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Google quietly added LHDC support to Pixels with Android 17
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Android 17 has introduced native support for the Low Latency High-Definition Audio Codec (LHDC v5), enabling Pixel devices to stream 96kHz high-resolution audio to compatible hardware.
- This update expands high-bitrate wireless audio options beyond Sony’s LDAC, benefiting users who pair their Pixels with LHDC-supported earbuds from brands like OnePlus, Nothing, and OPPO.
- Savitech, the creator of LHDC, confirmed that future Android 17 devices from Samsung, Xiaomi, and others will also support LHDC natively, enhancing compatibility across multiple manufacturers.
- LHDC 5.0 supports up to 24-bit/192kHz audio at a maximum bitrate of 1Mbps, offering a significant improvement over AAC, though Bluetooth bandwidth limits mean wired audio quality levels are not fully matched.
- Users with compatible LHDC audio hardware can now enjoy improved wireless audio quality on Android 17, provided they use high-quality audio sources such as Hi-Res Lossless streaming services.
