How to know exactly the model and brand of the Xiaomi Redmi phone

Chinese brand smartphone owners often face a situation where it is necessary to accurately identify the device, which may be necessary to find a compatible case, buy an original display or install a specific firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all available methods for identifying your gadget, from simple methods through the interface to advanced options using the device. ADB-Accurate knowledge of modifications will help to avoid errors when ordering spare parts and software.

There are several levels of identification, from a common device family to a specific model code that is used in global databases, and let's look at them sequentially, starting with the simplest options available to every user without a computer connection.

Checking through the standard settings menu

The most obvious and accessible way to find out about your device is in the system menu, but in the MIUI or HyperOS shell, data can be hidden behind several layers of nesting, you need to open the Settings app and scroll to the bottom.

Here you will find the item About Phone. At the top of the screen, the MIUI logo and the series name, for example, Redmi Note 10, are usually displayed. However, for a technician or when searching for parts, this is often not enough. You need to click on the MIUI version line several times in a row (usually 7-10 times) to activate the extended menu.

When you activate the extended mode, the bottom of the screen will be the line Internal version or Device. It is this code (e.g. mojito, alioth, merlin) that is key. It indicates a specific hardware platform and region, which is critical when you flash it.

Note that the location of items may vary slightly on different versions of Android. If you do not find the device code immediately after you turn on the developer mode, try to go to All settings or Detailed information.

⚠️ Note: Do not confuse "Inner Version" with the build number. The device code usually consists of one word in Latin, whereas the build number contains numbers and points.

Use of the engineering menu and USSD-code

If you have restricted access to settings or your phone is blocked, you can use system codes. Type ##64663## into the dialer. On most Xiaomi devices, this will open the CIT (Customer Integration Test) engineering menu.

In the hardware test list that opens, look for Version or Hardware Info, which will provide the full technical specification, including the exact code name of the device, the PCB version, and other details that are invisible in the regular menu.

The alternative is to use the code *#06#. IMEI-Although it's not the name of the model, it's knowledge. IMEI allows you to break through the device on the manufacturer’s database or through specialized verification services.

• 📱 Code. CIT: Opens a full list of hardware tests and firmware version.
• 🔍 Code. IMEI: Allows you to identify the device by a unique number.
• ⚙️ #4636### opens the testing menu, where you can also find a model in the phone information section.

It is worth remembering that on some global versions of firmware, access to the engineering menu can be blocked by the operator or the manufacturer for security reasons.

Definition of the model by box and stickers

If the smartphone doesn't turn on, the most reliable source of information is the original packaging. There's always a white barcode sticker on the back of the box. We're interested in the Model field.

This will show a code that starts with letters for a region and numbers, like M2101K7BG, which is pretty simple to decipher: the last letters often point to a region (Global, China, India), and the numbers to a generation and a series.

You can also find information on the factory sticker under the battery if your Redmi design allows it to be removed. In modern non-removable battery models, this sticker is sometimes duplicated on the back glass panel or frame, but in fine print.

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Save the photo stickers from the box in the cloud immediately after purchase, which will save time when searching for parts in the future, as the stickers tend to fade and erase.

Checking through the Mi Account and the manufacturer’s website

Xiaomi devices are closely integrated with the Mi Account ecosystem. If the phone is turned on and has Internet access, you can find out its exact model through the official website. Go to cloud.mi.com or the Mi Credit app.

The Devices section will display a list of all the gadgets associated with your account, and the system automatically detects and shows not only the marketing name, but also the exact model number, memory capacity and color of the case.

This method is especially useful if the phone interface is damaged (broken touchscreen) and you can’t navigate through the menu, but the image is at least partially visible or you’re using a mouse connection via OTG.

Using ADB and Fastboot for advanced users

For those who work with software at the PC level, the most accurate method is to use USB debugging. You will need to install ADB drivers and connect your smartphone to your computer in debugging mode.

Once connected, open the command line on your PC and type a command to get a list of connected devices, which will confirm the connection and show the serial number.

adb devices

For detailed model information, use a command that will output the value of the ro.product.model property. This will eliminate any errors in the interface interpretation.

adb shell getprop ro.product.model

You can also ask for the name of the device that is used in Fastboot mode, which is critical when running firmware, because tools like the Mi Flash Tool require the device to match the code exactly.

adb shell getprop ro.boot.device

⚠️ Attention: For work ADB You must first enable "Developer Mode" and activate "Debugging by USB" Without it, the computer won't be able to read the data.

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ADB commands give the most reliable information, as they read data directly from the Android system partition, bypassing the graphical shell.

Comparison of technical specifications for identification

Sometimes the phone is glued, it has a custom firmware with a changed name on it, or the sticker is lost, and visual and technical comparisons will help.

Notice the location of the cameras, the presence of a headphone jack, the type of charging port (USB 2.0 or 3.0, Type-C) and the logos on the back, and these physical features often differ even in one-year models.

Use applications like CPU-Z or AIDA64, and they show you the exact name of the processor (SoC), the resolution of the screen, and the camera sensor, and if you match that with the spec sheet on the manufacturer's website, you can compute the model.

• 🖥️ Screen: Type of matrix (AMOLED/IPSLCD) and refresh rate (60/90/120 Hz) - important markers.
• 📸 Camera: The number of megapixels of the main module is often a unique identifier.
• 🔋 Battery: Battery capacity (e.g., 5000 mAh vs. 4500 mAh) may indicate a specific modification.

You don't have to rely on just one application, you can read data incorrectly because of software errors, and you'd better do a lot of testing on multiple parameters.

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