Since Apple began to add ProMotion adaptive refresh rate technology to the iPhone 13 Pro series, it can make the screen refresh rate reach 120Hz ProMotion. Some people may find that the ProMotion high-refresh screen consumes a little power. You can use manual settings to set the iPhone Pro series The update rate of the model is maintained at a maximum of 60Hz, which can achieve power saving effects.
The actual iPhone ProMotion adaptive update rate technology will automatically adjust the screen update rate according to the user’s sliding speed and usage situation. The adjustable range of the iPhone 14 Pro series is 1Hz ~ 120Hz. Unlike the basic iPhone, the screen refresh can be fixed at 60Hz, the system cannot automatically adjust the refresh rate.
In fact, the update frequency of the ProMotion screen will be automatically adjusted between 10Hz and 120Hz in normal use. Unless the “Always On Display” function is entered, it will automatically drop to 1Hz. Low refresh rate and low brightness display are not permanently maintained. In the 120Hz state, the power saving effect can be achieved.
How to enable or disable iPhone 13 Pro / 14 Pro 120hz setting?
Although the iPhone’s ProMotion 120Hz screen update rate is higher, it can make the screen feel smoother, but some people can’t adapt to the high screen update rate or cause discomfort. You can try to manually adjust the iPhone screen update rate. With a 60Hz refresh rate, the iPhone Pro models can also save power.
- Support ProMotion models: iPhone 13 Pro series, iPhone 14 Pro series or new Pro models, iPad Pro models
iPhone frame rate setting method
If you want to turn off and set the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro 120Hz screen refresh rate, you can manually adjust the iPhone frame rate setting “60Hz limited frame rate” through the following method:
- Open iPhone built-in “Settings”
- Select “Accessibility”
- Click “Dynamic Effects”
- Turn on “Limit Frame Rate”
When the iPhone limited frame rate setting is turned on, the maximum refresh rate of the ProMotion screen can be maintained at 60Hz, and the screen may experience a noticeable stutter when sliding the screen. If you want to restore the iPhone 120Hz setting, you only need to set the “Limited frame rate” in the same way. The function can be turned off.
iPhone Screen Refresh Rate Update Function Summary
This setting allows the user to decide the update rate of iPhone ProMotion by themselves. It does not need to be turned off normally, unless it is found that switching to the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro is likely to cause eye fatigue, inability to focus, dizziness or eye socket pain, etc., you can try Turn off the 120Hz ProMotion (automatically adapt to the update frequency technology), the screen refresh will be limited to 60Hz, and it can also achieve power saving effect. If the same situation is still the same after turning off, it is caused by the flickering of the iPhone OLED PWM light source. For details, please refer to another detailed explanation “iPhone PWM strobe hurts eyes? Get an in-depth look at why and 7 ways to fix it.