#peak brightness vs typical brightness

“Peak” brightness doesn’t really matter Last, but not the least, let’s talk about peak brightness. For example, we’ve seen OnePlus 13 do 4500 nits of peak brightness, but here’s the catch: that number usually only applies to HDR highlights, not everyday use. Well, say you’re watching a Netflix movie, and your device has HDR capabilities, the phone can technically achieve that insane peak brightness, but only for some parts of the screen (not the entire screen) and for a short amount of time only (short bursts like sunlight, explosions, reflections shown in the video content). What actually matters for most of us is the “typical” brightness, the one you’ll actually see when using your phone or scrolling through apps. There’s also this “high brightness mode” or “HBM”, and other brands like to call it “Sunlight mode” which is usually turned off by default. Once enabled, it kicks in when you’re outdoors under harsh sunlight to boost brightness temporarily. In the case of OnePlus 13, it has a typical brightness of 800 nits and can reach up to 1600 nits in HBM. You wouldn’t want to strain your eyes by cranking the brightness all the way up for long periods anyway. Read more in our articles including "Smartphone Myths/ Marketing Fluff NOT to Fall for in 2026" and "Debloat ANY Android Phone Using Canta + Shizuku Method".