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Best smartphones: Highest refresh rate phone in India for 2023

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At one point, high refresh rate displays were exclusive to high-end, flagship smartphones. However, a wide range of smartphones now sports 90Hz or even 120Hz refresh rate displays. The high refresh rate enhances the user experience, with the scrolling performance being the most noticeable upgrade.

However, a higher refresh rate on mobile requires a hungry processor too. The list of 120Hz display phones is growing with brands Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Realme and more. Below, we have compiled a list of smartphones with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz that you can buy right now.

How we do our research


Our ranking criteria


We consider each smartphone’s features, including specifications, budget, display out, screen size, ergonomics, battery life, storage space, camera quality and client review, also, most of the listed devices are reviewed by our team members.

Things to look for while buying


Display size


If you often stream videos, edit photos or videos, or download and view movies, then a smartphone display ranging from 5.5-inch to 6-inch, full-HD or QHD resolution should be good enough for you.
If you are going above 6-inch then handset might get bulty, making it difficult to carry around.

But if you are comfortable with a large display and prefer a big display for checking emails and browsing social media then 6-inch display is ideal for you.

Build quality


Usually, the handsets are made of metal and plastic. There are even some phones that have glass-coated panels, but those are very limited. If you are one of those prone to dropping your smartphone, it's advisable to go for a metal or a plastic-built handset.

Camera


Remember, having a higher number of megapixels is not enough. Several other specifications such as camera aperture, ISO levels, pixel size, autofocus and more are essential.

The higher number of pixels means that the size of the image is bigger, which becomes sharper when seen on a small screen. If you are a photographer enthusiast then go for a 12 or 16MP sensor which shoots well in low lights. If you are a casual shooter then you can go with an 8MP or 12MP camera.

Battery


The battery usage differs from user to user depending on how they use the smartphones. If you are a heavy user and, play games, stream videos and more then go for a smartphone with at least a 3500mAh battery or above. If you are an average or light user, a handset with a 3000mAh battery would be good enough for a day.
Today, there are also headsets available with 4000 to 5000 mAh battery power.

Features compared



SmartphoneFeaturesProduct link
OnePlus 9 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 4500 mAh BatteryB089MS8SKL
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra12GB RAM, 256GB internal Storage, 5000mAh batteryB08LRFK913
OnePlus 9 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 4500 mAh battery, Wireless chargingB089MV3MW8
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5GAMOLED Display, 4500 mAh battery, IP68 RatedB08VB3CSKZ
Redmi Note 10 Pro6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 64MPwith 5mp Super Tele-MacroB089MT35TK
Realme 8i50MP + 2MP + 2MP | 16MP Front Camera, 5000 mAh BatteryB09G6B9NL2
iQOO Z6 5GSnapdragon 695 chipset, 5000mAh BatteryB07WGMMQGP
Samsung Galaxy M53 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage | 108MP | sAmoled+ 120Hz | 12GB RAM with RAM Plus B09XJ5LD6L
Redmi Note 11 Pro +8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 120Hz Super AMOLED DisplayB09T2RYTQF
Redmi K50i 5G6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, Mediatek Dimensity 8100 ProcessorB0B4DWTKFC



OnePlus 9 Pro

Editor's Pick

The OnePlus 9 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone from OnePlus. It features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charge support. It sports a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera.It is a good option for photography enthusiasts and the big battery allows you to capture images without running out of juice.



Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Premium Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is part of the company’s premium Galaxy S21 series. It features a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the Exynos 2100 chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It features a quad camera setup at the back and a 40MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging.It features an excellent display and is equipped with good cameras.



OnePlus 9R

Newly Launched

The OnePlus 9R is the company’s affordable offering in the flagship series. It features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The device features a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera. It comes with 5G SA/NSA support.Its four cameras offer enough options for users to click some great photos in different situations.



Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

First Alternative

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is the company’s affordable offering in the flagship segment. It has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It sports a triple camera setup consisting of a 12MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.It comes with an excellent display that comes with HDR10+ support.



Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

Affordable Pick

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the company’s most popular smartphones. It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset which is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.It sports a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera on the front.


Realme 8i

Realme 8i

Realme 8i is a decent pick when looking for a 120Hz display phone under ₹20,000. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. The Realme 8i is available in 4GB + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage options. The Realme 8i price starts from ₹13,999.Other specifications of the Realme 8i include a 6.6-inch FHD+ display, triple rear cameras with a 5,000mAh battery along with18W fast charging support.


iQOO Z6 5G

iQOO Z6 5G

TheiQOO Z6 5G uses Snapdragon 695 chipset and sports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Besides this, iQOO Z6 5G comes with a large 5000mAh battery and 18W Fast Charging technology. If you are looking for a phone that can handle all your tasks from photography to gaming then this should be your pick.



Samsung Galaxy M53

Samsung Galaxy M53

The Samsung Galaxy M53 features a 6.7-inch super AMOLED Plus Display which is coupled with FHD+ resolution and has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, it has an MTK D900 Octa Core 2 chipset which is coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.Talking about optics, it features a quad camera setup at the rear. Currently, you can buy it for just ₹26,499, down from its original price of ₹32,999.



Redmi Note 11 Pro +

Redmi Note 11 Pro +

This smartphone features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on a Snapdragon 695 chipset which is coupled with 8GB RAM and internal storage of up to 256GB. Coming to optics, it has a 108MP triple camera set up with 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro sensor. Currently, it is listed for ₹20,999 on Amazon, down from its original price of ₹26,999.


Redmi K50i 5G

Redmi K50i 5G

If you are looking for a flagship device that can handle all your tasks then Redmi K50i 5G should be on your list. It runs on Dimensity 8100 SoC which is coupled with a 6.6" FHD+ display. Other than this, it comes with a maximum refresh rate of 144HZ, and a Dolby Vision display along with a 7-stage dynamic refresh rate is capable of producing 1 billion colours. Coming to the optics department, it has a 64MP ISOCELL primary sensor, 8MP Ultra-Wide, and 2MP Macro triple camera setup.


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