Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones come with advanced arrays that can surprise even the sophisticated user. Out of the box, however, the image settings are often not ideal for each individual. Factory calibration can seem too cold, brightness redundant, and fonts small for comfortable reading.
Proper screen settings not only improve visual comfort, but also significantly extend the battery life of the device. In this article, we will discuss the hidden capabilities of the MIUI and HyperOS system, which will help adapt the display to your personal preferences.
You'll learn how to control color temperature, adjust refresh rates, and solve common flickering or dim problems, and settings that are set right will make it really enjoyable to use.
The main parameters of brightness and color temperature
The first step to personalization is adjusting the baseline metrics, offering flexible tools to manage how you see content, and standard sliders are just the tip of the iceberg.
To access the advanced settings, go to Settings → Screen and Brightness. Here you will find a slider of general brightness. Activation of Adaptive Brightness will allow the system to automatically adjust the backlight to the ambient lighting, which is especially convenient when moving from a dark room to a bright sun.
The Color Scheme section is particularly noteworthy. The default mode is often "Saturated," which makes the picture bright but unrealistic. For accurate color reproduction, select "Standard" or "Classic" mode.
- 🎨 Rich: Colors are bright and contrasting, perfect for watching videos and games.
- 🌡️ Standard: sRGB color reproduction as close to reality as possible.
- 👁️ Classic: muffled tones that reduce eye strain when reading.
- 🌙 Dark Mode: Inverts the interface colors for use at night.
It's important to note that color scheme choices have a direct impact on white perception. If you think the screen is "blue," try switching to the warm spectrum in the color temperature settings.
⚠️ Attention: Long-term use of saturated mode can cause rapid eye fatigue due to blue light.
Remember that autobrightness sometimes doesn’t work properly on cheap safety glass.If the screen is constantly changing brightness for no reason, it’s best to turn off this option and adjust the level manually.
Frequency of updates and smoothness of the interface
One of the key characteristics of modern Xiaomi displays is the refresh rate. Flagship and mid-budget models support 90, 120 and even 144 Hz. This provides incredible smooth scrolling tape and animations.
You can find these settings by Settings → Screen and brightness → Screen refresh rate. Here the user is offered a choice between Standard (usually 60 Hz) and Maximum frequency.
On adaptive screen devices (LTPO), the option is available as Default or Adaptive, in which the phone decides when to raise the hertz to 120 Hz (for example, in games or scrolling), and when to lower to 1 Hz to save energy in a static picture.
Using the maximum refresh rate certainly makes the interface more responsive, but it is worth remembering that high hertz increases the power consumption of the processor and graphics accelerator.
If you notice that the battery is discharged too quickly, try to force 60 Hz. The difference in smoothness will only be noticeable when compared directly, and the operating time can increase by 15-20%.
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Adaptive refresh rate – the best balance between smooth interface and battery saving on modern AMOLED-screen.
Some firmware has a "High Sensitivity" feature that's designed to use protective glasses that can reduce the response of the touchscreen.
Font size and interface scaling
Reading comfort is a priority for many users. The MIUI Android system allows you to fine-tune the size of text and interface elements independently of each other.
Go to Settings → Screen and Brightness → Text and Display Size. Here you'll see two sliders. The first is responsible for the font size in apps and messages. The second changes the scale of the entire interface: icons get bigger, and items on the desktop fit fewer.
Don’t oversize as much as possible. With too much element size, some apps may not display correctly, cropping buttons or hiding important menus.
| Parameter | Impact on the system | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Small text | More information on the screen | For users with good vision |
| Large text | Reducing the burden on the eyes | For reading books and news |
| A little interface. | Increases the workspace | For tablets and large screens |
| A large interface | Simplifies navigation | For the elderly or visually impaired |
Also in this section, the option "One-Hand Mode" is often found, which compresses the image to the size of a small smartphone, allowing you to reach the thumb to all corners of the screen on the overall models.
Activating a large font may require rebooting some applications to properly apply the changes. If the text in a particular application has not changed, try closing it completely and reopening it.
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Use the “Increase” function in the “Advanced Settings → Special Features” section to temporarily enlarge the screen without changing the system fonts.
Vision protection and reading modes
Digital health is an important aspect of smartphone operation, and Xiaomi has implemented several levels of eye protection that should be activated immediately after purchase.
Settings menu → Screen and brightness → Eye protection is the main switches, and Read mode adds a yellow filter that mimics paper. AMOLED-screens, as it reduces the amount of blue light.
It is worth mentioning the technology separately. DC Dimming (or Anti-Flicker) at low brightness levels, many of them are OLED-The screens start to flicker, which is invisible to the eye, but causes a headache. Turning on this option eliminates flickering, although it can slightly distort the colors at minimum brightness.
- 📖 Reading mode: Makes the background of applications white and the text black, imitating an e-book.
- 🌅 Schedule: Allows you to turn on the warm spectrum automatically after sunset.
- 🛡️ DC Dimming: Removes pulse-width modulation, reducing the burden on vision.
- ⏰ Time limit: Reminds you to take a break after prolonged use.
Activating the visual protection mode can change the color reproduction of photos in the gallery. If you are engaged in mobile photography, temporarily turn off filters to correctly evaluate the images.
⚠️ Attention: Regime "DC Dimming can lead to uneven backlighting (the “banding” effect) on a black background at low brightness.
Using a schedule to turn on the night mode is the most effective way to keep circadian rhythms warm, and the screen will warm up exactly when the body needs it.
Wallpaper,Always on Display and Additional Effects
The visual component of MIUI is not limited to technical parameters, wallpaper and lock screen play a huge role in the perception of the device.
To set quality images, use the built-in Wallpaper app, which not only provides static images, but also "Live Wallpaper" that responds to touch or time of day, and also has a "Wallpaper Carousel" feature that changes images on a locked screen.
Always On Display (AOD) allows you to display time, date and notifications on the screen off, and on AMOLED-matrixes, this is almost no battery consumption, since only individual pixels burn.
Hidden opportunities are always on display
You can set up the behavior of AOD in the Settings → Lock screen menu, which selects the style of the watch and its position. Be careful: some budget models may not have this feature hardware.
The animation effects are also customized under "Advanced." You can select the window animation speed (0.5x, 1x, 2x). Accelerating animation to 0.5x visually makes the smartphone faster and more responsive.
☑️ Optimizing the visual style
Solving Display Problems and Calibration
Sometimes users face problems: the screen is too dull, yellow or has dead zones. Before you carry the device to the service, it is worth checking the software settings.
If the screen seems too dim even at maximum, check to see if the "Energy Saving" mode is on, which often artificially lowers the maximum brightness of the backlight to extend the work.
For deep diagnostics, use the engineering menu. Type ##6484## in the call. Select "Display" or "Color" and run tests on broken pixels and backlight uniformity.
#6484## → CIT (Engineering Menu) → DisplayIf you find a yellow spot or burnout, software can only partially fix this by changing the color temperature to the "cold" spectrum to balance the shades, but this is only a disguise of the defect.
If the touchscreen doesn't work properly (touch skip), there's a Touchpanel test on the engineering menu. Run your finger through all the cells. If some don't stain, the hardware is the problem.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to calibrate the screen through third-party apps from the Play Market that require root rights.This can lead to unstable system operation and inability to download.
Resetting the screen settings to factory values often helps if you're confused by the settings. Simply select "Reset" in the lower menu of the "Screen and brightness" section.