With increasingly severe hot weather, especially in the summer, using outdoor smartphones is inconvenient, especially the problem of displaying on the screen.
Direct sunlight not only makes it difficult to clearly see the content but also affects the life of the device if not used properly.
According to Mr. David Owen, a research engineer at the Mobile Device Center of Stanford University (USA), sunlight containing UV rays and high temperatures can cause the phone's screen to fade, reducing maximum brightness over time.
If you keep using your phone in the hot sun, your OLED or AMOLED screen can become locally burned after a few months, Mr. Owen warned.
One of the common problems users encounter is that the screen is too dark or reflected, making it difficult to read. To fix this, users should activate automatic lighting mode, or adjust the hand to the highest level when needed.
However, using maximum brightness for a long time will cause the device to increase temperature, affecting performance and battery life.
Also, avoid holding your phone directly in the sun for too long. Most smartphones today have a self-protection mechanism by reducing performance or blurring the screen when overheated. This is not a technical error but a mechanism to protect internal components.
A simple solution is to use anti-glare accessories, stick a blurred screen or use a roofed back cover with light, especially for people who often travel outdoors and technology drivers.
When taking photos or videos outdoors, stand with your back to the sun to make it easier to observe the frame on the screen.
Finally, Mr. Owen emphasized: "You should not leave your smartphone in a car parked outdoors in the sun because the temperature can exceed 60 degrees Celsius, which is enough to damage the screen and battery permanently".
Keeping the device cool, applying proper shielding and using appropriate settings will help prolong the screen's life, protecting the user experience from the harsh sun.
