LCD Screens

  • Are cheaper alternatives to OLED screens

  • Can not produce true blacks due to a single backlight for the entire screen

  • Assemblies are up to 2 times thicker than OLEDs and have thicker screen borders

  • Screens flicker randomly with current spikes

  • Requires more power than OLED screens and will drain your iPhone’s battery quicker

OLED Screens

  • Your iPhone (iPhone 12 - Current models) was manufactured with an OLED screen

  • Pixels turn on and off individually and will produce true blacks and vivid colors

  • OLED screens are thinner and weigh lesser than LCDs as they do not require a separate backlight panel

  • Accurate screen refresh-rates and no flickering

  • More expensive than LCD screens

Conclusion

LCD screens do not come pre-installed from factory, can not produce true blacks, have thicker bezels and screen borders, will have random screen flickers, and cause faster battery drainage. But LCDs screens are much more affordable for people on a budget and are a great option if you need to trade your device in or just need access to a working screen in order get recover your data. Soft OLED screens are generally 1 of 1 with the OLED screens your iPhone was made with. While being more expensive than LCD screens, they are still up to 2 times cheaper than Apple Genuine OLED screens, and are your best all-around option for replacing your original broken iPhone screen. At iRuz Repairs LLC, the choice is yours, and we provide all 3 options!