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Updated · The Verge · Aug 4
Samsung Launches HDR10 Plus Advanced on Prime Video for 2026 TVs
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Aug 4

Samsung Launches HDR10 Plus Advanced on Prime Video for 2026 TVs

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Aug 4

Summary

  • Prime Video will carry Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced globally this month, with playback initially limited to Samsung’s 2026 TV lineup and supported titles.
  • The format adds scene-specific metadata for more precise HDR, letting TVs optimize tone mapping for parts of the screen rather than the whole frame.
  • Samsung says the system also supports Intelligent Motion Smoothing, aiming to improve fast-moving sports and action while avoiding the stronger “soap opera” look on films and TV.
  • The rollout puts Samsung’s Dolby-free rival ahead of Dolby Vision 2 availability, which Hisense, Philips and TCL support on new TVs but which still appears to need software updates and more content partners.

Insights

Why is Prime Video keeping the first HDR10+ ADVANCED titles a secret ahead of Samsung's massive 2026 launch?
Will AI-driven motion smoothing ruin cinematic intent, or is HDR10+ ADVANCED the ultimate upgrade for modern streaming?
Could this royalty-free AI tone mapping finally dethrone Dolby Vision as the gold standard for high-brightness displays?