2160p is an alternative name for 4K UHD, a resolution planned to appear in future UHDTV products.[1] The number 2160 stands for 2,160 lines of vertical display resolution, while the letter p stands for progressive scan or non-interlaced. In a progressive image, the lines of resolution of the image go from the top of the screen to the bottom. The only planned higher definition format for television is 8K UHD. Overview It is 3840×2160 (8.3 megapixels in the 16:9 aspect ratio) and is one of the two resolutions of Ultra-high-definition television. History — Philips has made a 3DTV with a native resolution of 4K UHD.[6] — In June 2012, Toshiba launched the world's first 3D TV without glasses with 9 parallax images, which passes through special lenticular lenses to deliver 3D effect with glasses-free on a 55" Toshiba Regza RZ1.[7] Due to delivered 9 parallax images at the same time, so the 3D image will only be seen as HD 720p (1280x720) ---> 3840x2160 = 9x1280x720. — Sony plans to launch a 4K UHDTV in December 2012 and more in 2013- 2020 along with 8K UHDTV. — The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phablet(only Snapdragon 800 version) shoots 2160p video at 30fps. 2160p - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia