Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones with a good camera, but not everyone knows how to unleash its potential. Taking panoramic photos is an easy way to capture wide landscapes, urban views or large groups of friends in one shot. However, on Redmi 9, this mode works with its own nuances, from the non-obvious location of the feature on the menu to the specific requirements for lighting and movement of the hand.
In this article, you will find not only step-by-step instructions for activating panoramic mode, but also practical tips on how to avoid blurring, glue together frames correctly and process finished images. We will also analyze common mistakes (for example, why the panorama is “teared” or with sharp exposure differences) and give recommendations for alternative applications if the standard mode does not suit you.
Important: The instructions are valid for all Redmi 9 modifications (including Redmi). 9A, 9C, 9T) base MIUI 12-14 If you have a different firmware version, check for the feature manually, it could have been moved or renamed.
Where is the panorama mode in the Redmi 9 camera?
On Redmi 9, panoramic mode is not as obvious as basic features like Portrait or Night. It's not on the camera's home screen, so you go to the optional menu.
- Open the Camera app (the icon on the desktop or menu).
- Scroll down the list of modes (if you have a horizontal menu, swipe to the left).
- Find the item More (or Add. in some versions) MIUI) and tap him.
- In the list that opens, select Panorama (a mountain landscape icon).
If you MIUI 14, the mode may be called a Broadshot — it's the same. In some regional firmware (for example, India), the panorama is displayed with a separate button on the camera's home screen — check carefully.
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If the panorama is not on the menu, update the Camera app via Google Play or reset the camera settings in Settings. → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
Tip: add a panorama to the quick access so you don't look for it every time.
- Open Panorama mode.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Choose Add to Favorites.
Step-by-step: how to shoot a panorama on Redmi 9
Now, let's move on to the filming. The algorithm is simple, but it requires care -- the slightest shaking of the hand or a sudden movement will ruin the result.
Battery charge >30% (recording consumes a lot of energy)
Clean the lens of prints and dust
Turn it off. HDR in camera settings (may conflict with panorama)
Choose a place with uniform lighting (no sharp shadows)
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When you are ready, start shooting:
- Go to Panorama mode (as described above).
- Place your smartphone vertically, so you get a wider view, and the horizontal orientation will give you a narrower, but higher frame (suitable for shooting skyscrapers).
- Press the down button and slowly turn the phone body towards the arrow on the screen. The speed of movement should be uniform - about 3-5 seconds at full revolution.
- Watch the guide line on the screen. If you're off the trajectory, the camera will suggest that you return the phone to the correct position.
- Finish the shot when you reach the right angle or when the camera automatically stops the shooting (maximum 360).°).
The finished panorama will be saved in the gallery in the folder Camera/Panorama. The resolution of the photo will be higher than that of ordinary photos. 12000×2000 pixels (depending on the angle of shooting).
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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even with the right shot, the panoramas on Redmi 9 are often flawed, and here are the most common problems and solutions.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Panorama "breaks" at the joints | Sharp movement or lack of support points for gluing | Move your phone smoothly, choose frames with clear contours (buildings, trees) |
| Blurrence around the edges | Poor lighting or trembling of hands | Take off in daylight, use both hands or a point. |
| Brightness variations | Autoexposure is adjusted to different parts of the frame | Record the exposure by clicking on the screen before shooting |
| Distortion of straight lines | Wide-angle lens + gluing errors | Keep your phone strictly horizontal, use levels in your settings |
Critical error: If the panorama is not saved or the camera gives a message "You failed to create a panorama, then the smartphone could not glue the frames together. "This is because:
- 🔹 Moving too fast – repeat the shooting slower.
- 🔹 Lack of memory – free up at least 1 GB on internal storage.
- 🔹 Camera app crashes - reboot your phone or clear your camera cache.
What to do if the panorama is kept in low quality?
Camera settings for perfect panorama
By default, the Redmi 9 uses standard panorama settings, but you can optimize them.
