Usable Smartphones?
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Anyone know good Android phones that have a Lineage OS image that are not straining? I don't want an expensive flagship...but also want something not ancient.
Pixel 3 was just out today. Anyone will try?
This claims iPhone XS Max is better for your eyes. Does not mention OLED PWM or dithering. https://www.cultofmac.com/581646/iphone-xs-max-display-is-scientifically-healthier-for-your-eyes/
I haven't heard of this Maximum Permissible Exposure benchmark before.
I doubt either will be PWM free.
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!!!!! Got the Skinomi MatteSkin (don't confuse with the clear TechSkin)) !!!!!
Not even close. SO much more comfortable on my iPhone. Remember I originally liked the iPhone 7 Plus which Best Buy threw a cheap plastic screen protector on. Around the same time I removed the screen protector it became much less comfortable. Now months later I installed the Skinomi MatteSkin and it's even better than the Best Buy screen protector. It's definitely not high fidelity or anything, and I'm pretty sure most people would not like the grainy appearance. It's VERY matte. But somehow it makes the screen so much easier to FOCUS on.
Having said that, it still causes eye muscle tightness (although it’s better than before) and I wouldn't recommend it for long sessions. Personally I just use it in short bursts.
Hey guys -- Been following this thread for a long time, thought I'd chime in. I'm pretty sensitive to PMW -- Galaxy S8 gave me awful headaches, LED lighting gives me these eye-seizures, even the LCD screens on the HTC 10 and LG G7 were basically unusable long-term.
The only (modern) phone I've found that works for me is the Essential Phone (LCD) -- No eyestrain at all, and it's a pretty great phone as well. Prior to that, could only use the iPhone 5.
Seriously consider it -- It took me forever to find something that actually works, so I'm hoping this can help a few people out.
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Essential Phone PWM:
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/96v6ft/essential_phone_screen_flicker/
@Slacor the reddit link gets destroyed by the forum software
Edit: olgomar actually tested the Essential Phone here in our forums not long ago:
https://ledstrain.org/d/21-usable-smartphones/683
I can recommend the Microsoft Lumina 650, admittedly I am not sure I can use it, but its the closest I've gotten to a usable smartphone in years having tried a great many, plus it was only £25 on ebay - because who wants a windows phone! Be fine for work use though.
Might be worth a punt for anyone else who can pick up a cheap one on ebay.
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Unbelievable improvement with this Skinomi matte screen protector. Using my phone for longer periods now. I can't even believe it's the same phone. Wonder if something like this might help on a monitor..
degen how long does it take for eye strain to accumulate? Is the strain more like temporary or gives you blurry vision for days? Also which iphone do you use and which iOs version?