Although the iPhone is pretty smooth to operate, the latest feature lets you get a 120Hz refresh rate to experience UI a notch higher.
It has created quite a buzz amongst gaming fanatics. However, you need to enable it in order to make it work.
So, how do you enable the 120Hz refresh rate on your iOS device? Read on to know that and much more.
How Do I Enable 120Hz Refresh Rate on iPhone 15 Pro Max/14/13/13 Pro
The 120Hz refresh rate is a game changer on iPhone models.
This feature is not available on certain iPhone models.
Note: Since not all iOS versions offer similar settings and features, some steps mentioned in this article might not work for you. The steps mentioned in this article are tried and tested on iOS 17.2.1.
If you use the iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14 Pro/14 Pro Max/13 Pro/13 Pro Max, then you can follow the steps mentioned below to change the refresh rate:
1. Open Settings and tap on Accessibility.
2. Now, choose Motion.
3. Turn off the toggle for Limit Frame Rate.
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Which iPhone Models Do Not Support The 120Hz Refresh Rate?
Below is the list of models which do not support a 120Hz refresh rate:
- iPhone X
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
How to Disable iPhone 120Hz Refresh Rate
To disable the 120Hz refresh rate on your iPhone, turn on the toggle for Limit Frame Rate.
Does the iPhone Refresh Rate Change Automatically?
Yes, in iPhones that have the ProMotion option, the refresh rate will change automatically based on which app you have.
In some cases, it can go as low as 10Hz to save battery.
Does 120Hz Refresh Rate Affect the Battery?
Yes, the 120Hz refresh rate affects the battery.
The higher the refresh rate the higher the battery will be used and vice-versa.
Hence, it is important to keep the toggle on and limit the refresh rate for optimized use of the battery.
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What are the Benefits of the iPhone 120Hz Refresh Rate?
120Hz refresh rate has significant impacts on your iOS device as listed below:
- Experience a smoother and more responsive experience in scrolling, animations, and gaming
- Conserve battery life when displaying static content like photos or reading text
If you want a smooth and responsive UI for gaming or fast-paced tasks, then it is recommended to upgrade.
If not, you can use your device on 60Hz if you are concerned about battery life especially while playing games.
The iPhone is known for its User Interface that does not get stuck, and the biggest contributor to that is the refresh rate.
At times for most apps, the iPhone will use lesser refresh rates but there are certain apps like gaming and streaming that require higher refresh rates.
So, you can now easily turn off the limit of the iPhone refresh rate and use it at 120Hz.
If you have any queries or suggestions, please drop them in the comment section below.