Google may soon introduce Ultra HDR video recording as the default setting for Android 15 smartphones. A recent document from Google suggests that specific Android 15 devices will prioritize this advanced format.
Ultra HDR to Be Standard for Android 15 Phones
The Android 14 update introduced Ultra HDR support, allowing photos to store HDR metadata, making images look better on HDR screens. On devices without HDR displays, the standard SDR version of the image would be shown.
Not many smartphones can shoot in Ultra HDR, and even fewer have HDR displays. But Google seems determined to make Ultra HDR a default for Android 15-compatible devices. According to reports, Android 15 may arrive on some Google Pixel phones as soon as next month.
Android 15’s Compatibility Requirements
Google’s Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) outlines the hardware and software requirements for devices running Android 15. New CDD conditions for Android 15 require primary rear and front cameras to support JPEG_R, the official name of the Ultra HDR format.
To clarify, not all Android 15 phones will default to Ultra HDR recording. Devices must meet the requirements of Performance Class 15, which ensures the smartphone can handle high-performance tasks like Ultra HDR video codecs.
Who Will Benefit from Android 15’s Ultra HDR?
While billions of devices run Android, not all will be eligible for Ultra HDR recording by default. Phones must belong to Performance Class 15 to benefit from this feature. Devices without the necessary hardware will not enable Ultra HDR by default, even if they run Android 15.
This update could be a game-changer for those with high-performance smartphones, offering improved video and image quality. Keep an eye on the upcoming Android 15 rollout for more details.
