Xiaomi’s Battery and Performance Mode: A Complete Guide to Setup Autonomy and Performance

Owners of smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO So, we often hear the term Battery and Performance in our device settings, and this section is about balancing battery life with task processing speed. But how does it work? Why does it work after the upgrade? MIUI And the key is, what settings do you have to make sure your phone doesn't slow down by the evening, but it still lives on for the rest of the day?

Many users mistakenly believe that Battery and Performance is just “power saving mode.” In fact, it’s a whole optimization system that manages not only power consumption, but also the allocation of CPU resources, background limitations, and even temperature. In this article, we’ll go through all the nuances from hidden features to specific recommendations for different use cases, from gaming to multi-day trips without an outlet.

It is worth noting that in the latest versions MIUI 14/15 The interface of this section has changed, and if you don't find the usual options, don't panic, maybe they've just moved or got new names, and some features are now only available through hidden menus or commands. ADB.

What is Battery and Performance in Xiaomi: a technical explanation

Battery and Performance (translated as “Battery and Performance”) is a comprehensive smartphone resource management system that operates on three levels:

Hardware layer: control of processor clock frequency (CPU), graphical accelerator (GPU), As well as limiting peak loads to prevent overheating, for example, in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power saving mode in the Xiaomi 13 Pro can automatically reduce the frequency from 3.2 GHz to 2.0 GHz with a low battery charge.

Program layer: management of background processes, data synchronization and application activity. MIUI, For example, if you rarely use Facebook in the morning, the system may delay its background activity until later.

Thermal level: dynamic performance limitation when overheated. POCO F5 at a battery temperature above 45°C system automatically reduces the brightness of the screen and limits charging to 80%, even if you do not notice it.

• 🔋 Energy saving: The main mode that extends the operating time by limiting performance, turns on automatically when the charge is lower. 15-20%.
• ⚡ Balanced mode: default mode that adapts to your habits. For example, if you play Genshin Impact often, the system will keep high performance during gaming sessions.
• 🚀 Maximum performance: disables all restrictions, but reduces battery life 20-30%. Useful for benchmarks or video recording in 8K.
• 🌡️ Thermal control: a hidden feature that works when overheated. - Redmi Note 12 Pro+ It can force the screen to reduce brightness by up to 50% when charging for a long time.

Fun fact: Xiaomi smartphones with MediaTek processors (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro) have Battery and Performance integrated with HyperEngine technology, which further optimizes the energy consumption of games. PUBG Mobile.

Where to find Battery and Performance settings in MIUI

The path to this section depends on the firmware version and the smartphone model. MIUI (14 and later), the developers simplified the interface, but at the same time hid some advanced options:

Standard path (for most models):

1. Open the Settings.
2. Go to Battery and Performance (or Battery) → Battery settings).
3. Select Performance Mode or Battery Optimization.

Alternative paths (if the standard one does not work):

• 🔍 Search in Settings: Enter the query "performance" or "battery mode".
• ⚙️ Through additional settings → Special facilities → Optimization of the battery (relevant to the POCO X5 Pro).
• 📱 Through the notification panel: swipe down twice, click on the battery icon → Battery settings.

Hidden settings (for advanced users):

adb shell settings put global battery_performance_mode 1

This command activates the maximum performance mode that is not displayed in the standard interface. MIUI 15. It will require execution. ADB and the debugging on USB.

⚠️ Note: on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) When you manually select the maximum performance mode, thermothrottle can be triggered after 15 minutes of intense load, due to the aggressive cooling settings in the latest versions. MIUI.

How Battery and Performance Mode Affects Autonomy: Tests and Numbers

To understand the real impact of different modes, we tested three popular Xiaomi models: screen brightness 50%, mobile Internet on, background activity standard (mail, instant messengers), the results in the table below:

Interesting observations from the tests:

• 📉 POCO F5 The biggest difference between modes was 35 percent, which is due to aggressive optimization of MediaTek Dimensity 9000 in energy saving mode.
• 🔥 Xiaomi 13 Ultra in maximum performance discharged 50% faster when recording video in the video 8K (compared to a balanced regime).
• ⚡ In Redmi Note 12 Pro+ When activated energy saving, the screen refresh rate automatically decreased from 120 Hz to 60 Hz, which gave +4 hours of autonomy.

Critical information: in the mode "Maximum performance" smartphones on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultras can lose up to 1% of their charge per minute at full load (benchmarks, games at maximum settings) 2.5 times faster than in balanced mode.

⚠️ Warning: If you notice that the phone is running out too quickly even in power saving mode, check the list of high-consumption apps in Settings → Battery → Battery use: Often the culprits are messengers (e.g. Telegram with media autoload enabled) or background games (Clash of Clans).

Optimal Battery and Performance settings for different scenarios

There is no universal mode that works for everyone, and your choice should depend on how you use your smartphone. Below are the typical situation recommendations that have been tested on devices with a smartphone. MIUI 14/15.

1. Multi-day travel (autonomy above all else)

• 🔋 Power saving mode (manual or automatic at 20% charge).
• ⚙️ Additional: Turn it off 5G (cross over 4G/LTE In Settings → SIM-Set background limits for all applications except instant messengers. Activate Dark Theme and reduce the brightness to 30-40%.

2. Games and heavy applications (performance is a priority)

• 🎮 Mode: Maximum performance (or Game Turbo mode in the game) POCO).
• ⚙️ Additional: Enable High Frame Rate in game settings (if supported). Disable Battery Optimization for Game Turbo. Use a cooling stand to prevent throttling on the game 15-20%.

