[ 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.
Where HDR Matters
Smartphones
Tablets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HDR?
High Dynamic Range expands brightness and color for more lifelike photos and video.
What terms are related to HDR?
Related Display terms include OLED, AMOLED, Dolby Vision, HDR10.
Related Technical Terms
OLED
Each pixel emits its own light, enabling true blacks, infinite contrast, and ultra-thin panels.
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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.
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