You are deeply split over 165Hz smartphones
Telephones with high refresh rate displays are becoming more common these days, and even inexpensive devices offer this option. We usually see refresh rates between 90Hz and 120Hz, but we saw 144Hz phones too last year.
Nubia stepped up the stakes this month when it launched the Red Magic 6 series (shown above). This is the first phone line with a 165Hz screen, but is that too much for a smartphone? We asked that question Android Authority Readers and so you voted.
Is a 165 Hz screen too much for a smartphone?
Results
We posted the poll in our Nubia Red Magic 6 series announcement article on March 5th, which received 1,126 votes. The results show an almost even split between those who think a 165Hz phone is too far and those who advocate it. However, the former camp received the majority of the votes with the slightest advantage (50.98%).
It’s understandable that many people think this is a bridge too far, as higher refresh rate displays generally require more power. There are solutions like LTPO screens and adaptive refresh rates that can reduce power consumption. However, these options are also available on phones with lower refresh rates.
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You could also argue that this is about falling returns. Many people may have difficulty telling the difference between a phone with a 120 Hz screen and a phone with a 165 Hz display. In fact, we even see some people struggling to tell the difference between 60 Hz and 120 Hz. On the other hand, it is not uncommon for monitors with more than 165 Hz to be found in the PC gaming sector. So there is a certain appetite for extremely high frame rates.
Still, the Red Magic 6 series has more up its sleeve than just a super high refresh rate. The Pro model also offers 120 W charging for the 4,500 mAh battery, Snapdragon 888 chipset, fan cooling and up to 18 GB of RAM.
Remarks
- sachouba: To be honest, what’s the point of a 165 Hz display, 18 GB RAM or 120 W fast charge on a smartphone? First, you can’t play a game at 165Hz with a smartphone’s processor, and I doubt that is much of a difference in UI compared to 120Hz. However, you will see the difference in battery life.
- NiffirgkcaJ: That’s so cool ~ I really want to own one ~
That’s it for our poll, thanks for voting and leaving comments! Do you think 165Hz phones are a step too far? Give us your thoughts below.
