[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Display
Always-On Display
A dim screen mode that keeps clock, notifications, and widgets visible while the phone is idle.
Also known as:
AOD
Always-On
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Always-On Display (AOD) keeps key info — time, date, notifications — on screen at very low brightness. On OLED it uses almost no power because only a few pixels light up.
See Display features: Always-On Display in specs. It pairs with LTPO panels that drop to 1 Hz in this mode.
Related Technical Terms
Battery Life
Measured endurance for web, video, and gaming; mAh alone does not tell the full story.
Battery
LTPO
Backplane tech allowing 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh to save battery while keeping motion smooth.
Display
OLED
Each pixel emits its own light, enabling true blacks, infinite contrast, and ultra-thin panels.
Display