DC dimming might really represent the solution for those suffering from PWM that we have hoped for. However, the new/old technology comes with some minor problems. First, depending on the device and brightness level, the flickering does not completely vanish, but just changes and becomes more even, which can already be a relief for the eyes.
Second, the color reproduction on the AMOLED display of the
OnePlus 7 Pro does really vary. However, this is hardly noticeable with your bare eyes, and due to the good initial values, the actual changes are acceptable - particularly if you get a relief from headaches and eye strain.
Yet, we still advise you to first try out a smartphone in DC dimming mode as well as with PWM, before you buy it. A longer test at low display brightness is best. If you get a headache or eye strain, you might want to think about choosing another smartphone.
Alternatively, if you are annoyed by PWM and immediately want a device that does not use PWM, you can also check our
list of test units with and without PWM.