Galaxy S8's funky screen resolution revealed, but phone may default to 1080p
This unorthodox WQHD+ resolution confirms the rumored 18.5/9 screen aspect ratio
A photo of what is presumably a Galaxy S8 display setting has leaked out, and it shows a display resolution change slider that goes from HD+ to WQHD+ resolution, with Full HD+ in the middle. That middle setting, however, is shown to be the default one, and we can't help but think that Samsung may pull of with the S8 what it did with the S7 after the Nougat update.
As you can see in the image, Samsung may be doing the same with the Galaxy S8, but the more interesting thing are the new display resolutions that the slider is showing. The screen's actual resolution is WQHD+ or the unorthodox 2960 x 1440 pixels, indicating that the rumors about an 18.5:9 screen aspect ratio may turn out true in the end. This new ratio, called Univisium, is similar to what LG did with the G6, and allows for taller, narrower devices. The default FHD+ screen setting is actually 2220 x 1080, while the new HD+ is 1480 x 720 pixels. Sign of the times.
source: @UniverseIce
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