iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and Air in the test

120 Hertz display for the simple iPhone

For a better display, iPhone buyers have always had to use expensive pro series in recent years, that is now changing. For the first time, the basic model iPhone 17 receives a promotion display with a variable refresh rate. When changing the image or when scrolling, it turns up to 120 Hertz, down to 10 Hertz when it comes to video playback or static content. The latter saves electricity compared to the previously rigid 60 Hertz.

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