Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Tipped to Get Dynamic Refresh Rate Option, 120Hz Support at QHD+ Also Expected

The new Dynamic mode will reportedly allow Samsung Galaxy S20 series users to switch between 120Hz and 60Hz refresh rates based on the app and battery usage.

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 19 February 2020 12:25 IST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Tipped to Get Dynamic Refresh Rate Option, 120Hz Support at QHD+ Also Expected

Photo Credit: Twitter/ Ice Universe

Samsung Galaxy S20 series currently locks 120Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution

Highlights

The new Dynamic mode will be added via a firmware update
The phone will reportedly switch to 60Hz if battery goes below 5 percent
The phone will reportedly switch to 60Hz if battery goes below 5 percent

Samsung Galaxy S20 series was launched last week, and one of its key features is the 120Hz display refresh rate option that promises smoother scrolling and more realistic animations. However, the big drawback is that the 120Hz refresh rate option will lock you at 1080p resolution. A fresh leak now suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S20 series will get the option to choose 120Hz even at QHD+ resolution, letting you utilise the phone's full capabilities. Furthermore, Samsung reportedly looks to add a new Dynamic mode, alongside the High and Standard options, allowing the phone to automatically switch refresh rates based on the app and battery usage.

Tipster Ice Universe has tweeted that Samsung looks to roll out a firmware update for the Galaxy S20 series to bring these new features on board. The update will enable users to switch to 120Hz refresh rate even at QHD+ resolution, and not lock the feature at 1080p. Furthermore, a new Dynamic mode will be added to the mix to allow users automatically switch between refresh rates. This mode will enable automatic switching between 60Hz to 120Hz to enable the best balance between display quality and battery life. The tipster also shared an image from one of the firmware versions of the Galaxy S20 series that show the new Dynamic Mode option.

Sammobile also reports the same thing, citing its sources, and claims that the Galaxy S20 series will automatically switch to 60Hz refresh rate when the battery temperature goes above 42 degrees or if the battery level drops to 5 percent. Dynamic mode will also be strict with some apps like Google Maps that eat up a lot of battery power. The refresh rate will be switched to 60Hz when such apps are opened.

There's no word on when this new Dynamic mode is coming to the three phones – Samsung Galaxy S20, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra – but it should presumably arrive via an update in the future.

Samsung Galaxy S20

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 990

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S20+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium construction quality
Excellent display
Lean, feature-rich UI
Very good rear cameras
Great app and gaming performance
Day-long battery life

Bad
Heats up under load
Bland design

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Display 6.70-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 990

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Top-notch build quality
Gorgeous display
Excellent cameras, zoom capability
Good battery life
Clean UI

Bad
Big and unwieldy
Extremely expensive

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 990

Front Camera 40-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + Depth

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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