How to set up the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 camera: from basic parameters to professional modes

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 It is still one of the most popular smartphones among amateur photographers due to its revolutionary camera at the time of release. 108-But even a hardware module that's so powerful requires the right setup to unlock its full potential. Many users are limited to automobility, unaware that the right settings can improve the detailing of the device. 30-40% hard-shot.

In this guide, we will analyze not only the basic settings of the Camera application, but also hidden functions. MIUI, You will learn how to optimize the operation of the five camera modules (main, wide-angle, telephoto, macro and depth), adjust the processing. HDR, Control noise reduction and even manually adjust white balance for natural colors, with a focus on the challenges faced by Mi Note 10 owners after the updates MIUI — For example, sudden deterioration of quality in the mode of night or "soap" when zooming.

Preparation for configuration: software update and reset parameters

Before you start fine-tuning, make sure your Mi Note 10 is running on the current firmware version. MIUI It has a strong impact on image processing algorithms – old builds may lack key features, such as, AI SkyScaping or Super Night Mode 2.0.

To check and update the software:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update MIUI
• 🔄 Click on “Check Updates” and install the latest stable version.
• 📁 After the update, reset the camera settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data

Resetting camera settings is important because after updates MIUI Sometimes you save outdated configuration files that may conflict with new algorithms. MIUI 12.5. and above have changed the working mechanism AI Scene Detection – if you don’t reset the settings, the camera can misidentify scenes, twitching the exposure.

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After resetting the camera settings, restart the smartphone - this will allow the system to correctly initialize the module drivers.

Basic settings of the application "Camera": what you need to disable

By default, the camera app in the Mi Note 10 is overloaded with unnecessary "improvements" that often spoil the quality of the images. AI-corrections that aggressively interfere with processing.

Open the Camera app and do the following:

• ⚙️ Slip on the cog icon in the upper right corner
• 🎨 In the "Color" section, turn off: — AI Beautiful colors (distorts the natural palette) — AI The sky (replaces the real sky with a template)
• 📏 In the "Component" section, deactivate AI Frame and Grid Lines (if they interfere)
• 🔍 In the "Additional" section, turn off Shutter Sound and Tips

We recommend changing the format of saving photos on HEIF (If your phone supports it, you can save space without losing quality. → Photo format and select High Quality (HEIF). Please note that some social media sites (such as Instagram) do not support HEIF — In this case, the photo will be automatically converted to JPEG.

⚠️ Attention: If after the shutdown AI-The color features in the photo will seem too faded, so don't rush to turn them back on. It's normal behavior -- now the camera retains a natural color reproduction. If necessary, brightness and contrast can be adjusted manually in any photo editor.

108 MP Mode Optimization: When and How to Use

108-Megapixel mode is the main advantage of the Mi Note 10, But many users don't understand how to use it properly. 27 MP (pixel binning) 4-into-1), It's a great light transmission in the dark, but in some scenes, it makes sense to use full resolution.

Activate 108 MP mode in two ways:

1. Through the icon 108M top panel of the camera app
2. In settings: Settings → Photo permission → 108 MP

Photographing landscapes with a lot of detail|Photographing texture (tissues, wood, metal)|Shooting for subsequent framing|Good lighting conditions (day, studio lights)|Archives where detail is important-->

It is important to understand that in the 108 MP Mi Note 10 It uses a different noise reduction and processing system, and the files are heavier (up to that). 30-40 MB per shot, and in low light, you can get grainy. For night photography, you'd better go back to the dark. 27 MT or use a specialized mode of the night.

⚠️ Note: When shooting in 108 MP, optical stabilization is turned off (OIS) This is done to reduce artifacts over long exposures. If you want stabilization, use a tripod or turn on 27 MP.

Configuring additional modules: telephoto, wide-angle and macro

The Mi Note 10 has five cameras, but not all of them are equally useful. Let's look at how to use each module and what settings apply to them.

1.Telephotos (5 MP, 5x zoom)

This module is activated automatically when zooming from 2x before 10x. However, Xiaomi’s algorithms don’t always switch correctly between the main camera and telephoto, resulting in a “jumping” quality:

• 🔍 Zum up to 5x — This is where the optical zoom is switched on.
• 📏 In the camera settings, activate Show the zoom button for quick access
• 🖼️ For better detail with digital zoom (>5x) Use 108MP mode, which gives you fewer artifacts.

Wide-angle module (20 MP, 117)°)

A wide-angle camera is useful for taking pictures of architecture or landscapes, but has strong distortions at the edges (barrel distortion).

• 🏛️ Keep the main object in the center of the frame.
• 📐 In the settings, enable Distortion Correction (section "Additional")
• 🌄 For panoramas, use the main camera with Panorama mode - the quality will be higher.

