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an extensive analysis of the new iPhone 5 screen and also provides
detailed comparisons against the iPhone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S III.
They conclude that the iPhone 5 represents the best Smartphone screen they've tested.
Based on our extensive Lab measurements the iPhone 5 has a true
state-of-the-art accurate display – it’s not perfect and there is plenty
of room for improvements (and competitors) but it is the best
Smartphone display we have seen to date based on extensive Lab
measurements and viewing tests.
In particular, they note that the
iPhone 5 has much lower screen reflections, a much higher image contrast
and screen readability in high ambient lighting and notably improved
color accuracy and picture quality.
Here is their Overall Assessments chart comparing the iPhone 4, iPhone 5, and Samsung Galaxy SIII. They conclude the iPhone 5 significantly outperforms the other two units:
The remainder of their charts detail differences in Reflections, Brightness and Contrast, Color and Intensities, Viewing Angles, Power Consumption and Battery Impact.
