When we first got word that Samsung's Galaxy S20 series would feature a 120Hz display, we were very excited about the idea of smooth scrolling and video playback. More disappointing news came recently, however, when we learned that the 120Hz mode is not available at the maximum resolution of the device.

Max Weinbach, who has been publishing leaked information about the S20 left and right lately, is once again the source of this information, claiming that when the S20 is taken out of the box, the screen is set to a 60Hz refresh rate. If you want to experience the full smoothness of the display, you will need to change this yourself from the settings.

This is odd because earlier leaked information had revealed that the S20 would offer a 90Hz mode as an option between 60Hz and 120Hz to balance battery life and smoothness.

For comparison, the Google Pixel 4 has a 90Hz display, but it only operates at that refresh rate at certain brightness levels; the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T also have 90Hz displays, at the expense of battery life Although it sacrifices battery life, it is on by default unless turned off. Apple's latest iPad Pro has a 120Hz display, which automatically adjusts the refresh rate on the fly depending on the content on the screen. We hope the Galaxy S20 takes a similar dynamic approach, rather than running at 60Hz right out of the box.

While this display news doesn't sound too good, these new Samsung phones are rumored to have many other great features, including a speedy Snapdragon 865 processor and a possible 108MP camera. To learn more, visit our Galaxy S20 rumor hub page, where we'll tell you everything from what's officially announced to what's unofficially leaked.