Best Phones To Watch HDR10,HDR10+ Shows and Movies on Netflix & Prime Video (2024)

The way we stream and consume content on our smartphones has completely changed now. Just 10 years ago, no one was interested in watching movies on their smartphones, and there were no OTT applications too. As soon as the pandemic hit, the scenario completely flipped as a lot of people resorted to watching their favorite shows and movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other such platforms. These platforms cater to their booming audience with an exclusive quality content catalog.

However, the quality of the content is also a great deal these days. Most of the high-quality content is based on HDR or High Dynamic Range, which is nothing but a display standard. A major example of the same you would have seen at multiple places where smartphone-producing companies boast that their smartphone comes with HDR10 or HDR10+ content support. In this article, we will get to know more about both types of display standards, along with a list of phones that support HDR/HDR10+ content.

HDR10: What does it mean?

It all started with HDR and now we have various terminologies like HDR10, HDR10+ (introduced by Samsung), DOLBY Vision, and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma). HDR is the display’s ability to project bright highlights and dark shadows accurately. This, in turn, helps you to immerse yourself into a wide gamut of colors on your smartphone display.

HDR10 is an open-source format, developed by the UHD alliance, that is currently more widespread. If your phone supports HDR content, then it can play HDR10. Technically speaking, HDR10 currently supports up to 4,000 nits peak brightness, with 10-bit color depth.

HDR10+

HDR10+ works differently than HDR10. It is the most advanced version of HDR10, a technology that enhances the colors and contrast of the media you view. It makes use of cameras allowing you to play back your videos and photos with true-to-life colors and incredible detail.

Nowadays, most of the smartphones come with HDR10+ technology.

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How to Stream HDR10/HDR10+ Content on Netflix on Phone?

Streaming Netflix in HDR requires Netflix app version 5.0 or above for Android smartphones.

To stream in HDR, you will need:

• A phone that has a Dolby Vision or HDR10 compatible display and chipset.
• A 4-screen Netflix plan. You can check which plan you’re currently on at Netflix.com/ChangePlan.
• A steady internet connection speed of 25 megabits per second or higher.
• The streaming quality is set to High.

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HDR10 vs. HDR10+ vs. Dolby Vision: Comparison of different display formats

Formats	HDR10	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Peak Brightness	4,000 nits	10,000 nits	4,000 nits
Color Depth	10-bit	12-bit	10-bit
Meta-data	Static	Dynamic/Frame-by-Frame	Dynamic/Frame-by-Frame
License	Open-source	Proprietorial	Open-source

Dolby Vision outruns the other two as it’s more future-proof with more peak brightness levels and color depth. Moreover, its dynamic meta-data is created by hand by colorists and editors at the movie studio, while for HDR 10+, its metadata is created by an upscaling algorithm. In the future, Dolby Vision would be ready to match the standards, while the other two would fail then.

Phones compliant with Dolby Vision include the iPhone 15 series, Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy foldable phones, LG G6, OnePlus 12, and Google Pixel 8 phones. However, some of these HDR mobile devices are also certified for Dolby Vision. With a software patch from Dolby, most of these HDR 10 devices can become Dolby Vision-ready.

Unlike Netflix, Amazon doesn’t share a list of supported devices. We would test and update the following list for more new devices. You could also share any device that has missed the list. The comments section welcomes your valuable contribution.

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Best Phones To Watch HDR10,HDR10+ Shows and Movies on Netflix & Prime Video (2024)

This is a list of HDR10/HDR10+ compatible devices. Note that some devices may not support HDR playback in Netflix because Netflix requires manufacturers to pre-install the app for it.

