The Samsung Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, boasts a refined design and enhanced AI capabilities. While hardware upgrades might appear incremental compared to the S24 series, one key feature remains consistent: the Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. This article delves into the display’s refresh rate and what it means for users.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra showcasing its Galaxy AI-powered display.
Understanding the Samsung Galaxy S25’s 120Hz Screen
The Galaxy S25 models offer varying screen sizes: 6.2 inches for the S25, 6.7 inches for the S25 Plus, and 6.9 inches for the S25 Ultra. All three models feature the Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a “Super Smooth refresh rate,” which translates to a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate. This means the display can adjust its refresh rate from as low as 1Hz to a maximum of 120Hz depending on the content being displayed.
This dynamic adjustment offers significant benefits. For static content like the Always-on display, the refresh rate drops to 1Hz to conserve battery life. Conversely, when engaging with dynamic content like scrolling through webpages or playing games, the refresh rate ramps up to 120Hz for a smoother, more responsive experience. This 120Hz rate is double that of traditional 60Hz displays found in older smartphones.
A timer running on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra demonstrating the 120Hz display.
Benefits of the 120Hz Refresh Rate on the Galaxy S25
Refresh rate measures how many times per second the screen refreshes the image, expressed in Hertz (Hz). The dynamic refresh rate on the Galaxy S25 series optimizes power consumption by lowering the refresh rate for static content and increasing it for dynamic content.
The higher 120Hz refresh rate delivers noticeable improvements in user experience. Scrolling, transitions, and animations appear smoother, while responsiveness is enhanced across all three models. Video playback benefits from reduced tearing and stuttering. For mobile gamers, the 120Hz display translates to less motion blur, more precise controls, and a more responsive gaming experience.
The Galaxy S25: Price and Competition
The Galaxy S25 maintains the same $799 price point as its predecessor, the Galaxy S24. Despite the seemingly incremental upgrades, the S25 continues to compete with rivals like the Google Pixel 9.
