A display device having a uniform brightness and control method thereof are provided, which includes a circuit board having a light emitting diode mounting area, a light source unit comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to the light emitting diode mounting area so that light emitting characteristics can be symmetrical around the center of the light emitting diode mounting area, a light uniformizing unit for creating a uniform light from the light emitting diodes, a micro display unit located in front of the light uniformizing unit, a projection lens unit located in front of the micro display unit, and a screen located in front of the projection lens unit. Thus, the display device provides uniform brightness and color.