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How do i turn on ipad pro 2018 120hz? Or did my ipad come deffective?

I just realized after 3 years and now with a 120hz phone, that the ipad pro 2018, never realized that it never used 120hz mode. I enable 60hz mode, looks exactly the same when scrolling. But my phone however, smooth as expected.

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 6:28 PM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2021 8:44 PM

Then how come it gets 60hz everywhere? I've tried regular desktop, in settings, chrome, small 2d games, all 60hz. Tested cod mobile with high refreshrate settings turned on, xperia 1 III got smooth 120 fps, while ipad stuck at 60hz.


Tested with safari now freshly formatted after a RMA because of the 60hz issue, still 60hz with what looks like insane ghosting on top. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/476196348555821069/906749784046571580/IMG_7671.png And the repair guys said they found nothing wrong. Yet where's the 120hz :/


this was on itavisen.no website, and recorded with iphone 11 pro at 240 fps slow motion and screen captured. and can easily be seen in realtime as well.



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Nov 6, 2021 8:44 PM in response to Axel Foley

Then how come it gets 60hz everywhere? I've tried regular desktop, in settings, chrome, small 2d games, all 60hz. Tested cod mobile with high refreshrate settings turned on, xperia 1 III got smooth 120 fps, while ipad stuck at 60hz.


Tested with safari now freshly formatted after a RMA because of the 60hz issue, still 60hz with what looks like insane ghosting on top. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/476196348555821069/906749784046571580/IMG_7671.png And the repair guys said they found nothing wrong. Yet where's the 120hz :/


this was on itavisen.no website, and recorded with iphone 11 pro at 240 fps slow motion and screen captured. and can easily be seen in realtime as well.



Sep 28, 2021 9:55 PM in response to duckfire

Your 2018 iPad Pro has 120hz refresh rate enabled by default. It is not a constant 120hz rate. The rate will change at different levels depending on what is happening on the screen. If you are scrolling in safari, for example, then the screen rate will be increased. If you are looking at a still image or not much is moving then the refresh rate will lower (sometimes lower than 60 hz).

It performs the same as an iPhone 13's screen does.


Axel F.

Nov 6, 2021 9:44 PM in response to duckfire

I am unable to respond to your question as to why your 2018 iPad Pro never operates with a 120 Hz Refresh Rate. Hardware issues are nearly impossible to figure out without a direct examination of the device. I recommend that you have your iPad Pro examined at the Apple Store or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and resolution. You may also begin by contacting ➔ Apple Support


Axel F.

How do i turn on ipad pro 2018 120hz? Or did my ipad come deffective?

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