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181 What Is a High Refresh Rate? Explaining 120 Hz on Phones, TVs, and Monitors

Wired
Simon Hill @ Wired · 09/19/2025 10:00 EDT

What Is a High Refresh Rate? Explaining 120 Hz on Phones, TVs, and Monitors

Many Android phones and iPhones use this screen technology to make everything look buttery smooth. Here's how it works.

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