iQOO 13 2KQ10 Peak Screen Review: Clear, Eye-Protective, and Smooth, Is It a "Perfect Screen"?

iQOO 13 2KQ10 Peak Screen Review: Clear, Eye-Protective, and Smooth, Is It a "Perfect Screen"?The screen, as the primary medium for human-computer interaction, is a crucial factor determining the user experience. To enhance screen quality, smartphone manufacturers are no longer satisfied with simply procuring screens

iQOO 13 2KQ10 Peak Screen Review: Clear, Eye-Protective, and Smooth, Is It a "Perfect Screen"?

The screen, as the primary medium for human-computer interaction, is a crucial factor determining the user experience. To enhance screen quality, smartphone manufacturers are no longer satisfied with simply procuring screens. They are increasingly choosing to collaborate with suppliers to jointly develop and customize screens. Recently, iQOO officially announced that its latest flagship model, iQOO 13, features a 2KQ10 Peak Screen jointly customized with BOE. It boasts the global debut of BOE Q10 light-emitting devices and the world's first OLED circularly polarized light eye protection technology on Android phones, aiming to explore new heights in clarity, eye protection, and smoothness. (Source: iQOO) But is this screen truly as impressive as iQOO claims? Can it meet the stringent demands of consumers? Only actual testing can provide the answer. Now, Lei Technology has gotten its hands on the iQOO 13. Let's delve into whether this screen lives up to the expectation of being a "perfect screen."

The Essential Elements of a Great Screen: Clarity, Smoothness, and Low Power Consumption

The most fundamental aspect of a screen lies in its display quality. The 2K 144Hz screen in the iQOO 13, based on BOE Q10 light-emitting devices, incorporates vivo's unique layer-level color management technology. In practical testing, the iQOO 13 delivers natural color transitions, vibrant and vivid hues, without any color discontinuities. Moreover, there's no color shift or distortion. The overall screen provides a refined and transparent feel. (Source: iQOO)

Switching to a pure white background, the iQOO 13's screen displays a pristine white without any smudginess. The font edges are sharp, free from blurriness or grain. Under low-brightness conditions, some phone screens exhibit uneven color distribution and smudginess. However, the iQOO 13's screen maintains color purity and a clean, unblemished background even at low brightness levels. Both at low and high brightness, the iQOO 13 consistently displays uniform and consistent colors without any color shift, proving the exceptional quality of this screen. (Source: iQOO)

Considering outdoor usage scenarios, the phone's brightness is equally critical. Therefore, I specifically tested the iQOO 13's performance outdoors. Thanks to the Q10 light-emitting devices, the iQOO 13 achieves a global peak brightness of 1800nit, representing a 12.5% increase compared to ordinary OLED screens. In Guangzhou at around 2 pm, under bright sunshine, the text on the iQOO 13 screen remained clear and visible, unaffected by sunlight.

Previously, some flagship phones, due to various reasons, could only offer either 2K resolution or 120Hz refresh rate, leading to discussions among users about which is more important. The iQOO 13, equipped with a 2K 144Hz screen, aims to provide both high resolution and smooth performance. However, the refresh rate is just one aspect determining fluidity; responsiveness and animation effects are equally crucial.

Scrolling through the iQOO 13's home screen, you can distinctly feel its silky smooth scrolling, particularly noticeable during zooming in and out, where the non-linear animations, coupled with the 144Hz refresh rate, result in a seamless and natural transition without any stiffness. Opening and closing small folders reveals even more visually prominent animation effects, showcasing the entire process of folders and app icons becoming larger and smaller. Opening and exiting apps on the iQOO 13 also incorporate non-linear animation effects, exhibiting greater coherence compared to rigid linear animations. Across the entire system, the iQOO 13 maintains a high level of animation uniformity, with its 144Hz refresh rate, combined with carefully tuned non-linear animations, delivering a smooth and comfortable visual experience.

Furthermore, the iQOO 13 boasts exceptional responsiveness and sensitivity. Its touch response is quick, and it can precisely control applications based on factors like swipe force and speed. For instance, when scrolling through Weibo, the faster you swipe, the longer the screen scroll distance, highlighting its remarkable sensitivity.

