Google plans to add new screens to its Pixel 10 Pro phones that should help your eyes feel better during long phone sessions. The company will use special PWM technology that flickers at 480Hz to cut down on eye strain and headaches. This marks the first time Google has put this kind of display into its flagship phones. The screens should also help people sleep better at night after heavy phone use. PWM works differently from regular refresh rates that make scrolling look smooth.
Other phone makers have already beaten Google to the punch with much faster PWM speeds. OnePlus 13 devices run at 2,160Hz PWM rates that blow past Google's numbers. HONOR Magic 7 Pro phones go even further with 4,320Hz panels that leave Google's effort looking weak. These higher speeds mean less flickering that bothers sensitive users. Google's 480Hz seems pretty basic compared to what competitors offer.
The company had to make tough choices about what features to prioritize in their new phones. Higher PWM frequencies limit how many brightness levels the screen can show. This affects how colors look and how much control users have over their display settings. Google decided to balance eye comfort with other important screen features. The cheaper Pixel 10 models will likely get even lower PWM rates or skip this technology completely.
Other phone makers have already beaten Google to the punch with much faster PWM speeds. OnePlus 13 devices run at 2,160Hz PWM rates that blow past Google's numbers. HONOR Magic 7 Pro phones go even further with 4,320Hz panels that leave Google's effort looking weak. These higher speeds mean less flickering that bothers sensitive users. Google's 480Hz seems pretty basic compared to what competitors offer.
The company had to make tough choices about what features to prioritize in their new phones. Higher PWM frequencies limit how many brightness levels the screen can show. This affects how colors look and how much control users have over their display settings. Google decided to balance eye comfort with other important screen features. The cheaper Pixel 10 models will likely get even lower PWM rates or skip this technology completely.
