How to Increase Contrast on Xiaomi Phone: A Detailed Guide with MIUI Settings and Hidden Features

The contrast of the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is a key parameter that affects the comfort of using the device: Low contrast makes the image “flat”, text is difficult to read and colors fade. This is especially true for people with low vision or bright sunlight, and in this article we will look at all the ways to increase contrast: from standard settings to standard settings. MIUI to the hidden functions of AMOLED- and IPS-display.

It's important to understand that contrast depends not only on the software settings, but also on the type of matrix, AMOLED-screens (installed in Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) They initially have a deeper black color and a higher contrast than IPS (like POCO X5 But even on top-end models, you can further optimize the display, and we'll look at solutions for all types of displays, including adapting to different use cases, from reading books to watching videos in the video. HDR.

1. Standard contrast settings in MIUI

Start with the basic options available in the MIUI settings menu, which work on all Xiaomi models, regardless of the firmware version (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 15).

To open the main display settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Select the Color Scheme (in some versions – Color Style).
3. Scroll down to the Contrast or Saturation section.

Here you will see a slider or predefined profiles (e.g., Standard, Saturated, Contrast) for maximum effect:

• 🔘 Select the “Contrast” profile** or manually move the slider to the right to the stop.
• 🔘 Activate Automatic Color Customization (if available) – it adapts contrast to lighting.
• 🔘 Enable Reading 2.0 (in the Special Features section) if you want high contrast for text.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi 10 or more) POCO M4 Pro) contrast slider may not be available, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

2. Dark Theme Mode and AMOLED Settings

If your smartphone is equipped with AMOLED-display (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50), The inclusion of a dark theme automatically increases the contrast ratio by making it deep black. MIUI There are several ways to activate this mode:

The main path:

1. Settings → Screen. → Dark subject.
2. Select Always On or Scheduled (e.g. 20:00 to 8:00).

Additional settings for AMOLED:

• 🌙 Turn it on. AMOLED-Optimization in Settings → Screen. → Additional (available on flagships).
• 🌙 Activate Deep Black in Settings → Special facilities → Improved visibility.
• 🌙 Use it. DC-dimming (in Settings) → Screen. → Reading mode) to reduce flickering and increase contrast.

Important: AMOLED-Long-term use of maximum contrast can accelerate pixel burnout, it is recommended to periodically return the settings to the standard.

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To check the screen type of your Xiaomi, install the app AIDA64 From Play Market and go to Display. AMOLED or LCD

3. Hidden settings for developers

There's a developer section in MIUI where you can fine-tune the display, and you can activate it.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Press 7 times in a row on the MIUI version.
3. Return to the main settings menu – a new item will appear Additional → For developers.

In this section, find:

• 🔧 Disable hardware acceleration (not recommended, but may increase contrast in some applications).
• 🔧 Simulation of color space → Choose sRGB for more saturated colors.
• 🔧 Minimum font width → Increase the value for better readability of the text.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in developer mode can lead to unstable interface operation. After experiments, return the settings to the original state if artifacts appear on the screen.

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4. Set up special features for the visually impaired

If standard methods don't work well, MIUI has specialized tools for visually impaired users that increase the contrast between text and interface to maximum values.

Path to settings:

1. Settings → Special features → Improved visibility.
2. Activate the following options: 👓 High contrast text – makes fonts bold and clear. 👓 Color inversion – inverts the palette (useful for dyslexia). 👓 Color filters → Select Shades of Grey for High Contrast Monochrome Mode.

For additional adjustment:

• 📱 Increase the font size in Settings → Screen. → Size of text.
• 📱 Include bold in the same section.
• 📱 Activate Blue Light Filter Reading Mode to Reduce Eye Load.

5.Applications for fine-tuning contrast

If the built-in MIUI tools aren't enough, you can use third-party applications to adjust contrast at the system interface and application level.

Top.-3 apps:

1. Night Shift not only filters blue light, but also increases contrast in the dark. 📲 Settings: Contrast → Maximum, Temperature → 3500K.
2. Screen Filter – imposes a translucent filter that enhances colors. 📲 Optimal parameters: Transparency → 15% Color. → Black.

Color Correction

• 📲 Profile: High contrast (Protanopia).

⚠️ Note: Some applications require ADB-work-access MIUI. To provide it, connect the phone to the PC and execute the command: adb shell pm grant [application package applications] android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS Without this right, applications will not be able to change the system settings of the screen.

6. Hardware restrictions and when to carry the phone to the service

If none of the software methods worked, the problem could be the hardware on the screen, and here are the signs that it's time to contact the service center:

• 🚨 Contrast fell after falling or getting moisture.
• 🚨 On the screen appeared divorces or spots with the display on.
• 🚨 Colors are distorted (for example, white is shown as pink or green).
• 🚨 The brightness spontaneously changes regardless of the settings.

Typical hardware causes of low contrast:

• 🔧 Detachment of the display plume (often after impacts).
• 🔧 Burnout AMOLED-Matrixes (characteristic of phones older than 3 years).
• 🔧 Failure of the lighting controller (on the IPS-screen).
• 🔧 Oxidation of contacts after liquid ingestion.

The cost of repair in official Xiaomi services:

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If contrast dropped after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version.Instruction: How to roll back MIUI without losing data

7. Optimization of contrast for specific scenarios

Different tasks require different contrast settings, and below are recommendations for popular Xiaomi use cases.

For reading books and documents:

• 📖 Enable Reading Mode in Settings → Screen.
• 📖 Install the Moon app+ Reader and activate the Sepia theme with high contrast.
• 📖 Increase the line spacing in the font settings.

For video and photo viewing:

• 🎬 Turn it on. HDR-the player mode (for example, in MX Player or VLC).
• 🎬 Activate Dynamic Range in Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound effects.
• 🎬 For Netflix or YouTube, select in the video settings 1080p HDR (if maintained).

For games:

• 🎮 Enable Game Mode in Settings → Special facilities → Game mode.
• 🎮 Install Game Turbo and activate the option Improved Graphics.
• 🎮 For PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty Select in the graphics settings HDR + Ultra.

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For maximum contrast in games, turn off Adaptive Brightness in screen settings – this will prevent automatic backlighting decline in dynamic scenes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contrast on Xiaomi