Difference Between Hard OLED and Soft OLED

There are four different types of screen replacements in the iPhone aftermarket, including Hard OLED, In-cell LCD, LCD, and Soft OLED. Today we will take a deep dive into the difference between Hard OLED and Soft OLED.

1. Material

Hard OLEDs use a glass substrate.

Soft OLEDs use plastic substrates with bendable properties.

2. Color

The display effect of Soft OLED is more inclined to be rich.

The display effect of Hard OLED is more inclined to be real.

3. Drop Testing

Soft OLEDs are more Drop resistant than Hard OLEDs

4. Power Consumption

The light source of the Hard OLED is realized by the LED backlight, and the power consumption is high.

The Soft OLED is self-illuminating, and the power consumption of the  Soft OLED is also lower than that of the Hard OLED.

5. Packaging Process

The Soft OLED uses COP technology to make the black edge of the phone smaller

The bottom of the bezel of the Hard OLED phone is slightly larger.

Hard OLED

Pros

  • The price is lower than Soft OLED, and the cost performance is high
  • More durable
  • Mature manufacturing process

 

Cons

  • No soft OLED drop resistant
  • The wider bezel at the bottom of the display
  • Deformation, shock, or improper installation can cause failure

Soft OLED

Pros

  • 1:1 original display size
  • Low power consumption
  • Drop resistant

 

Cons

  • Shorter service life due to material properties
  • More expensive
  • More prone to aging
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