Xiaomi Slow Motion Video: How to Shoot Slow Motion Properly

Slow-motion turns ordinary moments into spectacular videos: splashing water, jumping, sporting tricks or even falling a sheet look like a real movie. Xiaomi smartphones are among the best in the segment in terms of price/quality for such a shoot, but not all users know how to unleash their potential. In this article, we will examine not only basic settings, but also professional tricks from frame rate selection to post-processing.

It’s important to understand that time-lapse video on Xiaomi is not shot in the same way as on flagship iPhones or Samsung Galaxy. It’s nuanced: resolution restrictions, stabilization features, and even pitfalls with saving files. We tested more than 15 models of the brand — from budget Redmi to top-end Xiaomi 14 Ultra — and identified key differences. If you want to get the most smooth and detailed video, read on.

What Xiaomi models support slow motion photography

Not all Xiaomi smartphones are equally good for slow-motion, depending on the processor, camera and firmware, and here is the current list of models with 120 FPS and higher shooting support (2026):

• 📱 Flagships: Xiaomi 14/14 Pro/14 Ultra, Xiaomi 13T/13T Pro, Xiaomi 12S Ultra (up to) 960 FPS into HD)
• 💰 Mid-segment: Redmi K60/K60 Pro, POCO F5/F5 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Lite (up to) 240 FPS)
• 🧳 Budget: Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro (only 120) FPS full HD)

Models older than 2020 (such as the Redmi Note 9 or Mi 10) technically support slow motion, but the quality will be worse due to a weak Snapdragon 7xx or Helio G processor. Also pay attention to the firmware: MIUI 14+ has an improved frame interpolation algorithm that makes video smoother even on older devices.

Critical: Some models (like Redmi 10A) have slow-motion on the menu, but when shooting videos, it turns out jerky. This is due to hardware limitations - the chip simply does not have time to process the data stream. Before buying, check the specifications on the official Xiaomi website in the Camera section.

Camera settings for perfect slow-motion

To capture high-quality slow motion video, it's not enough to just select Slow Motion mode in the camera app. You need to adjust the settings correctly. Here's a step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Camera app and swipe left/right to Slow Mode (or Slow-Mo on global firmware).
2. Choose permission and FPS: 🎞️ 720p @ 960 FPS — maximum slowdown, but low quality (only on flagships). 🎥 1080p @ 240 FPS — Optimal balance for most scenes. 📹 1080p @ 120 FPS — Best option for weak smartphones.

Activate stabilization:

Improved stabilization

Super Steady

Set your focus:

The secret trick: on models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) you can manually increase the bitrate of the video.

1. Go to Camera Settings → Additional → Video quality.
2. Select High bitrate (or HDR10+ if available).
3. This will reduce the compression artifacts, but the files will weigh more.

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To avoid “step-by-step” slowdowns when exporting, select a frame rate of at least 60 FPS in your project settings, even if the original video is 240 FPS.

Important point: when exporting videos from the editor, choose the maximum quality (for example, 1080p 60 FPS), otherwise slowed fragments will twitch. In CapCut, for this, go to Export Settings → Resolution → Original.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when shooting slow-motion.-5 problems and solutions:

1. The reason for this is that you don't have enough CPU performance or memory, so you can either lower the FPS to 120 or close the background applications before you shoot.
2. The sound gets lost or distorted. The reason: 960 FPS, the microphone turns off automatically (hardware restriction) Solution: record the sound separately and superimpose it in the editor.
3. The colors are dull or greenish. The reason is the wrong white balance. Solution: manually set. 5000K camera-setting.
4. The file is not played on PC. Reason: Xiaomi sometimes saves video in.mkv format with H.265 codec. Solution: convert to.mp4 via HandBrake or VLC.
5. The subject is blurred. Reason: autofocus can't keep up with the movement. Solution: use manual focus (touch the screen and hold your finger for 2 seconds).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) at 240 FPS The processor overheats, and the camera shuts down after 30 to 40 seconds. If that happens, let the smartphone cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before you try again.

Hidden features of slow motion on Xiaomi

There are some non-obvious features in MIUI firmware that are not mentioned in the official instructions.

• 🔍 Super Slowdown Mode: Hidden 1920 Mode Available on Xiaomi 13 Ultra and 14 Pro FPS permit 360p. To activate it: Open the camera in Professional mode. Hold your finger on the screen for 3 seconds until the Additional menu appears.
• 🎯 Object Tracking: In the camera settings, enable Motion Tracking. The system will automatically monitor the selected object (for example, a ball or a person).
• 📁 Keeping in RAW: If you remove slow-motion in Pro mode, you can save raw frames for color correction in Lightroom.