The Differences Between The OLED And TFT (LCD) Screen On The Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade
Taking a look at the advantages for both models


There are two different versions of the Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade. One with a TFT screen, and the other with an OLED screen. Although the OLED screen is better than a TFT overall, it has since been discontinued. Currently, there is a production shortage of OLED screens in China and South Korea. The Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade may return to an OLED screen at a later date.

  • TFT Version (newer production model)
  • OLED Version (older production model)

OLED Advantages
  • Brighter and more vivid colours.
  • Deeper blacks.
  • Better viewing angels.
  • Lower power consumption.
  • Greater screen response time.

TFT Advantages
  • Better touch screen.
  • Better viewing in sunlight.
  • Less degrading over time.
  • Other general fixes included with the phone.