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[HTC Sensation] kgbkny:
When I bought the MT4G, I got the one with the inferior Sharp panel. As the display issue became public (thanks, XDA!), I called T-Mobile and requested a warranty replacement. The replacement phone had the Sony panel, which was worlds better than the Sharp. However, it was still not as good as the panel on the G2.

I never bothered checking the panel on the G2 (my wife's phone), but the color saturation and contrast was nearly as good as that of the SAMOLED display. When I got the Sensation (with a Sharp panel, by the way), one of the first things I did was compare it side-by-side with the G2. Obviously, the Sensation's resolution is better, but the contrast/saturation are identical - which is a very good thing!

I'm very happy with the quality of my Sensation's Sharp display!
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
This doesn't sound like a display problem. It sounds like it's being rendered like that which would be attributed to drivers and the gpu.
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
DO not worry, this is not the lines we are talking about, of course if you look ultra closely you will see the pixels.

The lines I talk about are much more pronounced. nothing wrong with your display, it is clear from your picture that the pixels are aligned in a symmetric fashion, unlike the AUO display where it seems asymmetric.

Here is a closup of my AUO before I sent it for replacement.

See how its uneven.

EDITING: To everyone freaking out. I never said the AUO was defective. I said its aspect was something that bothered me greatly after experiencing the sharp, especially because the whole thing, every pixels, feels like they are vibrating when i move the phone or my eyeline moves about, because to me its very distracting, it feels like its alive (lol freak) and I am not alone feeling and perceiving this. But yes it is just a PERCEPTION. Everyone perceives things differently, and I did point out at the beginning that MOST people would prefer AUO colors.

So, if you actually LIKE your AUO screen, don't go replacing it because of someone else perception on a forum, you might regret it.
[HTC Sensation] Running Sloth:
Was able to get a video of the AUO screen text flicker... using my coworkers iPhone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYH4Y4zo4cM

I'm gonna be a Returner. I prefer the packed smooth pixels over the vibrancy. To me that shudder is really annoying. Again like other posts... AUO is not defective... just different.

I'm TEAM SHARP now.

Lets just hope they don't make teen movies out of all this stuff.
[HTC Sensation] martinchavez90:
To the people with a

AUO screen what's your bettery life bc I love the colors the contrast but I'm only getting like 7 hours out of it
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
AUO here, Tmousa - Date says 6/1/2011

What should I be looking out for ?
[HTC Sensation] lavcoles:
I have an AUO and I seem to be getting really good battery life, usually around 12 hours with the display being on for like 2 and a half hours
[HTC Sensation] drewcubus:
On Saturday, I went into the store with my brother to check out the sensation. We ended up getting 1 each, and they have different panels. I ended up with the Sharp panel (made 5/25), and my brother got an AUO (made 6/1).

I might do some side to side pictures or something later.
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
Please do & Thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] Running Sloth:
went to a tmo store today to try and exchange mine.... but they said they could only honor one return for such a minor issue...

any sure way to tell which one has a sharp screen w/o opening the box?
[HTC Sensation] laegunum:
Sharp panel here.

The viewing angles aren't as good as they are on an AMOLED or IPS screen, but they're tolerable nevertheless ;)
[HTC Sensation] crisisinthecity:
Sharp.
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
Tell them it has a different issue if they pull that card :)
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
imo the pictures don't do justice you gotta see them together side by side live to really see the difference. then it becomes preference. I put my friends sharp version side by side with mine and I prefer the brighter look. I guess he did too as he went and exchanged his.

but both screens have pros and cons. its just what your prefer.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Wow. THANK YOU for this post. Finally better than reading through a billion posts of how bad/ good peoples screens are. i have a sharp. I hope the sharp is on the right because thats the one i like better.. if AUO is on the right.. i think i need to exchange. the one on the left looks down right BAD IMHO. Just look at the differences when you look at the BG. looks like two completely different colors.
[HTC Sensation] xSDMx:
This thread is actually kind of funny. Returning phones, not because of problems you notice on your particular handset, but on someone else's handset. If you have major flickering issues you should exchange. But if you're basing it off of this? Absolutely silly.

Also, remember, you aren't swapping the screen! You are exchanging the entire handset. You might get a worse phone overall. T-Mobile isn't going to let you put terminal emulator on every device and check the panel type. Good lord people.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Exactly lol.

