How to Enable 120Hz or 144Hz Display on Xiaomi / POCO Phone
How to Enable 120Hz or 144Hz Display on Xiaomi / POCO Phone
High refresh rate displays make scrolling, animations, and gaming feel dramatically smoother. Here's how to enable it on your Xiaomi device.
Step-by-Step: Enable High Refresh Rate
On HyperOS:
1. Settings → Display → Refresh rate.
2. Select your desired rate:
- Auto (Adaptive) — phone automatically switches between 1Hz and 120/144Hz based on content.
- 120Hz — locked at 120 frames per second.
- 144Hz — maximum on supported models (POCO F5/F6/F7, Redmi Turbo series).
- 60Hz — battery-saving mode.
On MIUI 14:
1. Settings → Display → Refresh rate → choose 120Hz or Adaptive.
Which Xiaomi Models Support 144Hz?
| Phone | Max Refresh Rate |
|---|---|
| POCO X5 Pro / X6 Pro / X7 Pro | 120Hz |
| POCO F5 / F6 / F7 / F7 Pro | 144Hz |
| Redmi Turbo 3 / 4 | 144Hz |
| Xiaomi 14 / 14 Pro | 120Hz (LTPO) |
| Xiaomi 15 / 15 Pro | 120Hz (LTPO 4.0) |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | 120Hz |
| Redmi 13C / 14C | 90Hz (max) |
Adaptive vs. Fixed Refresh Rate
| Setting | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive (Auto) | Saves battery; high Hz when needed | May feel inconsistent in some apps |
| Fixed 120Hz / 144Hz | Always smooth; consistent feel | Higher battery drain (~5–10%) |
| Fixed 60Hz | Best battery life | Less smooth scrolling/gaming |
Recommendation: Use Adaptive for daily use; switch to fixed 144Hz during gaming sessions via Game Turbo.
Enable High Refresh Rate in Games
Some games cap their own frame rate regardless of display setting:
1. Open the game's in-game graphics settings.
2. Set Frame rate to 90, 120, or High / Ultra (wording varies by game).
3. Common games with 120Hz+ support: PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile, Asphalt 9.
Check Current Refresh Rate in Real Time
Enable FPS / refresh rate overlay:
1. Settings → Developer Options → Show refresh rate → on.
2. A small number appears in the corner showing the current Hz in real time.
Pro Tips
- LTPO displays (Xiaomi 14/15 series) dynamically range from 1Hz to 120Hz — Adaptive is the best setting for these as it maximizes battery savings while maintaining high Hz during active use.
- At 144Hz, expect around 10–15% more battery consumption compared to 60Hz under the same workload.
- Some budget Redmi phones advertise "up to 90Hz" — these do not support 120Hz regardless of settings.
