ProMotion issues: iOS 18 limits screen frequency to 80Hz on Pro-series iPhones
The recent iOS 18 update has caused discontent among iPhone Pro-series users as it has caused some limitations in the smartphones.
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ProMotion technology, first introduced in the iPhone 13 Pro, allows displays to run at refresh rates of up to 120Hz, providing a smooth experience when scrolling and using apps. However, with the release of iOS 18, users have noticed that the screen refresh rate is now limited to 80Hz, resulting in a reduction in display smoothness.
Don't confuse the elegance and fluency of animation. For example, the animation of iOS 18 is still elegant, but it is not smooth. Anyone can feel that iOS 18 still limits the refresh rate of most scenes to 80Hz. For Android users who are used to 120Hz, iOS 18 looks really not... pic.twitter.com/5RHeTWzHf8
- ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) September 22, 2024
According to renowned tech blogger Ice Universe, iOS 18's animations are still elegant, but they're no longer as smooth as they were before the update. It is assumed that Apple has done this to save battery life, but there is no official confirmation from the company yet. Users have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency on Apple's part, as the company did not notify them of this change before the update. Some users are even considering ditching the update to iOS 18 in order to keep the ProMotion display smooth.
Source: @UniverseIce
