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Refresh Rate Debate

The Pixel 6a's display refresh rate has sparked a debate due to its 60Hz limitation, despite the hardware's capability to support 90Hz or even 120Hz. Marques Brownlee and Andrew Manganelli discuss how some users have managed to unlock the 90Hz refresh rate through complex hacks, though they caution against it due to potential issues like screen tint and calibration problems 1 2. Marques notes that this isn't the first phone to have such a limitation, suggesting that Google's decision likely considered battery life and efficiency 3.

My continued rampage against 60Hz phones, including all of the iPhones that are super expensive and don't have higher refresh rates, will probably not end anytime soon.

--- Marques Brownlee

Andrew adds that releasing all models simultaneously might be a better strategy for Google, rather than staggering releases 3.

   

User Feedback

User reactions to the Pixel 6a's refresh rate have been mixed, with some defending the 60Hz rate while others criticize it. Marques Brownlee highlights the irony of users who initially downplayed the importance of a higher refresh rate now celebrating the 90Hz hack 4. He argues that for a phone in the $500 range, a higher refresh rate is a valuable feature that enhances the user experience 5.

My biggest notable downfall of the Pixel 6a, when you compare it to other phones in its price range, is, well, this one's still 60Hz.

--- Marques Brownlee

Despite the controversy, Marques maintains that the Pixel 6a is a solid phone, but the refresh rate remains a sticking point for many users 5.