How to accurately determine the model of the Xiaomi phone: step-by-step instructions

Have you bought Xiaomi off your hands, lost your box, or simply forgotten which model your smartphone has? Defining the exact modification of the device may be necessary to find firmware, cases, accessories, or when selling a gadget. In this article, we will examine all possible ways, from standard settings to hidden engineering menus.

The manufacturer produces dozens of models annually, and their names are often made up of numbers and letters that are easy to confuse: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, POCO X5 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra. Even power users sometimes can’t tell the Redmi 9 from Redmi 9A without additional verification. Fortunately, there are universal methods that work on all Xiaomi devices — from budget to flagships.

1. Verification of the model through the phone settings

The fastest and most reliable way is to look at the settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, regardless of the MIUI version.

Open the Settings app (cog icon) and follow the following steps:

• 📱 Go to About Phone (usually at the bottom of the list).
• 📄 Click on the Device Model or Device Information.
• 🔍 The full name will be given here, for example: 2201116PG (codename or Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (trade-name).

If this menu only displays a code name (e.g., tissot for Mi). A1), Use the table below or the method №4.

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If the settings do not include the item "About the phone", try to enter the request "model" in the settings search bar - the system will tell you the desired section.

2. Examination of the box and documentation

The original Xiaomi packaging always contains full details about the model.

• 📦 A sticker on the back of the box – the name (e.g. Redmi 10 2022) and the model code (e.g., the model code) are indicated, 220333QNY).
• 📄 Warranty card or instructions – the first lines usually spell out the exact name.
• 🔖 Label under the battery (if the box is open) - there is duplicate code marking.

Note that on fake or gray devices, stickers can be re-adhesive, and if the name on the box doesn't match what the settings show, that's an excuse to check the phone for originality.

3.Use of USSD-codes and engineering menus

Hidden service teams allow you to get technical data, including the model, these codes work on all Xiaomi Android smartphones.

Open the phone application and enter:

• 📞 ##4636### – Testing menu will open, where the device information section will be the Model line.
• 📱 *#6# - will show IMEI, The model can be determined through online services (the method of using the system). №5).
• 🔧 ##225## - displays a production calendar, which sometimes indicates a modification.

If the code doesn’t work, try typing it without stars or through the Engineering Menu app (available on Google Play).

4. Decoding of the model code name

Xiaomi assigns each device a unique code name (e.g., cepheus for Mi 9 or vili for Redmi Note 10 Pro). If the settings show only it, use the match table:

You can find the full list of code names on XiaomiUI or XDA Developers. If your code isn't in the table, try typing it into a search engine that asks for Xiaomi model.

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The code name often coincides with the firmware name, for example, the firmware for the POCO X3 NFC will be called surya, which is its code.

5. Online IMEI or serial number check

Each phone is assigned a unique IMEI (15 digits) from which to identify the model.

• 📞 Through code *#06#.
• 📄 In settings: About the phone → General information → IMEI.
• 🔍 On the sticker under the battery (for devices with removable battery).

Then enter the IMEI on one of the services:

• 🌐 IMEI.info – show the model, year of release and specifications.
• 🔍 SNDeeP – defines originality and country of production.
• 📱 Xiaomi official website (section "Authentication Checking").

⚠️ Note: If the service shows that the model does not match the one specified in the settings, this may mean that the firmware has been changed or the phone is not original.

Annexes to the definition of the model

If standard methods do not help, install one of the specialized applications:

• 📱 CPU-Z — Device section will show the model, processor and other characteristics.
• 🔧 AIDA64 — Detailed information about the device, including code name and version MIUI.
• 🛠️ Droid Hardware Info – displays hardware and software data.

These programs are also useful if you want to know the exact modification (for example, distinguish between the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 NFC by hardware characteristics).

Download one of the applications (CPU-Z, AIDA64)

Open the "Device" or "System" section

Find the lines "Model" or "Device"

Compare the data with the official list of Xiaomi models-->

7. Visual inspection of the device

Some Xiaomi models have unique external features that can be identified by:

• 📸 Mi 11 Ultra – large camera module with an additional mini-screen.
• 🔲 POCO F3 — logo POCO back panel and characteristic lighting.
• 🔄 Redmi Note 10S — double flash next to the camera.
• 🖥️ Black Shark – game buttons on the side faces.

Compare your phone to images on Xiaomi’s official website or in YouTube reviews.

• Camera location and flash.
• The shape of the screen cutout (drop, "brows", centered hole).
• Color options (some models were only available in specific colors).

⚠️ Warning: Fakes often copy the design of flagship models, but use weak iron. If the phone looks like the Mi 11, but the settings indicate an unknown model, it is 100% fake.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi model definition