How to shoot in slow motion on Xiaomi: a complete guide from settings to editing

Slow-motion on Xiaomi smartphones allows you to capture moments that are difficult to see with the naked eye: a drop of water, a bird’s wing flapping or a balloon explosion. However, not all models support this feature the same way – differences in frame rates, resolution, and even processing algorithms can dramatically affect the result. In this article, we will discuss how to activate the mode, which settings to choose for specific scenarios, and why on some devices, slow motion automatically reduces the resolution to the maximum of the time. 720p 960 FPS.

If you’ve never tried slow-motion, start with the basics: the higher the frame rate (FPS), The more smoothly the slowdown will be, but the less light the scene will need. FPS It is suitable for shooting a jump or a run, and 960 FPS — for micromotion, but it will require bright lighting. We tested the function on flagships (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Redmi) K70 Pro) and budget models (Poco) X6, Redmi Note 13 – Results and recommendations below.

What Xiaomi models support slow motion photography

Not all Xiaomi smartphones are equipped with slow-motion mode. the function depends on the processor and camera: budget models (for example, Redmi). 10A) 120 FPS, a flagships (Xiaomi) 13T Pros are supported until 1920 FPS. The table below with current data:

Note: On models with Mediatek processors (such as the Redmi Note 12), slow motion is often limited to 240. FPS, Snapdragon can reach 960. FPS Also some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra supports Dolby Vision HDR slow-motion – This improves color reproduction, but requires manual activation in camera settings.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with MIUI 14 and newer mode 960 FPS It can automatically shut down when the battery is low (less than 20%), due to the high power consumption of video processing.

How to turn on slow motion: step-by-step instructions

Activation of the mode depends on the version MIUI And the smartphone model. And in most cases, it looks like this:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Fly through the shooting modes to the left to the point More (or...).
3. Select Slow Motion (Slow Motion)
4. Click on the settings icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner to select the frame rate (FPS).

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Lite), the mode is hidden behind an additional swipe up the camera menu.

• 📱 Update the Camera app via Google Play.
• 🔍 Enable display of all modes in Camera Settings → Additionally.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the mode disappears after the update MIUI.

Charge the battery to at least 30%|

Clean Memory (at least 2 GB free)|

Turn off energy savings|

Install your smartphone on a tripod or stabilize your hand|

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Important: when shooting at maximum FPS (960 or 1920: The video will be saved in the format.mp4 It's up to 50 Mbps, which means 1 minute of video takes about 375 MB of memory. UFS 2.2 (e.g. Redmi) K60) The recording may be interrupted due to read/write speed limits.

Optimal settings for different scenarios

The choice of frame rate depends on what you are shooting, below are recommendations for popular scenarios:

• 🏃 Sport/movement: 240 FPS permitting 1080p. Enough for smooth deceleration and good detail.
• 💧 Liquids/explosion: 960 FPS (720p). Allows you to fix each drop, but requires bright light.
• 🎾 Fast objects (balls, bullets): 480 FPS. Balance between detail and speed.
• 🐦 Nature (birds, insects): 120 FPS (1080p or 4K). Less noise, better color reproduction.

On Leica-optic models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), slow-motion options are available to manually adjust exposure and white balance, which is useful for shooting in difficult lighting conditions.

1. Go to Slow Mode.
2. Touch the screen and hold your finger on the subject to lock the focus.
3. Swipe up/down to adjust the exposure.

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If the video is dark at 960 FPS, zoom in ISO manually (up to 1600) or use an external light source. On Xiaomi 14, this can be done through Professional Mode even in slow-motion.

For shooting at night or indoors, it is better to limit yourself to 240 FPS — If you have higher video values, it's going to be noisy because of the lack of light. OIS (optical stabilization) use a tripod or electronic stabilization modes (EIS), But they cut the edges of the frame.

Why does the video twitch or slow down when watching?

