Why this answer matters
Because the rate is adaptive, an instantaneous measurement below 120 Hz can be expected. The correct diagnosis focuses on whether high-refresh motion is available when appropriate, not whether the display is permanently locked to 120 Hz.
1 requirements3 verification steps1 primary source
Requirements
What has to be true
- M5 iPad Pro model.
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Use this test sequence
Change one variable at a time so you know which requirement made the difference.
- 1
Confirm exact iPad model.
- 2
Use motion content rather than a static page.
- 3
Compare system accessibility/power settings if high-refresh behavior appears disabled everywhere.
Limits
What this answer does not prove
- Adaptive refresh intentionally varies with content and system state.
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