How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi: All Working Techniques 2026

Moving from iPhone to Xiaomi smartphone is a crucial step that requires transferring all the important data. Contacts are often the main headache: losing them can take hours to reconnect with colleagues, friends and loved ones. Fortunately, in 2026, there are several reliable ways to migrate, and most of them do not require special skills.

Many users mistakenly believe that you need to use a computer or complex software to transfer contacts, and in fact, 90 percent of tasks are done directly from your phone, through cloud services, SIM-The main thing is to choose the method that is right for you, taking into account the number of contacts, the availability of the Internet and the time to set up.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including automatic (via iCloud and Google Account) and manual (via vCard or Google Account). SIM-We'll focus on synchronization in Xiaomi, where you sometimes need to adjust permissions, and if you're afraid of losing data, don't worry: each method duplicates contacts, not moves them.

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

iCloud is considered the gold standard for iPhone owners, as it does not require a computer connection and retains the entire structure of contacts: photos, groups, additional numbers, the main condition is the presence of an active Apple ID account and a stable Internet.

The process consists of two stages: export contacts from iCloud to universal.vcf format and their subsequent import to Xiaomi.

• 📱 Open on iPhone Settings → [Your name] → iCloud and make sure the slider opposite Contact is on (green). If not, turn on and wait for sync.
• 🌐 On your computer or phone, go to iCloud.com and log in to your Apple. ID.
• 👥 Select the Contacts section, then click on the gear in the bottom left corner and click Export vCard. Contacts.vcf file will be saved in downloads.
• 📲 Flip a file to Xiaomi via Telegram, email or cloud (like Google Drive) and open it on your smartphone, and the system will automatically prompt you to import contacts.

⚠️ Note: If you have more than 3,000 contacts, iCloud can break the export into multiple.vcf files.

Contacts synced with iCloud (check in iPhone Settings)

iCloud.com displays all the necessary contacts (without passes)

- Contacts.vcf file downloaded in full (size >1 KB)

- Xiaomi has enough memory to import-->

After importing, we recommend checking your contacts on Xiaomi in the Contacts app (MIUI sometimes creates a separate group called Imported). If some numbers are not displayed correctly (for example, without names), try repeating the import or using an alternative method.

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2. sync through Google Account (automatic method)

If you already use Google services (like Gmail or YouTube), this method will be the easiest, with the advantage that contacts are automatically updated on all devices where you are logged in under one account.

Step instructions:

• 📱 On iPhone go to Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Add an account → Google.
• 🔑 Enter your Google Account (if not, register a new one). Enable the Contacts slider and wait for sync.
• 🤖 On Xiaomi, open Settings → Google accounts → [Your email] → Synchronize and activate “Contacts».
• ⏳ Wait 5-10 minutes. Contacts will appear in the Contacts app under Google».

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 or X-ray) POCO X5) Google contacts are hidden by default. To see them, open the Contacts app» → «Settings» → «Contact management and select to display all accounts.

Sync through Google Account |Export from iCloud |SIM-card Transfer |Apps like Move to iOS |Another way-->

If after synchronization, part of the contacts is duplicated, use the built-in MIUI merge function:

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Unite Contacts.
2. Select Automatic Connection and confirm the action.

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3. Transfer of contacts through SIM-map (without internet)

This method is suitable if you do not have access to the Internet or carry a small number of contacts (up to 250 pieces).Cons: SIM-card stores only basic data (name + number), without photos, email and additional fields.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 On iPhone, open Contacts, click Groups (top left) and select All Contacts».
• 🔄 Tap "Select» → Make sure you have the right contacts (or “Specify everything») → «Share» → «Export on SIM-map».
• 📲 Put it in. SIM-Map in Xiaomi, open "Contacts» → «Settings» → «Imports/Exports» → «Import with SIM-map».
• 📋 Choose where to save contacts (for example, to a Google account or phone memory).

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone 13/14/15 and new Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi) 14) there may not be a slot under SIM-In this case, use an adapter or other transfer method.

After importing, check the contacts for errors: sometimes Cyrillic characters are displayed as "???" If this happens, repeat the export by selecting UTF-8 encoding (on iPhone this is done through third-party apps like My Contacts Backup).

