Has somebody who is sensitive to PWM tested the Pixel 5? I think about buying it to replace my iPhone 7, but im affraid of the OLED because i couldnt handle the iPhone X.
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Pixel 5 PWM
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I’m also looking for that information, but there isn’t a Notebookcheck test yet. They typically test the PWM frequency as well, so it’ll indicate whether the frequency is high enough to be more tolerable more likely. The 4a seemed to have a rather low frequency (read: lots of flicker), but I hope it’s better for the 5 with its 90hz screen.
I found this thread while looking for more information about the Pixel 5 and PWA. I just got the phone today to replace my Pixel 3a, and immediately started experiencing headaches on dark mode.
It's not really scientific, but to me that suggests poor PWA.
It's not really scientific, but to me that suggests poor PWA.
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Pulse width modulation. It's used to adjust screen brightness but one of its byproducts is screen flicker. Some people can't handle the flicker. You or I may not notice it but there are others who do.
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) in OLED displays | OLED-Info
Pulse-Width Modulation, or PWM, is one of the ways display makers can use to adjust the display's brightness. PWM is considered to be an easy (or cost-effective) way to control the brightness, but it has serious drawbacks, such as flicker that may cause eye strain and headaches. In this article...
