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The Sony Bravia 4K Smart TV with Android comes with online streaming media sources NetFlix and YouTube built-in. Let's compare what type of content is available in India through these two services.
Netflix, the popular on-demand video streaming service, is all set to cater its services in India. It has already gone live with subscription rates starting at Rs 500/month, all the way up to Rs 800/month for a premium service with access to Ultra HD content. Right now, Netflix is providing only up to 1080p content in India, which is not at par with other countries like the US where 4K Netflix shows are readily available.
Compared to YouTube, Netflix takes longer times to buffer on the Sony Bravia 4K TV.
Netflix was only able to play content up to 1080p, even for Netflix produced shows advertising themselves as 4K.
YouTube is free in India and also claims to provide Ultra HD 4K Videos. However, unlike Netflix it's difficult to verify whether or not the videos are really being shown at 4K resolution.
Unlike in the US, YouTube in India offers free access to tons of local TV programming content from all over the country. The content selection is so good, it's almost like having a free India version of Hulu.
In India, Netflix is great for those who want access to US-based and UK-based shows and don't mind paying a subscription. For those that want free India domestic content, it's hard to beat what YouTube has to offer.
