How to know exactly the make and model of the Xiaomi phone: instructions with photos and codes

You bought a used Xiaomi smartphone without a box, lost your documents or just forgot what model you have? Or maybe you want to check if you have a fake instead of the promised Redmi Note 12 Pro+? You can determine the exact make and modification of the device from Xiaomi in a dozen ways, from basic (see in the settings) to advanced (use engineering codes or special applications). In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including those that work even on locked or defective phones.

It is important to understand that Xiaomi has three levels of device identification:

1. Series (e.g. Redmi Note, POCO X, Mi 11)
2. Model (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G)
3. Codename (e.g. veux for Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G)

For most tasks (finding firmware, covers, parts), the first two are enough, but if you're planning on searching your phone or looking for rare accessories, you might need a code name, and we'll show you how to find out each of these parameters.

1. The easiest way: look in the settings of the phone

If the phone is powered on and you have access to the system, start with this method.It works on all Xiaomi models, including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark, regardless of the MIUI version.

Open the Settings app (cog icon) and follow the following steps:

Go to Settings. → The phone.

Click on the Device Model line (or Device Information in older versions of MIUI)

Remember or take photos of the information displayed

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In most cases, the full name will be given here, for example: Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet), where sweet is a code name. If instead of a model you see only a set of letters and numbers (for example, M2101K6G), this is an article for service centers, it can be decrypted through special services (more about this below).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially custom) may display the wrong model in the About Phone section. If you suspect that the software has changed, use alternative methods in this article.

2.Using engineering USSD-codes (works even without them) SIM-map)

If access to settings is limited (e.g., a phone is locked with a pattern lock), you can use service codes, which work at the system level and do not require unlocking the screen.

Open the Phone app and enter one of the following codes:

Once you enter the code, you will either see a technical menu or automatically open a page with information. Look for the lines Model Number, Device or Product Model.

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If the code doesn't work, try adding an asterisk (#4636##%) at the end or removing the last grille. On some Xiaomi firmware, the codes work just that.

3. Check the model by IMEI (suitable for locked phones)

Each Xiaomi phone is assigned a unique IMEI, a 15-digit code that can be used to identify a model, which can be useful if:

• 🔒 The phone is locked with a password or pattern lock
• 📱 The screen is not working, but the device is switched on.
• ⚙️ You suspect the firmware is faked.

IMEI can be found in four ways:

1. Dial on the phone keyboard *#06# - a window with IMEI will appear (even on a locked device).
2. Look at the sticker under the battery (if the phone is collapsible).
3. Find the phone box (if saved).
4. Insert SIM-card to another phone and call it - some operators send IMEI into SMS.

When you have an IMEI, go to one of the services to check:

• Official website of IMEI.info (paid extended check)
• Free IMEI24 service (basic information)
• IMEI-Pro (Shows model and year of release)

⚠️ Note: Some services may show an inaccurate model if the phone has been overflashed or IMEI For reliability, check the data against the other methods in this article.

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4. Look at the case and packaging (visual signs)

If the phone is turned off or completely defective, Attempt can identify the model by its external features. Xiaomi has a few standard places where it indicates the information:

• 📦 Box: The back side usually has the full model name (e.g. Redmi Note). 11 Pro 5G 6/128GB Graphite Gray. Also look for a barcode sticker - it may have an article underneath it (e.g., an article, 2201116TG).
• 📱 Under the back cover: On non-collectible models (e.g. Mi 11), the data is laser-painted near the slot. SIM-On collapsibles (e.g. Redmi) 9A) — battery-operated.
• 🔍 Design: Each series has unique features: POCO F4 — camera in the shape of a rectangle with rounded corners Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — letter-box 200MP Mi 11 Ultra – secondary mini-screen on the back

If the case has only an article (for example, M2007J22C), you can decrypt it through the database of the official Xiaomi website (Support → Specifications section) or the Kimovil service.

5. Determine the model through the computer (ADB and Fastboot)

If the phone is turned on but the screen is not working or the system is not booting, you can connect it to a PC and get data via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or Fastboot.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site)

Instructions for ADB (if the phone is turned on and there is debugging over USB):

1. Turn on the developer mode on the phone (click 7 times on the MIUI version in the settings).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in the developer menu.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the adb.exe folder.
4. Enter the command: adb shell getprop ro.product.model The answer is a model, for example: Redmi K40.

Instructions for Fastboot (if the phone doesn't boot but you have access to fastboot mode):

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down before the Fastboot logo appears.
3. Connect to your PC and type in the command: fastboot getvar product The answer will be in the format: product: veux (where veux is the code name).

⚠️ Note: If you have never worked with ADB/Fastboot, Be careful - incorrect commands can lead to a data reset or a bootloader lock. Use this method only if others have not worked.

Special Annexes for Model Definition

If you need to not only know the model, but also get the full information about the phone (processor, memory, sensors), use specialized applications. They are free and work on all Xiaomi devices.

Top.-3 identification:

Once you install any of these apps, open it and go to Device or System.

• Model - full name (e.g. POCO X3 Pro)
• Device is a code name (e.g. vayu)
• Hardware – Hardware platform (e.g., mt6893 for Dimensity 1200)

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The Mi Check app is especially useful for buying used phones – it shows whether the firmware has changed and whether the IMEI matches the original.

7. We define the model by serial number (SN) or MAC-address

If none of the previous methods worked, you can try to recognize the model by serial number (SN) or MAC-address Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. This data is unique to each device and is linked to the model.

How to find the serial number:

• In settings: Settings → About phone → General information → Serial number
• On the box or under the battery (if the phone is collapsible)
• Through ADB-Adb shell getprop ro.serialno

When you have an SN, check it out by:

• Xiaomi official website (Support → Check Warranty)
• SNDeeP (shows the model over SN)

For the definition of MAC-address:

1. Find out. MAC Wi-Fi via Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → MAC-address.
2. Check the first 6 characters (OUI) in the MacVendors database. 78:59:3E is owned by Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd.

It's important: MAC-The address may change when settings are reset or after firmware, so this method is less reliable than checking for the correct settings. IMEI or SN.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi model definition