How to Transfer Contacts from Samsung Phone to Xiaomi: All Ways to 2026

Moving from Samsung to Xiaomi is not just about changing the interface, it’s also about moving personal data. Contacts are often a major headache: losing them can take hours to recover important numbers. Fortunately, modern smartphones offer several ways to migrate, from built-in features to third-party services. But what method to choose to avoid duplicates, lost contact photos or synchronization errors?

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to transfer contacts – from the most reliable (via Google Account) to emergency solutions (for example, export to a.vcf file). You will learn how to avoid typical errors, compare the speed and convenience of each method, and get a checklist for preparing phones. MIUI — Xiaomi’s branded shell, which sometimes behaves unpredictable when importing data.

If you’ve tried to move contacts and have problems, there’s an FAQ section at the end of the article that provides solutions for the most common cases, from “no contact after synchronization” to “how to combine duplicates into MIUI.”

1. Transfer contacts through Google Account (the most reliable way)

Google Account Sync is a universal method that works on all Android devices, including Samsung and Xiaomi. Its main advantage is that contacts are automatically updated on all associated devices, and the risk of data loss is minimal.

On Samsung, the default contacts can be saved to your Samsung account (not Google) and to avoid confusion, check where your numbers are stored before transferring:

1. Open the Contacts app on Samsung.
2. Click on three dots (menu) → Contact management → Settings.
3. Check the Contacts section for display: If you select Samsung Account, you must export your contacts to Google first.

If your contacts are already linked to Google, add the same account to Xiaomi:

• 📱 On Xiaomi: Go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Add an account → Google.
• 🔄 Enable the Contacts switch in the Synchronization section.
• ⏳ Wait 5-10 minutes (sometimes longer with slow internet).
• 🔍 Open the Contacts app and make sure the numbers appear.

⚠️ Note: If your contacts were stored on your device (locally) on Samsung, you must first export them to Google. → Export to a.vcf file and then import that file to Google Contacts via the web version of contacts.google.com.

2.Use of SIM-Maps: A simple but limited method

Transfer of contacts through SIM-The card is a "grandfather" way that still works, but it's not for everyone, and its main advantage is that you don't need the Internet or additional accounts: SIM-The card stores a limited number of contacts (usually up to 250), does not save profile photos, and can "wipe" special characters in names.

Instructions for Samsung:

1. Open Contacts → Menu (three points) → Contact Management → Import / Export → Export to SIM-card.
2. Select contacts (or click Allocate).
3. Confirm the export. It'll take a few seconds.

Now, put it in. SIM-Map to Xiaomi and import:

1. Go to Contacts → Menu (three lines) → Import / Export → Import from SIM-card.
2. Choose where to save your contacts (we recommend Google or Device).
3. Confirm the import.

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If SIM-A mini-SIM card, use a nano-SIM adapter to insert it into Xiaomi. Modern smartphones don't usually support full-size devices. SIM adaptless.

3. Bluetooth transmission: when there is nothing at hand but phones

If you do not have access to the Internet or SIM-You can use Bluetooth, which is slower than the others, but doesn't require any additional devices or accounts. OBEX (It is in all modern smartphones).

Step-by-step:

• 📲 On Samsung: Open Contacts → Select the necessary contacts (or click Allocate all) → Share. → Bluetooth.

⚠️ Attention: If you transfer a large number of contacts (more than 100), Bluetooth can “hang”. In this case, divide the contacts into parts of 50-70 pieces and send them separately. Also make sure that Xiaomi has enough free memory – a.vcf file with 500 contacts can weigh 1-2 MB.

This is convenient for one-time transfer, but not suitable for regular synchronization. If you need to update contacts on both phones, you should use Google Account or specialized applications (about them in the next section).

4 Third-Party Applications: Mi Mover, SHAREit and Alternatives

For those looking for the easiest and fastest way to do this, there are specialty apps. Xiaomi offers its own solution, Mi Mover, which can handle not only contacts, but also messages, photos and even some settings.

Mi Mover (official app from Xiaomi):

• 📱 Install Mi Mover on both phones from Google Play (for Samsung) and Mi App Store (for Xiaomi).
• 🔄 On Samsung, choose I send, on Xiaomi, I receive.

Alternative annexes:

• 🌐 SHAREit: supports the transfer of contacts, photos and videos without the Internet (via direct Wi-Fi.
• 🔄 Clone Phone (from Huawei): works with most Android devices, but may not display Cyrillic in names correctly.
• 📱 Samsung Smart Switch: Official app from Samsung, but Xiaomi may require manual import of.vcf file.

5.Export/import via.vcf file (for advanced users)

The.vcf file (vCard) is a universal contact storage format that all modern smartphones support, and its advantage is that you can edit contacts manually (e.g., via Excel or a text editor), combine multiple files, or back up data on a computer, but the process requires more action than other methods.

Exports from Samsung:

1. Open Contacts → Menu → Contact Management → Import / Export → Export to.vcf file.
2. Select a storage location (e.g., internal memory or SD-map).
3. The file will be saved as contacts.vcf (or similar name).

Transfer the file to Xiaomi:

• 📁 Move the file to Xiaomi via Bluetooth, email, cloud storage, or USB-cable.
• 📥 Open a file on Xiaomi, and the system will prompt you to import contacts. Select the target storage (Google or Device).
• 🔍 Check the contacts in the Contacts app (sometimes they fall into the Other Contacts section).

⚠️ Note: If a.vcf file weighs more than 10MB, divide it into several parts using services such as: VCF Splitter.Small files may not be imported to Xiaomi due to restrictions MIUI.

Important: when importing via.vcf on Xiaomi, contacts are sometimes reset to messenger accounts (WhatsApp, Telegram). After transfer, check if the names are displayed correctly in the chats.

6.Sync through Samsung account (if contacts were stored there)

Many Samsung users default to keeping contacts in their Samsung account without knowing it. If you are one of them, the migration will require additional actions. Fortunately, Samsung allows you to export contacts from its cloud to a.vcf file or directly to Google.

Step 1 Export from Samsung Account:

1. On Samsung, go to Settings → Accounts and Archiving → Samsung Account → Sync.
2. Make sure the contact switch is on.
3. Open the web version of Samsung Contacts at contacts.samsung.com and log in.
4. In the menu, select Export → Export of all contacts (the.vcf file is downloaded to your computer).

Step 2. Import to Xiaomi:

• 📧 Send a.vcf file to Xiaomi (for example, via email or Telegram).
• 📥 Open the file and select import to Google Contacts or local memory.
• 🔄 If the import didn’t work, upload the file to Google Contacts via the web version, and then sync your account to Xiaomi.

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If you used a Samsung account to store contacts, it is recommended to disable automatic sync with Samsung Account after transferring to Xiaomi to avoid duplication of data.

Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

The choice of method depends on your priorities: speed, reliability or simplicity. Below is a comparison table with recommendations for different scenarios.

For most users, the best solution is Google Account, which is reliable, automates updates and does not require additional actions after setting up. SIM-map.

FAQ: Solving common problems