"With numerous Google Pixel models available, you may be wondering if now is the best time to upgrade and switch to a new phone. Perhaps a better question to ask is how you can optimize your current device to make it last longer. Like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren't enabled by default. I've tested generations of Google Pixel phones, and to achieve the best user experience, you almost always have to do a bit of digging and research."
"Pixels continue to ship with a brilliant Actua 120Hz OLED screen set to a more conservative 60Hz by default. It's fine for battery conservation, but if you want buttery-smooth scrolling and animations that show off the screen's full potential, turn on Smooth Display. Also: Why my favorite Google Pixel phone update is an old-fashioned feature done right Go to Settings > Display > Smooth Display and toggle it on. You'll immediately notice a boost in responsiveness when scrolling through social feeds or navigating the UI."
Google Pixel phones include hidden settings that can greatly enhance user experience and extend device lifespan. Many Pixels ship with high-refresh OLED panels capped at 60Hz by default, but enabling Smooth Display unlocks Actua 120Hz for smoother scrolling and animations. Quick Tap lets users double-tap the back to trigger customizable actions and is disabled by default. Exact menu locations vary by Pixel model and Android version, but the same capabilities exist across recent generations. Testing on a Pixel 9a running Android 15 and 16 shows that enabling these options boosts responsiveness while balancing battery conservation.
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