While the 120Hz screen refresh rate specific to Pro models in Apple’s iPhone lineup has become a common feature among Android phones, it came relatively later to the iPhone side of things. Moreover, a new claim surfaced today reveals that Apple may not even be able to deliver the 120Hz refresh rate on a regular basis on the iPhone 16 Pro.

According to some leading names in the industry, it is claimed that iOS 18 will reduce the screen refresh rate, especially on some iPhone models. Ice Universe, known for his leaks, claims that iOS 18 will limit the refresh rate to 80Hz most of the time, only occasionally reaching 120Hz. This claim is made even more concrete in a video shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo. A user named Sun Bin 1990, The screen refresh rate remains constant at 80Hz on a device running iOS 18. it reveals.

Why is Apple lowering the refresh rate on the iPhone 16 Pro?

Refresh rate is a very important factor, especially for those who enjoy smooth scrolling and fast-paced games. While 120Hz displays make content appear smoother, the difference is significantly felt when dropped to a lower rate like 80Hz. As users have come to expect from expensive devices like the iPhone 16 Pro, they can only experience the full benefits of 120Hz. Apple’s reason for limiting this speed to 80Hz most likely has to do with battery conservation..

As you know, a high refresh rate is known to consume more power, and this suggests that Apple limiting the refresh rate to 80Hz with iOS 18 may have been a decision made to extend battery life. However, at this stage it’s not clear whether these claims are entirely true.

Some experts suggest that the tools used to measure refresh rates may be inaccurate. For example, famed designer Ian Zelbo claims that Sun Bin’s measurements from the 1990s are unreliable. The veracity of the claims will become clear as more users experience the iOS 18 update.

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