Does Always-on display reduce battery life a lot?

It uses more power than a fully off screen, but OLED panels only light active pixels, so the impact is moderate. Setting it to show only on tap instead of permanently reduces drain further.

Can I schedule Always-on display to run only at certain times?

Yes, inside Tap on Always-on display you can usually choose a schedule instead of leaving it always active, which helps balance visibility and battery use.

Will Always-on display still show notifications after I disable notification icons elsewhere?

No, the icons shown on the always-on screen depend on your general notification settings. If an app's notifications are muted system-wide, they will not appear here either.

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Xiaomi: Turn Always-on Display On or Off

If your Xiaomi screen stays completely black in standby, you might be missing the time, battery level, or notifications at a glance. This depends on the Always-on display feature, which only works on Xiaomi models with an OLED panel, not on LCD screens.

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Always-on display keeps a reduced version of your screen active while the phone is locked. It shows the clock, battery status, and pending notifications without a full wake-up.

This function only appears on Xiaomi phones with an OLED panel. On devices with an LCD screen, the toggle is missing entirely because the technology cannot dim individual pixels efficiently.

Where to find the toggle

Open Tap on Settings ➔ Tap on Always-on display & Lock screen ➔ Tap on Always-on display. From there, use Enable or disable Always-on display to switch the feature on or off.

Once enabled, you can usually pick a display style and set whether the screen stays on permanently or only activates on tap or for a limited time after locking.

Keep in mind that Always-on display draws extra power, even though OLED pixels only light up where needed. If battery life matters more than glanceable info, disabling it or switching to a scheduled mode is the better trade-off.

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The toggle only shows up on models with an OLED display. If your phone uses an LCD panel, the option under Tap on Settings ➔ Tap on Always-on display & Lock screen will not appear.

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