The responsive touch response and high refresh rate of the iQOO 13 significantly enhance its gaming experience. The 144Hz refresh rate, coupled with ultra-fast touch response speed and high frame rate mode in "King of Glory," enables the iQOO 13 to achieve precise touch-to-target accuracy without any lag, making the experience incredibly responsive. In highly competitive games like this, a momentary error can be fatal, and responsiveness and smoothness are key to maintaining control and steady performance. The iQOO 13's ultra-fast touch response speed allows me to fully immerse myself in the game and enjoy its thrill.

In daily usage, the iQOO 13's 2KQ10 Peak Screen boasts a sophisticated display, responsive touch, and extremely high brightness, placing its basic experience among the top tier of flagship phone screens. But this screen's excellence extends far beyond that.

The screen has always been a major power consumer on smartphones, especially high-resolution 2K screens, which generally consume more power. Thanks to the Q10 light-emitting devices, the iQOO 13's screen reduces power consumption by around 10% compared to ordinary OLED screens, leading to a noticeable improvement in battery life. In actual testing, with 50% brightness and 50% volume, the iQOO 13 consumed only 4% battery while playing 1080P video for one hour. With a full charge, the iQOO 13 can stream video for over 20 hours. (Source: iQOO)

In terms of clarity and smoothness, the iQOO 13 screen provides a smooth and fluid visual experience, delivering exceptional overall quality and a perfect score.

Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology, Eye Protection Is the True Mark of a Great Screen

Discussions about eye protection for smartphone users have never ceased. The advantages of OLED screens in display quality have made them the preferred choice for flagship phones. The primary criticism of OLED screens in the past was that early OLED screens mainly utilized low-frequency PWM dimming, which, due to its low frequency, could cause eye fatigue, particularly in low-brightness environments, possibly leading to eye strain and discomfort.

I often read novels or watch videos late at night in low-brightness environments, which used to cause eye dryness and tearing. My nearsightedness was also relatively severe. After undergoing nearsightedness surgery, my eyes became more sensitive, making me even more concerned about eye protection, forcing me to reduce screen time in dark or bright light. However, when I used the iQOO 13 to read novels until 2:30 am, I was pleasantly surprised to find that my eyes weren't dry and there was no tearing. (It's not recommended to follow my example of staying up late). (Source: iQOO)

Under low-brightness conditions, traditional phone screens enter a low-frequency PWM dimming state, causing eye dryness and fatigue. The iQOO 13 adopts a 2592Hz full-brightness, full-high-frequency strategy, which maintains high-frequency PWM dimming even at low brightness. Due to the higher frequency, the eyes hardly perceive flicker, naturally reducing the likelihood of dryness, redness, and tearing.

The iQOO 13 also offers a DC-like dimming mode, coupled with a custom display drive chip. The flexible dimming scheme specifically designed for full-high frequency achieves a comfortable viewing experience.

On the other hand, the iQOO 13 features the world's first OLED circularly polarized light eye protection technology on Android phones. It simulates natural light while reducing reflective glare, minimizing eye irritation and providing a more comfortable visual experience. (Source: iQOO)

This cutting-edge circularly polarized light eye protection technology offers significant advantages over traditional screens in terms of display and eye protection, with the only possible drawback being its cost. iQOO officially stated that this technology, implemented for the first time on Android phones, costs about four times that of ordinary polarizing films. However, the iQOO 13, striving for ultimate display and eye protection, has disregarded this cost difference. Whether in outdoor high-brightness environments or extremely dark settings, the biomimetic brightness adjustment strategy delivers a clearer viewing experience. Even in complex and variable lighting conditions, the screen adapts effortlessly. Long-term usage is safer, reducing the risk of developing conditions like astigmatism and dry eye disease. The protection is truly hardware-based, not just software-level eye protection.

In today's flagship smartphone market, the importance of eye protection is comparable to display quality, and it's also crucial for smartphone manufacturers competing in the high-end segment.

iQOO and BOE Join Forces to Create a "Perfect Screen."

With the advent of the 5G era and the widespread adoption of 2K 120Hz screens, discussions about screens have gradually diminished. Chipsets and imaging technology have taken center stage in the smartphone industry. (Source: iQOO)

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