What does a 120Hz refresh rate do? Smartphone refresh rates explained

CAT October 17, 2024 1 min read

Mark Jansen

What is a refresh rate, and how does it affect your smartphone? Here’s an explainer of what a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate on a smartphone actually is.

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