Just there is a difference in those colors on the screen. And my device has the death-grip issue so i need to get mines replaced anyway, i really dont want that one i dont like lol.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
what I wanna know is how did you get app names off the screen like in one on the left.
[HTC Sensation] jettrue:
I am using the app called Folder Organizer.
[HTC Sensation] EmceeGeek:
Mine is made by Sharp, but the screen color is still washed out when I turn it. Dang curse of the MT4G came to bite me this time! LOL
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Have you been following this thread??? We have determined it is NOT the same issue that affected the MT4g. There is no screen that is better or worse.. just different.. with the MT4G it was a different case. Some will prefer the Sharp screen (like me) and some will prefer the AU screen..
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Yeah I had the Sharp screen on my MT4G as well as this one. Absolutely no comparison. This screen is gorgeous. I haven't seen the AU screen in person, but I am very impressed with what I have. HD Netflix looks amazing.

Bottom line, this thread is so much better than the same thread that existed in the Glacier forum. No matter which screen you have on the S4G, you still win bc both panels are epic win in their own way.
[HTC Sensation] jonathan3579:
Yeah and I hate it! I didn't see it on the myTouch 4G so it is very irritating.
[HTC Sensation] bobsbbq:
Well got mine today and it has the Sharp screen. It looks good though not as bad like the MT4G. But my MT4G with the Sony screen has better viewing angles than the Sensation does. So if I don't have any other problems I will be happy I guess.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
just did an exchange today (not for this issue, but because the touchscreen on my original barely functioned), had the Sharp panel on my 5/24 box date unit, now I have the Acer panel.

Maybe it's just placebo effect, but I actually went and checked the panel type because I thought things looked different.. looked a bit pixelated, not bad like the pentile look but.. a bit.

It's not bad looking by any means but the Sharp looked so smooth.

Take this as completely anecdotal two cents nonsense as I don't have the two phones side by side to compare (returned at one store, purchased at another).
[HTC Sensation] bretac:
Just got the Sensation today. Sharp panel. I have to say that the contrast and brightness are almost comparable to the Samsung Galaxy S. So glad I didn't get the G2X. Love this phone so far!
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
This makes me a little nervous to exchange my current one (because of dust issue). I do NOT want to end up with an acer display.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Well the chances *SEEM* higher that you will get a sharp display.. although, I've noticed that people just getting theirs now(or within the past few days) are running a higher chance at getting the Acer. So maybe the Acer was used later on and the earlier ones had the Sharp. Maybe more people will be reporting the Acer panel as the newer batch gets sold? just a guess..
[HTC Sensation] Running Sloth:
Ok. Exchanged mine today... Now the case creaks slightly. For some reason it runs snappier... Like less lag over all. Screen isn't sharp... But seems like a better AUO display...

Ok now I'm confused... Lol.
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
Would you be able to post some pics?
[HTC Sensation] wadill:
I've got a sharp.. I had the touchscreen issue for a bit, but it fixed itself. No problems at all now.
[HTC Sensation] Running Sloth:
Sure thing I'll try to get some soon.
[HTC Sensation] hendr1k:
I love my sensation tooo, but disappointing with battery performance 90 % display usage :(, need to find bigger battery like 2000 mah
[HTC Sensation] smashpunks:
I bet your 100% right.

I have acer, its fine... I really could care less which one I have, just interesting ..
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
What I still don't understand is how they can call it a "super LCD" display when it's not even made by Sony, and I thought Sony was the only one that made super LCD displays.
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
History2003: Samsung Electronics and Sony sign agreement for the establishment of a joint venture for 7th generation amorphous TFT LCD panel production.

2004: S-LCD Corporation established.