Macro lens (2 MP)

The macro module in the Mi Note 10 is more marketing-oriented, with 2 MP resolution not enough for detailed shots.

1. Switch to Professional Mode
2. Hold the phone up at a distance. 5-8 point-to-point
3. Manually focus while moving the slider MF

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Telephoto module gives better results in daylight. At dusk or at night, use the main camera with digital zoom until the end of the day. 2x — The quality will be higher due to the larger pixel size.

Manual settings in the "Professional" mode: exposition, ISO white balance

Professional (or Pro Mode) allows you to manually control key parameters of the shooting, which is especially useful in difficult lighting conditions, where automation is used. MIUI It's often wrong. Let's look at the basic settings:

Excerpt (S)

Controls the time the shutter stays open, and the following ranges apply to the Mi Note 10:

• 🌞 Day: 1/1000 — 1/500 (freeze)
• 🌅 Twilight: 1/30 — 1/4 (use a tripod)
• 🌃 Night: 1" - 8" (only with tripod)

2. ISO (light-sensitivity)

Higher than higher. ISO, The brighter the picture, but also more noise:

• 💡 Good lighting: 100-400
• 🌥️ Cloudy/room: 800-1600
• 🌑 Darkness: 3200-6400 (But it's better to use the night)

3. White balance (WB)

Automatic white balance (AWB) The Mi Note 10 often has a cold hue:

• 🌞 Outside during the day: Daylight (5200K)
• 💡 In a room with lamps: Filament lamp (2700K)
• 🌅 At sunset: Cloudy (6500K)

For quick access to manual settings in Professional mode, you can save a custom preset, for example, for street photography in the afternoon, a combination of:

Excerpt: 1/500


ISO: 200




White balance: 5000K




Focus: AF-S (Single-Single-Selected Autofocus)




Format: RAW+JPEG

⚠️ Note: When shooting in format RAW All Xiaomi processing algorithms are turned off, including noise reduction and distortion correction. RAW-file-weight ~50MB and require post-processing in Lightroom or Darktable.

Specialized modes: Night, Portrait, Documents

The Mi Note 10 offers a few special modes that require separate setup, and let’s take a look at the most useful ones.

1 Night Mode (Night Mode)

The Night Shooting Algorithm in the Mi Note 10 Works Differently Depending on the Version MIUI. For better results:

• 🌃 Use a tripod or a stable surface
• ⏱️ Manually set the time of the exhibition (in Professional mode): - City lights: 2-4 Sec -- Starry Sky: 10-30 sec (tripod required)
• 🔄 In the mode settings, turn off the night AI Improvement – it adds non-natural brightness

Portrait Mode (Portrait Mode)

For high-quality portraits with a blurred background (boke):

• 👤 Distance to object: 1-2 square
• 💡 Lighting: Avoid contrasting light (such as direct sunlight)
• 🎨 In the mode settings, select Natural Blurring instead of Studio
• 🔍 After shooting, check the edges of the blur mask – if you make mistakes, use manual correction in Snapseed

Mode "Document" (Doc Mode)

Useful for taking pictures of text or flat objects, to improve the results:

• 📄 Enable Prospect Adjustment in Mode Settings
• 💡 Use an additional light source (such as a desk lamp)
• 🔍 Right angle shooting (90)°) document

Mi Note 10 camera problems and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, Mi Note 10 users may face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

1.The camera focuses for a long time or does not focus at all

Causes and solutions:

• 🧹 Lens contamination: Wash your lenses with a soft cloth (do not use alcohol!)
• 🔄 Software failure: Restart your phone or clear your camera cache (Settings) → Annexes → Camera. → Clear the cache)
• 📱 Laser autofocus problems: In Professional mode switch to MF (manual focusing and try to focus manually

2.The photos are blurred when zooming

This problem is typical for digital zoom (>5x). Decisions:

• 🔍 Use optical zoom (up to) 5x) ora-camera
• 📸 Turn on 108 MP mode – it gives fewer artifacts as you zoom in
• 🖼️ For remote shooting, use a telephoto module only in good lighting.

3. When shooting a video, "stripes" or flickering appear.

This is due to the mismatch between frame and lighting.

• 🎥 In the video settings set 30 FPS 60 FPS (less flickering under artificial light)
• 💡 Avoid shooting under fluorescent lights – use natural light
• 📱 Update the firmware - in new versions MIUI Improved video processing

4. The camera overheats and shuts down the Mi Note 10 Prone to overheating during long shooting, especially in mode 4K@30fps. To avoid a blackout:

• 🌡️ Take off your case before shooting
• ❄️ Do not use the camera in temperatures above 35.°C
• 🔋 Charge your phone to 100% – with a low battery charge, the camera limits performance
• 🎥 For long-term video shooting, lower the resolution to 1080p@30fps

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions