An 8K video is already a reality on Android, there are phones that already have this capacity (all within a high range). The results of these types of videos are amazing, even though bartenders experience various problems along the way. The standard used today is the High Performance Video Codec (HEVC).
Although there are calls that support HEVC, this level has many problems. This is what prompted Samsung, Huawei and Qualcomm to join forces to launch the new codec, called MPEG-5 EVC (Video Code Calculation), for use on 4Ks, 8K videos and other types of video recordings.
This awesome 8K video was recorded on mobile
The 8K video quality is already a reality, and we already know one of the first videos in this caption recorded by Android. Surprising ..
What is a codec
A codec is a code that performs its function when requested by a specific operating system or software. This code converts audio and video digital signals into playable format. That said, it inserts and compresses the information in the file so that your transfer is faster and takes less space. If a file is playing, it cannot be opened.
So the codec does two functions: press again to decay. Compress the file first to make it easier to transfer and open it to provide all data for that file. In the video field it is very important, because it must be able to compress without loss of quality in its reproduction.
Licenses, HEVC issue
The current Codec Video (Codec), which has been in existence since 2017, is promising reduce the size of the specified video, which gives at the same time good reproductive quality. This is important now that 4K video recording is very common with the development of 8K videos. Although this codec poses a major problem, it has prompted models like Samsung or Huawei to look for alternatives.
Licenses or patents are a major problem from HEVC, as there are three sets of patents, which make it cheaper to use this standard on phone or processors, because Qualcomm chips support it. In addition, its pricing is not helpful. So now you have to compete.
MPEG-5 EVC (Esdential Video Coding) is the codec that Samsung, Huawei and Qualcomm want to promote. That is a codec will be out of royalty in its version, which will be a key factor for industry acceptance, although there will be some payouts, for some additional development. In addition, all three of these fields guarantee that they will provide appropriate, reasonable, and non-discriminatory conditions for their significant patent claims covering this level.
Videos take up less space
MPEG-5 was not born just as one of the problems with obtaining licenses and HEVC pricing. As it comes with two licenses: a baseline where you do not have to pay a fee and a primary profile will be paid, but that will provide a series of significant benefits. These are benefits over HEVC what makes brands like Samsung or Qualcomm promote this format.
As it provides compression efficiency and compression tools, that is videos will take up less space on the phone, without any loss of quality. Considering that 8K videos take up more space on the phone, it's a huge improvement, which will help MPEG-5 become the standard Quintessential 8K. It remains to be seen if it eventually becomes a choice in the industry, leaving HEVC behind.