How to improve the camera on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: from settings to firmware

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

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In this article, 7 practical ways to improve the Redmi Note 8 Pro camera without changing the module or risky firmware manipulations. MIUI, And third-party tools that will turn your smartphone into a near-professional camera, and we'll focus on night photography, portrait mode and video. 4K — the weakest points of the model.

Spoiler: Some methods require everything 5 You can set up minutes, and other ones (like custom GCam) can take an hour to work, but the result is worth it, and the difference between runoff and optimized shots is as much as it gets. 30-40% detailing.

1. Optimization of standard settings of the MIUI camera

Before looking for third-party solutions, it is worth squeezing out the native Camera app from Xiaomi, many users are not even aware of hidden options that significantly improve the quality of shots.

Open the camera app and tap the icon ⚙️ «Settings" in the upper right corner. Here, it's important to pay attention to the following parameters:

• 📸 Photo resolution: 64 MP (if you want maximum quality) or 16 MP with pixel binning (for better light sensitivity.
• 🌙 Night mode: Enable the option Auto-HDR In the night, this will reduce the noise level. 20-25% dark-screen.
• 🎯 Focus: Activate Continuous Autofocus (CAF) This is especially useful when shooting children or pets.
• 🔄 Save settings: Turn off Settings Reset when closed so you don’t reset settings every time.

Also check the section Additional settings → Image quality:

• 🖼️ Set high quality JPEG (90-95%) standard 80%. This will increase the weight of files, but will save details when post-processing.
• 🎨 Turn off Color Improvement. AI — Xiaomi algorithms are often overloaded with saturation, making the pictures unnatural.

⚠️ Warning: If after the settings change, the camera starts to “brake”, reset the app cache to Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Memory. → Clean the cache. It eliminates lags 90 percent of the time.

2.Install Google Camera (GCam) for Redmi Note 8 Pro

Xiaomi camera stock app is inferior to Google Camera in processing HDR, Fortunately, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has stable GCam ports with support for all 4 modules (main, wide-angle, macro and depth).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the current version of GCam for Redmi Note 8 Pro (recommended repository Celso Azevedo). BSG Shamim.
2. Install. APK-file (permission to install from unknown sources may be required).
3. After launch, go to Settings → Camera model and select Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
4. Turn it on: 🔘 HDR+ Enhanced (for better shadowing) 🔘 Night Sight (similar to night mode, but with less noise) 🔘 Awesome Mode (for super-detailed shots in good lighting)

Comparison of stock camera and GCam (on the example of a night shot):

⚠️ Note: Some versions of GCam may not support a wide-angle module or macro. Before installing, check the list of functions in the port description.

Download APK from a verified source |

Allow installation from unknown sources |

Disable battery optimization for GCam|

Check the operation of all modules after installation-->

3. Manual Mode (Pro Mode) setting for professional shots

Manual mode in Redmi Note 8 Pro allows you to control shutter speed, ISO, White balance and focus, which is critical for shooting in difficult environments. Here's how to use it effectively:

Optimal settings for different scenes:

• 🌅 Sunset/dawn: Exposure: 1/200(c) (to avoid the re-lighting of the) ISO: 100-200 White balance: 4500-5000K
• 🌃 Night shooting: Excerpt: 1/10s - 1c (use a tripod!) ISO: 800-1600 (above - too noisy) Format: RAW (post-processing)
• 👤 Portrait: Diaphragm (simulated): f/1.8 Focal distance: 2x zoom (for natural blurring) ISO: 100-400

Secret technique: to capture moving objects (for example, water or clouds) use shutter speed 1/4s - 1c in combination with low ISO. This will create a silk water effect without digital noise.

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If the photos are too dark in manual mode, increase the exposure correction to +0.7 or +1.0 This will brighten the shadows without losing detail in the lights.

4 Post-processing: How to Save Bad Pictures

Even with perfect camera settings, sometimes you get bad shots. Fortunately, you can "reanimate" them with post-processing. Here are 3 of the best tools for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Adobe Lightroom Mobile

• 🔧 What is suitable for: color correction, shadow restoration, noise reduction.
• 📌 Lifehack: Use the preset "Dehaze» +20 to add contrast to foggy images.

