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Resolution

Also: screen resolution

Resolution is the number of pixels used to make an image, video, or screen.

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Resolution is the number of pixels used to make an image, video, or screen. 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.

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Updated Jun 26, 2026