How to quickly and safely transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi: detailed guide 2026

Moving from iPhone to Xiaomi smartphone is always an exciting step, especially when it comes to the preservation of important data. Contacts accumulated over the years become a major headache: how to transfer them without losing hours? Fortunately, owners of Apple and Xiaomi devices have at least 5 reliable ways of synchronizing – from classic export through iCloud to modern cloud services.

In this article, we will look at each method in detail, from preparing the iPhone to the final contact check on the new Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi 14. We will focus on common errors (for example, why contacts are duplicated or names are missing) and give checklists for each stage. If you are afraid of losing data, do not worry: all methods are tested on the current versions of iOS 17 and MIUI 14/15.

Important: Before you start the transfer, make sure that your iPhone is enabled to sync contacts with iCloud (even if you plan to use another method).This is crash insurance. Check this in Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Contacts.

1. Transfer contacts via iCloud (the most reliable way)

iCloud is considered the gold standard: it requires no cables, works at any distance and retains the entire contact structure (including photos, notes and related profiles on social networks), the main condition is that you must have access to a computer or tablet for 10-15 minutes.

Algorithm of action:

• 🌐 Open your browser on your computer and go to iCloud.com. Sign in to your Apple ID.
• 📋 Select Contacts** and wait for all records to be downloaded.
• ⚙️ In the lower left corner, click on the gear ("Settings»>) and select "Export vCard.".vcf file will be saved to your computer.

⚠️ Note: If you have more than 3,000 contacts, iCloud can break up exports into multiple.vcf files. In this case, import them to Xiaomi one at a time, or some data will be lost.

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Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Stores all contact fields (including user tags like "Worker 2").
• 🛡️ No need to install additional applications.
• 📶 It works even if the iPhone and Xiaomi are in different countries.

2. Sync through Google Account (universal version)

If you’re already using Google services (like Gmail or YouTube), this will be the fastest way, and the main advantage is that contacts are automatically synced with other Android devices, including Xiaomi.

Instructions:

1. On iPhone, open Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Add an account → Google.
2. Enter your Google account details (if not, register).
3. Activate the Contacts switch** and wait until the sync is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).
4. On Xiaomi, add the same Google account to Settings → Accounts and Sync and enable Contact Sync.

⚠️ Note: If you previously synced contacts with iCloud, you may see duplicate records on your iPhone. To avoid this, before adding a Google account, turn off sync with iCloud in Settings → [Your name] → iCloud.

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If not all contacts are displayed on Xiaomi after synchronization, check the filter in the Contacts app: click on three points → Display Contacts → select All Contacts instead of SIM Only.

Comparison of iCloud and Google methods:

3. Transfer of contacts through SIM-map (for small lists)

This is a good way to do it if you have fewer than 250 contacts and you don't have access to the Internet: SIM-The card does not store photos, notes or additional fields (e.g. email addresses).

Step-by-step:

• 📱 On iPhone go to Settings → Contacts → Imports SIM-contact.
• 🔄 Choose which contacts to export (e.g., only from iCloud or from a specific group).
• 🪪 Wait for the copy to be completed and paste SIM-map.
• 📲 On Xiaomi, open “Contacts» → three-point → «Imports/Exports»> → «Import with SIM»**.

⚠️ Note: Some iPhone models (e.g. iPhone 14 Pro) have an export option SIM It can be hidden. In this case, use Bluetooth or iCloud.

4. Wireless transmission over Bluetooth (without the Internet)

If you don’t have a computer and a stable Internet connection, Bluetooth is a lifeline, but it does have some nuances: it takes a long time (up to 30 minutes for 1,000 contacts), and Xiaomi may need additional software.

How to transfer contacts:

1. On your iPhone, turn Bluetooth on to Control or Settings → Bluetooth.
2. On Xiaomi, do the same thing and find your iPhone on the list of available devices. Confirm the pairing.
3. On iPhone, open Contacts, select the entries you want (or click “Select All»>) And tap "Share»> → «AirDrop».
4. Select your Xiaomi from the device list (if not, use the Send Anywhere app**> from the App Store and Google Play).

Critical: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12), the standard Contacts app does not support receiving.vcf files over Bluetooth. In this case, install the Google Contacts app from the Play Market on Xiaomi before transferring.

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5. Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work (for example, due to the limitations of corporate mail), specialized applications will come to the rescue.

• 📎 Copy My Data – Copy contacts, calendars and photos in one tap.

Example of transfer via Send Anywhere:

1. On iPhone, select "Send»> → «Contacts»> and generate a 6-digit code.

⚠️ Note: Apps like SHAREit can request geolocation and storage access. Permissions cannot be denied or the transfer will be interrupted. Once the contacts are moved, permissions can be revoked in Xiaomi settings.

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The app side is convenient but has risks: some (such as Xender) display ads and collect data. For maximum security, use official services (iCloud, Google) or proven utilities like Send Anywhere.

6. Checking and cleaning of contacts after transfer

Even if the transfer is successful, Xiaomi may have problems:

• 👥 Duplicates – when one contact is displayed 2-3 times.
• 📵 Empty fields – phones or names are missing.
• 🔤 Encoding - instead of Cyrillic, Krakozabras are displayed.

How to fix it:

1. Duplicates: In the Contacts app on Xiaomi, click three points → Contact Management > → Combine Duplicates**.

If problems persist, try an alternative method of portability, for example, if contacts are spoiled when transmitted over Bluetooth, repeat the procedure through Google Account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi