How to shoot slow-motion video (slow-mo) on a Xiaomi phone: the full guide 2026

Slow-motion makes the usual moments into spectacular videos, from falling a drop of water to jumping off the ski jump. Xiaomi smartphones — even budget models like the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 — support this feature, but it’s not always clear how to use it correctly. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to shoot slow-mo on Xiaomi devices, from basic settings to professional life hacks.

You will learn which models support 120 FPS, 240 FPS, 960 FPS and even 1920 FPS (on flagships like Xiaomi 14 Ultra), how to avoid jerks in video, which applications will help improve the result, and why sometimes slow-mo turns out to be “twitchy”, and also a unique trick with manual shutter speed control to create a cinematic effect on older models.

Which Xiaomi smartphones support slow motion photography?

Not all Xiaomi devices are equally good for sloe-mo, depending on the processor, camera sensor, and MIUI version.

• 📱 Budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO M5): 120 FPS permit 720p. Quality is mediocre, but it will be good for social networks.
• 📱 Mid-segment (Redmi Note 13 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Lite): 240 FPS into 720p 120 FPS into 1080p. A good balance of price and opportunity.
• 📱 Flagships (Xiaomi) 13T, 14 Pro, Mix Fold 3: Until 1920 FPS into 720p (at 14 Ultra and 960 FPS You can shoot professional videos here.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Slow-mo can be hidden in regional firmware. If the camera's menu doesn't have it, try Settings. → Additionally. → Developer mode → Insert experimental functions.

Step-by-step: how to turn on slow motion

The Slow Mo activation algorithm is the same for most Xiaomi devices, but there are nuances depending on the version of MIUI.

1. Open the standard Camera app.
2. Fly through the shooting modes to the left or click on More (three dots / stripes).
3. Select Slow Motion (or Slow Motion in English).
4. Press the badge. ⚙️ Settings in the upper corner to select the resolution and FPS.
5. Press the down button or tap the screen to start recording.

🔹 Important: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) before shooting, you need to manually select the focus area, otherwise the video will be blurred. To do this, touch the object on the screen and hold your finger for 2 seconds.

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Charge your phone at least 30% (slow-mo puts the battery down) |

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Turn off digital zoom (it spoils quality) |

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Settings for the perfect slow-mo: FPS, resolution, stabilization

It's the settings that determine whether you get a smooth video or a twitchy porridge, and let's look at the key parameters.

1.Framework frequency (FPS)

• 🐢 120 FPS: It's good for beginners. Minimum lighting requirements, the file doesn't weigh much.
• 🏃 240–480 FPS: It's perfect for sports, dancing, falling objects, it needs good light.
• ⚡ 960–1920 FPS: It's 1-2 seconds, but it's amazing (like a ball bursting).

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The higher the FPS, the lower the resolution, for example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, combinations are available:

• 1080p + 120 FPS for social networks
• 720p + 480 FPS for detailed scenes
• 480p + 960 FPS for maximum deceleration.

Stabilization

When shooting from hand, the video will shake. Enable Ultra-stabilization in the camera settings (available on POCO F5, Xiaomi 12T and later), the alternative is to use a tripod or improvised support (for example, a folded stack of books).

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If your model doesn’t support high FPS, try Google Play’s Slow Motion Camera app, which simulates slowing down by interpolating frames (but the quality is worse than the native one).

Top.-5 Mistakes When Shooting Slow Mos on Xiaomi (and How to Avoid Them)

Even the most experienced users sometimes get the most corrupted videos.

1. Shooting against light: The sun or the lamp behind the object causes a lot of glare and loss of detail. Solution: change your angle or use the light source in the front.
2. Too long rollers: At 960 FPS, the phone only records 0.2 seconds of real time (stretches to 6 seconds).Solution: train to press the record button at the right moment.
3. Ignoring Focus: Autofocus in Slow Mo is slow. Solution: Set your focus in advance (touch the screen and hold it).
4. Memory Lack: One second of 960 FPS weighs ~1.5GB. Solution: clear the space in advance or use a UHS-I memory card.
5. Overheating: With a long shot, the processor throttles, and the FPS drops. Solution: take breaks between takes.

How to process slow-motion video after shooting

The footage often needs to be reworked, cropped, color corrected or added music. Here are the best tools for Xiaomi:

1. Standard MIUI Editor

Gallery app → select video → Edit → Effects. Here you can:

• 🎬 Cutting off the beginning/end;
• 🎨 Apply filters (Cinema, Vivid);
• 🔊 Add music from the library MIUI;
• ⏱️ Change the speed (if additional deceleration is required).

2. Applications for Advanced Installation

⚠️ Note: When exporting a video in an editor, select a resolution at least lower than the original one. 720p, don't raise it up 1080p — It'll add artifacts.

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For smooth deceleration in the editor, use the Optical Stream option (available in CapCut and KineMaster), which analyzes the movement between frames and adds intermediates, reducing the "twitching".

Professional life hacks for shooting slow-mo

To stand out on social media, it's not enough just to click the post button. Here are the techniques that bloggers use:

• 💡 Artificial lighting: Use a ring lamp or flashlight Xiaomi Mi LED To shoot in the dark, aim the light at an angle of 45.° object-bound.
• 🎯 Manual focus: In the Pro Camera app (available on flagships), set the focus manually for sharpness.
• 🔄 Reverse Slowdown: Shoot the video in normal mode, then speed it up in the editor to 0.25x — It will have a "reverse slow-mo" effect».
• 🌊 Water shooting: For drops or waves, use a polarizing filter (such as Xiaomi Lens Filter) – it removes glare.

A unique trick for old Xiaomi (Redmi) 5/6/7 If your model does not have a slow-mo, shoot a video in the series 1080p 60 FPS, and then slow it down in the editor to 24 FPS. The quality will be worse, but the effect will be similar. FX.

Xiaomi vs. other brands: Who is better at slow-mo?

How does Xiaomi compete with Samsung, iPhone and Google Pixel in terms of slow motion? conducted a test on flagships from 2023-2026:

🔹 Conclusion: Xiaomi leads in the maximum FPS, But the iPhone loses in stabilization and the Pixel loses in night photography, but Xiaomi smartphones are cheaper at comparable quality.

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