[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

HDR

High Dynamic Range expands brightness and color for more lifelike photos and video.

Also known as: HDR10 HLG

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

HDR shows brighter highlights and deeper shadows. Mobile HDR often means Dolby Vision or HDR10 playback with 10-bit color and 1000+ nits peak brightness. Static HDR10 uses fixed metadata; dynamic formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ tune scene-by-scene.

Needs OLED/LTPO + high brightness. See HDR Support: Yes, Dolby Vision and Max Rated Brightness.

Related Technical Terms

AMOLED
An active-matrix OLED variant optimized for phones with faster switching and lower power. Display
Dolby Vision
Dynamic HDR format that adjusts brightness and color scene-by-scene for cinema-grade video. Display
HDR10
The baseline HDR format with fixed metadata; HDR10+ adds dynamic per-scene metadata. Display
OLED
Each pixel emits its own light, enabling true blacks, infinite contrast, and ultra-thin panels. Display
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