How to know exactly the version of your smartphone Xiaomi: from model to firmware

Have you just bought a used Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or found an old Mi 9T in the drawer, but aren't sure what modification is in front of you? Or need to check the relevance of the firmware before upgrading? Determining the exact version of the smartphone is critical to installing the right drivers, firmware or accessories. A single character error (for example, Pro instead of Pro 5G) can lead to incompatibility with cases, id camera modules or even "bricking" the device when you are running the firmware.

In this article, 6 working ways to learn the Xiaomi version, from official (via the settings menu) to alternative (by the user interface) IMEI We'll look at how to distinguish Poco. X3 NFC POCO X3 Pro, where to look for model code on the box, and why MIUI 14 is displayed as MIUI 13.5 And at the end is a table with the decoding of the symbols and FAQ quintessentially.

1. The fastest way: through phone settings

This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the MIUI version (even on the old Mi A1 with Android One).

Open Settings → About the phone. Here you will see:

• 📱 Model of the device, for example, 2201116PG (This is a Redmi Note 11 Pro. 5G global-market).
• 🔄 Version. MIUI — for example, MIUI Global 14.0.5 (where Global is the firmware region).
• 🤖 Android version – for example, Android 13.
• 📦 Assembly number - for example, TP1A.220624.014 (needle).

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If there is no item "Device model" in the "About Phone" section, tap 7 times on the "Version" line. MIUI" — A hidden menu with detailed information will be opened.

Note that the model name can be displayed in coded form (e.g. M2007J20CG instead of Poco X3 NFC). To decrypt it, use the correspondence table below or the IMEI.info service.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) The About Phone menu displays a commercial name (e.g., "Xiaomi"). 12T"), Not the model code. For an accurate identification, go to Settings. → Memory. → (three-point) → Disk space – there will be full code (e.g., full code, 22101316C).

2.Through USSD Codes: Secret Commands for Xiaomi

If the phone is not turned on or the settings menu is not available, you can use service codes, they work even on locked devices (if the screen responds to touch).

Open the Phone app and enter the following combinations:

• 📞 ##4636## – Testing menu will open, where the Model Number line will be in the “Phone Information” section.
• 🔢 *#6# - will show IMEI (This can be used to identify the model through databases, see section 4).
• 📡 ##225## – displays the screen calibration data, where the model will be indicated at the top.

On new devices (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), some codes may be blocked. If nothing happens after entering the combination, try adding a character at the end (for example, ##4636##*#).

3. Physical markings on the phone and box

If the phone doesn't turn on or you buy it from hand, inspect the case and packaging.

• 📦 Box: The barcode sticker shows the model code (e.g, M2101K6G for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and IMEI.
• 📱 Slot SIM-Cards: Under the card tray there is often a sticker with a model and serial number.
• 🔋 Battery: On the battery of some models (e.g. Poco) F3) coded.

On new devices (such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra), the labeling can be hidden under a cover or protective film. Use a flashlight to view fine text.

4.By IMEI: How to check the model online

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-digit code that can identify a model, year of release, and even a country of origin.

• *#06# (IMEI window will appear)
• On the sticker under the battery (on older models).
• In settings: About the phone → General information → IMEI.

Enter the IMEI on one of the services:

• 🌍 [IMEI.info](https://www.imei.info/) — Show the model, year of release and specification.
• 🔍 [IMEI24.com](https://www.imei24.com/) — Determine if the device is not on the blacklist.
• 📱 [GSMArena](https://www.gsmarena.com/) — down IMEI find the full features.

⚠️ Attention: If during the inspection IMEI The service shows a model that does not match the inscription on the box (for example, Redmi Note 9 Pro instead of Poco). M2 Pro, this is a sign that the firmware has been changed or the phone has been re-labeled, such devices may have problems with updates or modules (for example, for example, the device is not a good fit for the device, NFC).

5. Through third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work (like custom firmware), use specialized utilities that read data directly from system files and often show more information than the settings menu.

Top.-3 Applications for determining the version of Xiaomi:

• 📲 AIDA64 — It'll show Model, Hardware, bootloader version, even processor temperature.
• 🔧 CPU-Z — In the Device section, you will have a Model line with the exact name (e.g., Redmi). K50i 5G).
• 🛠️ Mi Check (official from Xiaomi) – determines the authenticity of the device and version MIUI.

Important: On devices with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware (like LineageOS), applications may show the wrong model, in which case, check the data against the physical label on the box.

6.By external signs: how to distinguish similar models

Some Xiaomi smartphones are almost identical in appearance, but have different "fillings", for example, the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S differ only in the camera, and the Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro are different in processor.

If you are buying a phone with your hands, pay attention to:

• 🔍 Logo: On Poco it is yellow, on Redmi it is black / red.
• 📸 Camera: Number of lenses and their location (for example, the Mi 11 Ultra has a huge block with a secondary display).
• 🔋 Charging: Adapter power included (for example, 33 watts for Redmi Note 11 vs 67 watts for Note 11 Pro)+).

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If the seller claims that the phone is a “global version”, check it by letter at the end of the model code: G – global, C – China, I – India, R – Russia.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi