One UI 9 May Bring Eclipsa Video Support To Galaxy Devices

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Samsung could add support for Eclipsa Video on Galaxy devices with the One UI 9 update. Google introduced native support for the new HDR format in Android 17, allowing device makers to adopt it. Galaxy devices already support HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG, and Eclipsa Video could be the next HDR format to join that list.

Android 17 paves the way for Eclipsa Video support on Galaxy

As Google explains, Eclipsa Video makes HDR content look more consistent across different displays and lighting conditions. HDR videos can sometimes appear overly bright in dark environments or look different when played on another screen. The new format addresses those issues by providing compatible devices with detailed rendering instructions instead of leaving HDR processing entirely up to the display.

The format also introduces an HDR Reference White standard that keeps text, user interface elements, and SDR content readable while HDR video is playing. It uses frame-by-frame dynamic metadata to preserve the creator’s intended colors and contrast while scaling highlights based on a display’s brightness capabilities.

Samsung already has experience with the Eclipsa platform. The company co-developed Eclipsa Audio with Google, and it’s available on select Samsung TVs and soundbars released in 2025. Reports suggest Eclipsa Audio and Eclipsa Video could eventually be offered together, similar to Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.

Samsung hasn’t announced support for Eclipsa Video on Galaxy devices. However, with Android 17 now supporting the format natively, One UI 9.0 could be the first Samsung software release to bring Eclipsa Video support to compatible Galaxy phones and tablets. Whatever happens, we’ll likely know at upcoming Unpacked scheduled on July 22.

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Abhinav Anand

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