How to know exactly the model of your phone Xiaomi Redmi: from the box to the engineering menu

You're holding a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone, but you're not sure what model it has? This is a familiar situation: the manufacturer produces dozens of modifications with similar names (Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Redmi Note 10S), but they are almost identical on the surface. A mistake in determining the model can lead to installing the wrong firmware, buying incompatible accessories, or even losing warranty during repairs.

In this article, we have collected all possible ways of identification - from the obvious (viewing the box) to the hidden (engineering codes and other methods of identification). ADB-Each method is illustrated with screenshots and works even on phones with a broken screen or a locked bootloader. 2023–2026 years 12/13 series, Note 12/13 Pro+), where traditional methods often fail due to changes in the MIUI 14/15.

1. Inspection of the box and documentation: where to look for a model

The easiest way to do this is to look at the original packaging, and the Xiaomi boxes have three different locations.

• 📦 Front side - large font under the logo (for example, "Redmi Note 12 Pro")+ 5G").
• 🏷️ Sticker on the end - small text next to the barcode (look for the line "Model: 2304...").
• 📄 Warranty card - in the column "Model" or "Device Name".

⚠️ Note: If the box is from another phone (for example, the seller has switched), this method will give the wrong result. IMEI on the box and in the phone settings (Settings) → The phone. → General information → IMEI).

2. Checking in the settings of the phone: step-by-step instructions

If the phone is turned on, you can find the model through the MIUI menu, which works on all firmware versions, including MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Tap on General Information (or Device Information in older versions).
4. Look for lines: A device model – for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Model code – for example, 22101316C (needed for accurate identification).

🔍 Important: On some models (e.g. Redmi) 10A) This menu only shows the code (for example, the code, 220233L2C). To decrypt it, use the verification method IMEI.

Check if it is hidden in developer mode |

Update MIUI to the latest version|

Use an alternative method (see section 3)|

Try resetting to factory settings (data will be deleted!)

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⚠️ Note: On custom firmware phones (like LineageOS), this menu may show incorrect information.

3. IMEI model definition: the most accurate method

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique phone identifier that can accurately identify a model, which works even on locked phones or with a broken screen (if the phone is turned on).

How to find out IMEI:

• 📱 Through Settings: Settings → The phone. → General information → IMEI.
• 🔢 Code: Dial in the phone keyboard *#06# - a window with the IMEI.
• 📦 On the box: Look for a barcode sticker (line "IMEI: 123456789012345").

Check the IMEI on one of the services:

• 🌍 IMEI.info – shows model, year of release and specifications.
• 🔍 IMEI-Pro – Detailed information, including activation date.
• 📱 Xiaomi’s official tester will confirm the originality of the device.

Through *#06#|

In the phone settings |

At imei.info|

Checking on the box.

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⚠️ Attention: If IMEI The box and the phone don't match, it's a sign:

• 🔄 Seller device substitution (often found on AliExpress).
• 🛠️ Unofficial repairs with replacement of motherboard.
• 🚨 Counterfeiting (e.g., a Redmi clone based on MediaTek).

4. Engineering menu and hidden codes: for advanced users

If standard methods fail, use engineering codes that give you access to service information, including the full model name and hardware platform.

The basic codes for Xiaomi Redmi:

• #4636## - Phone and battery information (Device Information)
• ##225## - Assembly calendar (shows the date of production)
• ##6484## is a hardware test (a model will be displayed at the top of the screen).
• #64663## is the complete hardware information (see the line "Model ID").

🔧 For models on Qualcomm (most Redmi):

1. Dial ##4636###.
2. Select Device Information.
3. Scroll down to the "Hardware Information" block.
4. Copy the value of the Model number, which is the exact code of the model (for example, M2007J20CG for Redmi Note 9 Pro).

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If the engineering menu doesn't open, try entering the starless code: 4636 or 6484, and then press the call button. On some firmware, this works.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu if you do not understand their purpose:

• 📵 Network loss (disabling radio module).
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge (change in power consumption parameters).
• 🔄 System loop restart.

5.Using ADB and Fastboot: for unlocked phones

If the phone is not turning on or you have access to your computer, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or Fastboot. These methods require USB debugging enabled or an unlocked bootloader.

Instructions for ADB:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap on version → go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) and type in: adb shell getprop ro.product.model
3. Use the following model code: adb shell getprop ro.product.device

Instructions for Fastboot (works even on a phone turned off):

1. Press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and type in: fastboot getvar product
3. The answer will be in the product format: [model code], for example product: sweet (this is Redmi Note 10 Pro).

📌 Decoding of Xiaomi code names:

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ADB and Fastboot are the only ways to recognize a model on a phone with a broken screen or a broken touchscreen, if it even turns on.

6.External features: how to distinguish similar models

If the phone doesn’t turn on and you don’t have access to settings, note the differences. Xiaomi often releases models with similar designs, but the details help distinguish them.

Examples of differences in popular models:

• 📸 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Pro+ Has a 200 MP camera (large lens with a label "200MP"). Pro – 50 MP camera (lenses of the same size).
• 🔋 Redmi 10 vs Redmi 10A: Redmi 10 - 4 cameras on the back.Redmi 10A — 1 camera (budget version).
• 🔌 Redmi Note 11S vs Redmi Note 11 Pro: 11S — charging 33W (Inscription on the adapter. 11 Pro - charging 67W.

🔍 Where to look for markings:

• 📏 Under the battery, on the sticker with IMEI Serial number (required to remove the cover).
• 🖼️ Nana SIM-Lotto – sometimes the model code is specified (for example, M2101K7AG).
• 🔦 Under the back cover - on models with a removable battery (for example, Redmi). 9A).

⚠️ Note: Don’t confuse Redmi with Redmi. POCO! U POCO There is always a logo on the back. POCO, and the settings show the firmware MIUI for POCO. For example, POCO X3 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro look similar, but belong to different lines.

Online services and databases: Serial number check

If you have a serial number (S/N) or IMEI, you can use official and third-party services to check the model.

List of reliable resources:

• 🌐 Official Xiaomi check – enter IMEI or S/N, Find out the model and date of activation.
• 🔍 SNDeeP.info - the database of serial numbers of smartphones (shows the country of production).
• 📊 Kimovil - catalog with technical specifications (search by model code).
• 🛠️ GSMArena – detailed specifications and model comparisons.

🔎 How to find a serial number:

• In settings: Settings → About phone → General information → Serial number.
• On the box: the line "S/N:..." next to the IMEI.
• The code ##64663## → “Serial Number” is on the engineering menu.

⚠️ Attention: Do not enter IMEI Or a serial number on questionable sites:

• 🚫 Block your phone through a communications operator.
• 📱 Substitute the data in the database, which will complicate the repair under warranty.
• 💳 Give it yours. IMEI For the stolen (if it is listed on the blacklist).

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Xiaomi’s official service (new.c.mi.com) is the only reliable way to check the originality of the phone and the warranty activation date.

FAQ: Frequent questions about defining the Xiaomi Redmi model