How to know exactly the model of your phone Xiaomi: a complete guide

Users of the MIUI and HyperOS ecosystem often face the need to find the exact name of their device, which may be required when searching for firmware, buying protective glass or contacting a service center. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices know that the marking on the box and in the system may differ from the actual code of the model.

Knowing the exact technical name helps avoid errors when downloading software. Wrong firmware can turn a smartphone into a brick, so it is important to understand the manufacturer's nomenclature. There are several proven methods to get comprehensive information about your gadget.

In this article, we will explore all the available methods, from the standard settings menu to hidden engineering codes, learn to distinguish between the global and Chinese versions, and understand what the mysterious alphanumeric notations in the system characteristics mean.

Checking through the system settings menu

The most obvious and accessible way is to look into the standard operating system menu, and you need to unlock the screen and find the Settings icon, which usually looks like a gear, and you should scroll up or down to About Phone.

This is where the marketing name, like Redmi Note 12 Pro, is displayed. However, if you click on the MIUI or HyperOS logo several times in a row, you will see an extended menu, and you will see more detailed information, including the Android version and the release date of the security patch.

⚠️ Note: Do not blindly click on other hidden items in this menu unless you know their purpose, as this may activate unnecessary debugging features.

In some shells, the model information is displayed immediately under the device name. If you don't see the full code, try clicking on the line with the MIUI or Android version. This action often duplicates information in the clipboard or opens a hidden menu.

Note the Model line, or Model line, and it will show a code starting with 22... or 23... This ID is unique to the specific smartphone modification and region.

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If you can’t find the “About” item, search by settings by entering the word “O” or “About” in the search bar at the top of the screen.

Use of the engineering menu and USSD-code

For more technical information, you can use special codes that are entered in the Phone app, which works even if the smartphone screen is broken, but the touchscreen is partially functional.

Open the dialer and dial the combination ##6484##. This command runs the CIT Menu (Customer Integration Test).

Here is a detailed summary:

• 📱 Model: full technical name of the device.
• 🔧 Hardware: A revision of the motherboard.
• 📡 RF Version: version of the radio module.
• 💾 Memory: the amount of operational and built-in memory.

Another useful code is *#06#. IMEI-It's code, but it's often at the bottom of the list that Model displays, which is useful if the standard settings menu is hanging or not working properly.

Analysis of information on the back panel and the SIM tray

Physical inspection of the device is an old but reliable method, and many Xiaomi and Redmi models have small print on the back cover, which can be erased over time or covered with a protective case.

If there is no information on the case, remove the tray for SIM-Some models, especially flagship or waterproof models, have the model code printed onto the tray frame, which is tiny text that is better viewed under a magnifier or macro.

The most informative source is the original box, the side sticker contains a barcode and a Model string, and the color, memory and region (CN, Global, RU) are indicated, and the code on the box always matches the code in the system, even if the marketing name is different.

Keeping the box makes sense not only for resale, but also for quickly identifying the device in the event of software failures when the screen is not turned on.

Third-party diagnostic applications

If standard methods fail or the system is unstable, specialized utilities come to the rescue, collecting data from system files and displaying it in a convenient way.

One of the most popular tools is the CPU-Z app. Once launched, it immediately shows the name of the SoC (processor), but in the Device tab you can see the exact model.

Other useful programmes:

• 🔍 AIDA64: Provides comprehensive information on all components.
• 📊 Device Info HW: Specializes in cameras and screen sensors.
• 🛠 Phone Info SAM: universal authentication tool.

Using these apps also helps to check if the device is reassembled or fake, and if the program shows an unknown device or features do not match the declared ones, you should be wary.

Differences between the Chinese and Global Version

Understanding the difference between versions is critical for Xiaomi owners.Chinese versions (CN) often SIM-cards, but may not support certain frequencies LTE, European or CIS-based.

Global versions (Global) have Google Play preinstalled and support for all the necessary ranges, and model code often reflects this in the last letters, for example, for Xiaomi 13 codes may differ in the ending.

Table of differences in model codes:

It is important to note that the alphabetic index at the end of the model code indicates the region: "G" - Global, "C" - China, "I" - India, "R" - Russia. Knowledge of this encoding allows you to immediately understand for which market the device is released.

⚠️ Warning: Firmware of the global version of the software on the Chinese device (and vice versa) without unlocking the bootloader can lead to loss of warranty and the appearance of advertising banners in the system.

What to do if the model is not defined

In rare cases, the system may display the Generic Android Device or not show the model at all, often after a failed flashing or using custom recavators.

In this situation, connecting your smartphone to your computer will help. When USB (ADB) debugging is enabled, the exact name of the device can be displayed in the Windows Device Manager in the Portable Devices or Android Device section.

You can also use the ADB command line. Connect the phone, type in the command adb shell getprop ro.product.model. The system will give the exact technical code that the bootloader uses.

adb shell getprop ro.product.model


adb shell getprop ro.product.device

These commands work at the core level of the system, so they will show the truth even if the shell interface is damaged.

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The exact model code (e.g. 2210132G) is more important than the marketing name, as it is the one that is used to search for compatible firmware and spare parts.

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