It remains unconfirmed if the next flagship release from Samsung will be known as the Galaxy S20 or the Galaxy S11, but the rumored specs on the handset continue to pour in, and the latest is the high refresh rate supposedly packed with the device. It will be 120Hz, which should garner praises from mobile gamers and media consumption fanatics.
This claim was from well-acknowledged Samsung tipster Ice Universe and SamMobile, and both recently teased that for 2020 the first Galaxy flagship push will have a buttery smooth display screen, courtesy of a 120Hz refresh rate. It should be noted such a feature upgrade is not a Samsung exclusive as rival handsets have introduced the same last year.
The Asus ROG Phone 2 and the Razer Phone 2 both unboxed in 2019 bearing the same screen refresh rate that pleased the mobile gaming crowd so it can be assumed Samsung would want to get a pie of the market segment.
According to The Verge, the feature dropping with the S20 was again hinted by Ice Universe, following up his earlier reminder that as early as the Galaxy Note 9 the capability has been embedded on Samsung's One UI code. It's highly likely that it will be finally realized with the sequel to the Galaxy S10.
Now with a 120Hz refresh rate possibly on the cards for the S20, it should follow that Samsung intends to include a bigger battery with the line. The bump will deliver higher performance to would-be users, but one thing is sure, it will also consume more power juice.
"Higher refresh rates also consume more juice than a standard 60Hz refresh rate," per Android Authority, adding it is now imperative on the part of the Galaxy maker to stuff the next flagship release with massive power juicer.
Lately, flagship and even mid-range phones have been coming out with battery ratings ranging between 4000mAh and 5000mAh. Hence it can be expected that the Galaxy S20 will be loaded with a more powerful juice generator.
The latest updates also indicated that the planned upgrade would be applied across the board, meaning all S20 variants will enjoy the same feature.
"It also seems like the high refresh rate wouldn't just be limited to the highest-end Galaxy S20 model, but will be available on all three handsets," WCCFTech said in a related report, noting that like what the company did last year, Samsung will deploy the S20 in three editions.
It is also believed the Galaxy S20, when released, will include an option to switch to a lower screen refresh rate, likely down to 60Hz, which will allow users to save up on battery when they want to.
Samsung has already announced its first Unpacked event this 2020, which is scheduled on February 11. The Galaxy S20 is widely seen to be introduced on that occasion and possibly the second installment of the Galaxy Fold.
