What are the resolutions of a 5-inch LCD screen?
Date:2026-01-21
There are three mainstream specifications for the resolution of a 5-inch LCD screen. In order for you to quickly understand, I have compiled their characteristics into a table:
Resolution specifications | Characteristics and Common Application Scenarios | Market position |
800×480 (WVGA) | Wide screen ratio, suitable for displaying modern UI; Mature cost and technology, with multiple driving solutions; Main applications: Industrial Control (HMI), Car Display, Smart Home Control, Portable Devices | Absolute mainstream, the vast majority of 5-inch screens, especially industrial control screens, are chosen. |
1080×1080 | Square (circular screen), used for special appearance design; High pixel density, delicate display; Main applications: high-end smart wearables, circular instrument panels, special advertising machines | High end/special applications, non-standard products, usually require customization. |
320×240 (QVGA) / 320×234 | Traditional 4:3 or nearly 4:3 ratio; Early technology and lower cost; Main applications: Early or low-cost industrial control equipment, simple display terminals | Gradually fading out, mainly used for old equipment maintenance or extremely low-cost solutions. |
How to choose the appropriate resolution
Overall, for the industrial control field, 800 × 480 is currently the undisputed mainstream and preferred choice, as it achieves the best balance between display performance, driver compatibility, and cost.
In actual selection, the following two points can be followed:
Preferred 800 × 480: Unless there is a special appearance (such as the need for a circular shape) or extreme cost pressure, it is strongly recommended to choose 800 × 480.
Clarify the difference between "screen" and "module": pay attention to distinguishing between LCD panels (glass) and display modules (with driver boards, interfaces, etc.). When selecting, it is necessary to confirm whether the purchased module is a "ready to use" module.
Summary and Recommendations
800 × 480 is the default main recommended specification for 5-inch screens. Meanwhile, special resolutions such as 1080 × 1080 can be mentioned as options to meet customized needs.
If you can tell me the specific application device of the 5-inch LCD screen, I can provide you with more targeted resolution and interface matching suggestions.
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