How to change screen mode on Xiaomi: all ways and hidden settings

Introduction: Why it is important to set up screen mode correctly

Xiaomi’s smartphone screen is not just a display, but a key element of interaction with the device, which affects not only eye comfort, but also battery life, the quality of the content display and even performance in games. Many users use standard settings for years, without even realizing that you can significantly improve the experience with the device.

In this article, we will analyze all available screen modes on Xiaomi smartphones and tablets (including Redmi models, POCO Black Shark, learn to switch between them manually and automatically, and reveal hidden features MIUI, We'll focus on settings to protect your eyes, optimize your gameplay and extend your life. OLED-matrix.

What screen modes are available on Xiaomi

Modern Xiaomi devices offer up to 5 basic screen modes, each optimized for specific tasks, their set may vary slightly depending on the model and version of MIUI, but the basic options are present on all devices with MIUI 12 and later.

• 📱 Standard – Balanced settings for everyday use (color temperature) ~6500K, colour-rendering).
• 🎬 Cinema - extended color gamut (close to standard) DCIP3), Perfect for watching movies and videos.
• 📖 Reading – reduced blue component, warm tones (~4500K), Recommended for long-term work with the text.
• 🎮 Gaming – increased contrast and saturation, optimized for dynamic scenes (available only on devices with 120 Hz)+).
• 🌓 Adaptive - automatic adjustment to the lighting (using ambient light sensor).

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5 Pro) additionally available is the black depth and color calibration settings that allow you to fine-tune the display. and Black Shark gaming smartphones have a unique Esports Mode with touch response settings.

How to change screen mode through MIUI settings

The easiest way to change mode is through the standard settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi devices, regardless of the model and version of the firmware.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Screen section (on some devices it may be called the Display).
3. Select Screen Style or Screen Mode (depending on the MIUI version).
4. Slip the right mode from the list. Changes will apply instantly.

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, the same menu offers a fine color temperature setting – the slider allows you to shift the balance from cold (7000K) to warm (4000K) tones.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Charge the device at least 30% (to OLED-screen)

Turn off the power saving mode (may block some settings)

Take a screenshot of the current parameters (in case of rollbacks)-->

On some models (such as the Xiaomi Pad 6 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the screen has an additional section called Color Profile, which can be chosen between Live (saturated colors), Standard (natural) and P3 (extended palette for professionals).

Quickly switch modes through the notification panel

If you often have to change the screen modes (for example, day and night), it is most convenient to add the corresponding button to the Quick Settings panel, which will save time and eliminate the need to go into the settings every time.

How to add a label:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again to turn the full panel around.
3. Click on the pencil icon (Edit) in the lower right corner.
4. Find Screen Mode or Color Profile in the list and drag it to the active area.
5. Click Ready to save the changes.

Now you can change screen modes with a single touch, without interrupting your current tasks. AMOLED-screens where switching between Movie and Reading modes allows you to save battery life significantly.

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On devices with MIUI 13 and later, you can assign a gesture to quickly switch modes. To do this, go to Settings → Additional Features → Gestures and select an action to double-touch on the back panel.

Hidden screen settings: how to enable professional calibration

Few people know, but Xiaomi has a professional screen calibration mode that allows you to more accurately customize color reproduction to your preferences, which is not available on all models, but it can be activated through the developer mode or special engineering menus.

Instructions for devices with AMOLED-screen:

1. Activate Developer Mode by pressing the build number 7 times in Settings → About Phone.
2. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
3. Find the option Color mode or Screen calibration (in English firmware - Display color mode).
4. Select User and manually adjust the options Red, Green and Blue.

Some devices (such as the POCO F4 GT or Xiaomi 12T Pro) have hardware calibration available via the engineering menu.

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Go to Display → Color Setting




Adjust the Gamma and Saturation settings

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect settings in the engineering menu can lead to color rendering distortion.If you are not sure about your actions, take a screenshot of the current settings before changing.

Features of screen settings on Xiaomi gaming devices

Black Shark smartphones and some POCO models (like the POCO F5) have unique screen settings optimized for gaming, and not only standard modes, but also specialized profiles for different genres of games are available.

Key features of gaming devices:

• 🎯 Esports mode – maximum refresh rate (144 Hz)+) Minimum delay in response.
• 🖥️ Adaptive synchronization – dynamic change of frame rate to save battery.
• 🎨 Color space settings – the choice between sRGB, DCIP3 native.
• 👁️ Vision Protection Mode – Automatic pauses and reminders during long sessions.

To activate these functions:

1. Open the settings → Display → Game mode.
2. Choose a profile depending on the game (e.g. MOBA, FPS or Racing).
3. Set up additional options such as Tactile Return or Notification Lock.

On Black Shark 5 Pro and later, Magic Press is available, which is an optional virtual button on the screen that can be customized to specific games, and their position and sensitivity also depend on the screen mode you choose.

How to reset the screen settings to factory

If you've been experimenting with the settings, the screen starts to display colors incorrectly, or if artifacts have appeared, you can get it back to its original state, and this is also useful before you sell the device or transfer it to another user.

Resetting methods:

1. Through MIUI settings: Go to Settings → Screen → Screen Style. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset.
2. Through resetting all settings (if the first method didn’t work): Open Settings → About phone → Reset. Select Reset screen settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13T), resetting screen settings also returns color temperature, brightness and adaptive backlighting to factory values. If the screen appears too dark or light after reset, give the system 5-10 minutes to automatically calibrate for ambient lighting.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with OLED-Frequent resetting of settings can lead to uneven wear of the matrix.

Table of compatibility of screen modes with Xiaomi models

Not all screen modes are available on all devices. Below is a compatibility table for popular Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models. Note that functionality may vary depending on regional firmware.

On devices that support Dolby Vision (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro), the Mode of the Movie automatically activates HDR when you view compatible content on Netflix or Disney+.

Frequently asked questions