How to turn on 120 Hz on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: a complete guide with nuances

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the middle price segment, which boasts AMOLED-refresh-frequency screen 120 Hz. However, not all users know that the default device often works on the device. 60 Hz to save battery life: Enabling a high refresh rate makes animations smoother, improves interface responsiveness, and increases comfort when playing games or scrolling through social media. 120 Hz, and the autonomy of the device can be reduced by 15-20%.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways of activation. 120 Hz - from standard settings MIUI You will learn how to check the current screen frequency, which applications block high-speed. FPS, And how to optimize your smartphone to balance performance with battery life. MIUI 12.5/13/14, artificially reduce the frequency in some scenarios.

Check the current screen refresh rate

Before you turn on 120Hz, make sure your Redmi Note 10 Pro actually runs at 60Hz. There are a few ways to do this:

📱 Built-in settings MIUI: Go to Settings. → Display. → Screen refresh rate: This shows the current value (60 or 120 Hz), but not always the current value - the system can dynamically reduce the current value. FPS.
🔍 Third-party applications: install DevCheck or CPU Monitor from Google Play. They show real-time frequency, including transitions between the two. 60/90/120 Hz.
🎮 Test in Games: Launch a High Support Game FPS (For example, Call of Duty Mobile or Genshin Impact and check the graphics settings – it can display the current frequency.

It’s important to understand that the Redmi Note 10 Pro uses an adaptive refresh rate, which means that even if you’ve turned on 120Hz in your settings, the system can automatically lower it to 60Hz in some apps (like YouTube or Chrome) to save power, and it will require additional manipulation to turn off this behavior.

📊 You’ve already tried to include 120Hz on your Xiaomi?

Yeah, but I didn't notice the difference.

Yeah, the difference is obvious.

No, I'm afraid of the battery.

No, I don't know how.

Standard way to enable 120Hz through settings MIUI

The easiest way is to use the built-in options. Here's a step-by-step instruction:

Open the settings on your Redmi Note 10 Pro.
Go to the Display section.
Select the screen refresh rate.
Activate the 120Hz option (or Auto if you want Adaptive Mode).
Confirm the selection and restart the device (recommended, but not required).

Once activated, you'll immediately feel the difference when you scroll through menus or launch supported games.

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI (Especially on Android 11, the 120Hz option may not be on the menu, due to regional restrictions or customized firmware, in which case you will need to unlock hidden settings (more on this below).

If you notice a device overheating or a fast battery discharge after turning on 120Hz, try the following settings for optimization:

🔋 Turn off Adaptive Brightness in the display settings – it often conflicts with high-brightness FPS.
🎯 Enable Performance Mode in Settings → Special facilities → Performance mode.
🚫 Add frequently used apps (like Instagram or TikTok) to your battery exclusion list so they don’t limit your battery life. FPS.

☑️ Preparation for inclusion of 120 Hz

Check the MIUI version (should be at least 12.5)Charge your phone at least 50%Close all background applicationsTurn off adaptive brightness

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If the standard settings do not have the 120Hz option, you can unlock it through the Engineering Mode, which works on most versions. MIUI, But it requires caution – wrong actions can disrupt the display.

Instructions:

Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
In the menu that appears, select Testing (or Testing in Russian).
Go to the Hardware info section → Display.
Find the Refresh rate and set the value of 120 Hz.
Save the changes and restart the device.

If #4636### does not work, try an alternative method. ADB:

adb shell settings put global peak_refresh_rate 120


adb shell settings put global min_refresh_rate 120

These commands force the minimum and maximum frequency at 120 Hz, disabling adaptive mode.

🖥️ Install ADB Tools on PC (you can download from Google website).
🔌 Enable Debugging on USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — press 7 times).
📱 Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging.

⚠️ Attention: Compulsory imposition 120 Hz through ADB If the phone starts to warm up a lot, return the settings with the command adb shell settings put global. peak_refresh_rate 60.

What if the screen starts to flicker after the changes?

If you have to use the engineering menu or ADB The screen has started to flicker or display artifacts, perform the following actions: 1. Return the frequency to 60 Hz through the same commands. 2. Reboot the phone in safe mode (press the power button). → "Restart in Safe Mode. 3. If flicker persists, reset the display settings to factory settings in Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the display settings. 4. In extreme cases, perform a complete reset of the device (but this will delete all data!).

List of apps blocking 120Hz on Redmi Note 10 Pro

Even after 120Hz is enabled, some applications will force the frequency to be reduced to 60Hz. MIUI Or the limitations of the programs themselves. These are the most common culprits:

Annex	Reason for blocking	Decision
YouTube	Saving energy when playing video	Use alternative players (for example, VLC)
Google Chrome	Limitation FPS web-based	Put the flag on. chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark (indirectly helping)
WhatsApp / Telegram	Optimizing for battery saving	Add Battery Exceptions in Settings MIUI
Games without 120 support FPS	The game engine is not optimized	Check the graphics settings in the game itself.
System menus MIUI	Adaptive default frequency	Turn off the adaptive mode through ADB

To check which application blocks 120 Hz, use the CPU Monitor or Game Bench. These utilities show the actual refresh rate of the screen in each app. If you notice that the frequency drops in a particular program, try it:

🔄 Update the application to the latest version.
⚙️ Clear the application cache in Settings → Annexes.
📵 Disable battery optimization for this application.

