Google is rolling out Android 17 with a new HDR feature called Eclipsa Video, designed to solve one of HDR’s biggest issues: inconsistent brightness and tone across devices. HDR videos often look too bright on one screen and too dull on another, leaving users frustrated with uneven playback.
Android 16 tried to address this with a manual HDR brightness slider, but it required users to adjust settings themselves. With Android 17, Eclipsa Video now handles this automatically.
The system works by using HDR reference white to keep text and UI readable during HDR playback. It also applies adaptive headroom to account for each screen’s brightness limits, ensuring highlights look good whether you’re watching on a premium TV or a smartphone.
On top of that, Eclipsa Video performs frame-by-frame adjustments to preserve accurate color, mood, and contrast.
Because it is built directly into Android 17, all devices running the update will benefit from smarter HDR playback without users needing to tweak settings.
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This marks a major step toward making HDR video more consistent across devices. As Android 17 rolls out, users can expect smoother, more reliable video experiences across devices.
