At Zedge, we see AMOLED wallpapers as the best choice for phones with OLED and AMOLED displays. The best AMOLED wallpapers use true black pixels, high contrast, and edge-aware designs to improve visual clarity while reducing power usage. In this guide, we break down the best AMOLED wallpaper styles, where to find them, how to set them properly on iPhone and Android, and how to create your own.
Key Takeaways
- AMOLED wallpapers use true black pixels that are completely turned off
- Dark wallpapers can reduce battery usage on OLED and AMOLED screens
- High-contrast designs improve readability and visual depth
- Minimal and edge-safe layouts work best for daily use
- Zedge offers a large curated collection of AMOLED-optimized wallpapers
Image Gallery: Popular AMOLED Wallpaper Types
What Is a Phone Wallpaper?
A phone wallpaper is the background image shown on the home screen or lock screen, and AMOLED wallpapers are designed specifically to take advantage of OLED technology by turning black pixels off completely.
Why Change Your Phone Wallpaper?
We change wallpapers to personalize our devices, but on AMOLED screens, the right wallpaper also impacts power usage. Studies on OLED displays show that darker UI elements consume significantly less energy than bright ones, making AMOLED wallpapers both visual and practical upgrades.
Types of Phone Wallpapers
Static Wallpapers
Still images that use minimal resources and work on all devices.
Live Wallpapers
Animated backgrounds that add motion but may increase battery usage.
AMOLED Wallpapers
Dark, high-contrast designs that reduce power draw on OLED screens.
Minimal Wallpapers
Simple layouts that improve usability and reduce visual noise.
Where to Find the Best Phone Wallpapers
Websites
Curated platforms like Zedge offer a wide selection of optimized wallpapers, including AMOLED-specific designs.
Apps
Wallpaper apps make it easy to preview and apply AMOLED wallpapers correctly. We recommend starting with trusted platforms listed in our guide to the best wallpaper apps.
Creating Your Own
Advanced users can design custom AMOLED wallpapers with true black backgrounds and controlled highlights.
How to Download and Set a Wallpaper
On iPhone
For correct scaling and lock screen behavior, follow this guide on how to change wallpaper on iphone easily to ensure proper contrast and positioning.
If you want to remove an old wallpaper first, this guide explains how to delete wallpaper on iphone before applying a new one.
On Android
Most Android devices with AMOLED screens allow you to preview wallpapers before setting them. Dark mode and system UI will blend best with AMOLED designs.
Tips for Choosing the Perfect AMOLED Wallpaper
Use true black backgrounds instead of dark gray.
Avoid large white or bright areas that negate power savings.
Center key elements to avoid icon overlap.
Match the wallpaper resolution to your device for sharp edges.
How to Make Your Own Phone Wallpaper
We can create custom AMOLED wallpapers using design tools that support pure black color values. This guide on how to make your own phone wallpaper explains sizing, formats, and export best practices.
To complete the setup, we also recommend learning how to customize home screen layouts for icons and widgets that complement dark wallpapers.
FAQs
Do AMOLED wallpapers really save battery?
Yes. On AMOLED and OLED screens, black pixels are turned off, which reduces power usage compared to bright wallpapers.
Is dark gray the same as true black?
No. Only pure black pixels are turned off on AMOLED displays. Dark gray still consumes power.
Are AMOLED wallpapers good for lock screens?
Yes. They reduce glare in low light and improve contrast for clocks and notifications.
Do AMOLED wallpapers work on LCD screens?
They work visually, but battery-saving benefits only apply to OLED and AMOLED displays.