Why is it difficult to transfer contacts between Android smartphones of different brands?
The transition from Samsung Galaxy to Xiaomi Redmi, POCO or Mi is often accompanied by unexpected difficulties - even a simple task like transferring a phone book can take hours if you do not know the nuances. The problem lies in the differences in firmware: One UI from Samsung and MIUI/HyperOS from Xiaomi use different synchronization algorithms, backup formats and even the structure of the storage of contacts in the device memory.
For example, Samsung defaults to save contacts in a Samsung or Google account, while Xiaomi actively promotes its own Mi Account. SIM-If you transfer to a new device, you risk losing your link to profile photos or notes. This article will help you avoid typical errors and choose the best method depending on your situation.
Method 1: Sync through Google account (most reliable)
If your Samsung already has a Google account attached, this method will take no more than 5 minutes, the main advantage is that it automatically updates contacts on all devices, including the new Xiaomi.
- Samsung: 📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts and archiving → Account management 🔄 Select your Google account and enable Contacts slider ☁️ Wait for the synchronization to be completed (check in Contacts) → ⋮ → Settings → Contact management)
On Xiaomi:
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Add an account → Google
- 🔑 Enter the same data as on Samsung
- 📥 Enable contact synchronization in account settings
| Parameter | Samsung | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Max. SIM contacts. | 250-500 (depending on model) | 250-500 |
| Cyrillic support | Yes (UTF-8) | Yes (UTF-8) |
| Export speed | ~10 contacts/second | ~8 contacts/second |
| Field support | Name, number, email (limited) | Name, number (email often lost) |
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If SIM-The card is not defined in Xiaomi, try restarting your phone or clearing the cache of the Contacts app in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
Method 3: Using Bluetooth (without the Internet but with limitations)
Bluetooth contact transfer works on all models of Samsung Galaxy (including Galaxy S23, A54) and Xiaomi (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5).
- 📶 Transmission speed: ~5-10 Contacts per minute (slower than Google)
- 🔋 The battery should be charged. >30% on both devices (otherwise the connection may be interrupted)
- 📱 Distance between phones - no more than 10 meters