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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
Sorry they aren't brilliant, only left with an Xperia U to take the pictures on. I'll bring my camera tomorrow if people want them redoing.

Also did a couple of videos, uploading to YouTube
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] dachao:
Based on your pictures the XS has the darkest blacks. The display on the T is almost identical to the iPhone and HTC.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Snow_fox:
They all look fairly within range of each other at least to my colorblind eyes.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
Well, this is enough for me.

Problem solved, I like it. :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Snow_fox:
All I need now is to know it's got more survivability than the s3 and I'll probably pick up the at&t variant.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
It certainly feels like it to me, the materials feel a lot more solid, and nicer to hold.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Snow_fox:
Plastic? Or something sturdier? Or even just really nice plastic?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
Plastic, but good quality. Kind of rubbery feel, hard to describe. Sort of reminds me of a tool, like a screwdriver of hammer handle. Grippy and tough.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] doministry:
@sidneylopsides

Lol thanks mate for the comparison.

That pretty much resolves all the doubts here regarding the screen, especially with OP.

BTW I was also able to compare XS and SGS3 head to head with 100% brightness and XS is really far ahead.....
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] thejosetree:
I'll really apreciate if you make the same but with videos and games. my xt look awesome with photos but not with games and videos... Thanks!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Snow_fox:
maybe a dumb question but, did you try different video players?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
I'll find a game I can try on them all tomorrow.

I did these videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKLaYEXiVr4&list=UULVF2q2ZpNEWEgLHcd8jazA&index=2&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKLaYEXiVr4&feature=autoplay&list=UULVF2q2ZpNEWEgLHcd8jazA&playnext=1
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] batman_112:
I just got mine and took it out of the box and the screen is GORGEOUS! So hopefully, the OP's phone was just a faulty handset. :D
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] golert:
I got my xperia t today from o2 germany.

if i compare the screen to my iphone 5 and my galaxy s3 it looks washy, it needs more contrast and colors ;)

but i don`t think that the screen is faulty , because if i compare it to an old xperia arc s , than it looks really nice :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] rycexboi:
Lucky, I ordered from clove also, still waiting for the package.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] emuX:
Just got mine today. I'm coming from a Galaxy Note which has an amazing screen and the T stands up against that (in all ways except size!) I did notice that Sony seems to prefer dimmer screen when in auto-brightness mode, but when I switched both the Note and the T into manual brightness and wound it up a bit I actually prefer the T!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
I always find AMOLED screens look wrong, they can't do white and colours aren't as accurate. Very punchy and can be pleasing to the eye, but no subtlety or fine control.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] golert:
So perhaps we have a differnt screen revision . I can take some pictures tomorrow, but i think this doesn`t help because

they look exactly like in the initial post here .
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
What batch is yours? Mines AAA 12W35
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] golert:
where is the production week information ?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
The little tab that pulls out next to the SIM/SD slot. There's a little white hole sticking out above them when you lift the flap.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] golert:
ah ok thanks :) i have the same production week: aaa-12w35.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] AvRS:
Hi all, I've just deleted the unnecessary off topic posts from the thread so please stay on topic and don't go off calling out members for arguments please otherwise warnings will be handed out. This is a community for sharing so try to keep in the spirit of it ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mandroid717:
not sure if this has any relevance but i noticed in the specs of the T the PPI is only 323 compared to the other xperia series which are in the 340's range.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] miki_69:
it's due to screen size, 4.55" vs 4.3"
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] jkr284:
The screen is brilliant. Im not sure why people and tech sites moan about viewing angles on a phone. I cant say I have ever viewed my phone at a 45 degree angle.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] blindwarrior:
Washed out T CONFIRMED by these shots

Check it out, the T is the worst of those 4 displays. Look at the blades of grass. The T doesn't show the detail that's visible in the other 3 phones, with the iPhone looking the best.

Also look carefully at the grass detail and the greens in this video and you will see the same thing:

*clipped because of 10 post limit*

The T is washed out looking.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
One issue I noticed with the T is that it doesn't use the full screen on photos.

The S looks the most 'real', sharpest and with a real feeling of depth.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] realfelix:
iPhone looking the best, we got a troll here.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] thejosetree:
iPhone is actually the best display on a mobile phone:

We’ll examine the iPhone 5 display in detail below, but here are the Highlights: it is the Brightest Smartphone we have tested in the Shoot-Out series, it has one of the lowest screen Reflectance values we have ever measured, it has the highest Contrast Rating for High Ambient Light for any Mobile device we have ever tested, and it’s Color Gamut and Factory Calibration are second only to the new iPad.

