How to find the name of the Xiaomi model on the old smartphone: all the ways

You found an old Xiaomi smartphone in the drawer, but don't remember its model? Or you want to sell a device but don't know exactly how to name it in the ad? The problem with defining a model is common: the manufacturer produces dozens of devices with similar names (Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro), and the case often does not have explicit markings. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways to find out the name of your Xiaomi - from standard menus to hidden engineering codes.

Xiaomi's smartphone is often rebranded for different markets, like the Mi 9T in Europe, which is the Redmi K20 in China, so it's important not just to find the name, but to understand which line and generation the device belongs to, and we'll show you how to do it even on a phone that's turned off or if it doesn't turn on.

1. Check the model in the settings of the smartphone

The most obvious way is to look at the system settings, which works if the phone turns on and responds to touch. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Click on the Model line – here will be the full name, for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.
4. To clarify the firmware version, click on the MIUI version - this will help when searching for firmware or accessories.

On some models (e.g., POCO F3), the path may be slightly different: Settings → System → About Phone → Model. If you have MIUI 14 and newer, the interface is simplified, just one tap on the phone.

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If only the model code (e.g., M2101K6G) is displayed in the settings, copy it and check it through the IMEI.info service – it will decrypt the full name.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) may not display the model name correctly, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

2. How to find out the model by box and documents

If the phone is not switched on or locked, check the box first.The original Xiaomi package shows the model:

• 📦 On the front side - large font (for example, Xiaomi 12 Lite).
• 🏷️ On the side of the sticker, along with IMEI and serial number (see the Model line).
• 📄 In a warranty card or check - if the documents are preserved.

On some models (e.g. Redmi 9A), only the family (Redmi 9) can be listed on the box, and the exact modification is hidden in the code.

If there is no box, check the sticker under the battery (on removable battery models, such as the Redmi). 4A) or on the tray SIM-There's sometimes duplicate information.

3.Use of Engineering Codes (USSD)

If the phone is turned on but you have limited access to settings (e.g., a pattern lock is blocked), the service codes will help. SIM-map:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## and press the call.
3. In the menu that opens, select Device Information – here will be the Model line.

Alternative codes for Xiaomi:

• 📱 ##225## – displays model, firmware version and build date.
• 🔢 *#06# - shows IMEI, This is how you can define a model through services like IMEI24.
• 🛠️ ##36446337## - Engineering menu (caution: do not change settings!).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global) code ##4636## may not work. In this case, use the code *#06# and check IMEI via online services.

Enter *#06# and write IMEI| Check IMEI on imei.info| Compare data with the official list of Xiaomi| Do not save changes to the engineering menu-->

Determination of the model by external features

If the phone doesn't turn on, you have a visual inspection, and Xiaomi has some very specific design features that can be used to identify the device:

• 📸 Camera Location: Vertical block of 3-4 cameras – Redmi Note 10 Pro or Xiaomi 11T. Round module with inscription AI — Redmi 9 or POCO M3. The camera in the middle of the top is the Mi 11 Ultra.
• 🔍 Logo: POCO — The Black Shark is a backlit gaming smartphone, the Mi (without Redmi) is a flagship model (Mi 10, Mi 11).
• 🔋 Micro-USB connectors are old models (Redmi) 5A, Mi A1). Type-C + 3.5 mm audio jack - Redmi Note 8 Pro. Only Type-C without audio jack - Xiaomi 12 and newer.

To clarify, take a picture of the phone from different angles and compare it to images on sites like GSMArena.

• 🎨 Color of the case (e.g. Redmi Note) 9S It was made in the blue Aurora Blue, which is difficult to confuse).
• 📏 Sizes and weight (take a ruler: POCO X3 Pro is thicker than Redmi Note 10).
• 🔊 Location of speakers (stereo dynamics - a sign of a flagship).

5. Checking through a computer (ADB and Mi Flash)

If the phone turns on but the screen doesn’t work (for example, after a fall), connect it to your PC and use diagnostic tools to:

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools (to work with ADB).
2. Connect your phone to your computer via USB (enable USB debugging in the developer settings if the screen is running).
3. Open the command line in the folder with ADB and type: adb shell getprop ro.product.model The command will return the exact name of the model.

If ADB is not available, use the Mi Flash Tool:

1. Download Mi Flash from the official website.
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when the device is off).
3. In Mi Flash, press Refresh and the program will show the model.

⚠️ Note: If your phone is blocked (Mi Account), Mi Flash may require authorization, in which case use the methods in the Visual Identity section.

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ADB-Getprop ro.product.model works even on locked phones if debugging is enabled USB.

6. Online services for model determination by IMEI or serial number

If you know the IMEI or serial number (on the box, under the battery or via the code *#06#), check the model through specialized services:

An example of decryption:

IMEI 861234567890123 → Redmi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G), 2020 edition.

⚠️ Note: Some services may show inaccurate data for Chinese versions (China) ROM). In this case, check the information with the official Xiaomi website by serial number.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi model definition