YouTube for Android now giving 4K playback option even if don't have a 4K screen

19 February 2021
This is a server-side update and it remains to be seen how many devices are supported.

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YUKI93, 20 Feb 2021Would love to see how YouTube 4K video plays on Sony Xperia... moreit is already happening 2160p on my z5 premium and 1ii...
at least nonxperia can experience it now, except that the video may looked jagged due to missing pixels... like an 8MP picture does on my xperia miro... ha ha...
"aNd wHo nEEds a 4K sCrEEn pHoNE?"

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    • Prouser
    • TS8
    • 20 Feb 2021

    Well 4K is available on my iPhone 12 pro max.

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      • RealTalk
      • sxr
      • 20 Feb 2021

      This feature maybe good and high in res. but immagine your phone for not being capable or compatible with the reso. yeah it plays, but it Lags ! it would definitely Lag ! only a fool would tell me that I'm wrong.

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        • Zemo
        • DkZ
        • 20 Feb 2021

        Yup , got this feature

          Would love to see how YouTube 4K video plays on Sony Xperia phones with a 4K screen.

            joe nodden, 20 Feb 2021Limited data? In 2021? Even India's citizens get dirt ... moreDon't assume every country is the same as India. Here in Malaysia, there are only TWO telcos that offer high-speed unlimited data plan for mobile Internet. One of them is a data-only plan that cost about $20. Another one has support for calls with VoLTE and text messages since it was meant to be used on smartphones, but that cost about $40.

              Siddhant Pandey, 20 Feb 2021I have seen 1080p videos on 720p redmi go and I can see the... moreYes, you definitely can because the video will downscale to match the screen resolution of your Redmi.

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                • Tahsan
                • XU{
                • 20 Feb 2021

                Please also allow 4k on 720p phones. It would be awesome ☺️

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 7k4
                  • 20 Feb 2021

                  I can use the 2160p option on my Redmi Note 8 Pro with very slight lag. Video playback is a little choppy.

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                    • gringo
                    • fwy
                    • 20 Feb 2021

                    i think this will not stay for a long time ... that was just a test by Google ! if so, bandwidth will be limited in many countries !

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                      • Gugapazp
                      • C2L
                      • 20 Feb 2021

                      I have a Galaxy Tab S5e and I could play normally 1440p 60 fps videos, but after the update, only in 1080p. 1440p only 30 fps and sometimes it freezes. I have a 200mbps fiber connection and the video runs pretty smoothly on my S10. Hope some update makes it better...

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                        • Vijay
                        • 7t}
                        • 20 Feb 2021

                        I noticed in my Samsung m30s and nokia 6.1(2018). The difference isn't so noticeable if the network is good.

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                          • Adesh
                          • rKN
                          • 20 Feb 2021

                          Siddhant Pandey, 20 Feb 2021I have seen 1080p videos on 720p redmi go and I can see the... moreYes bro

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                            • Anonymous
                            • p%B
                            • 20 Feb 2021

                            Anonymous, 20 Feb 2021Stadia? Google just fired their first party devs. After pra... moreYou are saying that like you are surprised. Hahaha.
                            Google should stop coming out with ideas. But then again, when you have tons of money, ideas come for free. Lol.

                              I have seen 1080p videos on 720p redmi go and I can see the difference

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                                • Anonymous
                                • sUS
                                • 20 Feb 2021

                                Technologist, 20 Feb 2021I've noticed that and that's really good and vide... moreStadia? Google just fired their first party devs. After praising them for hard work. lmao

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • GQU
                                  • 20 Feb 2021

                                  JustSomeRandomGuy, 19 Feb 2021Question I have a 1080p screen on my phone. Is there an ... morenot at all YouTube ties bitrate with higher resolution


                                  So enjoy 4K not only its higher resolution but also much higher bitrate

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • p%L
                                    • 20 Feb 2021

                                    Enjoying 8k glory with SmartYoutube for Android TV

                                      Don't know why f2 pro cannot show deep black in youtube app.

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                                        • Hsams
                                        • f}M
                                        • 20 Feb 2021

                                        I can watch 4K YouTube on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global). The video looks crisp on this 6.67 inch display!