If your HONOR Magic V6 feels incredibly smooth when scrolling through apps and websites, the display’s high refresh rate is a big reason why. Animations look cleaner, scrolling feels more responsive, and supported games can feel noticeably smoother.

But there are times when you may prefer 60Hz instead of 120Hz. If you’re trying to stretch your battery through a busy day, or you simply prefer the traditional refresh rate, Samsung gives you an easy way to change the display setting.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to disable 120Hz on HONOR Magic V6 and switch to 60Hz, explain what changes when you do it, and help you decide which setting makes the most sense for your everyday use.

Quick answer: Open Settings → Display → Motion smoothness → Standard → Apply. The Standard option uses a 60Hz refresh rate.

What Does 120Hz Refresh Rate Mean?

Before changing the setting, it helps to understand what you’re actually switching off.

A display’s refresh rate tells you how frequently the screen can update what you’re seeing. A 60Hz display refreshes up to 60 times per second, while a 120Hz display can refresh up to 120 times per second.

That higher refresh rate is most noticeable when you’re:

• Scrolling through websites
• Swiping between home screens
• Moving through social media feeds
• Opening and closing apps
• Playing games that support higher frame rates
• Navigating menus and settings

The result is a smoother-looking interface.

However, higher refresh rates can require more power depending on what you’re doing. That’s why Samsung includes different Motion smoothness modes.

What Happens When You Switch From 120Hz to 60Hz?

When you select Standard mode, the phone uses a 60Hz refresh rate rather than the higher adaptive refresh-rate mode.

You may notice that scrolling doesn’t feel quite as fluid. At first, the difference can be surprisingly obvious if you’re used to the smoother mode.

On the other hand, 60Hz can be useful when battery life is more important than having the smoothest possible animations.

It’s also worth remembering that switching to 60Hz won’t magically double battery life. Your actual battery savings depend on brightness, mobile signal, gaming, video playback, background apps and many other factors.

How to Disable 120Hz on HONOR Magic V6

This is the easiest method and doesn’t require any special apps, computer or advanced settings.

Step 1: Open Settings

Start by opening the Settings app on your phone.

You can find it in your app drawer or tap the gear icon from the Quick Settings panel.

Step 2: Tap Display

Scroll through the Settings menu and select Display.

This section contains options for brightness, screen mode, font size, screen timeout and refresh-rate controls.

Step 3: Open Motion smoothness

Look for Motion smoothness and tap it.

Depending on your software version, the wording or exact location may vary slightly.

Step 4: Select Standard

You’ll generally see options such as:

• Adaptive
• Standard

Select Standard.

The Standard option limits the display to 60Hz.

Step 5: Tap Apply

After selecting Standard, tap Apply.

That’s it.

Your phone will now use the 60Hz refresh-rate setting instead of the adaptive high-refresh-rate mode.

How to Turn 120Hz Back On

Want the smoother scrolling experience again?

That’s just as easy.

Go to:

Settings → Display → Motion smoothness → Adaptive → Apply

Once Adaptive is enabled, the phone can dynamically adjust its refresh rate depending on what’s happening on the screen.

This is generally the better choice if you want a balance between smoothness and power efficiency without manually switching settings all the time.

60Hz vs 120Hz: What’s the Difference?

Here’s a quick comparison:

The difference isn’t necessarily dramatic in every application.

For reading an article, checking email or watching a video recorded at 30fps or 60fps, you may not gain much from forcing a higher refresh rate.

Scrolling and animations are where you’ll notice it most.

Does 60Hz Really Improve Battery Life?

It can help, but don’t expect a specific percentage increase.

The amount of battery you save depends heavily on how you use your phone.

For example, someone who spends hours scrolling through social media may see a different result from someone who mostly listens to music with the screen off.

Other factors that can have a major effect include:

• Display brightness
• Mobile network strength
• 5G usage
• Gaming
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• Background applications
• Video streaming
• Screen-on time
• Always-on display settings

So, if you’re switching to 60Hz because your battery is draining quickly, it’s worth checking these areas too.

Should You Use 60Hz or Adaptive?

There’s no single answer for everyone.

Use Standard 60Hz if:

• You’re trying to conserve battery.
• You don’t care much about ultra-smooth scrolling.
• You’re travelling and won’t have easy access to a charger.
• You mainly read, message and browse.
• You prefer a simpler display experience.

Use Adaptive if:

• You enjoy smooth scrolling.
• You frequently browse social media.
• You play games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
• You want the phone to automatically manage the refresh rate.
• Battery life isn’t currently a major concern.

For most people, Adaptive is probably the better everyday setting because you don’t have to keep changing it manually.

Does 60Hz Make the Phone Slower?

No.

Changing the display refresh rate doesn’t reduce the phone’s processor performance.

Your apps still run normally, downloads aren’t intentionally slowed down, and the phone doesn’t suddenly become less powerful.

What changes is primarily how frequently the display refreshes its image.

You may perceive the interface as less fluid, especially when scrolling quickly, but that doesn’t mean the processor itself has become slower.

What If You Can’t Find “Motion Smoothness”?

If the option isn’t where you expect it to be, don’t panic.

Samsung’s menus can change between software versions, regions and devices.

Try these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Use the search icon at the top.
3. Search for Motion smoothness.
4. Open the matching setting.
5. Check whether Standard is available.

Also make sure your phone is running its latest available software update.

Is There a Way to Use 120Hz Only in Certain Apps?

Samsung’s standard display settings generally don’t provide a simple switch that lets you manually assign 60Hz or 120Hz to every individual app.

Instead, Adaptive mode is intended to automatically adjust the refresh rate according to the situation.

If you’re trying to maximise battery life, using Standard mode globally is the straightforward option.

A Better Way to Save Battery

If your real goal is longer battery life, turning off the high refresh rate is only one thing you can try.

You can also:

• Reduce unnecessary screen brightness.
• Shorten the screen timeout.
• Turn off features you don’t use.
• Check which apps consume the most battery.
• Use Wi-Fi when appropriate.
• Keep apps and the operating system updated.
• Enable Samsung’s available power-saving features when necessary.

There’s no need to disable every convenient feature just to gain a little extra battery life.

Final Thoughts

Turning off 120Hz on HONOR Magic V6 takes less than a minute.

Just open Settings → Display → Motion smoothness, select Standard, and tap Apply.

You’ll lose some of the silky-smooth scrolling that makes a high-refresh-rate display enjoyable, but the 60Hz setting can make sense when you’re prioritising battery life or simply prefer the way a standard refresh rate feels.

Personally, I’d recommend leaving Adaptive enabled for normal everyday use and switching to Standard when battery conservation becomes more important.

And remember—you can change the setting whenever you want. There’s no permanent change involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off 120Hz damage the display?

No. Switching between the available refresh-rate modes is a normal software setting and doesn’t damage the display.

Will 60Hz improve battery life?

It can reduce display-related power consumption, but the actual improvement varies depending on your usage.

Is 120Hz better than 60Hz?

For smooth scrolling and animations, 120Hz generally looks smoother. For battery-focused use, 60Hz can be preferable.

Can I switch back to 120Hz?

Yes. Go to Settings → Display → Motion smoothness, choose Adaptive, and tap Apply.

Will games run at 60fps after switching to Standard?

The display will operate at its selected refresh-rate limit, so games that support higher frame rates may not be able to display those frames at their full rate.

Does 120Hz drain the battery quickly?

It can use more power than a lower refresh rate, but battery consumption depends on many other factors as well.

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