I barely see a difference with the new 120 Hz Promotion refresh rate…
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iPhone 13 Pro Max Got the new 13 Pro Max, barely see the effect of the 120 Hz Promotion Refresh Rate
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I can’t say it’s all that revolutionary on my iPad Pro. Although I was hopeful on my phone it might be more useful.
I don’t think it makes a huge difference on a phone. It you saw the YouTube comparisons of an older iPhone and the new one side by side you couldn’t really tell a difference.
It’s not as good as the iPad, this update is a disappointment the displays are darker and notch is bigger as it’s taller the width doesn’t matter it looks bigger now
IMHO, most folks will never notice any difference. Overhyped.
Some people can't see the difference in screen frame rate, having said that the difference is not as noticeable on iPhones compared to bigger screens. Also, iPhones are already smooth af.
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My iPhone 13 pro max screen is definitely brighter than my 12 pro max side by side, are you sure yours isn’t faulty?
I notice it a lot. But I’m super susceptible to frame rate. I can see a dip from 60-50 for example quite noticeably. I also notice stutters many others don’t. To me this is a huge upgrade and a huge deal. I love the 120hz refresh rate.
I noticed it after first second - after that - 60hz looks like laggy - for me it´s like twice as fast phone.
Would you though? The YouTube video is likely 30 to 60 FPS. Even if the video was 120FPS. I’d expect simply recording it, compression and such. Would add impurities. Making it difficult to tell the difference.
Seems more like something you need to see in person. Side by side. Even then it’s not going to be huge. Just a little smoother.
I’m getting mine today but in the apple store it was a lot darker maybe the demo mode isn’t as bright
See how your phone is when it arrives, must have just been the ones in store 👍
Lol
There’s the complainer! You knew the notch was different. Just looking to complain. But hey, misery loves company so carry on!
uhhhhh what about the "frame rate" of the video camera capturing the video for YouTube? what about YouTube refresh rate? and your screens refresh rate?
Do you notice any difference when scrolling? Was hoping the text would be less blury, that’s where I get eye strain trying to read as I scroll.
I have just got a 13 Pro, I am like the original poster, I don't see a great deal of difference. That said, scrolling on an iPhone (I had a iPhone 11 Pro Max previously) has always been very smooth and the 13 Pro is silky smooth, perhaps I would be able to tell side by side, but it's certainly not worrying me, it's a lovely phone. The screen is definitely brighter, I will be honest, the notch never bothered me on my 11 and doesn't bother me on my new phone. Just for info, the phones I had before the 11 were all Samsung Galaxy's which were fabulous, but, I'n not going to swap back atm.
All in all, I'm really chuffed with my 13Pro.
All in all, I'm really chuffed with my 13Pro.
Lolllllll. You will not be able to tell the different watching a 60hz video on youtube. 120hz can only be experience having the device in person. Have been using 120hz screen for years. To me is the only reason why i upgraded from 12 pro to 13 pro.
Immediately noticed it on the 13 Pro but you can get used to it quickly. But just compare it to an older iphone and see the janky scroll of old. 120hz is v.nice 👌
How lol
Massive difference for me coming from 12 pro. For me it’s a night and day difference
It’s even better than on the iPad Pro
Massive difference for me coming from 12 pro. For me it’s a night and day difference
It’s even better than on the iPad Pro
Try flicking a page of text downwards so it scrolls fast — then you’ll see how nice 120hz is.
You’re not going to see anything on a YouTube review. Video is shot at 30fps
You’re not going to see anything on a YouTube review. Video is shot at 30fps
Is this officially the first iPhone 13 whine thread?
Yep. 814am pacific as I type this.
I'll never know the difference of an iPhone at 60 vs 120 because this will be my first. I'll be comparing to my Samsung Note 10+ which is 60hz. But I think the biggest advantage is the ADAPTIVE refresh. 10-120. If you are on a static screen for some time reading, it can save battery big time by lowering way down in refresh, and instantly pop up when you scroll or flip to new page. (reading app?)
So yeah, even if you have a hard time noticing that brilliant fast refresh rate, the behind the scenes manipulation to save power is huge.
So yeah, even if you have a hard time noticing that brilliant fast refresh rate, the behind the scenes manipulation to save power is huge.
Just came back from the store after checking out the 13 models, as I am in the market for a Mini. It was immediately noticeable on the Pro models, and such an improved experience that if i knew for sure it would arrive in the mini next year, then I would wait with buying a new model.