Smartphone screens are getting an upgrade—here are the specs to know about
The OnePlus 8 Pro boasts some fancy numbers on its display spec sheet.Yesterday, OnePlus announced its first true flagship phone. At $899 retail, the OnePlus 8 Pro packs just about every fancy piece of hardware you could want into a single Android phone. It boasts the most recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, wireless charging, and a new four-camera array including an ultra-wide angle lens. The real draw, however, is the screen. Last year’s OnePlus 7T got extremely high marks for its screen performance and the 90 Hz refresh rate—more on what that means in a moment—was a real differentiator for it. The 8 Pro ups the ante on display performance, but unless you’re fluent in these kinds of specs, understanding just what you’re getting for your money can be complicated. Here’s an overview of some screen technology terms and numbers that you’re likely going to be hearing about a lot...