3. Normal use (social networks, calls, photos)

• ⚖️ Mode: Balanced (by default).
• ⚙️ Additional: Add frequently used apps (WhatsApp, Instagram) to Unlimited (Settings) → Battery → Battery optimization. Activate Adaptive Brightness, which saves up to 8% of your charge per day. Set up an overnight energy saving schedule (e.g., 00:00 to 7:00).

Benchmarks and tests (short-term maximum load)

• ⚡ Mode: Maximum productivity + disabling the thermal control (through ADB).
• ⚠️ Warning: Do not use this mode for more than 30 minutes - the risk of overheating of the battery and degradation of its capacity increases by 3 times.

Shut down. 5G and Wi-Fi (if not required)|Activate the energy saving mode|Lower brightness to 30%|Disable background activity for social networks|Turn on the dark topic-->

Hidden functions and commands ADB fine-tuning

For those who want to make the most of their Xiaomi, there are hidden options in the system that don’t appear in the standard interface. ADB (Android Debug Bridge or Engineering Menu.

Useful. ADB-Teams for Battery and Performance:

Enable maximum performance mode (hidden)


adb shell settings put global battery_performance_mode 1




Turn off thermothrottle (Dangerous! Test only!)



adb shell settings put global thermal_engine_disabled 1




Reset all battery settings to factory



adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings




adb shell reboot




Show hidden battery testing menu



adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings$PowerUsageSummaryActivity

Engineering menu (for advanced users):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code: ##4636###.
3. Go to Battery Information – here you can see real battery health data.

⚠️ Warning: Turning off the thermal control through ADB This command is only for short-term tests (e.g. benchmarks). After use, be sure to return the settings back:

adb shell settings put global thermal_engine_disabled 0

Secret mode "Ultra Battery Saver" (not available on all models):

This mode disables all background processes, leaving only calls, SMS and a few selected applications. Activated through:

1. Go to Settings. → Battery.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ top-right.
3. Choose Ultra Battery Saver (if you have an option).
4. Add critical apps (like Google Maps for navigation) to the exceptions.

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If, after use, ADB-commands the phone started to overheat or discharge quickly, reset the battery settings through Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the battery settings. That'll bring all the parameters back to factory values.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with the right settings, Xiaomi users sometimes face unexpected problems, and here are the most common cases and ways to solve them:

1.The phone is very warm in energy saving mode

• 🔥 Reason: Conflict between CPU limitations and background tasks (e.g., app updates).
• 🛠️ Solution: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Find high-consumption apps (Google Play Services, Mi Video) and turn off background activity for them.

2. maximum performance mode is not included

• ⚡ Reason: Battery temperature limit (if it is above 40)°C) or low charge (less than 15%).
• 🛠️ Solution: Connect your phone to charge and wait until the battery cools. ADB-command for compulsory inclusion (see section above).

3. Rapid discharge in standby mode

• 📉 Reason: Screen wakes due to notifications or system application activity (MiuiDaemon).
• 🛠️ Solution: Go to Settings → Display. → Lock the screen. Turn off the Wake Up and Double Touch to Wake Up. → Battery → Battery usage check which apps are consuming charge in the background.

4.After the update MIUI Battery and Performance settings are missing

• 🔄 Reason: in the new versions MIUI (14+) Some options have been moved or removed.
• 🛠️ Solution: Try changing region to India in your phone settings. Set up MIUI Version (app for viewing hidden features). ADB-teams from the previous section.

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If after resetting the battery settings the phone began to discharge faster, wait 2-3 Charging/discharge cycle: The system takes time to recalibrate the consumption data.

How to prolong battery life: tips for using Battery and Performance

Even the most advanced settings won't save the battery from degradation unless you follow basic rules of operation. Here's what really works (tested on 4500mAh batteries)+):

Optimum charge range

• 🔋 Keep the battery charge within range 20-80%. Full discharge (0%) and reload (100%) reduce the battery life of 300-500 cycle.
• 🛠️ V MIUI There is a hidden charge limitation function: Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on Version) MIUI In Settings → About the phone. Go to the developer settings. → Limit battery life and set the limit of 80%.

Temperature control

• 🌡️ Avoid overheating higher 40°C and hypothermia below 0°C. One hour of work in 45°C reduces the battery capacity by 1-2%.
• 🛠️ Tip: Don't play heavy games while charging. Don't leave your phone in the sun (like on a torpedo in a car). Use heat sink covers (like Xiaomi Cooling Back Clip).

Calibration of the battery

• 🔄 Once 3 Perform a full cycle of discharge / charging (0-100%) calibration of the battery controller.
• 🛠️ How to do it right: Discharge your phone before it automatically shuts down. Don't turn it on 2-3 (Even if a low charge notification appears) Charge to 100% without interruption (do not use your phone while charging).

Alternative chargers

• ⚡ Use only original or certified charges. Cheap analogues can deliver unstable voltages, which accelerates battery degradation.
• 🛠️ V MIUI You can check the charging power: Connect the charging. Open the settings. → Battery. Click on the consumption chart, and the current power (e.g., current power) will be displayed, 33W fast-charging).

⚠️ Warning: If the battery capacity has fallen below 80% from the original (checked in the settings) → Battery → Battery status, it's worth replacing, and continued use can cause a sudden shutdown of the phone even when you're in the middle of a battery. 30-40% charge.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions about Battery and Performance