The HTC One and BlackBerry Z10 both have impressive displays that any smartphone fan or average consumer will definitely love. They are bright, crisp and offer a high pixel density that makes them look even more beautiful. But there has to be one choice when it comes to which smartphone offers the best display. When comparing the smartphones, I set both to full brightness.
HTC has done an amazing job with the display of the HTC One. It features a 4.7-inch 1920 X 1080 with 468 ppi (pixels per inch) SuperLCD 3 Full HD 1080p display. The specs of the display easily beat out Apple's Retina display found on the iPhone 5, of 1136 x 640 with 326 ppi (pixels per inch). You really need to see the HTC One in person to see just how gorgeous its screen is.
The HTC One's 4.7-inch display is a great size, not too big or too small to enjoy. When it comes to reading, the full HD display and high pixel density produces crisp and clear text, making it easier and more enjoyable to read on a smartphone. When it comes to watching videos, the HTC One really shines. Its display size is large enough to enjoy watching movies, TV shows and more on its 1080p screen. Gamers will also enjoy the benefit of gaming on the HTC One's display.
BlackBerry also should be commended on the quality of the display the company is using in the BlackBerry Z10. The BlackBerry Z10 features a 4.2-inch 1,280 x 768 LCD display with 356 ppi (pixels per inch). It also trumps the iPhone 5's Retina Display in terms of resolution and pixel density.
The BlackBerry Z10's 4.2-inch display is also a great size, in between the 4-inch to 6-inch smartphones currently on the market. The 4.2-inch display also makes it just the right size to easily navigate the Z10 with one hand, as well as having enough room to take advantage of all of the BlackBerry 10 gestures without feeling too cramped. As I pointed out in my BlackBerry Z10 vs. iPhone 5 display comparison, the Z10 has a bright display and its color reproduction is among the best I've seen on a smartphone. Text appears razor sharp and videos look great on the BlackBerry Z10's display.
It seems like HTC and BlackBerry wanted to make its flagship smartphones have a display larger than the 4-inch iPhone 5, but smaller than the 4.99-inch Samsung Galaxy S4. It worked; both smartphone's displays look great and can be used comfortably with one hand without feeling like you're holding a "big phone."
When it comes to which smartphone has the best display, HTC is the winner by a long shot. The HTC One has the best-looking display I have ever seen on a smartphone, period. You really need to check one out in person to see how great the display really is.
