How to know exactly the model of your phone Xiaomi: from Redmi to POCO

Why it’s important to know the exact Xiaomi model – and where it comes in handy

You hold a Xiaomi smartphone, but you're not sure what model it has? This information is critical not only for sale or repair, but also for everyday use. For example, a wrong firmware can turn a phone into a brick, and an incompatible case can ruin the appearance. In addition, some functions (such as: IR-blaster NFC) depend on the specific modification – even if the external devices look the same.

The difficulty is that Xiaomi produces dozens of models under the Mi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark brands, and their names are often made up of numbers and letters that are easy to confuse. For example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10S are almost identical in appearance, but have different processors and cameras. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to define a model, from obvious to hidden, including cases when the phone does not turn on or break the screen.

Method 1: View the phone settings

The fastest and most reliable method is to use the built-in settings menu, which works on any Xiaomi model, regardless of the MIUI version or the status of the phone (if it turns on).

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Click on the Model – here will be the full name, for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G.
4. For detailed information, tap on the line All characteristics (if any).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Global) ROM vs China ROM) The name of the model can be displayed in different ways. M2101K7AG — It's a code name, not a commercial name. To decipher it, use the table below.

Slip on the Model 3 times – sometimes hidden data is opened

Compare the name with the official Xiaomi website

Check out the MIUI version – it can tell you the generation of the device

Take a picture of the screen – it will be useful for warranty service-->

Method 2: Use code commands (##)

If the settings menu is not available (for example, due to a system failure), you can use the engineering codes, these commands work even on a locked phone (if the screen responds to touches).

• 📱 ##4636## – opens the Testing menu, where the device information section will contain the Model line.
• 🔍 *#6# - will show IMEI, This is a model that can be used to determine a model through services like IMEI.info.
• 📊 ##225## – displays the screen calibration data, which sometimes indicates the code name of the model.

💡 If nothing happens after you enter the code, try adding an asterisk at the end (e.g. #06#). POCO Requires confirmation via the call button.

I'm looking at the settings.

Using the codes ##

Reading on the box/documents

Checking through the computer.

I don't know, I never checked.-->

Method 3: Check box, documents and stickers

If the phone is new or you've saved the package, the box is a store of information.

• 📦 Full name of the model (for example, Xiaomi 13 Lite) 5G).
• 🔖 Serial number (S/N) and IMEI — You can check them on the official website of Xiaomi.
• 📄 Codenamed sticker (e.g. lisa for Mi 11 Lite).

Also look at:

• 📄 Warranty card - model is indicated at the top.
• 🔋 Battery sticker (if you removed the back cover) – there is a code name and serial number.
• 📋 Check or invoice from the store – sometimes sellers indicate the model in the description.

⚠️ Note: If the box is from another phone (for example, the seller confused), the data may not match.

Method 4: Determine the model by appearance

If the phone doesn't turn on, but you have access to another device, you can compare the external signs to the official images.

For convenience, use Xiaomi’s comparison service, where you can put two models side by side and see the differences. If in doubt, take a photo of the phone from several angles and compare it with images in GSMArena.

Method 5: Connect to a computer (for advanced)

If the phone doesn't respond to buttons, but it's determined by a computer, you can find out the model through a device manager or a specialized utility.

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (preferably the original cable).
2. On Windows, open Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).
3. In the Portable Devices or Other Devices section, find your phone.
4. Right-click → Properties → Information → Equipment ID.
5. Copy a string from VID and PID and check it through DeviceHunt.

For a more accurate definition, use the utilities:

• 🖥️ ADB (Android Debug Bridge – if debugging is enabled USB, Adb shell getprop ro.product.model will be the model.
• 🔧 Mi PC Suite – official software from Xiaomi, which shows the model when connected.

⚠️ Note: If the phone is in Fastboot mode, the model can be seen in the Product Name bar after you enter the command.

fastboot getvar product

1. Use another. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

2. Install Mi USB Driver drivers.

3. Reboot the phone in Recovery mode (clamp Power) + Volume Up).-->

Method 6: Check by IMEI or serial number

Each Xiaomi phone is assigned a unique IMEI (15 digits) and serial number (S/N, 11-14 characters) that can accurately identify the model even if the phone doesn't turn on.

1. Find IMEI: On the box (barcode sticker). Under the battery (if the lid is removable).

IMEI.info

IMEIPro

IMEI

🔍 Important: If IMEI The first digits are usually 35 or 36 for the global versions, starting with 86, which is the Chinese version of the phone (language and Google services restrictions are possible.

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IMEI is not only a way to recognize the model, it's also a way to check the phone for originality, and if the service shows that the model doesn't match the one on the box, it could be a fake or a "gray" import.

Method 7: Recognise by code name (for technicians)

Xiaomi assigns each model a code name (e.g., surya for POCO X3 NFC or alioth for Redmi K40).

• 📱 In settings: Settings → The phone. → All characteristics → Code name.
• 🔧 Through ADB: Adb shell getprop ro.product.device.
• 📦 On a sticker under the battery or in documents (for example, M2007J22C For the Redmi Note 9 Pro).

To decipher the code name, use this table:

📌 If the code name ends in " in" (for example, m1810f6lg_in), This is an Indian version of the phone that may not support some of the phone. LTE-ranges.

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