RAW vs JPEG on Xiaomi Which Works Better with Presets

Apply the same preset to a RAW and a JPEG from your Xiaomi and you’d swear they came from different cameras. Here’s why—and when to choose each.

The quick differences

• RAW files keep sensor data untouched, giving you more latitude for exposure changes.
• JPEG files are processed in-camera, meaning Xiaomi already baked in sharpening, noise reduction, and color tweaks.

How presets behave

• On RAW: Presets look cleaner because highlights and shadows have more detail to manipulate. You can recover sky detail even after a dramatic tone curve.
• On JPEG: Presets stack onto Xiaomi’s processing, which sometimes means double sharpening or weird color clipping. Lower preset intensity to ~80% to avoid artifacts.

When beginners should use each

• Start with JPEG if you need speed—shoot, apply preset, post. Perfect for daily social uploads.
• Switch to RAW when you plan to print, shoot night scenes, or need heavy color work. Apply the preset in Lightroom Mobile or Snapseed after basic noise cleanup.

In short: JPEG is your sprint, RAW is your marathon. Pick the workflow that suits the project, then let presets take care of the final vibe.

Keyword-Driven Internal Links

• Fine-tuning workflow – How to Fine Tune Xiaomi Presets for Your Own Style teaches slider offsets per file type.
• Custom pack export – How to Build Your Own Xiaomi Preset Pack from Scratch shows how to encode RAW-friendly defaults.
• Night noise testing – Night Photography on Xiaomi: Presets for Low Light Scenes gives sample ISO impacts.
• Preset mistake audit – Common Mistakes When Using Presets on Xiaomi Phones helps you pick the right capture settings.