[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

screen coating

A surface treatment on a display that affects reflections, fingerprints, or scratch resistance.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A screen coating is an applied layer that changes how a display's surface behaves — reducing glare, repelling fingerprints (oleophobic), or adding scratch resistance.

See anti-glare coating.

Where screen coating Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is screen coating?

A surface treatment on a display that affects reflections, fingerprints, or scratch resistance.

What terms are related to screen coating?

Related Display terms include 3000 nits, 4000 nits.

Related Technical Terms

3000 nits
A display brightness level of 3,000 nits, among the brightest smartphone panels available. Display
4000 nits
A display brightness level of 4,000 nits, an extreme peak-brightness figure for HDR highlights. Display
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