How to make photos on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro clear and bright: the complete guide

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but many users face a problem: photos are noisy, blurry or faded. In fact, the camera of this device (64 MP main module + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle) is capable of much more, if you know a few secrets.

In this article, we will analyze not only the basic camera settings, but also hidden functions. MIUI, You will learn how to use Pro modes correctly, adjust white balance manually, process images in the standard Gallery app, and even how to bypass the limitations of the software to get maximum quality. Special attention will be paid to the features of the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 720G, which directly affects the processing of images.

1. Optimal default camera settings

The first thing you need to do is reset all the camera settings to the factory settings and reset them. Many users don't even realize that auto modes often spoil images due to aggressive processing. Go to Camera → Settings → Settings → Reset.

Now set the following parameters (they are suitable for 90% of shooting scenarios):

• 📸 Photo resolution: 64 MP (if you need maximum quality) or 16 MP (for space saving and better processing)
• 🌓 HDR: Auto (but switch off in poor lighting conditions – it adds noise)
• 🔍 AI-Camera: Off (artificial intelligence often makes mistakes with colors)
• 🎯 Focus: Continuous AF (for dynamic scenes)

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If you shoot in 64 MP format, be sure to use a memory card UHS-I Class 10 – otherwise the smartphone will “hang” while saving the photo.

Pay attention to the setting Save settings in the camera menu. If it is active, the smartphone will remember the last modes used (for example, Portrait or Night), which is convenient for frequent script changes.

2.Pro Mode: Manual setting for perfect shot

The most powerful tool in the Redmi Note 9 Pro arsenal is the Pro mode, which allows you to control shutter speed, ISO, white balance and focus. To activate it, swipe left in the camera interface or click on More → Pro.

Here are the best settings for different conditions:

The main mistake of beginners is to use too high an ISO. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro already at ISO 1600+ there is a noticeable noise.

3. Night Shooting: How to Get Around the Limits of Xiaomi Algorithms

The Redmi Note 9 Pro's Night mode works well, but often "overlits" the frame or adds unnatural artifacts. To get natural night photos, follow this algorithm:

1. Turn it off. AI-camera HDR customized.
2. Activate Night mode and set shutter speed manually (slip on the moon icon → select 3-5 seconds).
3. Use a tripod or lean your smartphone on a stable surface.
4. If you are shooting people, turn on the Flash at minimum power (manually in Pro mode).

For the starry sky or glowing signs:

• 🌌 Install. ISO 3200, exposure 10-15 seconds, white balance 4000K.
• 📱 Use the Camera app FV-5 (it allows you to shoot in RAW long-exposure).
• 🔋 The battery should be charged. >50%, otherwise the smartphone may turn off during shooting.

⚠️ Warning: When shooting with a shutter speed of more than 2 seconds, the Redmi Note 9 Pro can overheat. If the body gets hot, take a break for 5-10 minutes.

4. Portrait mode: how to avoid "plastic" faces

Xiaomi’s background blurring algorithm (Boque) often works too aggressively, making faces look unnaturally smooth.

1. In Portrait Mode, tap on the icon ⚙️ → Bokeh effect and choose Natural.
2. Step away from the object by 1.5-2 meters (the minimum distance for the correct operation of the depth sensor is 1 m).
3. After shooting, edit the photo to Gallery → Editor → Bock, reducing the intensity of blur to 50-70%.

If you need to take a portrait in the room:

• 💡 Use two light sources (e.g. windows) + lamp) for uniform illumination.
• 📏 Arrange the object so that the light falls at an angle of 45° (It creates natural shadows).
• 🎨 Manually reduce contrast and saturation in camera settings by 10-15%.

For group portraits, it is better to use the main camera (64 MP) rather than the front camera (16 MP), as it has a wider dynamic range.

5 Post-processing: Hidden Features of Xiaomi Gallery

Many install Lightroom or VSCO without realizing that the standard Xiaomi Gallery has built-in tools that even some paid editors don’t.

Here's what we can do:

• 🎨 Curves: Tonal Curve adjustment (as in Photoshop) – allows you to accurately adjust shadows and light.
• 🔍 Retouch: Removing spots, wrinkles, and even changing the shape of the face (Beauty tool).
• 🌈 Color correction: separate tint setting for shadows and lights (Separate tone).
• 📏 Perspective: Correcting Curves (Useful for Architectural Shootings).

The most underrated instrument — AI-It automatically removes noise, improves sharpness and restores detail, but only works in photo format. JPEG (not RAW). To activate it:

1. Open the photo at the Gallery.
2. Click Edit → AI.
3. Choose to Improve Quality and wait for processing (takes 5-10 seconds).

⚠️ Attention: Function AI-Retouching consumes a lot of resources and can cause the processor to overheat%.

6 Third-party applications: when a standard camera is not enough

If you don't like the quality of your images even after you've set up, try alternative cameras that let you bypass the limitations of MIUI and take advantage of the hidden power of the hardware of your smartphone.

Top.-3 apps for Redmi Note 9 Pro:

To install GCam on Redmi Note 9 Pro:

1. Download the version from BSG or Wichaya (see 4PDA forum).
2. Install. APK-file (allow installation from unknown sources).
3. Download. XML-Configuration for Snapdragon 720G and load it through a double tap onto a black field next to the down button.

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The GCam offers 30-40% improvement over a standard camera, but requires fine tuning, with HDR+ Enhanced and Night Sight performing best.

If you put GCam in, you get green or purple, it's not a good fit for your firmware. XML-Files or revert to an older version of the application.

7 Hardware Restrictions: What Cannot Be Fixed Software

Despite all the tricks, the Redmi Note 9 Pro has ironclad limitations that can not be circumvented:

• 📷 Lack of optical stabilization – when shooting a video or photo with a long exposure, there will be a shaking.
• 🌡️ Poor thermoregulation – after 10-15 minutes of intense shooting, the camera begins to “strangle” performance, deteriorating the quality of the camera.
• 🔍 Weak autofocus in macro mode - module 5 MP is fixed, without autofocus, so pictures from a distance <10 will be blurred.

To minimize these problems:

• Use external lenses (e.g. Xiaomi Macro Lens 2) for macro photography.
• Shoot video at 1080p@60fps instead of 4K – so less load on the processor.
• If your smartphone is overheated, cool it in the shade for 5-10 minutes (don’t put it in the refrigerator!).

For video, the best settings are:

• 🎥 Stabilization: Ultrastabilization (but it cuts the edges of the frame).
• 🎤 Sound: Use an external microphone (e.g., Boya) BY-M1), Because the built-in suppresses high frequencies.
• 🔋 Battery: connect powerbank - shooting video in 4K discharges the battery at 1% per minute.

8. firmware update: does it affect the quality of the photo?

Xiaomi regularly releases updates for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, but not all of them improve the camera. for example, in MIUI 12.5 many users complained about the deterioration of color processing, and in MIUI 13 added a new noise reduction algorithm that “eats” the parts.

To check which version of the firmware you have:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
2. Compare the latest stable versions on MIUI Download.

If the camera is getting worse after the update:

• 🔄 Try to roll back to the previous version via Fastboot (instructions are available on the site). 4PDA).
• 📱 Install custom software (like Pixel Experience), but keep in mind that this will void the warranty.
• 🔧 Reset the camera settings to factory and reset (as in the first section).

⚠️ Attention: Updates through OTA (Sometimes they come with errors. If the camera gives an error after the update, "Can't connect to the camera", reboot the smartphone in Safe Mode (hold the power button). → Restart Safe Mode and check the camera. If it works in safe mode, the problem is in a third-party app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about improving photos on the Redmi Note 9 Pro