Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 675, delivers outstanding value with its 48MP camera, feature-rich MIUI interface, and 4000mAh battery supporting Qualcomm Quick Charge 4. As a seasoned Xiaomi user, I've uncovered these 11 practical tips to maximize your experience.
Ready to unlock the full potential of your new device? Here's how.
Move beyond basic portraits with the Note 7 Pro's studio effects for stunning, Instagram-worthy results. Choose from black-and-white sunshine or vibrant rainbow filters—simply focus and shoot.
Switch to Portrait mode, tap the circular icon in the lower left, select an effect, adjust distance for the blue outline, and capture. Note: Processing takes a moment, and studio lighting works best with faces.
Edit existing portraits in the Gallery app by tapping the shutter icon to refine focus or apply new effects.
The 48MP sensor captures intricate details. Activate it in Photo mode via Settings > 48MP icon, or in Pro mode from the top ribbon—ideal if you're familiar with ISO, white balance, and other manual controls.
Boost scene detection and automatic enhancements by tapping the AI button at the top of the camera app.
Fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness for punchier images. In Camera Settings, select High Contrast for standout photos—high-contrast images grab attention faster.
Create perfect 15-second clips for Instagram without awkward splits. Switch to Short Video mode—the timer starts on capture for concise, engaging content.
The default swipe-up from the home button launches the Mi Browser news feed, which many find intrusive. Replace the stock launcher with lightweight options like Rootless Launcher for a Pixel-like experience or POCO Launcher for Xiaomi-style customization.
Replace the default Settings shortcut with Search for quicker access. Go to Notifications & Status Bar > Notification Shade Shortcut > Search. Works with any launcher.
Press the power button briefly (0.3 seconds) to launch Assistant. Enable in Settings > Additional Settings > Button & Gesture Shortcuts. For power menu, hold longer. Bonus: Activate three-finger screenshot gesture here too.
MIUI 10 simplifies it: In Recents, enable Presentation mode and drag apps to split. Monitor RAM usage via Home Screen & Recents > Show Memory Status.
Mute incoming calls automatically when you pick up the phone. In Dialer > Menu > Incoming Call Settings, toggle 'Turn off ringtone when lifted'.
Enable Do Not Disturb, boost CPU, and pause background tasks during gaming. Access via Security app > Game Speed Booster.
Explore more features like high-res wallpapers. For better browsing, check our Mi Browser productivity guide next.
