OLED screens have been and are a symbol of the Samsung Galaxy high-end devices. However, if we pay attention to the latest rumors from Asia, this tradition could not keep up with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5 future and Galaxy Note 4 . And the South Korean brand incorporate these devices PLS LCD panels instead of the characteristic Super AMOLED . The intent would be to reduce production costs.
smartphones screen is one of the most important components of the whole. Since this all computer activity develops and any change can affect a greater or lesser extent in the operation of the terminal. Worth for example the transition from a resistive capacitive touch technology. Although the change proposed by the rumors less aggressive step of OLED screens PLS is a differentiation from the models that have been equipped to Date a Super AMOLED display.
Lower production costs to be more competitive
So far the information coming from Korea is just a rumor, so we value it in perspective. However, to be carried out such a change as would experience with the first units of S5 Samsung Galaxy Note and Samsung Galaxy 4 . At least that is reflected in the article echoed ETNews is made. The source of Asian news indicates that Samsung is prepared to deal with the flood of cheap Chinese brand equipment such as Xiaomi . A first step will be to focus on the development of mid-range smartphones in 2014. Second, as described by the rumor, will reduce costs in the production of its high-end equipment.
PLS LCD panels, 20% cheaper
However, this second point we must not confuse cost reduction with reduced quality. And the change that could be done is the replacement of OLED panels by other PLS LCD type . What would such a change? From the economic point of view, the brand production costs involving the manufacture of the panels would save SuperAMOLED. Despite increase production exponentially in recent years with the opening and upgrading production lines, LCD panels are still cheaper, the order of 20%. This will affect the final price of the Samsung Galaxy as it is known that the screen is one of the most expensive components of any smartphone and tablet. 
image PLS LCD panels and OLED
get worse screen Samsung Galaxy Note Galaxy S5 and 4 with respect to the current Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 ? Does not have to because the type of LCD panel would be chosen PLS display. Unlike the IPS, this improves power consumption rates, around 30%, and further improves the color reproduction, even more natural colors by the construction of the display itself. One of the points where they may notice changes would negatively on the pre-production black and perhaps the greatest thickness of this type regarding OLED panels.
However, the information presented is only a rumor that can be considered as a possibility. At the end of the day Samsung has invested significant resources to the production of the SuperAMOLED screens will match the demand for its representative teams and even more valued than tablets screen are 8 and 10 inch SuperAMOLED. Nor can we forget that this type of information was repeated above, shortly before the release of models like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S4, no such change has materialized.
Source: SamMobile
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