Not exact matches
More importantly, the
increase in size means the
pixel density is lower, meaning a slightly softer image on the Z30 than the Z10.
For Apple, growing screen sizes is harder, because the iPhone human interface guidelines insist on appropriately sized touch targets for the interface, and
increasing the screen size while also
increasing the
pixel density can be hell on developers trying to make apps that work for every device.
Images were bright if not overly vibrant and, due to the
increased pixel density, even small article text was sharp and legible without us pinching to zoom.
The
increase in
pixel density makes text a lot crisper and sharper.
The
pixel density has also been
increased to 213 making the text the crispest and sharpest yet.
What's clear is that for any given size,
increased pixel density is better.
The display size has been
increased from 4.3 to 4.5 inches and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, but remains rather oddly at the same resolution (960 × 540
pixels), which actually decreases its
pixel density.
Although the screen size has
increased, Apple has maintained the 326 ppi
pixel density from the iPhone 5S, taking the resolution from 640 x 1136
pixels to 750 x 1334
pixels.
This configuration would
increase the
pixel density of the screen, which would make images sharper and colors truer.
It also
increases its resolution to 2436 x 1125
pixels for a
pixel density of 458ppi.
As a result, the display offers a slightly sharper experience (no doubt thanks to the
increase in
pixel density from the smaller display).
Some prototypes apparently have a 2688 x 1242 screen resolution, slightly greater than the 2436 x 1125 of the current iPhone X. However, given the
increase in over size, that would leave the new, larger handset with roughly the same
pixel density as its smaller sibling, at around 456 ppi.
So naturally there's plenty of
pixel density to go around, and I also found it bright enough to use in outdoor conditions — although you'll need to watch out for
increased battery drain at higher brightness levels.
Refresh rates across both headsets are the same, but the newer display technology and
increased pixel density of the Vive Pro easily make it the better visual experience.