How to know exactly the model of your Xiaomi phone: a step-by-step guide

Have you just bought a used Xiaomi or found an old smartphone in your desk drawer but can't remember its exact model? Or maybe you want to check if it's original before you buy? Defining a model is critical to installing the right firmware, buying accessories or repairing. In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can go from standard settings to hidden engineering menus.

Xiaomi makes dozens of models every year, and their names sometimes differ only by one letter (e.g. Redmi Note 11 vs Redmi Note 11S). Misdefinition of the model can lead to the installation of incompatible software or purchase of inappropriate parts.

1. The easiest way: checking in the phone settings

If your Xiaomi is switched on and running consistently, it’s a method that should start with it. It requires no additional tools and takes less than a minute.

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen) and go to About Phone, depending on the version of MIUI, the path may be slightly different:

• 📱 MIUI 12/13/14: Settings → The phone. → Model
• 📱 Old versions (MIUI 10-11): Settings → System system → The phone. → Model of the device
• 📱 For POCO: Settings → The phone. → Full name of the model

Here you will see the full model name (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet)) and the code name in parentheses. A code name will come in handy if you plan to install custom firmware or look for modifications in developer forums.

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If only the code name is displayed in the settings (e.g., “lmi” instead of Redmi K30 Pro), use the match table in Section 5 of this article.

2.Looking for a model on the box and under the battery

If the phone doesn't turn on or you don't have access to settings, check the original package. Xiaomi boxes have the model listed in three places:

1. 📦 On the front side is a large name of the series (for example, Redmi Note 12)
2. 🏷️ On the side sticker is the full name with a code name (for example, M2101K6G / Redmi Note 10)
3. 🔖 On the barcode - under small text with a serial number

If there is no box, try removing the back cover (on removable battery models like the Redmi 4A or Redmi 5A).

• 📋 Model: full name (e.g., model, 2201116PG For the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G)
• 🔢 IMEI: Unique identifier (useful for other methods)
• 🔄 S/N: serial

3. IMEI model definition - universal method

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-digit code for your device, which not only shows the model, but also checks the phone for originality or locking, and there are three ways to find the IMEI:

1. 📞 Keyboard combination: Dial in the phone application *#06# - the model will appear automatically.
2. 📄 In settings: Settings → The phone. → General information → IMEI
3. 🔋 Under the battery: On the sticker (relevant for older models).

Once you have received the IMEI, check it out on one of the services:

⚠️ Attention: If during the inspection IMEI Xiaomi’s official website has a message saying “Device not found” that could mean the phone is unoriginal or unoriginal. IMEI It has been modified (which is often the case with gray devices from China).

4. the use of the engineering menu and ADB-team

For advanced users, there is a method through the engineering menu or ADB (Android Debug Bridge) that comes in handy if the phone is locked or does not respond to touch.

To open the engineering menu, dial in the phone application:

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In the menu that opens, select Phone Information, which will show the model and firmware version, but newer versions of MIUI may block this method.

Alternatively, connect to a computer and use ADB:

1. 🖥️ Install Platform Tools from Google.
2. 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC and enable debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 7 times on the line with the version to activate the developer mode).
3. 🐍 Enter in the command line: adb shell getprop ro.product.model

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5. Table of Xiaomi code names - decoding models

If you only get a code name (e.g. alioth or lmi), use our match table, which is relevant for users who want to install custom firmware or find modifications for their model.

A complete database of code names can be found on the XiaomiUI website or in Telegram thematic groups (e.g. Xiaomi Firmware Updater).

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The code name is often different for the global (Global) and Chinese (China) versions of the same device, for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has the code sweet for global firmware and sweetin for Indian.

6. Applications for model definition - top-3 utility

If you want not only a model, but also complete hardware information, install one of the specialized apps that show detailed specs that aren't displayed in the standard settings.

• 📊 AIDA64 — It shows the model, the processor, the memory, and even the temperature of the components.
• 🔍 CPU-Z — It's a utility for diagnosing the processor, but it also displays the model of the device.
• 🛠️ DevCheck is a modern analogue with a user-friendly interface and performance tests.

These apps will also help identify fakes: if one model is displayed in the settings and another is displayed in AIDA64, this is a reason to be wary.

⚠️ Warning: Some left-handed firmware can replace model information in the settings. If you buy a used phone, always check it through the phone. IMEI This is especially true for popular models like the Redmi Note 9 or POCO X3, often-fake.

Definition of model by external features

If the phone doesn't turn on and you don't have a box, try identifying it by design. Xiaomi has a few visual markers:

• 📸 Camera Location: Vertical Unit - Redmi Note 11/12 or POCO X4. The square module - Mi 11 Xiaomi 12. Three cameras in line - Redmi 10 or POCO M4.
• 🔲 Logo: New models have Xiaomi logo moved down (for example, Redmi Note) 11S), The old ones were on top (e.g. Redmi 8).
• 🎨 Color options: Some colors are unique to certain series (e.g. Atlantic Blue only for Xiaomi) 11T Pro).

For clarification, use the directory on the official Xiaomi website, where you can filter devices by design or color.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi model definition