Thread: Video playback epic fail: My N8 plays 1080p My N9 couldn't even play 720p
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2011-12-08 , 14:20
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#125
Originally Posted by patlak View Post
Btw, ppi on the N9 is much higher compared to the well praised SA+ on the GS2. It's really sharp, not N900 sharp, but it's close.
That is the theory.
Not that it matters much for video, and this is off topic but the N9 has 2 disadvantages: lower PPI of about 251 vs (267 for the N900) and of course the Pentile matrix display tech creating an unsharp image.

So basically the GS2 (218PPI) may still be more pleasing to they eye due to lack of Pentile technology.

The new 720p Android 4.0 showcase Nexus phone also features the dreaded Pentile matrix display technology but reportedly the PPI of about 315 count is high enough to compensate for the Pentile unsharpness.
Will it play the HD content the screen can natively display? Probably a few of the MKV Container formats.