Redmi had just launched its highly anticipated flagship model, Redmi K30 Pro, earlier this week. The handset was the high end version of the base K30 and featured top notch specs at a lucrative price, similar to the Redmi K20 Pro. However, many were left disappointed after learning that the display was only a 60Hz panel, despite the base variant having a 120Hz display. But now, developers have bumped up the refresh rate to 80Hz via a software tweak.
Keep in mind this tweak is unofficial. In other words, users will void their warranties on their devices if they use this unofficial software tweak. For those unaware, a display can be slightly overclocked similar to a processor’s core frequency. However, this greatly reduces the life span of the panel and may eventually cause it to stop functioning optimally or break down entirely.
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Furthermore, to actually be able to boost the Redmi K30 Pro’s refresh rate, one would have to root their device. A Redmi official has commented on this software tweak calling it unofficial and will cause warranties to be voided. He even stated that this requires a root and is risky, so users are advised against trying out the software. Previously, a few developers had also managed to overclock the screen of the Xiaomi Mi 9 to 80Hz as well, up from the official 60Hz.
Redmi had opted out of a higher refresh rate panel for various reasons. The primary two being battery life and the choice between a high refresh rate or screen quality. The company chose the latter option and decided to include a better quality display over the base K30 but at 60Hz to preserve the battery performance of the smartphone. Hence, those that wish to still overclock their Redmi K30 Pro displays, should only do so knowing the risks of stability issues and voiding warranty.
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