subject: We Compare Screens On The Sony Xperia S And The Galaxy Note [print this page] The Xperia S is the new flagship mobile device from Sony. This models is part of Sony's first range without the help of Ericsson, the company who they have co produced numerous handsets with over the last decade. We see how this new device measures up against the new Samsung Galaxy Note, a mobile phone that boasts the largest display currently available on the market. We compare the design and display quality on both of these handsets.
The design of a modern handset is a vital aspect as manufacturers attempt to make their models stand out from the competition. Both Samsung and Sony are renowned for the stylish design so it is no surprise that both of these models offer a great looks and modern design. The Samsung Galaxy Note is a handset that will not appeal to all consumers because of its large size. The fact that the model sports a 5.3 inch screen means that the measurements of this device are rather large at 146.9 x 83 x 9.7mm. This may deter some consumers but those who are looking for a large screened phone will have no problem with extra size. The model weighs 178 grammes and looks very similar in design to other phones recently launch by the company such as the Samsung Galaxy S2. An attractive slim bezel surrounds the screen and the back panel boasts a textured finish which looks superb and also makes the device very comfortable to hold. Despite being constructed mainly from plastic the model feels well constructed and very robust. The new Sony Xperia S offers a more angular design with more flat surfaces and razor edges. There are still some curves present on the model but these can be found on the back panel which is gently curved. This gives the phone an attractive D shaped cross section which is similar to previous Xperia handsets. In terms of dimensions the model is a more manageable 128 x 64 x 10.6mm and weighs just 144 grammes. Both of these models offer an attractive design but the more compact dimensions of the Sony may be more appealing to many consumers.
The key selling point of the new Samsung Galaxy Note is the large display but despite the impressive dimensions the Sony Xperia S manages to outshine its rival in terms of quality. The Sony uses an LED backlit LCD screen which measures 4.3 inches. The resolution of this screen is 1280 x 720 pixels which produces a pixel density of 342PPI, a level that puts this phone ahead of all other Android devices currently available. Sony have added some excellent technology to help the screen to produce even higher quality images such as the Bravia Picture Engine which helps to produce naturally deep colours. The Samsung Galaxy Note incorporates a very large 5.3 inch Super AMOLED screen that is perfect for consumers looking for a large mobile phone or a smaller tablet device. The resolution displayed by this screen is 1280 x 800 which is very impressive but when combined with the massive display results in a pixel density of 285PPI. This figure is still impressive but considerably lower than what the Xperia S has to offer.
The Sony Xperia S is an impressive new device that perfectly blends an eye catching design with an excellent display. The Samsung Galaxy Note also impresses in both of these departments but still falls slightly behind the Sony for design and screen quality. For consumers looking for a very large screen however the Galaxy Note is the perfect handset.
