How to know exactly the model of the Xiaomi Redmi phone: from the box to the hidden menu

Have you bought a Xiaomi Redmi from hand, lost your documents, or simply forgotten which model your smartphone has? Determining the exact modification of the device is important not only for sale or repair, it depends on firmware compatibility, availability of updates and even the choice of cases. In this article, we will analyze all the official and hidden ways to find out the Redmi model, including those that are not written in the standard instructions.

The problem is that Xiaomi often releases multiple variations of the same line (e.g., Redmi Note 12 Pro, Pro+ and Pro+ 5G), which are almost identical in appearance but have different technical specifications. And some methods (e.g., through IMEI) can give inaccurate results for Chinese versions. We tested each method on real devices and isolated a single method that works even on locked phones without access to the system.

1. Fastest way: Look at the box or documents

If you still have the original phone package, the model is shown on the back of the box, and look for the Model or Type line, which will have the full name, like the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (viva) or the POCO X3 Pro (vayu).

The model is also duplicated in:

• 📄 Warranty card – usually at the top of the document next to the serial number.
• 🏷️ The sticker on the back of the phone (under the lid if it is removable) - look for the Model No.
• 📋 Check or receipts from the store - if you bought officially, there must indicate the modification.

⚠️ Note: In Chinese versions (for example, for the market) CN) The model can be identified by an internal code, for example 2201116SG Instead of the usual Redmi Note 11, in this case, use the method of the following: IMEI decrypt.

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If the sticker on the box is erased, try to illuminate it with a flashlight at an angle - sometimes the text becomes visible due to embossing.

2.Through phone settings: 3 steps to the exact name

This is the most reliable way if the phone turns on and you have access to the system. MIUI 12–14:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device on newer versions).
3. In the Model of the device block, you will see the full name, for example: Redmi 10C (fog).

Some firmware (especially global ones) can only display a code name, such as vili for the Redmi Note 10 Pro. To decrypt it, use the codename table below.

⚠️ Note: If the settings are written MI 11 Lite, but you're sure you have Redmi -- don't be afraid. Xiaomi sometimes renames models for different regions. 11S in Europe, sold as POCO M4 Pro.

Open "Settings"|Find the "About the Phone" section"|Check the line "Device model"|Check the code name table (if necessary)-->

3. by IMEI: how to know the model if the phone is not turned on

IMEI is a unique identifier for your phone that can identify a model even on a device that is turned off or locked, and works 95% of the time, but there are nuances for the Chinese versions.

Step 1. Find the IMEI:

• 📱 Dial on the phone keyboard *#06# - a window with a 15-digit number will appear.
• 🏷️ Look at the sticker under the battery (if the lid is removable) or on the box.
• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC and check in Device Manager (Ports section (COM and LPT)).

Step 2. Check the IMEI on specialized services:

• 🌍 IMEI.info – shows the model, year of manufacture and country of manufacture.
• 🔍 IMEI24.com — Provides advanced information including a code name (e.g. mojito for Redmi Note 10).

⚠️ Note: If the service shows the Mi model 10T, You have a Redmi, check out the second one. IMEI (two-phone SIM-There are two cards, sometimes the first IMEI refers to the modem, and the second to the device itself.

Yes, when buying | Yes, but for another reason | No, I didn't know about this method | No, I don't see the point-->

4.Table of Xiaomi Redmi code names (2019–2026)

If you only see a code name (e.g. phoenix) in settings or IMEI, use this table to decrypt it. We have collected up-to-date data on the Redmi, Redmi Note and Redmi K lines over the past 5 years:

The full Xiaomi codename database can be found on the XiaomiUI website or in the XDA Developers theme for your model.

5. Through the Engineering Menu: for Advanced Users

If standard methods don't work (like custom firmware), you can look at the engineering menu, which requires caution -- don't change the settings unless you're sure what they're supposed to do!

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and dial ##4636##.
2. Select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the device model block - there will be the full name.

Some firmware has blocked the engineering menu.

adb shell getprop ro.product.model

This command should be entered through ADB (Developer Tool), and if you don't know how to do it, use the simpler methods in this article.

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The engineering menu may be different in Chinese (CN) and global firmware. CN-Some of the items are hidden or in Chinese.

6.Outward signs: when nothing helps

If the phone doesn't turn on and there's no boxes or documents, you can try to identify the model by its external features, which is less accurate, but sometimes helps narrow the search.

What to look out for:

• 📏 Connectors and buttons: 3.5-There is an audio connector in Redmi Note 10/11, but missing from Redmi K50. Infrared port (upper end) – most Redmis have, except for the K line.
• 📷 Cameras: 4 cameras (108 MP) + 8 MP + 2 MPs + 2 MP) – characteristic of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Three cameras with a large main module - Redmi Note 10 Pro.
• 🔋 Charging: Fast charging 120Waht, Redmi Note only 11 Pro+ 5G redmi K50 Gaming. 33Wht - most Redmi Note models 10/11.

For visual comparison, use GSMArena – there are photos of all Redmis from all sides, including connectors and buttons.

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Take a picture of the back of your phone and upload it to Google Lens, and it often recognizes the model by the design of the cameras and the logo.

7. Through the computer: when the phone does not respond to buttons

If the smartphone is not turned on or locked, but is defined by the computer as a device, you can recognize the model through Device Manager (Windows) or System Information (macOS).

For Windows:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).
3. Deploy Ports (COM and LPT) or Portable Devices.
4. The name of the device will indicate a model, for example: Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (MediaTek).

For macOS:

1. Connect your phone and open System Information (About this Mac → System Report → USB).
2. Find in the list of Xiaomi Device – in the description will be a model.

⚠️ Note: If the phone is defined as MTK Preloader or Qualcomm HS-USB, It means it's in firmware mode, and in that case, the model can only be recognized through the IMEI visually.

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