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How to Check If Your Phone’s Refresh Rate Is Actually Active

How to Check If Your Phone’s Refresh Rate Is Actually Active While testing an AvNexo device in London, I noticed that some apps didn’t feel as smooth as expected, even though the phone supported 90Hz or 120Hz. Speaking with UK users from Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, I realised that many people don’t know how to confirm whether their high-refresh-rate display is actually working. Here’s a practical guide. What Is Refresh Rate? Refresh rate measures how often your screen updates per second, expressed in Hertz (Hz): Higher refresh rates (90Hz, 120Hz) provide smoother animations and scrolling Standard rates (60Hz) are sufficient for basic usage but appear less fluid Most modern smartphones, including Samsung, Google Pixel, and iPhones, support variable refresh rates Ways to Check Refresh Rate on Your Phone 1. Using Built-in Settings Most devices allow you to view and adjust refresh rate: iPhone: Settings → Accessibility → Motion → Limit Frame Rate (di...

Battery Saving Features That Limit Refresh Rate

Battery Saving Features That Limit Refresh Rate While testing an AvNexo device in London, I noticed that my screen felt noticeably less smooth during prolonged usage. Speaking with UK users from Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, it became clear that battery-saving features are often the culprit behind reduced refresh rates. Understanding how these features work helps users balance performance and battery life. How Battery Saver Affects Refresh Rate Modern smartphones reduce refresh rates to conserve power: High-refresh-rate displays (90Hz, 120Hz) consume more battery than standard 60Hz Battery saver or low power mode automatically limits refresh rate to extend usage time UK users in Brighton and Glasgow reported smoother scrolling only after disabling battery saver Common Battery-Saving Features That Reduce Refresh Rate 1. Low Power Mode (iPhone) Automatically limits maximum screen refresh rate Reduces background activity and animations, affecting flu...

Refresh Rate Drops After Updates: What’s Happening?

Refresh Rate Drops After Updates: What’s Happening? After updating my AvNexo device in London, I noticed the screen felt less smooth during scrolling and gaming. Speaking with UK users in Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, it became clear that refresh rate drops following software updates are common. Understanding the causes can help maintain high-performance displays on modern smartphones. Why Updates Affect Refresh Rate Software updates often include changes that impact display performance: New refresh rate management algorithms may prioritise battery over smoothness Temporary bugs or conflicts with third-party apps can limit high refresh rates System settings may be reset, defaulting to lower refresh rates like 60Hz UK users in Brighton and Glasgow reported that scroll animations felt choppier after updating, even though the device supported 90Hz or 120Hz. Common Symptoms Scrolling feels less fluid in apps or menus High-refresh-rate games appear stu...

Why Your Phone Isn’t Using 90Hz or 120Hz Smoothly

Why Your Phone Isn’t Using 90Hz or 120Hz Smoothly While testing an AvNexo device in London, I noticed that some apps and menus were still lagging despite the phone supporting 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. After consulting UK users in Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, it became clear that many factors can prevent smooth high-refresh-rate performance. Understanding these issues helps maintain fluid scrolling and gaming experiences. 1. Adaptive or Dynamic Refresh Rate Settings Many modern smartphones adjust refresh rates automatically to save battery: High-refresh rates may drop to 60Hz during simple apps or idle screens UK users in Brighton and Glasgow reported smoother performance after enabling “High Refresh Rate” or disabling adaptive mode in Settings → Display → Refresh Rate 2. Battery Saver or Low Power Mode Energy-saving features can force the device to run at lower refresh rates: Reduces power consumption by limiting the refresh rate to 60Hz UK user...

Phone Refresh Rate Not Working Properly? Common Causes

Phone Refresh Rate Not Working Properly? Common Causes While testing an AvNexo device in London, I noticed that the smooth scrolling of apps and games suddenly felt choppy, even though the phone supports a high refresh rate. After discussing with UK users from Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, it became clear that refresh rate issues are surprisingly common. Understanding the causes helps maintain optimal display performance. What Is Refresh Rate? Refresh rate measures how many times the screen updates per second, expressed in Hertz (Hz): Higher refresh rates (90Hz, 120Hz) provide smoother motion Lower refresh rates (60Hz) conserve battery but can appear less fluid Most modern smartphones, including Samsung, Google Pixel, and iPhones, support variable refresh rates UK users often notice differences when scrolling through social media feeds or playing games on high-refresh-rate devices. Common Causes of Refresh Rate Issues 1. Software Settings Many phones ...