How to find out the number of contacts on the Xiaomi smartphone: all the ways

Why it is important to know the number of contacts in Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s current MIUI-based smartphones can store thousands of contacts, but few people think about how many entries have accumulated in the phone book. Meanwhile, a crowded contact database can slow down the Contacts app, increase cloud sync times, and even lead to backup errors. For example, if you actively use messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram, the system automatically adds numbers from your address book — hundreds of extra entries.

Also, knowing the exact number of contacts helps in several practical situations:

• 🔍 Memory optimization: Each contact takes up storage space (especially if photos or notes are attached).
• 📱 Data portability: when you buy a new Xiaomi phone, you can estimate the amount of information transferred.
• 🔄 Sync: if contacts are duplicated between Google Account, Mi Account and SIM-The number of cards will tell you where to look for the problem.
• 🛡️ Security: A sudden increase in contacts may signal a virus attack or data breach.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to check the number of contacts on Xiaomi, including hidden MIUI features and tools for analyzing duplicates. Instructions are relevant for Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi 11/12/13/14 series and other devices based on MIUI 12-14.

Method 1: Through the standard "Contact" application

The most obvious and quickest method is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background), which works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the MIUI version, but only displays those records that are stored locally or in the default account.

Instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app (if it is not on the home screen, search through the swipe down).
2. Touch three horizontal bands (☰) in the upper left corner to open the side menu.
3. Select Contact Management (or Settings in some versions of MIUI).
4. Scroll down to Contact Information – there will be a line of Total Contacts: [number].

Note that if you have multiple accounts (e.g. Google and MI), the app will show the total number of contacts across all sources. To see the distribution by account, go to Settings → Accounts and Sync.

Open “Contacts"|Click the menu (☰)|Select “Contact management"|Find the line "All contacts"-->

⚠️ Attention: In some firmware MIUI for the Chinese market (China) ROM) The section with the number of contacts may not be available. In this case, use Method 2.

Method 2: Through MIUI settings (hidden section)

If the standard application does not show the number of contacts or you want to get more detailed statistics, you can use the hidden section of the MIUI settings. This method is suitable for devices with MIUI 12 and later, including HyperOS.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the "Settings" (cog icon).
2. Go to the About Phone section (usually at the bottom of the list).
3. Click 5-7 times in a row on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
4. Return to the main settings menu and open a new section → For developers.
5. Activate the debugging switch over USB (this is temporary, then you can turn it off).
6. Now open the Contacts app, click on three dots (⋮) In the upper right corner, select Statistics, and you'll have a detailed report, including the number of duplicates and blank records.

This method also allows you to export contacts to a.vcf file for analysis on a computer, for example, you can open an exported file to Excel and sort records by add date or name.

Method 3: Through Google Contacts (for synchronized records)

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, you can check their number through the web version of the service, which is convenient because it allows you to analyze the entries on the large screen and remove duplicates en masse.

How to do this:

1. Open your browser on your computer or phone and go to https://contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to your Xiaomi.
3. In the left side menu, select Other Contacts (if any) or All Contacts.
4. The top right corner will display the total number of records, for example: 1–50 of 1,248.

The advantage of this method is that Google Contacts automatically groups duplicates and suggests combining them, for example, if you have the same number on your Google and Mi Account, the system will tell you which records can be merged.

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To quickly find duplicates, in Google Contacts, click on the three lines in the left menu → Combine and fix → Find duplicates. The system will automatically suggest options for merging.

⚠️ Note: If you delete a contact through Google Contacts, it will also disappear from your Xiaomi phone the next time you sync. Before mass deletion, back up via Settings → Google → Backup.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use third-party contact management apps that offer advanced analytics, including:

• 📊 Schedules of distribution of contacts by group (work, friends, family).
• 🔎 Search for duplicates with the possibility of automatic merger.
• 📅 Addition Dates Statistics (useful for cleaning old records).
• 📎 Analysis of attached files (photos, notes, birthdays).

Top.-3 apps:

1. Contacts+ (free version) – shows the number of contacts on the home screen and offers smart filters.
2. Simpler Contacts is a minimalist interface with detailed statistics and backup.
3. Truecaller not only shows the number of records, but also identifies unknown numbers.

Example of Contacts+:

1. Install the app from Google Play and give access to contacts.
2. The main screen at the top will display the total number of records.
3. Go to Analytics (graph icon) to see the distribution by source and category.

Warning: Some apps (like Truecaller) require registration and upload your contacts to their servers. If privacy is critical to you, use offline solutions like Simpler Contacts.

Method 5: Through ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If you're familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can get the number of contacts directly from the Android database, a method that suits tech-savvy users and bypasses the limitations of MIUI.

What you need:

• Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• USB Type C C Cable (original for stable connection)
• Debugging by USB on your phone (see Method 2)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on the Xiaomi screen.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to get a contact list: adb shell content query --uri content://com.android.contacts/data --where "mimetype_id=1" Here. mimetype_id=1 filters only phone numbers (no email or addresses).
4. To count the number of records, use: adb shell content query --uri content://com.android.contacts/data --where "mimetype_id=1" | grep "row" | wc -l Windows instead of wc -l You can manually count the lines in the output.

This method will show all numbers, including those hidden in groups or archived, for example, if you have contact with multiple numbers (work, mobile), each entry will be counted separately.

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ADB-The teams give the most accurate results, but they require technical skills. It's not recommended to use this method without understanding the consequences - the wrong commands can damage the data.

How to Clean Up Your Contacts on Xiaomi: 3 Steps

If after checking you find that the phone book has accumulated too many unnecessary entries, use these tips to clean:

Step 1: Removal of duplicates

• 🔄 In Google Contacts (web version) select Combine and Fix → Find duplicates.
• 📱 In the “Contact” app on Xiaomi, open the menu (☰) → Contact management → Connecting contacts.

Step 2: Mass removal

• 🗑️ In Google Contacts, tick off unnecessary posts and click Delete.
• 📴 On the phone: open "Contacts" → Press and hold your finger on any contact. → Choose the rest → Click Remove (basket icon).

Step 3: Optimizing synchronization

• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization.
• Turn off contact sync for unnecessary accounts (like Facebook or VK).
• 🔄 Enable automatic backup in Google Drive or Xiaomi Cloud.

After cleaning, it is recommended to make a backup copy.

1. Open "Contacts" → Settings → Import / Export.
2. Select Export to a file and save.vcf to a memory card or to the cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Xiaomi