Device Name	Size of Display	Type of Display	HDR10 or HDR 10+	Resolution
OnePlus 12	6.82-inch	LTPO AMOLED	HDR10+	3168 x 1440
OPPO Reno 11 Pro	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2412
Vivo X100 Pro	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2800 x 1260
Vivo X100	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2800 x 1260
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra	6.8-inch	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1440 x 3120
Samsung Galaxy S24	6.2-inch	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1080 x 2340
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus	6.7-inch	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1440 x 3120
Xiaomi 14	6.36-inch	LTPO OLED	HDR10+	1200 x 2670
Xiaomi 14 Ultra	6.73-inch	LTPO OLED	HDR10+	3200 x 1440
OnePlus 12R	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2780 x 1264
iQOO Neo 9 Pro	6.78-inch	LTPO AMOLED	HDR10+	2800 x 1260
Honor X9B	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10	1220 x 2652
OPPO F25 Pro	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2412
Samsung Galaxy A55	6.6-inch	Super AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2340
Samsung Galaxy A35	6.6-inch	Super AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2340
Vivo V30	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2800 x 1260
Vivo V30 Pro	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2800 x 1260
Vivo V30e	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2400
Nothing Phone 2a	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2412
iQOO Z9	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2400 x 1080
realme 12+	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2400 x 1080
realme Narzo 70 Pro	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2400 x 1080
realme Narzo 70	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2400 x 1080
Lava Blaze Curve 5G	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2400
POCO X6 Neo	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080 x 2400
OnePlus Nord CE4	6.7-inch	Fluid AMOLED	HDR10+	2412 x 1080
Motorola Edge 50 Pro	6.7-inch	pOLED	HDR10+	1220 x 2712
Samsung Galaxy M55	6.67-inch	Super AMOLED Plus	HDR10+	1080 x 2400
Infinix Note 40 Pro	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2412 x 1080
Infinix Note 40 Pro+	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2412 x 1080
realme P1	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2400 x 1080
realme P1 Pro	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	2400 x 1080
Google Pixel 8 Pro	6.7-inch	LTPO OLED	HDR 10+	1344X2992
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE	6.4-inch	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1080X2340
Google Pixel 8	6.2-inch	Actua OLED	HDR10+	1080X2400
Vivo T2 Pro	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080X2400
Xiaomi 13T	6.67-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1220×2712
Xiaomi 13T Pro	6.67-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1220X2712
Sony Xperia 5V	6.1-inch	OLED	HDR10	1080X2520
Apple iPhone 15 Plus	6.7-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1290X2796
Apple iPhone 15 Pro	6.1-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1179X2556
Apple iPhone 15	6.1-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1179X2556
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	6.7-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1290X2796
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+	6.67-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1220x 2712
Moto Edge 40 Neo	6.55-inch	P-OLED	HDR10+	1080x 2400
Oppo Find N3 Flip	6.8-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1080×2520
Vivo V29e	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080X2400
Vivo iqoo Z7 Pro	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Realme GT5	6.74-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1240×2772
Vivo V29	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1260×2800
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5	6.7-inch	AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1080X2640
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5	7.6-inch	AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1812X2176
OnePlus Nord CE 3	6.7-inch	Fluid AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2412
Nothing Phone 2	6.7-inch	LTPO AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2412
Realme Narzo 60 Pro	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080x 2412
Vivo iqoo Neo 7 Pro	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Oppo Reno 10 Pro	6.7-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1080×2412
OnePlus Nord 3	6.74-inch	Fluid AMOLED	HDR10+	1240×2772
Vivo X90s	6.78-inch	Curved AMOLED	HDR10+	1260X2800
Google Pixel Fold	7.6-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1840×2208
Moto Razr 40	6.1-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2640
Honor 90	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1200×2664
Moto Razr 40 Ultra	6.9-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2640
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12T Pro	6.6-inch	IPS LCD	HDR10	1080×2460
Lava Agni 2	6.78-inch	Curved AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Oppo Reno 10 Pro+	6.74-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1240×2772
Realme 11 Pro+	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2412
Realme 11 Pro	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2412
Google Pixel 7a	6.1-inch	OLED	HDR	1080×2400
Moto Edge 40	6.55-inch	Curved P-OLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Vivo X Fold 2	8.03-inch	LTPO AMOLED	HDR10+	1916×2160
Xiaomi 13 Ultra	6.73-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1440×3200
Moto Edge 40 Pro	6.67-inch	P-OLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Oppo Find X6 Pro	6.82-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1440×3168
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo	6.67-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Vivo iqoo Z7	6.38-inch	LCD	HDR10+	1080×2400
Xiaomi 13 Lite	6.55-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Vivo V27	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Vivo V27 Pro	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
OnePlus 11R	6.74-inch	Fluid AMOLED	HDR10+	1240×2772
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra	6.8-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1440×3088
Samsung Galaxy S23	6.1-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2340
Samsung Galaxy S23+	6.6-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080X2340
Vivo Y100	6.38-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080x 2400
OnePlus 11	6.7-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1440×3216
Oppo Find N2	7.1-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1792×1920
Oppo Find N2 Flip	6.8-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2520
Iqoo 11 Pro	6.78-inch	LTPO AMOLED	HDR10+	1440×3200
Xiaomi 13 Pro	6.73-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1440×3200
Vivo X90 Pro	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1260×2800
Vivo V90 Pro+	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1440×3200
Vivo X90	6.78-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1260×2800
Realme 10 Pro+	6.7-inch	Super AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2412
Xiaomi Redmi 12	6.67-inch	Super AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Google Pixel 7 Pro	6.7-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1440×3120
Google Pixel 7	6.3-inch	OLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Apple iPhone 14 Plus	6.7-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1284×2778
Apple iPhone 14 Pro	6.1-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1179×2556
Apple iPhone 14	6.1-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1170×2532
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max	6.7-inch	Super Retina XDR	HDR10	1290×2796
Asus Zenfone 9	5.9-inch	Super AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2400
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4	6.7-inch	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1080×2640
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4	7.6-inch	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	HDR10+	1812×2176
Vivo V25 Pro	6.56-inch	AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2376
OnePlus 10T	6.7-inch	Fluid AMOLED	HDR10+	1080×2412

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FAQs

What is the difference between HDR10 and HDR10+?

HDR10 is an open-source format that supports up to 4,000 nits peak brightness and 10-bit color depth. HDR10+ is an advanced version with dynamic metadata, offering improved color and contrast.

How can I stream HDR content on my smartphone?

To stream HDR content on your phone, you need a phone with a compatible display and chipset, a 4-screen Netflix plan, a steady internet connection of 25 Mbps or higher, and the Netflix app version 5.0 or above.

Which smartphones support Dolby Vision content?

Many high-end and flagship smartphones support Dolby Vision content, including popular models from OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Google Pixel, and others.

What is Dolby Vision, and how does it compare to HDR10 and HDR10+?

Dolby Vision is a proprietary HDR format with higher peak brightness levels and color depth compared to HDR10 and HDR10+. It also uses dynamic metadata created by colorists for better visual experience.

Can I play HDR content on YouTube? 

Yes, you play HDR content on YouTube if the video you’re watching supports it. Make sure you have a strong internet connection.

Why can’t I stream HDR on Netflix even though my phone supports it? 

Netflix has disabled HDR playback for smartphones that don’t come pre-installed with the app in some regions such as India. Other reasons could be that you’re not on the right plan or that you have a slow internet connection.

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