April 2005: S-LCD begins shipment of 7th generation TFT LCD panels for LCD TVs.[2]

August 2007: S-LCD begins shipment of 8th generation TFT LCD panels for LCD TVs.[1]

2008: Sony and Samsung announce that due to increased demand, a second 8th Generation production line will operate in the S-LCD factory in the 2nd quarter of 2009.[1] S-LCD may be headed by Samsung alone as Sony has announced a joint venture with Sharp Corporation, in order to compete effectively with Samsung, a task made difficult by their current collaboration.[3]

Sharp has been making "Sony" LCDs since the PSP

**By the way, been using my AUO screen with no problems :)
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
So how is Acer making Super LCD's then?
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Hey Brian, Are you the same Brian on irc? lol
[HTC Sensation] :
Hey Killa, you the same dude on my gchat? lol
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
Fo shorty :)
[HTC Sensation] vvilliamm:
I think all phones after 6/1/11 will be all acer. Maybe.. they wanted to cut down production cost?or.. just low stock..? who knows..
[HTC Sensation] dj75728:
Sharp display, box date is 5/25 I believe. Looks great to me.
[HTC Sensation] Hoggles:
Same deal as Sharp...not reported yet...one might conclude.
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
Acer isn't making anything and that's a false concept. Acer merged into AUO over ten years ago with an optronics firm. AUO actually makes pannels for all the leading electronics brands including Apple, LG, & even SamSuck.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Do you all think that most of the newer Sensations, box date of June, are AUO? I mean we haven't really kept a track of panel type & box date here, but is that the general feeling?
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Box date 6/2, panel- Sharp.
[HTC Sensation] a4ol:
I have 2 Sensations, one has the SHARP screen and the other has AUO or Acer. Same manufacture date.

The Acer has better looking contrast, like some said here, it looks more like the contrast on the Samsung devices. Now, I don't see any lines on the AUO... maybe I'm not looking close enough? The Sharp on the other hand has a more true colored screen yet a bit blueish but lacks the nice contrast of the AUO.

Over all, both screen are good. I like the AUO/Acer more as the contrast is great when playing games or PS1 emulator. Much more "alive". I'll take some pics tomorrow...
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
Man you didnt read wiki right at all. :p

Acer Display Technology, Inc MERGED with Unipac Optoelectronics Corporation. to create AUO.

Acer stays the parent of AUO.
[HTC Sensation] zahashingo123:
I noticed my unbranded sensation had really white black and really yellow white

I checked the one at the tmobile store and had a black black and white white. It just looked much bluer.

I prefer the bluer one instead of the yellowish on. Colors just looked much better. Like an amoled screen

Is the bluer one on newer devices?
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
download terminal emulator . and type in dmesg. it will tell you which panel you have. but the one with better colors if I had to guess is definetly AUO one .
[HTC Sensation] wallah:
i have

<6>[ 139.946166] Panel Type = PANEL_ID_PYD_SHARP
[HTC Sensation] BonesRed:
I was finally able to get home and check my box. My Manufacture date is 6/6 and mine is a Sharp.
[HTC Sensation] jankyboy:
Had the same issue. Nothing a tiny piece of folded paper can't fix.
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
No sir, I've never been on irc.
[HTC Sensation] jonathan3579:
Well I couldn't and wouldn't deal with the wobbly/slanted power button but I'm learning to deal (to the best of my abilities) with the slanted volume rocker. At least it works...
[HTC Sensation] deronjp:
What difference does it make about looking at your phone at all these different angles? Look at the phone head on like normal people and it looks great!

Just saying!
[HTC Sensation] Apollo-2:
+1

XDA traffic in the forums would probably drop about 75% if not for nitpicking. You just want to say: It's only a phone, now go get some sunlight!
[HTC Sensation] brianbrain:
I have both..

I have an AUO equipped Sensation as well as a Sharp equipped unit. The AUO box date is 6/1 and the Sharp is 6/2.

I'd disagree that the AUO is a superior screen. The AUO appears to be brighter at the same brightness setting as the Sharp, but the Sharp produces a smoother, more fluid look and also seems to give better black reproduction than the AUO. In addition, though I have no analytic proof that this is due to the screen, it's still worth noting that the Sharp equipped model seems to get better battery life than the AUO (this is in no way means it's because of the screen - simply an observation of the greater unit itself - could be my Sharp came with a better battery..who knows).

I have not compared outdoor performance, but both were usable. I certainly wouldn't return an AUO unit - the screen is fantastic - but I have to personally give a slight nod to the Sharp.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
Agreed on all points. The sharp looked, dare I say it, "retina display" smooth. The AUO looks grainy and washes out at angles.

