The "Usable Smartphone" thread has too many comments now to browse easily, and for some reason both browsers I have used cannot CTRL-F search correctly within it. So can people please list what phones and OS they are using that work the best or even better without strain? All of you who posted "This seems good I will update" and never did...could you update now please? Thanks.

    Sony xperia xz3 with latest firmware works for me. As does samsung s6 and s7. I tried samsung s10e but its strainy watching the screen , but when you connect it to monitor and use it as dex, its very pleasant for eyes.

      iPhone XS 64gb with matte screen protector - still daily driver - no strain at all.

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        iPhone 8+ on iOS 13 has been great for me. The X, XS, and 11 Pro all kill my eyes with the PWM flickering, and the XR+11 hurt my eyes for some reason as well. I also have issues with all current MacOS devices, as well as the 2018 iPad Pros, so I assume they're doing something new with their current screen tech.

          I'm using iPhone 7+ with matte protector. Took a week but used to it now, can use for long periods without issue. 8+ would work also but this one was free. 😉

            Samsung A40 with OLED saver, blue filter and glass protector (not matt) - is the only phone that is OK for me.

            Samsung A70 and Pixel 3aXL are ok for me, with some time to get used it in the beginning (>2weeks).

            OLED saver and any blue filter for some reason make the display worse for my eyes.

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            bkdo Gurm

            Looking at an iPhone 8+ right now, dithering patterns on this phone are quite noticeable to me. Do you guys notice it, and if so, does it bother you? I do remember when I owned this phone in the past the matte protector makes them less visible and overall the output looks more stable with the protector on.

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                  vaz Please put OS and versions as well...half the people replying are not doing this and its very relevant.

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                    Iphone 5 and 6 with a cheap non original screen replacement. I don't know why it works, but it works. I would like to try a screen replacemnt with a new version of iphone, but im scared to damage an expensive phone.

                    tomek iPhone XS

                    Is this phone already out of production?!?

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                        AGI From what I remember iPhone's are typically only in production for only a year. Refurbished units may still exist.

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                            JTL Thanks. I asked because I see the 8 and the XR are still available on the Apple website!?!?

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                                degen I didn’t see your post until now, sorry about that. Anyway, no, the 8+ doesn’t hurt my eyes at all. The XR, 11, X, XS, 11 Pro all kill my eyes due to PWM on the OLED and something else on the LCD that I can’t figure out.

                                What’s strange is that there are people who have no issues with the XR and 11, but DO have issues with the 8+. It’s so weird that certain screens can affect people so vastly differently 😰

                                    bkdo I am using the iphone X since 2 years and i've never had any problems. But i can't use any mac and also the ipad pro 10.5"
                                    I really want to know what is our problem 🙁

                                      Doing very well with the Mate 20 Pro. Use OnePlus 3 at home when maximal comfort is desired, but the battery is old and degraded. Mate 20 Pro is by far the next best thing I have tried. I think Huawei did a good job with their DC Dimming implementation, but I don't have an oscilliscope or anything to test, I just go by how I feel with it turned on vs off, and what I see on slo camera from smartphones. On the other hand their P30 was bad for me no matter what. Mate 20 Pro with the BOE panel has a very clean output.

                                      I have an LG G6 (android 9, may 2019 security patch) and this is fine for me, although at < 38% brightness it has PWM at about 2000hz (notebookcheck has exact figures) Initially it caused me problems if I didnt have comfort view on all the time but now I only use that at night. (had similar with Samsung S6 with screen temp issue, but that had PWM and didnt affect me) I've had the device about 3 years and its ok for me.

                                      I've had a look at an Iphone 8+ and thats been 'ok' for me as well so I might try to pick one up 2nd hand. Even with reduce white point off this was ok while I was using it.

                                      My work phone is a Galaxy A6 and its awful to look at, OLED with PWM at 230hz at all brightness levels. Cant use it for more than a few moments without eye pain.

                                      PWM causes me a different sensation than the OSX / Macbook issue many seem to have. PWM hurts my eyes where as OXS (dither? etc) hurts my head and causes a painful sort of burning sensation.

                                      The Hisense A5 will not give anyone any strain becuase it's an e-ink screen. I use it as my main phone and its great. Very functional once you learn how to set up and use it and overall a pleasure to use.

                                        dev