Although AMOLED displays are commonly installed in devices leaning closer to the high-end category, we soon might be seeing these even in inexpensive phones since they are now cheaper to produce than LCD. LTPS LCD has been the major panel usually seen in handsets due to their affordable price. The year 2015 ended with LCD costing $15.7 for a 5-inch Full HD smartphone, while AMOLED was more expensive at $17.1. As of the moment, production of LCD in 2016's first quarter costs $14.6 compared to AMOLED which is only at $14.3. Read more in our articles including "AMOLED displays could be the standard for cheaper phones" and "HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro, Pro Max now up for pre-order".
Although AMOLED displays are commonly installed in devices leaning closer to the high-end category, we soon might be seeing these even in inexpensive phones since they are now cheaper to produce than LCD. LTPS LCD has been the major panel usually seen in handsets due to their affordable price.
The year 2015 ended with LCD costing $15.7 for a 5-inch Full HD smartphone, while AMOLED was more expensive at $17.1. As of the moment, production of LCD in 2016's first quarter costs $14.6 compared to AMOLED which is only at $14.3.
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