Almost a year since its launch, the Google Pixel 9 lineup continues to wow users with its impressive display brightness and quality. The standout models, the Pixel 9 Pro and its XL counterpart, can achieve an astonishing peak brightness of 2,000 nits while rendering HDR content.
Although some flagship Android devices surpass this brightness, Google is gearing up to elevate the competition with a 10% increase in display brightness across the upcoming Pixel 10 lineup. According to Android Authority, every model in the Pixel 10 series will come equipped with enhanced display panels that can reach a full-screen peak brightness at least 200 nits higher than their predecessors.
This improvement applies even to the standard Pixel 10 and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. For context, Google currently rates the full-screen HDR brightness of the Pixel 9 at 1,800 nits; therefore, a 200-nit increase would bring it to 2,000 nits, matching the Pixel 9 Pro.
The Pixel 10 Pro and XL models are expected to see even more significant advancements, boasting HDR brightness of 2,250 nits — a leap from the previous 2,050 nits. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will benefit the most from this enhancement, with its inner display projected to reach peak HDR brightness of 1,850 nits, increasing from 1,600 nits in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Additionally, the outer display will enjoy a 250-nit boost, allowing it to reach up to 2,050 nits when necessary. It’s important to clarify that the reported improvements refer to full-screen HDR brightness rather than peak brightness.
While the Pixel 9 models can hit 3,000 nits in specific display sections, this is a minor part of the screen. The Pixel 10’s 200-nit enhancement will significantly improve the viewing experience, particularly for HDR content in bright conditions.
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