Samsung is rumored to boost the refresh rate of the display on the upcoming Galaxy S24 range of smartphones, with a maximum supported refresh rate of 144Hz. However, the benefits of upgrading to a 144Hz display from 120Hz may not be noticeable unless the underlying technology has significant advantages compared to the Galaxy S23 panels. The touch sample rate is different from the refresh rate, and a higher value leads to greater responsiveness to touch inputs. While rumors suggest that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a 144Hz display, it is unclear if the less expensive versions will receive the same technology. The LTPO panel in the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the only model in the current lineup that can operate at a refresh rate as low as 1Hz to save battery, and the switch to LTPO screens for the more affordable Galaxy S24 models would increase their pricing as mass-producing LTPO displays is an expensive affair. The article concludes by mentioning that Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are rumored to feature Samsung’s M13 displays, providing improved power efficiency, and it remains to be seen if the same technology will be available in the Galaxy S24 models.
Samsung Galaxy S24 to Reportedly Sport a Higher Refresh Rate
According to the latest rumor, Samsung is set to boost the refresh rate of the display found in the upcoming Galaxy S24 range of smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S23 models launched earlier this year were equipped with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which is considered acceptable for handheld devices. However, the rumor suggests that the maximum refresh rate on the Galaxy S24 will be increased.
Reported by Sam Lover, the rumor claims that Samsung is likely to increase the maximum supported refresh rate to 144Hz. While upgrading from a 120Hz display to a 144Hz one may not result in a noticeable improvement in scrolling unless the touch sample rate has been increased, which Samsung may have done for all Galaxy S24 models. It is important to note that the touch sample rate is distinct from the refresh rate, and a higher value leads to greater responsiveness to touch inputs.
The rumor does not specify if all the Galaxy S24 models set to launch next year will receive this update, but rumors suggest that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a 144Hz display. However, it is unclear if the less expensive versions will receive the same technology.
It is worth mentioning that the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the only model in the current lineup with an LTPO panel that can operate at a refresh rate as low as 1Hz to save battery. On the other hand, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus have a refresh rate range of 48-120Hz. If there is an upgrade that fans want to see, it is the switch to LTPO screens for the more affordable Galaxy S24 models, allowing them to reduce their refresh rate to 1Hz in certain situations.
Unfortunately, this would result in an increase in the price of these handsets, as mass-producing LTPO displays is an expensive affair. However, Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which are set to release in Q4 2023, are rumored to feature Samsung’s M13 displays, which provide improved power efficiency. We are yet to discover if the same technology will be available in the Galaxy S24 models, but we will keep our readers updated in the coming months.
Upgrading to 144Hz Refresh Rate on Galaxy S24 May Not Provide Significant Benefits
According to Sam Lover, upgrading from a 120Hz to a 144Hz refresh rate display may not offer noticeable advantages unless the technology incorporated has significant improvements compared to the panels on the Galaxy S23 range. Further details about this technology are yet to be revealed. Stay tuned for updates.
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