Xiaomi Revamps Its Camera Experience: Cleaner UI, Smarter Features,
Xiaomi Revamps Its Camera Experience: Cleaner UI, Smarter Features, and a Rollout Plan You Should Know
On June 30, Xiaomi’s Camera Product Manager, @Bao_小李, took to social media to share exciting updates about the company’s comprehensive camera overhaul, aimed at fixing long-standing user complaints and delivering a more refined and professional photography experience.
What’s the Goal of the Camera Update?
Xiaomi listened. Before launching the updated version, the team collected extensive user feedback. Many users pointed out problems like inconsistent feature layouts, clunky logic, and a design that lacked polish. The new camera interface addresses these pain points with a simplified, more intuitive design focused on real-world shooting scenarios.
✨ What’s New?
- Redesigned Interface: The UI is now cleaner and more focused. The preview area shows more of your shot, and the layout is now consistent across different modes.
- Professional Mode, Reimagined: Now easier for beginners to use while retaining pro-level features like manual controls and effect presets.
- Advanced Video Features: Supports multi-camera interconnected shooting and real-time monitoring—perfect for power users.
- Visual Upgrade: Over 140 new icons and 600 refreshed interface elements. Boot animations were added, and international versions got optimized too.
Rollout Plan: Who Gets the Update and When?
The camera update will be pushed through the mid-year OTA rollout of Surge OS 2 in three batches:
✅ First Batch (Already Rolling Out Since May 28):
- Xiaomi: 15 Ultra, 15 Pro, 15, 14 Ultra, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Ti, 14
- Xiaomi Foldables: MIX Fold 4, MIX Flip
- Redmi: K80 Pro, K80, K70 Pro, K70 Extreme Edition, K70, K70E
Second Batch (Grayscale push by June 20):
- Xiaomi: 13 Ultra, 13 Pro, 13, MIX Fold 3, Civi 4 Pro
- Redmi: K60 Extreme Edition, K60 Pro, K60, Turbo 4 Pro, Turbo 4, Turbo 3, Note 14 5G, Note 14 Pro, Note 14 Pro+
️ Third Batch (Coming in July):
- Xiaomi: 12S Ultra, 12S Pro, 12S
- Redmi: K60E, Note 13 Pro, Note 13 Pro+, Note 13 5G, Note 13R Pro, Note 13R
FAQs from the Xiaomi Community
Q: When will we get more watermark styles for the camera?
A: Expect more stylish watermark options in the second half of the year with future updates.
Q: Why are there only 15 parameter presets?
A: Good news—models supporting parameter presets will soon be able to store up to 50. Stay tuned!
Q: Will Xiaomi 14 Ultra get better video/audio quality?
A: Absolutely! Xiaomi 14 Ultra, 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Ultra will see significant improvements in 4K 60fps video and audio quality in upcoming OTA updates.
With this sweeping update, Xiaomi is clearly aiming to raise the bar for mobile photography. Whether you’re a casual snapper or a content creator, the new experience promises to make every shot smarter, faster, and more beautiful.
