Smoother displays: More smartphone companies are rolling out devices with a higher refresh rate

More smartphone companies are rolling out devices with a higher refresh rate that enhances the overall user experience

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Smartphone displays are becoming bigger, brighter and, soon, smoother too.

Tech giant Google launched its much-anticipated Pixel 4 smartphone yesterday with a Smooth Display feature that feels smoother and, hence, more responsive due to a screen refresh rate that can go up to 90Hz.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 16, 2019, with the headline Smoother displays: More smartphone companies are rolling out devices with a higher refresh rate. Subscribe