Retina Display

Retina display is the trademark of the company named APPLE. Actually, the retina display is an IPS LCD display only. APPLE modified the IPS LCD display and renamed it. In retina display, we can more PPI (Pixel per inch) than IPS LCD displays. It is not a separate technology. It is a modification of the IPS LCD display. We can see retina displays in Apple mobiles.

Which is the best display?

Obviously, AMOLED and OLEDs are the best displays in the world.

Advantages of AMOLED and OLED Displays :

• Best quality.
• Best color reproduction.
• Best sunlight visibility.
• True black colors.
• No limitations for aspect ratios.
• Best viewing angles.
• Best contrast levels.
• Best battery backup.

Disadvantages of AMOLED and OLED Displays :

• Screen burning issues.
• Very costly to build.
• Easily damaged in contact with water. Proper sealing should be done.

While buying a mobile phone we might have heard these words – IPS LCD display, TFT LCD display, OLED display, Super AMOLED display, etc. We often get confused as to which is the best. So, let us explain each of the displays. Displays are mainly categorized into three types –

1. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
2. LED (Light Emitting Diode)
3. Retina

These are explained as follows.