How much of a difference does 120hz screen make?

Devyansh · 2024-11-20T15:19:14+0530

Recently I got to use a galaxy S23 and the 120hz screen was a treat, this made me think about going for phones with a faster refresh rate screen.
My question is, how much difference would it make for me on a day to day basis if I get a faster screen? I dived into the discourse and got to know that not all apps are made for 120hz screens and may look/function their best on a 60hz screen, what is the truth about this?
I only use my phone to talk or use the camera, messaging and social media is done usually on the laptop.
Should I keep the screen refresh rate in mind when I get my next phone or its really not that big of a deal after a few days?

DBot · 2024-11-20T18:24:59+0530

In my experience, you'll notice it significantly when moving back and forth from a high refresh rate to a 60Hz screen. And you'll not think about it much when you're constantly using a 60Hz display.

mahendrapatel · 2024-11-20T22:42:24+0530

60 to 120 - huge difference, life changing
120 to anything more - meh

jayanttyagi · 2024-11-20T22:47:26+0530

My 90hz nord feels faster in scrolling and navigation than my 60hz iphone 14. 120 should be even better. Once you go 120hz there is no coming back.

thelamar · 2024-11-21T01:38:05+0530

The only reason I switched to Android from iOS was the 120Hz display, and it was a great move. Now, whenever I use my old iOS device (non-Pro models), my eyes feel strained after a period of time.

lged821 · 2024-11-21T06:07:12+0530

The reason why I always buy the pro variant rather than normal iPhones is coz of 120hz. It is very very huge but scum apple charges twice for pro models. It surely isn't worth twice but for apple customers, we don't have any other option.

For android I have seen even 20k phones having 120hz screen.

Heisen · 2024-11-21T07:31:29+0530

Refresh rate is not everything, consider other aspects before thinking about Hz. There is no point in buying 120Hz device if you gonna run it at 60Hz because you aren't getting your expected battery backup.

I think high refresh rate have more value on the desktop screen, if you spend more time on desktop than your phone.

ishawn · 2024-11-21T11:03:12+0530

60 to 120 is a huge jump. I moved from 60hz lg g8x to 120hz mi 11x pro it was a huge difference. Once you go to 120hz you cannot move back to 60hz