"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 some 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 improve display smoothness, battery life, and gesture controls. Many Pixels ship with an Actua 120Hz OLED set to a conservative 60Hz; enabling Smooth Display restores higher refresh rates for buttery scrolling and animations. Quick Tap enables double-tap actions on the phone's back but requires activation. Menu locations vary by Pixel model and Android version, though the same capabilities are widely available across recent generations. Examples use a Pixel 9a running Android 15 and 16. Activating these options can noticeably boost responsiveness and extend the usable life of existing devices.
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