Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro owners often encounter the term “preset” in their smartphone settings, but not everyone understands what it is and how to use it. In fact, presets are pre-configured configurations of parameters that allow you to quickly apply optimal settings for different scenarios: shooting photos, listening to music, games or even system functions. In the Poco X3 Pro presets are integrated into several key modules, and their proper use can significantly improve the experience of interaction with a smartphone.
Many people confuse presets with regular profiles or themes, but their key difference is flexibility and binding to specific tasks. For example, preset cameras for night shooting automatically adjust ISO, shutter speed and white balance, and the audio preset for headphones optimizes the equalizer for the genre of music. In this article, we will discuss in detail where to look for presets in the Poco X3 Pro, how to create, edit and apply them, and reveal hidden features that are not written in the official instructions.
The Poco X3 Pro presets are divided into three main types: system (energy saving, performance), multimedia (sound, camera) and custom (manually created) presets, which support depends on the version of MIUI – some features may not be available in old firmware. If your smartphone runs on MIUI 12.5 or later, all the features described below will be available.
What are presets and why do they need Poco X3 Pro?
Preset is a saved set of parameters that can be applied to a device or application in one click. In the context of Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, presets solve several key tasks:
- 📸 Camera: Quick change of shooting modes (portrait, night, sports) without manually adjusting each setting.
- 🎵 Sound: Adaptation of the equalizer to music genres (rock, classics, hip-hop) or headphone types.
- ⚡ Performance: Switching between energy saving, balance and maximum power modes.
- 🎮 Games: optimization FPS, permissions and tactile returns for specific games (e.g, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact).
The main advantage of presets is time saving. Instead of manually adjusting ISO 3200, shutter speed 1/30c and white balance 5500K for night photography, you just pick the preset "Night" and start taking pictures. Similar to sound: instead of manipulating the 10-band equalizer, you just need to activate the Bass+ preset for electronic music.
It's important to understand that the presets in Poco X3 Pro are not static templates. They can be edited, created your own, and even shared with other users through configuration files. For example, if you don't like the standard movie preset for video, you can adjust the saturation and contrast, save the changes, and use your version.
Where to find presets in Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: step-by-step instructions
In the Poco X3 Pro, presets are scattered across different settings, depending on the type of preset:
1.Cell presets
Open the Camera app» → swipe left to the "Additional" section (or click on the icon) ⚙️) → Select Precetes (or Scenes in some versions) MIUI). Here you will see the standard options:
- 🌃 Night: for shooting in low light conditions.
- 👤 Portrait: background blur and accent on the face.
- 🏃 Sport: High shutter speed for moving objects.
- 🎨 HDR: lens.
2. Sound presets
Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Equalizer. Here are ready profiles:
- 🎸 Rock: Enhanced Medium and High Frequency.
- 🎻 Classic: Balanced sound with emphasis on high.
- 🎤 Vocals: Emphasizes vocal frequencies.
- 🔊 Custom: for manual adjustment.
Systemic presets (productivity)
Way: Settings → Battery and performance → Performance modes. There are three main presets:
- 🔋 Energy saving: limits background processes.
- ⚖️ Balanced: Optimal Power and Autonomy.
- ⚡ Maximum productivity: acceleration CPU/GPU play-off.
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How to create your own preset in Poco X3 Pro: a step-by-step guide
Standard presets aren't always perfect for your needs. Fortunately, Poco X3 Pro can create custom presets for camera, sound, and even system settings, and let's look at the most popular scenarios.
1.Castom preset for camera
To save your shooting settings:
- Open the Camera app and go to Professional (or Manual) mode.
- Manually adjust the settings: ISO: 100–6400 (the higher the lighter the frame, but more noise). Shutter speed: 1/4000s to 30s. White balance: 2500K (warm) to 10000K (cold). Focus: manual tuning or autofocus.
"Save."
«⋮ → Save the settings»
Assign a name to a preset (e.g., “Sunset at Sea”) and confirm.
2. User sound preset
To create your equalizer profile:
- Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Equator.
- Select "User" and adjust sliders for frequencies: 60 Hz: bass. 230 Hz: lower average. 910 Hz: upper average. 4 kHz: presence (voice, guitars). 14 kHz: high frequencies (air, high hat).
"Save."
3. Prevents productivity through the developer mode
For advanced users:
- Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on MIUI Version in Settings → About Phone).
- Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
- Find options: Background Process Limitation (set "Standard" or "No Limits"), Windows Animation and Transition Animation (turn off for acceleration). GPU-acceleration (turn on for games).
"Productivity profiles"
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If you shoot videos for TikTok often, create a preset with a resolution of 1080p, 60 FPS and increased saturation – this will make the videos brighter without additional processing.
Hidden Presets in Poco X3 Pro: How to Find and Activate
In addition to the obvious presets on the menu, the Poco X3 Pro has additional configurations that are not documented in official manuals, which can be activated through an engineering menu or special commands.
1 Presets for game mode
The Poco X3 Pro has a hidden “Game Turbo Mode” that optimizes performance for specific games.
- Open “Settings → Special Opportunities → Game Turbo”.
- Select a game from a list (such as Call of Duty Mobile).
- Activate options: 🎯 Tactile recoil: increased vibration when shooting. 🖥️ Permission: Compulsory Full HD+. 🔄 FPS: lock-in on 60 or 90 frames.
2. Presets for shooting in RAW
The hidden feature allows you to save a photo in RAW format (for professional processing) to activate it:
- Open the "Camera» → «Professional treatment».
- Click on the icon «⚙️» → «File format».
- Select "RAW" or "RAW + JPEG".
- Attention: RAW-files take up to 20-30 MB each, so check the free disk space before shooting.
Presets for charging the battery
In the engineering menu hidden charging control options that allow you to extend the battery life:
- Enter the dialer code: ##4636##
- Go to the tab "Battery Information".
- Click on “Menu → Battery Settings” (if available).
- Activate the “Charge Limit 80%” – this will reduce battery wear.