How to set up a camera on Xiaomi Redmi 10S: a complete guide with secret chips

Xiaomi Redmi 10S is a budget smartphone with a surprisingly flexible camera, but most users use only 20% of its capabilities. Meanwhile, the right settings allow you to squeeze out the module at 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP maximum: from clear portraits to professional videos in 4K. In this article, step-by-step instructions for setting up the camera, including hidden MIUI options, which Xiaomi does not advertise.

We’ll not only break down basic options like resolution or HDR, but also little-known tricks: how to turn off automatic photo processing, adjust the manual white balance for shooting under incandescent lamps, or why the night mode on Redmi 10S works better when the AI is turned off. All instructions are tested on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and are relevant for V14.0.4.0.TKLMIXM firmware and later.

1. Basic camera settings: where to start

Before you dive into the intricacies, make sure the camera is updated to the latest version. Go to Settings → Apps → App Management → Camera and check the version. Current for 2026 – 6.3.118 or higher. If the version is outdated, update via Google Play or MIUI App Store.

Now, open the Camera app and tap the gear in the upper right corner, and you'll find the key settings here.

• 📸 Photo resolution: by default costs 48 MP, but for social networks enough 12 MP (less weight, faster processing).
• 🎥 Video resolution: maximum — 4K@30fps, But for dynamic scenes, it's better. 1080p@60fps.
• 🔄 Side ratio: 4:3 gives more detail, 16:9 - wider frame (suitable for video).
• 🌙 Night mode: turn on the car so that the camera itself offers it in the dark.

⚠️ If you choose 48 MP, turn off. AI-Camera (optional in the same settings) When working together, these functions conflict, which makes the photos overexposed.

2. Shooting modes: which and when to use

Redmi 10S offers 7 basic modes, but not all of them are equally useful.

Hidden chip: In Professional mode, you can save custom presets, for example, set the shutter speed of 1/1000c and ISO 100 for shooting sports, and then quickly swipe between them left / right on the screen.

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To reset the professional mode settings to the factory, hold the satellite button (icon) 🌍) top-right corner 3 seconds.

3.Tune in. AI-When it helps and when it interferes

Function AI-camera 10S It analyzes a scene and automatically applies filters, adjusts exposure, or even recognizes objects (like the sky, grass, food:

• 🌄 Landscapes: AI It increases the saturation of the sky, but can make the grass unnaturally green.
• 👤 Portraits: automatically smooths skin that looks unnatural (especially on the frontal).
• 🍝 Food: Adds warm tones, making dishes look greasy.
• 📄 Documents: Trying to “righten” perspective, but often distorting the text.

⚠️ Note: If you are taking pictures QR-Codes or barcodes, be sure to disable AI. The function can distort lines, which is why the code is not read.

How to turn off AI completely:

1. Open the chamber. → gear → AI-camera.
2. Turn the switch to off position.
3. For individual modes (for example, only for Portrait), click AI Settings and uncheck the unneeded options.

Shut down. AI portrait|Leave it. AI night-time|Deactivate "Improving the sky"|Enable scene recognition for macro only-->

4 Night photography: how to get clear photos in the dark

The nighttime mode on the Redmi 10S works surprisingly well for the public sector, but there are nuances. The main rule is that the longer the shutter speed, the better the result, but the tremor of the hands will spoil the frame.

• 📱 Resilience: Use a tripod or put your phone on a hard surface, even a slight shudder when you shut it down. >1c will give you blurry.
• ⏱️ Shooting time: manually set shutter speed of 2-4 seconds (more - only with a tripod).
• 🔦 Light source: If there is at least one flashlight or screen in the frame, the camera will focus faster.
• 🚫 What to avoid: Don’t take pictures of moving objects (people, cars) – you’ll get a “ghost".

The algorithm of shooting in automatic night mode:

1. Select the Night Mode (Icon) 🌙).
2. Point the camera at the object. The screen will show a progress lane (usually 1-3 seconds).
3. Don't move the phone until the lane is full. There's no gyroscopic stabilization on the Redmi 10S, so any movement = blur.
4. If the camera says “Too dark,” turn on the flashlight (swipe down the screen) or add a light source.

5. Video: 4K, stabilization and hidden settings

Redmi 10S shoots video in resolution up to 4K@30fps, but by default costs 1080p.

1. Open the chamber. → Switch to Video.
2. Touch the gears → resolution of the video.
3. Choose 4K (3840×2160) for maximum quality or 1080p@60fps for smooth dynamic scenes.

Stabilization on Redmi 10S is implemented software (no physical gyroscope), so:

• 🎬 For 4K Stabilization is weak – it is better to use it 1080p.
• 🤳 When shooting from hand, turn on the Ultra-wide angle (8 MP) - there stabilization is more effective.
• 🚶 Use the short video mode to walk (720p) — It automatically cuts the edges of the frame for smoothness.

⚠️ Attention: When shooting in 4K Redmi 10S If the temperature of the processor exceeds 45, it warms more than usual.°C, the camera will automatically lower the resolution to 1080p To avoid this, take short cuts (up to 5 minutes) or use a cooling case.

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For video blogs, the optimal mode is 1080p@30fps with stabilization enabled and a microphone in the chest pocket (the built-in microphone catches the noise of the wind).

Macro and Wide-angle Camera: How to Use 2MP and 8MP Modules

The Redmi 10S has two additional cameras: a wide-angle (8 MP) and a macro (2 MP) camera, which are limited in scope, but when used correctly, they are useful.

Wide-angle camera (8 MP):

• 🏞️ Suitable for landscapes or shooting in cramped rooms.
• 🔍 Angle of view - 118°, But there are distortions on the edges (fish eye").
• 📉 Quality worse than the main camera: detail drops in low light.

Macro camera (2 MP):

• 🐞 Minimum focal length – 4 cm (hold the phone almost close to the object).
• 💡 It works best in bright light (for example, under a lamp).
• 🚫 Don’t use people for photography – the resolution is too low for portraits.

To switch between cameras:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Touch the badge. 0.6x (wide-angle 🌼 (macro).
3. For macro mode, hold your finger on the subject until the word "Macro" appears.

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If the macro camera is not focused, wipe its lens with a dry napkin - even a fingerprint spoils clarity at such a close distance.

7. Hidden functions and settings through the engineering menu

For advanced users, Redmi 10S has hidden camera settings that are accessible through the engineering menu. Careful: the wrong settings can worsen the quality of the shot!

How to open the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code ##4636##
3. Select Phone Information → Camera settings.

Useful options (change only if you know what you are doing!):

• 📷 camera.hdr.enable - turn on/off HDR system-level.
• 🔍 camera.af.debug – Debugging autofocus (useful if the camera is not focused).
• 🎛️ Camera.iso.master - Manual setting ISO regimentally.

⚠️ Warning: Changing camera.eis.enable to 0 will turn it off completely. You can only go back by resetting the camera settings through Settings. → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the Redmi 10S camera