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.

http://www.displaymate.com/Smartphone_ShootOut_2.htm
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] realfelix:
iPhone fans.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] blindwarrior:
Naw I bet the ion has a better display, but it's not in that 4 phone comparison.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Logi_Ca1:
Anandtech shares the same sentiment as Displaymate:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6334/iphone-5-screen-performance

Are they iPhone fans as well? The cognitive dissonance is strong in this one. You know, just because the iPhone has a better screen (in some areas, obviously it loses out in terms of size) doesn't detract from the value from your phone. It's still a great device!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] welshkid:
I've just received my T, not having any of the problems mentioned in this thread. The screen is very impressive.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] vogi:
Same here! No Problems at all!

Gesendet von meinem LT30p mit Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mandroid717:
actually if anybody in the media writes a bad review of the iphone5 its a good bet they will probably get sued.

you sheeple need to go graze somewhere else.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] batman_112:
looool good one...:good:

On a more serious note, now that I have been using my Xperia T for 24 hours, I noticed that the display is a little dim. So I basically bump up the brightness a little higher (~70-80%) than I did my Arc or my wife's S (~50%). But, that is not a big deal.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] miki_69:
except for battery life.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
Battery life? Mine has been quite varied during the first week or so, it's getting noticeably better now. Some apps like Line messenger were draining it.

Mine does get used as a hotspot for a few hours a day, so I can't really compare to normal use.

I prefer my displays dimmer than most, I find it more comfortable for reading.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] spflo:
Yesterday I got my Xperia T coming from a Galaxy S (I9000). I agree, considering the Xperia T display contrast it is the worst I have seen for 2 years... For a flagship phone it´s a knock-out criteria. Apart for the display issue I like the phone (good camera, fast, nice GUI).
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
Where did you get yours from? Can you post the build date?

Even better, could you post example pictures?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mickeyno4:
I just receive mine !

And no problem with the screen !! Beautiful :eek:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
+1

I bought X. T today and no problem with the screen. Very nice. Maybe more light at 100% wouldn't hurt, but it's very nice piece.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] c900712:
Got mine today, screen is great wouldn't mind more light/brightness @ 100% but all good.!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
Heh, I usually prefer mine dim, around 30-40%
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] LadFromWales85:
Really like the screen on mine. Colours more accurate than they are on my S3, though with the T you do need to look pretty much head on else colours wash out. Not a problem for me as I tend to look straight at my phone.

Watched some vids on YouTube and was impressed with the colours, popped out of the screen!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] zed011:
I guess the T has bad viewing angles like a lot of the screens Sony uses. It's pretty clear that all the pictures in this thread show the weakness of the T screen but you know, some people will just dismiss this flaw :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] kingkunyu:
I think there's no prob for me. I only use it personaly. And looking forward for this phone

Sorry for my english.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] AvRS:
I've always found any discussion on viewing angles to be a non issue for me personally, on phones or even home TV's. The reason for this is because in everyday use I never view the phone at any weird angles just straight on so would never notice. I think this is the same for the majority rather than the minority and therefore people aren't dismissing any flaws, it's just not apparent to them so will always be a non issue. People who need to have screens with great viewing angles will find some use to these posts as they're the one's looking for this specific feature and therefore may share yours and others opinions but to say people are just dismissing the flaw is incorrect. Remember a flaw is only a flaw if it impacts the individual using the device which is why many people would never find a personal flaw in this or any phone. This is another area which is subjective to an individuals opinion and will always stay that way.

On the flip side Sony could market this from a different angle (no pun intended), they could say it's to stop others having a clear view of what you're doing on your phone :p It's an individuals perception, nothing more, nothing less.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
Exactly my view on the matter! (no pun intended)

Although it is something I look for in a TV as you're mote likely to be sharing the screen and having people sat off centre.

On a phone though, there's no reason to be looking at an angle, or at least anything extreme enough to affect the quality.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Wubdidu:
So, after some testing of the Xperia T here is my opinion on the display. I have also bought the S3 and I'm definitely sending it back, but for more reasons than the display.

It feels darker than the S3, but I think this will be tweakable anyways since this is because of the auto brightness, so that's not an issue for me. I only hope the battery won't be hit too much by that.

Regarding the viewing angle: Sorry, I really can't see a difference to the S3 screen. Its colors fade as bad as the colors of the T.

What I really love after looking at AMOLED for some time now: White. No more gray!