Yes, when actively using the phone I'm usually looking straight at it, but when it's sitting next to me on the desk and I look at the screen it looks like garbage.

I miss my sharp, but I don't miss the defective touch screen.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Thanks for the comparison.. I actually had two G2X's side by side once and I noticed something similar where even at the same brightness setting one appeared brighter and the colors popped a little more. But both were beautiful displays as well.

Again we just have to make sure people get there is no "good or bad" display on this phone. They just have subtle differences
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
Japan earthquake.
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
Acer merged WITH AUO. and is still the PARENT FIRM. you guys need to just link to Wiki instead of modifying a copy and past ><. I keep repeating myself in this post as if people just read the last 2 pages....
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
If by subtle differences you mean one has bad blacks, washes out worse at angles, and looks grainy, then sure.

I wouldn't say it's a matter of personal opinion regarding the display, it's just that maybe some don't have eyesight good enough to notice the main issue with the AUO, the graininess.

I won't exchange the phone because of this but it definitely took my satisfaction with the device down from an 8 to about a 5 (out of 10).
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
Agreed.

Now, I asked in the first posts, if the people with the AUO sreen had SLCD writen on the boxes, Answers? :)
[HTC Sensation] smashpunks:
Yes it does....
[HTC Sensation] smashpunks:
Exactly, I have a auo and I'm happy with it..
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
Thanks78910
[HTC Sensation] iceshark:
I and on third phone,is now a sharp LCD and it is awesome.much better then the other two were n
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I've been asking on the thread regarding users with the problem of dust getting under their screens as to what screen types they have. So far it seems that the Sharp screen is the one that appears to suffer with dust under the screen problem and not the Acer one (based on a limited number of responses though ;)). I'm now wondering if it is all Sharp screens that are prone to this problem, or was it just a particular batch of screens that have a manufacturing defect allowing dust to get in under the glass. Can some of those with Sharp screens confirm whether they are having dust problems? It appears that they are not readily visible unless under direct sunlight or a strong light. Hopefully some Sharp users can deny the dust problem, which then implies that there is only a specific batch of screens with the problem.
[HTC Sensation] :
KillaHurtz had a acer screen and had a smudge and dust.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Ok, so much for that theory then. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
I'd be happy with the AUO too, if I hadn't seen the Sharp.

Actually no wait, it looks worse than my Palm Pre 2 which doesn't claim to have any sort of "super" LCD but does have a really good looking one. It has that look where the image looks like it is right at the surface, not sitting under gorilla glass (even though it is)
[HTC Sensation] xSDMx:
My new device has the Sharp LCD. Honestly, I kind of prefer the AUO. Hopefully that helps confuse people even more. :P

The Sharp really is lacking vibrancy.
[HTC Sensation] vvilliamm:
yep sharp lacks vibrant color and brightness but it maintains crispy clear text so its.. really up to preference in the end.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
so people are adding theory now the sharp display has better battery life?

i had them both its about the same so much that im willing to say there is no difference in battery life.

my Auo screen doesnt wash near as much as my sharp wanna test go to the bootloader screen with android men at the bottom and change your angles and see if they remain green. on my sharp they became yellow on my Auo they remain green.
[HTC Sensation] vvilliamm:
in the end both screens are great =] i have to agree that it does remain green when i tested it out haha
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
I ordered a replacement due to a smudge under the gorilla glass this morning. Hopefully it comes with the same type of screen AUO. It's beautiful to be frank, We'll see what happens, if I get a sharp I will do a better side by side analysis & share my findings.
[HTC Sensation] vvilliamm:
what a weird forum .. lol.. first everyone was moving towards sharp then now its all aou.
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Team SHARP till I die!!! (unless my warranty replacement has an AUO Panel. Then eat **** SHARP!)
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Please do!
[HTC Sensation] smashpunks:
Lmfaooooo thanks for the laugh...lol
[HTC Sensation] :
+1. Haha. Eat ****. Rolling here.
[HTC Sensation] xSDMx:
Basically the only differences between the two units. I really like the AUO colors, but I read a lot of PDFs on the phone, so crisp text is the more important feature.
[HTC Sensation] Slash8915:
Sharp right here. Date on box: 6/1
[HTC Sensation] bobsbbq:
Judging by the poll more people have the sharp panel than the other one Acer. So your chances of getting a Acer panel are 25-30%.
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
I think that effect is only present when scrolling at high speed, which is impossible to read anyways.
[HTC Sensation] KillaHurtz:
I think that's totally inaccurate, you could say that it accounts for that percent of the current devices that people have indentified. To say what someones chances are in the future is ludacris, there may be a bit more as to why there is two different screens in this device than we know. Only time will tell..........
[HTC Sensation] alex6137:
Sharp 5/24.
[HTC Sensation] a4ol:
I have 2 Sensations, one has the SHARP screen and the other has AUO or Acer. Same manufacture date.

