Set up screen resolution on Xiaomi: a complete guide for all models

The screen resolution on Xiaomi smartphones is a key parameter that affects image quality, battery life and performance. Many users do not even realize that their device supports several display modes that can be switched manually. In this article, we will discuss how to adjust the resolution on Redmi, POCO and Black Shark phones, what options are available on different models, and how to choose the optimal mode for gaming, watching videos or saving battery power.

Modern Xiaomi smartphones often feature Full HD+ (2400×1080), QHD+ (3200×1440) or even 4K (on some flagships), but by default, the device can use a balance between quality and performance, rather than maximum resolution. In addition, some applications (such as games or streaming services) can automatically lower resolution to improve smoothness.

Why it is important to adjust the screen resolution correctly

From the selected resolution depend on three key aspects of the smartphone:

• 🔋 Battery life: the higher the resolution, the more power the processor spends rendering the image. On some Xiaomi models, the difference in battery consumption between the two HD+ and QHD+ It can be as high as 15-20%.
• 🎮 Game performance: many mobile games (e.g. Genshin Impact or GAME) PUBG Mobile automatically reduces resolution to 60+ FPS. Manual setting will help balance between graphics and smoothness.
• 👁️ Comfort for vision: too high resolution on a small screen (e.g., high resolution, 4K On a 6.1-inch display, it can create the illusion of “small” text, and low – make the image pixelated.

For example, on Xiaomi. 13 Ultra with display 3200×1440 switchover 2400×1080 It can increase battery life on 1,5–2 an hour of active use. POCO F5 s AMOLED-screen and refresh rate 120 Hz correct resolution will help avoid artifacts when scrolling.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi budget models (e.g. Redmi) 10A or Redmi 9C) The settings menu may not have the option to manually change the resolution, in which case the system automatically selects the optimal mode.

How to check the current screen resolution on Xiaomi

Before you change your settings, it’s helpful to know what resolution your device is currently using, and you can do this in a number of ways:

1. Through system settings: Open Settings → Display. Click on Screen Resolution (on some models, the item may be called Screen Size or Image Quality). Current resolution will be ticked or highlighted in bold.
2. Through device information: Go to Settings → About Phone → All specs. Find the screen resolution bar (may be displayed as Display resolution on firmware with English interface).
3. Using the Engineering Menu (for advanced users): ##4636## From the menu that opens, select Phone Information and find the display data.

For example, on the Xiaomi 12T Pro, three options are displayed in the display menu: FHD+ (2712×1220), QHD+ (3200×1440) and Auto. The latter mode allows the system to dynamically adjust the resolution depending on the application running.

Step-by-step: how to change the resolution on Xiaomi

The resolution setting process may vary slightly depending on the model and version of the MIUI firmware. Below is a general-purpose instruction that is suitable for most devices:

1. Open the display settings: Go to Settings → Display. On some models (e.g. POCO X5 Pro), the path may look like Settings → Screen → Resolution.
2. Select Screen Resolution: If there is no such item, try to find Screen Size, Image Quality, or Additional Display Settings.
3. Set the desired value: The available options depend on the model. 13 it could be: 📱 FHD+ (2400×1080) — Balance between quality and productivity. 🎮 QHD+ (3200×1440) — Maximum quality for video and photos. ⚡ Auto – Dynamic Change Depending on the Task.

Confirm the changes

The system will ask you to apply the new resolution and ask if you like it, and if the image is too small or fuzzy, go back to the previous version.

On Black Shark (a gaming smartphone from Xiaomi), the process is slightly different: the resolution changes in a special gaming center Shark Space.

1. Activate Shark Space with a swipe down the right edge of the screen.
2. Go to Settings → Display → Resolution in games.
3. Select Manual Mode and set the desired value (e.g. 2560×1440 for balance or 2340×1080 for maximum FPS).

Hidden permission settings: modes for developers

MIUI has hidden options that allow you to customize the display more accurately, so you can access them:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and tap on this item 7 times. A notification will appear "You became a developer."
2. Open Developer Settings: Go back to the basic settings and find a new Developer Settings (usually in the Additionals section).
3. Find options related to the display: 🔍 Minimum screen width – affects the interface scale (values in dp, for example, 360 or 411). 📏 Symbolic resolution – allows you to emulate other permissions for testing applications. 🔄 Enforcement of use GPU — can improve rendering at high resolution, but will increase battery consumption.

For example, if the text in some applications is too small on Xiaomi 12T, you can increase the minimum screen width to 400 dp. This will not change the physical resolution, but will make the interface elements larger.

⚠️ Note: Changing the settings in the developer mode can lead to incorrect operation of some applications. POCO X4 Pro setting a minimum width above 411 dp can break the display on Instagram or TikTok.

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On most Xiaomi smartphones, the optimal balance between quality and performance is FHD+ (1080p). Transition to QHD+ It is only appropriate to view 4K-Content or professional work with graphics.

How to Reset Screen Resolution to Factory Settings

If you've been experimenting with the settings, if the image becomes fuzzy and the interface becomes uncomfortable, you can bring back the standard settings, and you can do this in a number of ways:

• 🔧 Through the display menu: Go to Settings → Display. → Screen resolution and select option marked Recommended or Default.
• 🔄 Through Resetting Display Settings: Open Settings → System and device → Settings reset. Select Screen Reset (not to be confused with a full reset!) Confirm action.
• 💻 Through ADB (If standard methods don’t work: Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell wm size reset adb shell wm density reset