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If you play in a lot PUBG Mobile or Free Fire, enable Extreme Frame Rate or 90 in the game settings FPS". This will force the game to request the system to update the screen at the maximum rate.

Optimizing the battery using 120 Hz

High screen refresh rates inevitably lead to increased power consumption. 10 Pro with on. 120 Hz discharges on 15-25% faster than 60 Hz, however, there are ways to reduce this effect:

🔋 Adaptive Mode: Instead of the forced 120Hz, select Auto in the display settings. FPS Only with active actions (scrolling, games).
🌑 Dark subject: On AMOLED-The black pixels don't consume energy. Turn on the dark theme in Settings. → Display. → Dark subject.
🔄 Restriction of background activity: C Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization Turn off Background Activity for Unnecessary Apps.
📴 Power Saving Mode: Turn on Power Saving Mode manually when the screen is not actively in use (e.g. when reading articles).

We also recommend that you monitor the temperature of the processor. 120 Hz (especially in games) Snapdragon 732G may be heated to 45-50°C, which leads to trottling, to avoid it:

🧊 Use heat sink covers or cooling stand.
🚫 Close background apps before launching games.
🔄 Clean the cache regularly through Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.

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The balance between performance and autonomy is achieved by a combination of adaptive mode. 120 Hz, dark themes and limitations of background processes, and with this approach, the loss of autonomy would be no more than a small fraction of the total. 10-12%.

Problems After 120 Hz Included and Solutions

Despite the obvious benefits, the 120Hz transition can come with unpleasant surprises, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
The screen flickers or twitches.	Conflict with adaptive brightness or firmware	Turn off adaptive brightness and reboot your phone
Fast battery discharge (more than 30%)	Background processes use high-level FPS	Check the activity of applications in Settings → Battery
Apps dyed or padded	Incompatibility with high FPS	Add the app to the exceptions or reduce FPS
Phone overheats	Long-term load on the processor	Limit it. FPS In games or use cooling
The frequency spontaneously decreases	Adaptive regime or restrictions MIUI	Turn off adaptability through ADB (see above)

If you encounter artifacts on the screen after turning on 120Hz (bands, broken pixels), this may indicate a hardware problem.

Return frequency to 60Hz.
Check the screen for physical damage.
Update the firmware to the latest version.
If the problem persists, contact the service center.

⚠️ Note: On some devices with Redmi Note 10 Pro after upgrading to MIUI 14, a bug occurs in which the screen accidentally switches between 60 and 120 Hz. This is treated by resetting the display settings or rolling back to a previous firmware version.

60Hz vs 120Hz Comparison: Should You Switch?

Before you finally turn on 120Hz, evaluate how necessary it is in your use case. We tested the Redmi Note 10 Pro in various tasks:

🎮 The difference is clear: the animation is smoother, the responsiveness is higher. In Call of Duty Mobile, the aiming is more accurate, and in Genshin Impact, the soap image effect disappears when the camera turns.
📱 In Instagram and TikTok, the content is scrolled much smoother, but the difference is not as critical as in games.
🎥 Video viewing: There is no difference on YouTube or Netflix – the video is played at the frequency it was recorded (usually 24 or 30). FPS).
📊 Documents: When reading or editing text, the difference is minimal, but scrolling PDF smoothen.

The results of the tests can make the following conclusions:

✅ It is worth to include 120 Hz if you:
❌ You should not include 120 Hz if you are:

If you are still in doubt, try turning on 120Hz per day and watch for:

🔋 Battery-operated time.
🌡️ Body temperature.
👁️ Comfort when using.

FAQ: Frequent questions about 120 Hz on the Redmi Note 10 Pro

❓ Turning on 120Hz reduces screen life?

Theoretically, a higher refresh rate could speed up wear and tear. AMOLED-It's a little bit different, but in practice, it's a little bit smaller. Today's screens are designed to run millions of refresh cycles, even if you're in constant use. 120 The Hz screen will serve at least 3-5 years without appreciable degradation.

❓ Why in some games FPS falls even when 120 Hz is turned on?

This is due to the limitations of the game engine or the graphics settings. PUBG Mobile must manually select the mode 90 FPS" Or "Extreme" in the graphic settings, and check if the power saving mode is on in the settings. MIUI — It can limit productivity.

❓ Can I turn on 120 Hz on the Redmi Note 10 (not Pro)?

No, Redmi Note 10 (without the Pro) is equipped with a screen with a maximum frequency of 60 Hz. Hardware it does not support 90 or 120 Hz, so no settings or firmware will not help.

❓ How to return 60 Hz if the screen began to glitch after the changes?

If you have changed your settings through the engineering menu or ADB, Adb shell settings put global settings peak_refresh_rate 60 adb shell settings put global min_refresh_rate 60 Then restart the phone. If the problem persists, reset the display settings to Settings. → System system → Resetting settings.

❓ Does 120 Hz affect the quality of video shooting?

No, the refresh rate of the screen is not related to the frame rate of the camera. FPS, The ones you picked from the camera app (30, 60 or 120 frames per second), but when you look at the footage on the phone itself, you'll notice the difference in smoothness of the scrolling.