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4.Use the Move to iOS app (official way from Apple)

Move to iOS was developed by Apple to make it easier to move to Android, which portables not only contacts, but also messages, photos, bookmarks and even some settings. Importantly, the method works only when Xiaomi first setup (after resetting to factory settings).

How to use:

• 📲 On Xiaomi, select “Data Transfer” when you start setting up» → «S iPhone/iPad».
• 📱 On iPhone, download Move to iOS from the App Store, open it and follow the instructions.
• 🔢 Enter the code that will appear on the iPhone on Xiaomi and wait for the transfer to be completed.
• ✅ Once completed, check the contacts in the Contacts app on Xiaomi.

⚠️ Note: If you have already set up Xiaomi and missed the transfer step, you will have to reset your phone to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting! is the only official way from Apple, but it erases all data on Xiaomi - back up in advance!

- Is the VPN disabled on both devices?

Are the phones connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not mobile internet!)

Is the battery enough (at least 50%)?

- Are both OSes updated to the latest version.-->

The app transfers contacts to your Google account, so after you complete, make sure that sync is enabled (Settings → Google Accounts → Sync).If contacts don’t show up, try manually updating the data by pulling down the list in the Contacts app.

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5. Transfer through third-party applications (alternative options)

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party apps, and we tested the 3 most reliable options that work in 2026:

For example, in My Contacts Backup, the algorithm is:

1. Install the app on your iPhone and export the contacts to a.vcf file.
2. Send the file to yourself by email or Telegram.
3. Open the file on Xiaomi and import contacts.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, turn off automatic synchronization of contacts with iCloud and Google to avoid data conflicts, «+7 (XXX) XXX-XX-XX» may become «7XXXXXXXXXX»).

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6. Checking and cleaning of contacts after transfer

Even if the transfer is successful, we recommend you to follow 3 steps to optimize:

• 🧹 Remove duplicates: B MIUI Open "Contacts» → «Settings» → «Connect contacts. The system automatically finds repeating records.
• 🔍 Check Groups: On iPhone, contacts can be grouped (e.g., Work, Family) and on Xiaomi, these groups may not show up – transfer them manually through Google Contacts on your computer.
• 📎 Link to your account: To prevent contacts from getting lost when you reset your phone, save them to your Google Account (Settings) → Contacts → Imports/Exports → Exports to Google).

If after the transfer some numbers are displayed as “Unknown”, check the storage format:

1. Open a problem contact on Xiaomi.
2. Click on Edit and make sure the number is saved in an international format (e.g. +79123456789, not 89123456789).
3. Save the changes.

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After transferring contacts, set up automatic sync with Google – this will protect your data from loss when your phone breaks or resets.

If you notice that some contacts are missing, check:

- Is synchronization in Google Account disabled (Settings → Accounts → Google → Synchronization).

Are contacts hidden in the Contacts app (click on three dots → Display Contacts → select all sources).

Whether they were in the archive or spam (Google Contacts on the web version has a section “Other contacts”).

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7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When transferring contacts, users often face typical problems, and we have collected TOP-5 errors and ways to solve them:

• 🚫 Contacts are not portable via iCloud: Make sure your iPhone has iCloud Contact Sync enabled (Settings) → [Your name] → iCloud → If the slider is gray, turn it on and restart the phone.
• 🔄 Duplicate contacts: This happens if you have used multiple transfer methods (e.g. both iCloud and Google).Solution: Open Google Contacts on your computer, highlight all duplicates and click "Combine».
• 📵 Numbers are displayed without names: The reason is the incorrect export format. Try to transfer contacts through the.vcf file, opening it to Xiaomi through the file manager.
• 🔒 You can't import c. SIM-Maps: Some Xiaomi (e.g. Redmi) 10A) importation SIM In this case, use a Google Account or a.vcf file.
• ⚠️ Contacts lost after reset: If you didn't link contacts to your Google Account, they were stored only in your phone's memory. You can only restore them from a backup (if it was made through Mi Cloud).

If none of these methods worked, try manually entering critical contacts through Google Contacts on your computer, which will take time, but will guarantee 100% results.

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