ProMotion technology is Apple's marketing term for a display feature that supports a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz. This means the screen refreshes its image 120 times per second, which results in much smoother scrolling, animations, and overall more responsive interactions compared to the traditional 60Hz displays
. Key aspects of ProMotion technology include:
- Adaptive refresh rate: ProMotion dynamically adjusts the refresh rate based on the content. For fast-moving content like scrolling, gaming, or animations, it ramps up to 120Hz for fluid motion. For static content like reading text or viewing photos, it lowers the refresh rate (sometimes as low as 1Hz) to conserve battery life
- Improved responsiveness: The technology reduces latency, making inputs like Apple Pencil drawing feel more natural and responsive, with latency as low as 20 milliseconds on supported devices
- Battery efficiency: By lowering the refresh rate when high frame rates are unnecessary, ProMotion helps save battery power despite its high maximum refresh rate
ProMotion debuted on the iPad Pro in 2017 and has since been included in various Apple devices such as the iPhone 13 Pro and later Pro models, iPad Pro models, and MacBook Pro models with M series chips
. In summary, ProMotion technology enhances the visual experience by making motion on screen smoother and more responsive while intelligently managing power consumption through adaptive refresh rates.
Devices with ProMotion
- iPad Pro (all 11-inch and 12.9-inch models from 2017 onward)
- iPhone 13 Pro, 14 Pro, 15 Pro, 16 Pro and their Max variants
- MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch with M1/M2 chips
This technology significantly improves user experience in scrolling, gaming, video playback, and drawing with Apple Pencil, making interactions feel more fluid and natural
