Throughout the years, Samsung has always relied on the power of its so-called Super AMOLED technology. Supposedly, this customized variant offers better performance compared to ordinary AMOLED screens. Rooted in this belief, Samsung’s ever-popular Galaxy S series has used Super AMOLED screens from day one. Similarly, the company’s lesser variants have often used the screen as well.
However, Samsung’s reliance on the technology might soon change. According to South Korean sources, the company will start downgrading to LCD screens next year. Starting in 2019, the upper-midrange Galaxy A series will contain a fair number of variants with an LCD screen. More specifically, the upcoming Galaxy A50 and A60 will have the downgraded screen. Thankfully, the series will still have Super AMOLED variants, including the A30, A40, A70, and A80.
Additionally, the upcoming Galaxy M series will also offer a mixed variety of LCD and Super AMOLED screens. The new series supposedly combines the Galaxy J, On, and C series. The merge streamlines the company’s lesser markets. With a potential future in both LCD and AMOLED, the series will cater to multiple markets.
As of now, the premium Galaxy S and Note series is safe from the potential downgrade. Of course, both of their individual successes have likely secured their continued futures.
Regardless, the supposed downgrade might exist solely on paper. Of note, Samsung’s main rival, Apple, has also returned to LCD technology this year. Despite this, the LCD-totting iPhone XR relatively maintains Apple’s current display standards.
For Samsung, the move will pique some interest for the upcoming Galaxy A and M series. The company’s future is still a mixed bag. Currently, Samsung is courting a vast amount of possible features for 2019.
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