the same photo and the note 7 was still a tad bit brighter.

Nevertheless.... High brightness mode does come in handy on occasion when out in the sun

 

[Nitemare3219]

To my eyes, the 6P at 100% manual brightness was about 80-85% of manual brightness on the Note7; however, the 6P with the kernel driven high brightness enabled was in fact brighter than the Note7 at 100% manual brightness. But the Note7 punches right back with the "video enhancement" option enabled and when in gallery apps, or when its high auto brightness mode kicks in which would make it yet again brighter than the 6P.

The 6P can be manually forced (via kernel) at any time to be brighter than the Note7. The Note7 can only get brighter in video applications, or when driven by the auto brightness in high ambient light conditions or in sunlight.

Where the Note7 also really pulls ahead though, is outdoor visibility specifically due to its lack of reflection from the quality of the display glass itself... puts it into a class of its own which is where this difference becomes extremely noticeable out in the sun.

 

[osi13]

Yeah, I'm sure it's a Samsung panel like all the other phones with AMOLED.
But I kind of doubt it's a Note 7 specific panel.

And even if it is, it won't have the Samsung "Automatic High Brightness" feature that kicks up brightness to eye frying levels, since that is a firmware/software feature.

But there is an app on the Play Store which does something simliar to the Samsung High Brightness thing. Only works on some AMOLED displays:
High Brightness Mode Widget

I've never tried it but will do so if I ever get a Pixel (still debating due to the huge bezel size).

It's the exact model number (S6E3HA3) as the Note 7 display.

https://plus.google.com/+NathanBenis/posts/F1PfnXEwAK4

From anandtech's Note 7 review: "The panel identifies itself as S6E3HA5_AMB567MK01"

I honestly don't understand why people are so skeptical around here.

 

[CZ Eddie]

It's the exact model number (S6E3HA3) as the Note 7 display.

https://plus.google.com/+NathanBenis/posts/F1PfnXEwAK4

From anandtech's Note 7 review: "The panel identifies itself as S6E3HA5_AMB567MK01"

I honestly don't understand why people are so skeptical around here.

5.5" display vs. 5.7" display.
And your part #'s are different in your post.
S6E3HA3 vs. S6E3HA5

 

[CZ Eddie]

Just because model #'s are "similar" does not mean the product is the same or even overly similar.
Spend some time at www.panelook.com/ looking at LCD panels and you'll find tremendous technological differences between LCD panels in the same product/model family with similar part numbers.

 

[scandalousk]

5.5" display vs. 5.7" display.
And your part #'s are different in your post.
S6E3HA3 vs. S6E3HA5

Panels can be produced at different sizes. The galaxy s7 and s7 edge use the exact same panel at a different size.

 

[CZ Eddie]

It's cool, Man.
I don't need to win the discussion.
Carry on.

 

[myers022]

Is there a high brightness app I can use that does not require root?
The Pixel XL will be my work phone and it the app they use to manage the device actively checks to make sure the phone isn't rooted.

Sent from my SM-N930V using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[scandalousk]

It's the exact model number (S6E3HA3) as the Note 7 display.

https://plus.google.com/+NathanBenis/posts/F1PfnXEwAK4

From anandtech's Note 7 review: "The panel identifies itself as S6E3HA5_AMB567MK01"

I honestly don't understand why people are so skeptical around here.

5.5" display vs. 5.7" display.
And your part #'s are different in your post.
S6E3HA3 vs. S6E3HA5

Just because model #'s are "similar" does not mean the product is the same or even overly similar.
Spend some time at www.panelook.com/ looking at LCD panels and you'll find tremendous technological differences between LCD panels in the same product/model family with similar part numbers.

Panels can be produced at different sizes. The galaxy s7 and s7 edge use the exact same panel at a different size.

It's cool, Man.
I don't need to win the discussion.
Carry on.

Just to get back on this. The panel is actually the exact panel used in the Galaxy S7 Edge. Confirmed by Anandtech.

The S6E3HA3 panel is the one used in the Galaxy S7 Edge. Note 7 uses the S6E3HA5.