The Acer has better looking contrast, like some said here, it looks more like the contrast on the Samsung devices. Now, I don't see any lines on the AUO... maybe I'm not looking close enough? The Sharp on the other hand has a more true colored screen yet a bit blueish but lacks the nice contrast of the AUO.

Over all, both screen are good. I like the AUO/Acer more as the contrast is great when playing games or PS1 emulator. Much more "alive".

AUO/Acer on the left, SHARP on the right
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
Which is which?
[HTC Sensation] :
What screen is what? I'd like to know, is the acer on the left of the photo?

EDIT: Nvm, I see the info at bottom of pic.
[HTC Sensation] Diesel-30:
Is there a way to check this right on the phone or the box???
[HTC Sensation] royzhou:
finally i find mine is sharp
[HTC Sensation] Running Sloth:
yeah i'm starting to give up... to be honest i was considering just switching to a nexus s lol...

though on day two of my second sensation 4g (AUO) i will say its not so bad once you accept it.

i do think my previous AUO S4G was definitely different... this one, with almost all the same widgets and apps running has about 30mbs extra space, runs smoother, and the screen doesn't have as much of a 'fuzz' as the other one. so...

good enough to stick... unless of course i decide to buckle and resort to that comfy secure nexus series...

oh how i wish there was a valid rumor for the nexus 3...
[HTC Sensation] serialtoon:
Panel Type = PANEL_ID_PYD_SHARP
[HTC Sensation] Mainspring:
I wish these panels came with some controls... you know color, contrast, ect.

it would stop these stupid debates.

hey HTC, how about it? first manufacturer to come up with these much needed controls?

be nice to be able to calibrate our screens...
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
No there isn't. You need the terminal app to check which screen you have.
[HTC Sensation] Diesel-30:
Can you point me in the right direction for the best and most trustworthy terminal app for the Sensation?

Many Thanks!!
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Terminal Emulator in the Market. It's free
[HTC Sensation] wideasleep1:
Search market for Terminal Emulator

Screen info will be about a few dozen lines down from top..
[HTC Sensation] karnovaran:
People are getting far too worked up in here. The AUO screen is perfectly fine and would never have an issue if the viewer hadn't looked in here to find something to look for. If you're a videofile, then that's fine but don't preach like your opinion is gospel. Most of us would never notice the crap you see, so don't present it as a major deficiency when it's only an annoyance to your eyes, not ours.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
If it's not a major annoyance to your eyes, couldn't your eyes have just averted this thread? :confused: ;)

I only came to this thread because I was having the issues with the touch panel being wonky, so I was wondering if maybe that was happening with one panel manufacturer but not the other. So far, nothing conclusive. T-Mobile recommended exchanging it so I did, but now I have the AUO panel which is clearly, to my eyes, deficient. It doesn't have that beautiful smooth high DPI qHD look like my original, which looked nearly as good as the iPhone 4 panel. Now it has the look that bugs me about most amoled panels :(
[HTC Sensation] karnovaran:
I read the thread because I love this phone and read everything just like you and everyone else :cool:

But anyway, I just think it would be silly for the Sensation forum to develop a my-screen-is-better-than-your-screen mentality. That kind of crap obscures the real conversations that should be happening.
[HTC Sensation] heygrl:
I have to agree though.. the AUO panel is clearly a step below.. "vibrant" looks extremely warm and inaccurate compared to the sharp panel and has some severe washout issues (the Sharp does too, but the AUO panel is clearly worse)
[HTC Sensation] smashpunks:
Agree, if someone thinks theirs is better, meh, let em. Lol. I'm loving my auo....