- 📸 Resolution: Set 12 MP (in camera settings) → Photo resolution. Higher value will increase detail, but slow down processing.
- 🌞 White balance: choose the Auto or manually set Daylight (if shooting outside) to prevent color surges.
- 🔄 Stabilization: Enable Electronic Stabilization (if available in your version) MIUI). She compensates for the little tremors.
- 📏 Grid: activate the grid display (Settings) → The grid will help you to keep the phone straighter.
For night panoramas, use Night mode in combination with panorama.
- Activate Night Mode in the main camera settings.
- Go to Panorama - some versions MIUI They allow you to combine these regimes.
- Take off with extended shutter speed (the phone should be completely stationary!).
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For panoramas of people or moving objects, use a series shot: take 2-3 panoramas in a row, and then choose the best one. Moving objects (cars, passers-by) at the junctions of frames lead to "ghosts" - duplicate contours.
Alternative applications for panoramic photography
If the standard panorama mode on Redmi 9 doesn’t suit you (for example, due to low detail or gluing errors), try third-party apps. They often offer more customization and cope better with complex scenes.
| Annex | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Google Camera (GCam) | High detail, better processing HDR | Requires manual configuration for Redmi 9 |
| Panorama 360 | 360 Support°-panoramas, manual correction of joints | Paid version for export in high resolution |
| Open Camera | Open code, flexible settings, no advertising | Less user-friendly interface compared to a standard camera |
To install Google Camera on Redmi 9:
- Download. APK-file from a verified source (e.g. celsoazevedo.com).
- Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources.
- Download the config for Redmi 9 (search the forums) 4PDA or XDA).
- Download the config to the application via Double-click on the black field next to the down button.
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In Google Camera panoramas are shot in Photo Sphere mode - it gives clearer joints, but requires careful rotation of the phone in all planes.
Panorama treatment: how to fix defects
Even a perfectly shot panorama can require some refinement, and here are the tools and techniques to improve the result:
- 🖼️ Trimming: Use Google Photos or Snapseed to remove distorted edges. Panoramas with Redmi 9 often have a bubble on the sides - it can be cut without losing the sense of the frame.
- 🎨 Color correction: In Lightroom Mobile, align exposure and color balance with the Selective Correction tool (for joints).
- 🔧 Perspective Correction: In Photoshop Express, use the Distortion tool to straighten curved lines (e.g., horizon).
- 📏 Hand-cleaning: If the automatic panorama fails, try gluing the frames to PTGui or Hugin (for PCs.
For quick edits directly on the phone we recommend:
- Open the panorama in Google Photos.
- Press Edit. → Tools → Perspective.
- Line the horizon and cut off unnecessary edges.
- Use the landscape filter to enhance contrast.
How to keep the panorama in high quality for printing?
Compare panoramas with Redmi 9 and other Xiaomi smartphones
Quality panoramas on Redmi 9 It depends on its hardware limitations: the main camera module here — 13 MP, f/2.2, For comparison, Xiaomi’s flagship models (e.g. Mi) 11 or 12 Pro) use more advanced gluing algorithms and multi-module cameras, which gives:
- 📈 More detail due to high resolution of the main sensor (48-200 MP).
- 🌃 Best work in the twilight due to the night mode with long exposure.
- 🔄 Less distortion due to hardware stabilization.
However, Redmi 9 copes with panoramas no worse than many budget competitors (for example, Samsung Galaxy). A12 or realme C3). Its main advantage is a wide viewing angle (up to 120).° in panoramic mode), which allows you to capture more space in one pass.
If you plan to shoot panoramas often, consider upgrading to a model with:
- 🔍 Ultra-wide-angle module (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro with 8 MP, 120)°).
- 🤖 Hardware stabilization (e.g, POCO X4 Pro).
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Redmi 9 is suitable for taking panoramas during the day in good lighting. For professional tasks (for example, panoramas of real estate or virtual tours), it is better to use a smartphone with an ultra-wide-angle camera or a DSLR.