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Does a high refresh rate use more battery?
It can. A higher refresh rate updates the screen more frequently, which can make scrolling and animations look smoother but use more power. Google says Pixel’s Smooth Display increases battery usage. Samsung says Galaxy’s Standard mode provides its best battery life, while higher-refresh modes use more.
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There is no reliable universal percentage for how much battery you will save by lowering the refresh rate. The result depends on the phone, display settings, apps, and operating conditions. Treat a lower setting as a practical test, not a guaranteed battery-life figure.
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| Mode | What to expect | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard or fixed 60 Hz; Smooth Display off | Favors battery life over maximum motion smoothness. | You value runtime most, or want to test whether refresh rate contributes to drain. |
| Adaptive or dynamic | Can use a higher rate when needed and a lower rate for other content; behavior depends on the phone. | You want a compromise and your phone supports the mode. |
| High or fixed high refresh | Favors smoother motion and generally uses more battery. | You prioritize smooth scrolling or gaming and accept the power trade-off. |
Samsung documents Standard, Adaptive, and High options on supported Galaxy models. Pixel documentation describes Smooth Display and model-specific capabilities. The labels are not interchangeable across manufacturers.
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Lower the refresh rate on a Pixel
- Open Settings > Display & touch > Smooth Display.
- Turn off Smooth Display if the control appears on your phone.
Google says Smooth Display can raise the refresh rate automatically for supported content and that it increases battery usage. It is disabled when Battery Saver is on. Supported rates vary by model: Google lists up to 120 Hz for Pixel 8a and Pixel Fold, 1–120 Hz for Pixel 8 Pro, and up to 90 Hz for Pixel 7 and 7a. These are device capabilities, not a standard for all Android phones. See Google’s Pixel display settings guidance.
Choose a lower refresh rate on a Samsung Galaxy
- Open Settings and search for Motion smoothness, or go to Settings > Display > Motion smoothness on supported models.
- Select Standard to use 60 Hz when battery life is the priority. Samsung describes Standard as the option that provides the best battery life.
- If you prefer a balance, select Adaptive if your model offers it. Samsung says this adjusts the refresh rate dynamically, up to 120 Hz.
Some Galaxy models offer High, which may set the screen to 90 or 120 Hz and use more power. Options differ by device, and Power saving mode may switch the refresh rate to Standard. Confirm the available modes for your model in Samsung’s Motion smoothness support guide.
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Find the cause of remaining battery drain
Check which apps or system services are using power before limiting background activity. A restriction can affect app behavior or notifications, so avoid applying one without a specific reason.
On Pixel
- Open Settings > Battery > Battery usage.
- Review the app and system details to identify unusually high use.
- Keep an app’s battery use set to Optimized unless you have a concrete reason to change it.
- On Pixel 6 and later, use Battery diagnostics if available.
Google notes that a new or reset Pixel may take a few weeks to learn usage patterns. Some additional drain for a few days after a software update can occur while the phone optimizes its software. See Google’s Pixel battery-use guidance and Google’s Pixel Battery diagnostics guidance.
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On Samsung Galaxy
- Open Settings > Battery > View details.
- Review app usage and investigate apps that are using more power than you expect.
Samsung’s S22-specific recommendations were updated on March 10, 2022; apply them to that model family rather than assuming every menu or recommendation applies to all Galaxy phones. See Samsung’s Galaxy battery-use guidance.
Reduce other display and background power use
- Lower brightness: Reduce it manually or enable Adaptive brightness if available.
- Shorten screen timeout: Set the screen to turn off sooner when idle.
- Review Always-on Display: Turn it off or use a limited schedule if your phone supports that option.
- Consider live wallpapers: Switch to a static wallpaper if you use a live one.
- Review background app activity: Use battery-usage details to identify specific apps before changing their background settings.
Samsung notes that battery use varies with settings, operating conditions, and installed apps. Its display and battery recommendations are available in Samsung’s Galaxy battery-use guidance.
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Find the setting on other Android phones
Do not assume your phone uses Pixel’s Smooth Display or Samsung’s Motion smoothness labels. Open Settings and search for terms such as “refresh rate,” “motion,” or “display.” Then check your manufacturer’s support page or the device manual to confirm what each mode does. The exact paths and refresh-rate behavior vary, and the instructions above do not establish settings for every Android manufacturer.
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