TIL my phone's screen is way dimmer than I thought | Gadget Reviews

David Baker · 2026-03-17T15:45:05.962477+00:00

I was reading a review on The Verge and they measured my exact phone model's peak brightness at only 800 nits, not the 1000 the box claimed. That explains why I always squint outside lol. Has anyone else checked their gadget's specs against real tests?

cameronjenkins6mo ago

Always check real reviews, the box lies.

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robinson.hannah6mo ago

What changed your mind?

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hugomurray5mo ago

Remember that review numbers are for peak brightness in a tiny area for a short time. Your whole screen won't hit that. My old phone claimed 1200 nits, but real tests showed it only held 800 for a full screen before getting hot and dimming down. The box number is basically a best-case lab trick.

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