YouTube Signature Devices are handsets with the best YouTube watching experience
YouTube just launched a Device Report website that lists the best devices for enjoying its videos. The list isn't particularly long but includes all the flagships from the major manufacturers.
The YouTube team claims that every device goes under extensive testing and it's working closely with the OEMs to provide the best possible performance and quality when streaming YouTube videos. The list consists of 18 smartphones from Samsung, LG, OnePlus, HTC, Huawei, Xiaomi, Google and Nokia.
- Samsung Galaxy Note9
- Samsung Galaxy S9
- Samsung Galaxy S9+
- Samsung Galaxy Note8
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung Galaxy S8+
- OnePlus 6
- Xiaomi Mi 8
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
- Sony Xperia XZ2
- Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Huawei Mate 10 Pro
- Google Pixel 2
- Google Pixel 2 XL
- Nokia 8 Sirocco
- LG V30
- HTC U12+
Interestingly, Apple's devices are missing from the list due to the fact that iOS handsets don't support Google's VP9 video codec. All YouTube Signature Devices must support six core technologies - HDR, 360° video, 4K decoding, high frame rate, next-generation video codecs such as the VP9 and digital rights management performance. You can learn more about each feature here.
Reader comments
? A phone with 4k 765 ppi hdr lcd probably. But as yt is audiovisual content sound also kicks into merrit. A phone with balanced front stereo surround sound is best for audio content. Only one phone out there meets both those class leading sp...
- 11 Aug 2018
- akv
- Mikearena
So which phone actually leads according to you? Which phone on the planet can give you better YouTube experience than a phone with 570 ppi super amoled 2k+ display?
- 11 Aug 2018
- fC$