Screen max brightness (outdoor visibility)

[tal_sarid]

Anyone know how much nits the U11 display has?
And how is it under direct sunlight compared to the HTC 10 (which was very bad)?

Some reviews state that the screen is bright and some claim that the screen is dim. Don't know what is true

 

[tal_sarid]

Any news about that?

 

[dlorde]

Any news about that?

I only read that it's brighter than the HTC 10 (which I have no trouble reading in the sun).

 

[Cryosx]

Hamdir, who has the s8 and u11 guesstimates it's around 500-520 nits

 

[tal_sarid]

I only read that it's brighter than the HTC 10 (which I have no trouble reading in the sun).

Well, maybe your sun is different than mine or your eyes are stronger
HTC 10 is barely visible under direct sunlight in contrary to any Samsung flagship device since the Note 4 back in 2014 (which I possess at the moment).
All devices under 500 nits are useless in direct sunlight and the country I'm living in has 9-10 months of strong sunlight every year so that's really important for me.

 

[tal_sarid]

Hamdir, who has the s8 and u11 guesstimates it's around 500-520 nits

So, if I'm not mistaken, is it as bright as the U Ultra?
If it is so it should be just decent enough to use under direct sunlight
That's good news and I'm hoping it will be even brighter.

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-U-Ultra-Review_id4328

 

[dlorde]

Well, maybe your sun is different than mine or your eyes are stronger
HTC 10 is barely visible under direct sunlight in contrary to any Samsung flagship device since the Note 4 back in 2014 (which I possess at the moment).
All devices under 500 nits are useless in direct sunlight and the country I'm living in has 9-10 months of strong sunlight every year so that's really important for me.

I'm in the UK, so maybe the sun's not as bright as some places, because I've not had trouble reading in the sun - as long as reflections off the screen aren't too strong. I couldn't do that with previous phones (HTC One Mini 2, One S, & Desire). Lucky me, I guess

 

[tal_sarid]

I'm in the UK, so maybe the sun's not as bright as some places, because I've not had trouble reading in the sun - as long as reflections off the screen aren't too strong. I couldn't do that with previous phones (HTC One Mini 2, One S, & Desire). Lucky me, I guess

Haha, maybe I should live in the UK too, this should solve my problem

 

[tal_sarid]

Just watched a review that shows how the screen looks like under direct sunlight.
It's clearly better than the 10 and visible under direct sunlight...
https://youtu.be/cMuF4XaTf98?t=2m26s

 

[tal_sarid]

Well, got my answer from HTC U11 review by PhoneArena: 528 nits

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-U11-Review_id4361

 

[synplex]

See Attached Image. HTC U11 Brightness Scored!

 

[tony.wheeler]

Screen Experience so far

GREAT! It is far better than the HTC 10. In bright sun you can read the screen when it was not possible on the HTC 10. Colours and contrast look (subjectively) much better too. I am very happy - and as I've reported elsewhere you can actually see the screen in portrait mode with polarising glasses now - great in the car when driving (and yes we do actually need sunglasses in the UK - sometimes).

 

[rajeshkapa]

Do any one see a red tint especially noticable on whites as I see?

 

[cstark27]

Do any one see a red tint especially noticable on whites as I see?

Adjust the color temperature in the display settings.

 

[Pikeucf]

Do any one see a red tint especially noticable on whites as I see?

I'm seeing the same thing as you, a slightly red hue on the whites. I tried to monkey around with the temperature control feature but still wasn't able to get it bright white. Glad to know I'm not alone.