# HDR
> HDR helps video and photos show brighter highlights, deeper shadows, and richer contrast.
Topics: Entertainment, Smartphones
Difficulty: Getting technical
Aliases: high dynamic range
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
HDR helps video and photos show brighter highlights, deeper shadows, and richer contrast. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.