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Xiaomi: Turn HDR On or Off in the Camera App

Photos taken against bright light or in high-contrast scenes sometimes look overprocessed, flat, or slightly blurred on Xiaomi phones. This happens when HDR (High Dynamic Range) automatically merges several exposures into one shot, which also slows down capture for moving subjects.

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Turn HDR On or Off in Camera auf Xiaomi

HDR on Xiaomi phones takes several photos at different exposure levels and merges them into a single image. The goal is to balance bright highlights and dark shadows in one shot, especially in backlit scenes or high-contrast lighting.

Because the camera captures multiple frames before combining them, HDR needs a fraction of a second longer than a normal shot. Moving subjects can appear blurred or ghosted in the final image if the phone is not held steady. In low light, HDR sometimes brightens shadows more than expected, giving photos a flatter or less natural look.

To adjust the setting, open the Camera app: Tap on CameraTap on HDREnable or disable HDR.

Turn HDR off when photographing fast-moving subjects or when you prefer the camera default exposure without blending multiple frames. Turn it on for landscapes, backlit portraits, or any scene with strong contrast between light and dark areas.

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HDR merges multiple exposures taken a fraction of a second apart, so any hand movement or a moving subject can cause slight ghosting between frames. Hold the phone steady or turn HDR off via Tap on CameraTap on HDREnable or disable HDR.