A common problem with slow-motion is uneven slowing down or jerking when you play it.

If the video twitches when playing on the smartphone itself, try:

• 📥 Transfer the file to the PC – some players (for example, VLC) better handle high FPS.
• ⚙️ Disable hardware acceleration in the video player settings.
• 🗑️ Clear the Gallery app cache (Settings) → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with MIUI 13 and older videos in slow-motion can play with artifacts if the display settings are turned on 90 Hz or 120 Hz. Switch to 60 Hz for correct viewing.

How to mount slow-motion video on Xiaomi

The video you take requires processing -- cropping, adding music, or speeding. Built-in editor MIUI (gallery → Edit) supports basic functions, but for professional editing it is better to use third-party applications:

• 🎬 CapCut: Free, supports slowing down to 0.1x There are templates for slow-motion.
• 🎥 KineMaster: Allows effects and transitions to be applied, but leaves a watermark in the free version.
• 📱 InShot: Simple interface optimized for mobile devices.
• 💻 Adobe Premiere Rush: For advanced users (available on PC and phone).

When installing, keep in mind:

1. Import the video in the original resolution (do not convert before editing).
2. For smooth deceleration, use the optical flow in the speed settings.
3. Export a project with a bit rate of at least 20 Mbps to avoid loss of quality.

If you're mounting on a PC, use Proxy files to speed up processing, which is especially true for 960 video. FPS, In Adobe Premiere Pro, enable the option to use proxy in the project settings.

Hidden chips and advanced settings

Xiaomi smartphones have some non-obvious features to improve slow-motion:

• 🔍 Manual focus: In slow motion, hold your finger on the screen to block focus and exposure. Useful for shooting moving objects.
• 🎯 Object tracker: On Xiaomi 13T newer AI-Tracking – the camera automatically follows the selected object.
• 📊 Histogram: Enable histogram display in camera settings to control exposure at high FPS.
• 🔄 Boost mode: On some models, you can take a series of photos in slow-motion, holding the down button.

For owners of devices with MIUI 14+ Super Slow Motion is available, which allows you to record video in 1920. FPS, but only in short intervals (up to 0.2 seconds of real time) to activate:

1. Go to Camera Settings → Additionally. → Modes of shooting.
2. Enable the Super Slow Motion option.
3. In slow motion, a separate button will appear for activation.

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Xiaomi. 12S Ultra and newer in 1920 mode FPS Auto exposure on the face – the camera automatically adjusts the brightness under the skin of a person, even if he moves quickly.

If your model does not support high levels FPS, You can use software slowdown in the editor:

1. Make sure you shoot the video at maximum resolution (for example, 4K 60 FPS).
2. In the editor, reduce the speed to 20-25% original.
3. Use Optical Flow to smooth frames.

120 FPS|

240 FPS|

480 FPS|

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Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users make mistakes when shooting in slow-motion.

• 🌑 Shooting in a dark room: at 960 FPS The camera receives 8 times less light than 120 times more light. FPS. Use external lighting.
• 🤳 Hand tremors: Without stabilization, the video will shake.Use a tripod or modes EIS (But note that they cut the edges of the frame).
• 📱 Memory Lack: Video in slow-motion takes up a lot of space. before shooting, free up at least 3 GB.
• ⚡ Battery discharge: Mode 1920 FPS discharge 10-15 Just a minute.

Another common problem is the wrong timing. 960 FPS You'll get everything. 3-4 seconds of slow-motion video from 1 So you don't miss the key moment:

• Use Delayed Descent (Timer) 3-5 seconds).
• Shoot in continuous mode (if the model supports).
• Practice with test takes before the main shoot.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with MIUI Global (for example, for the European market) regime 1920 FPS It can be blocked due to regional firmware restrictions. MIUI China or use it ADB-command: adb shell setprop persist.vendor.camera.slowmo.enable 1 Operation requires unlocked bootloader and may result in loss of warranty.

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