Xiaomi is reportedly gearing up to launch a new phone that boasts a 165‑Hz refresh rate and is already experimenting with active heat‑dissipation technology to keep performance smooth. It looks like cooling and display upgrades are now the top priority for phone makers in South Africa’s competitive market.
Honor is the first brand rumored to push a 165‑Hz model—most likely a new‑generation GT series aimed at gamers looking for even crisper visuals.
- Honor is reportedly testing a mid‑range phone with a 165‑Hz refresh rate
Following Honor’s lead, Xiaomi is cooking up its own 165‑Hz phone. The device is still in the testing phase but could hit shelves before Honor’s GT‑2 lineup.
Higher refresh rates deliver smoother scrolling, sharper images and a far gentler experience on the eyes—ideal for gamers. The downside is a higher battery drain compared to phones with lower refresh rates.
SmartPikachu suggests this model might belong to the Redmi K90 line. Alongside the refreshed display, Xiaomi is also evaluating active heat‑dissipation tech to tackle overheating.
“Leak reveals a new Xiaomi phone with 165Hz refresh rate” (Image Credits: Weibo)
Because a higher refresh rate can tax the battery, the company is testing a “heat‑dissipation” approach to reduce power consumption. Active heat dissipation uses external power—such as a fan or a micro‑pump—to extract heat from the CPU, GPU and other internal parts.
It’s a step-up from passive cooling, which relies on natural airflow, and can better protect chips from overheating.
It’s still unclear whether Xiaomi will adopt active cooling in its forthcoming handset, but the competition suggests the upcoming phone will challenge Honor’s new GT handsets.
Xiaomi testing 165‑Hz refresh rate phone against upcoming Honor GT – First published on Huawei Central.
