2024-09-01 18:23:38
When you go to buy a phone, you must have heard about refresh rate and touch sampling rate, but do you know what is the basic difference between these two. Also, what is the benefit of having them in the phone? Both these terms are used in phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets in which display is provided.
Refresh Rate
Refresh rate can be called the unit of display. Refresh rate measures how many times per second the image is updated on a display. It is measured in Hertz (Hz). Higher refresh rate means that the image displayed on the screen changes more frequently, which leads to clearer images and videos during videos and gaming. In simple words, a display with higher refresh rate is good, but it drains the phone’s battery faster.
Touch Sampling Rate
Touch sampling rate measures how many times a touchscreen records a user’s touch per second. It is also measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher touch sampling rate means the device recognizes users’ touches more accurately and faster, giving a better understanding of input. A higher touch sampling rate makes the phone’s screen respond faster to touch. It does not need to be touched as hard.
Benefits of refresh rate
Refresh rate gives a great experience during gaming and multitasking. Apart from this, you also get a great experience while watching videos and photos. This puts less strain on the eyes
Benefits of Touch Sampling Rate
This provides faster and smoother touch input. It also provides a better gaming experience. Also, scrolling and zooming are improved.
For example, suppose a display with a 60Hz refresh rate updates its image 60 times per second. Similarly, a display with a 120Hz refresh rate updates its image 120 times per second. Similarly, a device with a 360Hz touch sampling rate records the user’s touch 360 times per second.