screen density

[skriːn ˈdɛnsɪti]
nounpl: screen densities
densidade de pixels da tela
1. A measure of pixel concentration on a display screen, typically expressed in pixels per inch (PPI) or dots per inch (DPI)
The smartphone has a screen density of 440 PPI, resulting in sharp and crisp visuals.
O smartphone tem uma densidade de pixels da tela de 440 PPI, resultando em visuais nítidos e claros.
2. The ratio of the number of pixels to the physical size of the display
Higher screen density means more pixels are packed into the same physical space.
Uma densidade de pixels mais alta significa que mais pixels estão compactados no mesmo espaço físico.
3. A technical specification that affects image quality and clarity on digital displays
Screen density is crucial for determining the visual quality of text and images on mobile devices.
A densidade de pixels da tela é crucial para determinar a qualidade visual de textos e imagens em dispositivos móveis.
This is a technical term commonly used in Brazilian tech marketing and consumer electronics discussions. It gained prominence with Apple's introduction of 'Retina displays' and is now standard vocabulary when comparing smartphones and tablets in both Brazil and Portugal. The term reflects the importance of display quality in consumer electronics culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pixel densitypixels per inch (PPI)dots per inch (DPI)display resolution density
Antonyms / Antônimos
low resolutionpixelated display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
densidade de pixels da tela
Standard technical term used across Brazil
São Paulo
densidade de tela
Shortened version commonly used in tech communities
Portugal
densidade de píxeis do ecrã
Uses European Portuguese spelling (ecrã instead of tela)
Tech industry (Brazil)
densidade de pixels
Simplified term often used in specifications

Related Words

displayresolutionpixelDPIPPIretina displayscreen quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

Retina display technology
High-definition display
Sharp image quality
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