Google has only equipped the new Pixel 6a with a 60 Hz display, despite an RRP of €459. Or is the display actually faster, but artificially degraded?
Very interesting reports have come forward these days. Apparently developers can unlock the Pixel 6a’s display and make it run at 90Hz. So with the refresh rate that many wanted at the Pixel 6a’s price tag – and others actually offer.
Could the Pixel 6a display be better than expected?
The built-in panel is said to be from Samsung and is actually even 120 Hz capable. The question is whether it applies to everyday use and what other factors are important. Some wrote in the Twitter discussion that unlocking 90 Hz could damage the panel. Perhaps the artificial limitation at 60 Hz would actually be a good thing.
The developer and Twitter user, who practically revealed the Pixel 6a display, said he’s been using 90 Hz for a few hours now and wants to release his unlock “soon”. The question is that the display is artificially “overclocked” in the process, which is actually harmful. Or the display could really be natively 90 Hz, which would be nice.
Google will have reasons, but will we know them?
However, Google has placed a scandal in its nest here. If the display really supports 90Hz, there must be a reason it’s limited to 60Hz. But I sincerely hope that this is not an advertising reason that the Pixel 6 is not endangered, because the Pixel 6a will then be more similar to its big brother.
Also interesting: Pixel 6a tested in everyday life – only Google
