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How do you get device and display information in MAUI?

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Answer

Use DeviceInfo (model, manufacturer, platform, version, idiom, DeviceType—physical vs virtual) and DeviceDisplay (screen metrics, density, orientation, keep-screen-on). These help adapt UI and diagnose device-specific issues.

var idiom = DeviceInfo.Current.Idiom;          // Phone/Tablet/Desktop
var density = DeviceDisplay.Current.MainDisplayInfo.Density;
DeviceDisplay.Current.KeepScreenOn = true;

Real-world example A video page keeps the screen awake during playback and adapts controls when it detects a tablet idiom.

Common follow-ups: How do you detect an emulator? | What is display density?

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