"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."
Many Pixel phones include powerful settings that are disabled by default and can significantly improve user experience. Key options cover display refresh rate, battery optimization, and gesture controls. Smooth Display unlocks the Actua 120Hz OLED potential, enhancing scrolling and UI animations beyond the default 60Hz. Quick Tap enables customizable actions by double-tapping the phone's back. Menu locations vary slightly across models and Android versions, but the same settings are widely available on recent Pixel generations. Examples use a Pixel 9a running Android 15 and 16; newer and older Android versions show similar capabilities.
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