In conclusion it's not a perfect and special display, but it is fine in my book.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] MrPhilo:
OP just got a bad screen (unlucky) as the video clearly shows the screen is the same-ish as the Ion on this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-fa3pc-mc4
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Anderone:
I like to keep my screen on 50% most of the time mainly to conserve battery life and I like dark user interfaces as it makes reading more comfortable on the eyes. But I agree more brightness at 100% would be nicer...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] LitoNi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1RD_J6TM94

Heres a video of TX vs SGSIII

starting at 6:00 and 7:15

There are scenes where they compare the screens, and SGSIII isnt all that great either, both has their disadvantages.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] canada411:
xperia t are way better in this video, color is real

SGSIII, the white is blue, this is not normal, especially for high-end
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] shigeru_go:
the screen quality might have to do with firmware?

Hello all,

I am from taiwan, looking at our popular discussion forum Mobile01

regarding to Xperia T's screen quality issue.

as the info listed in article, I wonder if the phone got washed out picture can be identified with phone's Touch Firmware Version?

does the phone with Touch Firmware Version A gives washed out picture?

and the phone with Touch Firmware Version B gives better picture?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
"3e" here and display is very nice.

But I doubt, it has anything with touch firmware.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] LitoNi:
Heres another video but this time with Xperia T vs SGSIII

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih8UbN5usBo

starting @5:23

meh im still going for the TX :victory:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] For_itembine:
HTC one x has the best display I have seen.

Xperia s is the sharpest I have seen (though you have to look straight on, a slight tilt and washes out)

Galaxy s3 live wallpapers look the best on

...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] zed011:
Can someone please post pictures to show that their screen's viewing angle is good?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Spectre51:
I'll take some pictures of my TL compared to ion, XS and XP in the next couple of days.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Nimche:
So TX won't make it to the US?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Spectre51:
Nope US gets the TL (T with LTE) but there might be an unlocked version available as well in the US. Not sure about the V right now its a no but that could change.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tejstar:
The Xperia TL is already out?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Spectre51:
Nope not till first week of Nov.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sidneylopsides:
I already posted some pictures here, and videos on YouTube, comparing the screens of the T, S, One X and IPhone 5.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tejstar:
So how did you manage to snag one if you don't mind me asking!? :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Spectre51:
Friend at Sony
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Spectre51:
Here are some pics. I put brightness all the way up on each device. From left to right in the pics is the Xperia TL, Xperia ion, Xperia S, and Xperia P. The Xperia ion has the deepest blacks and is the best IMHO followed by the Xperia TL, Xperia S and Xperia P. They all are so good though that its really hard to say which is the best.

No idea why they uploaded upside down. They don't look that way on the computer. Sorry pics probably aren't the best for comparison but it will have to do for now. I'm on vacation in Tahoe so just did them real quick when I had a chance.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Bialynia:
Test 'em in direct sunlight and the P would win ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] driftnut56:
Is the TX using the same display? Does anyone know?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] nedooo:
Believe me not your eyes advice!?!

Hey man R U stuck in dark age!?!

Swearing is not allowed so: !#?!"?!=:#;!!$%$%!#
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] augie7107:
I have to say the Xperia S has better contrast but the TL is definitely acceptable.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Fuzalert2k:
Xperia TX blows SGS3 (x2) screens out of the water. Huge difference. White is more whiter, brighter, colors are more natural. No contest.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] doministry:
Hahaha Lol :cyclops:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] tomo100brt:
My display on XPERIA T is nothing close to this on pictures. I think one on XPERIA S was little better but this screen on XPERIA T is good. Maybe it was the problem of first units.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Fuzalert2k:
What's that supposed to mean?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1993377

Xperia TX's display is amazing.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Basharca:
Yes the T has a mediocre screen

I recently got my self an Xperia T and it's true about what has been said about it's screen :(

Too bad it is mediocre. My Xperia P is far better! I knew the P has an amazing display but I never thought it was that good.

Even my friend's xperia S seems to be better, sad I know.

On the other hand, the phone is blazing fast, so fast that it did easily beat the new iphone5. And yes it's far faster than all the previous xperia models.

Cheers!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] TimAhKin:
What are the reasons you say the screen is mediocre?

I got my Xperia T yesterday and the screen is awesome. The colors are great.

The viewing angles are not the best but I can live with that.

My T is very fast too and looks much better than in tons on videos I saw with it.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] TherionTheGreat:
Pale, washed colors

My parents bought Xperia T recently. I can confirm that the screen looks really bad. It is impossible to use it at 100% brightness because it just burns eyes. On all level of brightness colors are very pale, black looks gray-ish, angles are bad. I have SG2, Note 2, Galaxy Nexus and Nokia N8 at home to compare - Xperia T looks WAY worse than all of these. It is clear to me that there are different batches of Xperia T - some are good or at least acceptable, and some are like mine and the one from OP - pale, washed, just rubbish. Unless people who say that Xperia T screen is ok have no clue what they talk about and have never seen a proper smartphone.