2. Snapseed (from Google)

• 🔧 What is suitable for: selective correction (lightening only the face, darkening the background).
• 📌 Lifehack: Double Exposure tool allows you to overlay textures for artistic effect.

3. Topaz Gigapixel AI (PC-based)

• 🔧 What is suitable for: increase the resolution of images to 200% without loss of quality.
• 📌 Lifehack: Process RAW-Files – the result will be 2 times better than with JPEG.

Example of processing (before and after):

⚠️ Warning: When processing night shots, do not overuse exposure boosts - this increases digital noise. +50) and add contrast.

5. Update firmware and modifications for the camera

Xiaomi regularly releases updates for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which improve image processing algorithms. OTA They don't always have the latest fixes for the camera:

1.Manual update via Fastboot

• 📥 Download the latest official firmware for your model (begonia – codename Redmi Note 8 Pro).
• 🔧 Use the Mi Flash Tool for firmware (instructions on Xiaomi Advices).
• 🎯 After the update, reset the camera settings to factory (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting camera settings).

Installation of a custom core (for advanced)

• 🛠️ Cores like Perseus or FrancoKernel optimize the performance of the Mediatek Helio processor G90T, This indirectly improves camera performance.
• ⚠️ requires an unlocked boot loader and TWRP. On some firmware, this results in a loss of support for the wide-angle module – check reviews before installing.

Mods for the camera (Magisk modules)

• 📸 ANX Camera adds support RAW10 and improved nighttime routine.
• 🎥 MiCamera Tweaks – unlocks hidden options (e.g., shooting in the video game) 4K 60fps module-wise).

6. Accessories for improving shooting

Even with the perfect camera settings, the Redmi Note's physical limitations 8 Pro remain: small sensor, no optical stabilization, mediocre aperture (f/1.89). To solve some of the problems will help inexpensive accessories:

Top.-5 accessories for mobile photography:

• 📸 External lens (e.g. Xenvo Pro Lens): adds optical zoom 2x and macro shooting from a distance of 1 cm Cost: ~2 500 ₽.
• 💡 Ring lamp (for example, Neewer 18" LED): It eliminates shadows when you're taking portraits: ~3 000 ₽.
• 🎥 Stabilizer-imbalancer (e.g, DJI Osmo Mobile SE): Takes away the "handshake" in the video. Cost: ~8 000 ₽.
• 🔋 External battery (e.g. Xiaomi Power Bank 3) 20000mAh): shoot 4K discharges battery in 2 hours.
• 📱 Memory map UHS-II (For example, SanDisk Extreme 128GB): videotape 4K Requires high recording speed (minimum) 90 MB/s).

Budget Lifehack: Instead of a ring lamp, use a second smartphone with a flashlight on (install the Flashlight Level app to adjust the brightness).

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The most efficient accessory for night photography is a tripod. Even a cheap model for 500. ₽ Reduce the number of smeared personnel by 80%.

7 Secrets of Shooting Videos on Redmi Note 8 Pro

Videos on the Redmi Note 8 Pro often suffer from overheating, autofocus "breathing" when driving and mediocre stabilization.

Settings for the best video:

• 🎞️ Permission: 4K 30fps (60fps only for dynamic scenes, but with a crop).
• 🔊 Sound: Use an external microphone (e.g., Boya) BY-M1) adapter USB-C → 3.5mm.
• 📐 Stabilization: Enable Ultra Steady Mode (only available in the Ultra Steady Mode) 1080p).
• 🌡️ Temperature: during long shooting 4K Your smartphone is overheating. Take a break every 15 minutes.

Solving the Autofocus Problem:

1. Go to Camera Settings → Video settings → Focusing.
2. Select Lockdown. AF (Autofocus is blocked after pressing the screen).
3. For dynamic scenes, use Continuous AF, Be prepared for rare “mistakes».

Example of settings for vlog-recording:

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi Note camera 8 Pro