There’s something strange going on with Pixel 9 demo units displayed in retail stores

  • People are reporting choppy scrolling on non-Pro Pixel 9 demo units in retail stores, even with the 120Hz refresh rate enabled.
  • This has led to speculation online, with some wondering if the issue is intentional to boost sales of the Pro model or if the demo units are faulty.
  • The performance difference could be due to demo unit configurations or software optimizations.

People on Reddit are reporting something strange going on with Pixel phone demo units, particularly from the Pixel 9 series, displayed in retail stores. Many have noticed choppier scrolling on non-Pro Pixel 9 demo units in retail stores, even though the 120Hz refresh rate setting is enabled. In comparison, the Pixel 9 Pro models with the same settings seem to offer a smoother experience.

“Google forces lower refresh rates on their non-pro pixel demo units,” a user alleged on Reddit. The person attached a video to their post (see above), attempting to show the scrolling difference between a Pixel 9 Pro and a standard Pixel 9 displayed at a retail outlet.

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