Xiaomi’s 120W ultrafast charging smartphones can recover 100% of battery power in less than 20 minutes — but only with the right settings and compatible accessories. Many users find the device charging at a reduced power (65W, 80W or even 33W) despite the claimed specs, due to software limitations, unoriginal cables or shutdowns in the firmware.
In this article, we will discuss all the official and hidden ways to enable 120-watt charging on Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Turbo, POCO F5 Pro, Black Shark 5 Pro and others. You will learn what settings to check in the settings, how to circumvent artificial limitations of MIUI, and what to do if the phone “does not see” maximum power.
Which Xiaomi models support 120-watt charging?
HyperCharge 120W technology is not available in all devices of the brand, officially supported by the following models (2026):
- 📱 Xiaomi 12 Pro (Chinese version, model) 2201122C)
- 📱 Xiaomi 11 Pro/Ultra (with branded charger only)
- 📱 Redmi Note 12 Turbo (model) 2304FPN6DC)
- 📱 POCO F5 Pro (Global version, model) 2304FPCBMI)
- 🎮 Black Shark 5 Pro (Gaming Smartphone with Dual Battery)
- 📱 Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (Foldable flagship)
Important: Even if your model is on the list, 120W will only be available using the original charger and cable from the kit. For example, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo in the European version often comes with a 67-watt adapter - in this case, maximum power is limited to firmware.
You can check the support for 120 watts through the CIT (Engineering Mode) application.
- Open the Phone app and type ##4636##.
- Go to the section Information about the battery.
- Connect the charger and see the value of Input Power.
Requirements for activation of 120 W: cable, power supply and firmware
To charge at full power, comply with 5 mandatory conditions:
| Component | Requirement | Consequences of non-conformity |
|---|---|---|
| Charger | Original adapter Xiaomi 120W (model MDY-12-ED or AD65 for POCO) | A maximum of 65-80 watts, even with a suitable cable. |
| Cable | Original USB-C to USB-C cable with USB 2.1 support (marked VCG6014UYZ) | Overheating, automatic power reduction to 33-50 W |
| Firmware | MIUI 14.0.5+ or HyperOS (for new models) | There is no Ultra Fast Charging option in the settings |
| Temperature. | Battery and processor below 38°C | Automatic limit to 80 watts when overheating |
| Battery status | Capacity >80% of the factory, no bloating | MIUI blocks high currents for "worn" batteries |
⚠️ Attention: Use of non-original accessories with marking"120W" From third-party brands (such as Baseus or Anker) can lead to loss of warranty. Xiaomi records charging data in the system logs, and when contacting the service center, the refusal can be justified by “unusual use».
Check the charger model (must be MDY-12-ED)
Use only the original cable from the set
Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI/HyperOS
Refrigerate your phone to below 35°C
Disable all background apps before charging-->
Step-by-step: how to turn on 120 watts in the MIUI settings
If all the requirements are met, but the phone is still charging at a reduced power, follow this instruction:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Enter the Mi Account password if required.
Activate fast charging:
- Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
- Select Charging → Charging settings.
- Activate the Fast Charging+ switch (or Ultra Fast Charging on HyperOS).
- Reset battery limitations (if any): Settings → Battery → Battery status → Reset calibration data
- Restart the phone and connect the charger.
⚠️ Warning: Incorrect settings in Engineering Mode can damage the power controller. If you are not sure about your actions, use only the official methods in the previous section.
For models on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro), there is an alternative way to use ADB:
adb shell settings put global charging_level_enable 0
adb shell settings put global fast_charge_current 6000These commands remove the current limit (6 A at 20 V = 120 W). After they are executed, be sure to check the battery temperature for the first 10 minutes of charging!
Frequent problems and their solutions
Even after setting it up properly, users are faced with charging that “sanks” to 80 watts or lower.
- 🔥 Overheating: If the battery temperature exceeds 38°C, MIUI Solution: Charge your phone in a cool room or use a cooling stand.
- 🔌 Faulty cable: Even the original cable can get damaged over time. check it for clutters or use a resistance tester.
- 📉 Battery wear: At a capacity below 80%, the system blocks high currents. Check the battery status through Settings → Battery → Battery status.
- 🛑 Firmware Restrictions: In some regional versions MIUI (So for example, for the EU, 120 watts are disabled at the software level, so the solution is to reflash the phone to the global or Chinese version.
- ⚡ Insufficient power outlet: Older power grids or extension cords may not provide the right current. Try connecting directly to the outlet.