best-in-class YouTube viewing experience. Some of the factors that they took into consideration were:
- High dynamic range support
- Reliable DRM performance
- 4K decoding
- 360° video
- High frame rate
- Next generation VP9 codecs
+ Samsung Galaxy Note 9
+ U12+
+ OnePlus 6
+ G7 ThinQ
+ Xiaomi Mi 8
+ Xperia XZ2 Compact
+ Xperia XZ2
+ Nokia 8 Sirocco
+ Mi Mix 2S
+ Samsung Galaxy S9
+ Samsung Galaxy S9+
+ Google Pixel 2
+ Google Pixel 2 XL
+ Huawei Mate 10 Pro
+ Samsung Galaxy Note 8
+ LG V30
+ Samsung Galaxy S8
+ Samsung Galaxy S8+
The following devices demonstrate the latest in video technology, and can enjoy vivid 4K HDR videos, immersive 360° video, and fast video load times - all while using less bandwidth.
However, you would have noticed by now that no iPhones have been mentioned in this honorary report. Now, it would be wise to take this report with a grain of salt, as Google owns the Android platform, the YouTube platform, and has designed the highly optimized VP9 codecs that give you the above mentioned abilities.
Apple doesn’t support the VP9 codec, and this is why Safari users don’t have the option to watch 4K footage on YouTube.
Although, this wouldn't make a huge difference while purchasing new hardware, it would definitely be making the rounds in the new device marketing.
Saandhyarag Sasidhar
Student Operations Manager
Web and Digital Strategies
Apple doesn’t support the VP9 codec, and this is why Safari users don’t have the option to watch 4K footage on YouTube.
Although, this wouldn't make a huge difference while purchasing new hardware, it would definitely be making the rounds in the new device marketing.
Saandhyarag Sasidhar
Student Operations Manager
Web and Digital Strategies
