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Android Nexus One - Can I save energy with color scheme?


I'm wondering what color-scheme is more energy-saving for AMOLED display?

I've already decided to manage c-scheme according to ambient light, thanks to this post:

Somewhat-proof, the link posted by nickf: Ironic Sans: Ow My Eyes. If you read that in a well lit room, the black-on-white will be the most pleasant to read. If you read it in a dark room, the white-on-black will be nicer.

But if I want to save battery power, should I use bright content with dark background or vice versa?

Is it possible anyway (they say it's not working for simple LCD)?


Solution

  • Yes, you can. The best you can do is use a red on black color scheme. Blue is more expensive than green, green more than red. White is the worst :)

    To give you an idea, a static blue wallpaper (for instance a jellyfish in an aquarium) consumes more battery than the 3D galaxy live wallpaper.