I'd really like to hear from someone who sent it back and received better version of T - it would prove that there are bad eggs out there.

EDIT: no, it has no screen protector on it, so please stop this silly suggestion...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
This has been solved already, someone likes it, someone not. Why to start this question from the beginning again?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] TherionTheGreat:
Sorry if I missed something, but how was it solved ? I haven't seen any post saying that the screen is pale and washed out from colours and that it is supposed to be like that because that's what sony meant it to be. People either say that it is perfect or bad. Assuming that xda users have some knowledge and experience, it causes me to think that something might be wrong with my phone and I am looking for confirmation / negation, because I am not sure if I should send it back for replacement.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
It's easy, from what you wrote, I see that you like Amoled displays. It means that you cannot like TFT LCD displays.

I am on the opposite side, I don't like Amoled displays and always will be buying phones with LCD displays.

I am sure you know the main difference between Amoled and LCD and I must say that on full brightness, there is no way how Amoled could beat LCD display in visibility.

Specifically on XT, I like the colors, I like the smoothness and I like how bright it can be on sunlight.

Only two bad things are, the viewing angles (not a big deal for me, but I agree, it's a little annoying sometimes) and badly set thermal throttling which won't let the screen shine bright for long (but this can be modified, so this is no more a problem for me).

I have been using Galaxy Nexus for one month and I must say two things. The black was black, but the rest of the colors was pain for my eyes. So I returned to Photon 4g with grainy pentile LCD and I liked it more. Of course I missed the smoothness of HD display, but it's not all.

Not all eyes are the same and everyone likes different displays and colours.

I hope, people could understand this.

I must apologise for my English once in a while. :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Fuzalert2k:
No, I don't think it's as simple as someone preferring amoled over tft or the othrr eay around. And thats nor the point of this thread. Our objective is to confirm atleast 3 of the following things:

1) Whether there are indeed different batches of Xperia Ts with different and noticeable screen standards

2) Whether there is a difference between the quality of the Xperia T's screen in comparison with the Xperia TX's

3) And if whether the aforementioned differences are caused but software or hardware.

Until we get evidence towards or against one, if not two or all, of the objective mentioned, this case will remain open.

I'm in particular curious about objective 2.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ffaaiissaall:
I agree with you...i also want to know that there is any difference bt xperia T and xperia TX display coz i m planning to buy one of them
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Fuzalert2k:
Get the TX. No reason to get a T or TL over the TX, when the TX is the same, but looks better, has a replaceable battery, and more people say it has a better screen.

Also, in pakistan? Be careful bro, a lot of phone-robbers there.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] doministry:
Just my 2 cents....

Do you like Xperia S screen? It was widely recognized as one if the best.

I DO like it. And today could compare it to Xperia T. And Xperia T is almost identical,

just bigger and little bit better....

I could also compare those to SGS III and Samsung looked really inferior.

Especially whites. And colours.

So I believe IT IS A PREFERENCE thing.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] TherionTheGreat:
But you just proved that it is not a preference thing... no one cares about how white looks like. The pictures on OP post look just pathetic. Black is gray, angles like 30 degrees destroy it completely, colours are very pale. For me you just proved that there must be 2 batches of Xperia T: one with extremely bad screen like mine, and some proper, like yours. No one can be so blind to value screen like my Xperia T as a good display and blame the taste of other peoples... This is my opinion.

My 60 years old mother hates this display for completely lack of colours and gray-ish black. She can see the difference. I can see it. 6 people at my home see it. I assume that wise members of this forum would see it too. Unless they have a phone from different, fixed batch and there is no difference to observe.

The only problem here is that no one so far saw the good and the bad Xperia T next to each other, or have replaced the bad one with new, good one. This is the confirmation I am waiting for.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] TimAhKin:
I wish I had a good camera to take some pictures of my phone. My T is not even a week long and I have no complains so far. I got it from Switzerland and for sure it's not the first batch. Many in UK got it early, first batches.

Soon more Ts will arrive at some store in my town and maybe I'll be able to compare screens.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Not sur ewhat you mean by first batch...I am in the UK and got mine early and there is nothing wrong with it....
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] TimAhKin:
I don't know. Many blame the screen "problem" could be because they got the first batch of phones. :) Some got T early october. I got it mid november.

If indeed there is a problem, of course is not on all devices.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
This thread will always be stuck in loop. ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Ambroos:
My T just arrived, and compared to my first edition Xperia S with the high-color display it absolutely rocks. The contrast is much higher and everything else is equally good. I'm impressed.

To all potential Xperia T buyers: you have nothing to fear!