How to know the name of Xiaomi phone model: from the box to the engineering menu

Have you bought a Xiaomi smartphone in the secondary market, received a gift without documents or simply forgotten what model you have? Determining the exact modification of the device is important for the correct selection of accessories, firmware or repair. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from the obvious (viewing the box) to the hidden (commands for the engineering menu).

Xiaomi makes dozens of models every year, and their names often consist of numbers and letters: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, POCO X5 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra. Even experienced users sometimes confuse similar series. For example, Redmi 10 and Redmi Note 10 are different lines with different characteristics. So clarifying the model through official sources or system settings is the only way to avoid errors when ordering parts or updating software.

1. Verification of original packaging and documents

The easiest way to do this is to look at the box and the documents that came with the package, and the full model name is always displayed on the front or back, often with the memory version (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Lite 8/256GB).

Where else to look:

• 📄 Warranty card – usually contains a serial number and model.
• 📋 Instructions for use - on the first page or in the section "Technical characteristics".
• 🏷️ The label on the box often duplicates the name of the model and IMEI.

⚠️ Note: If you bought your phone with your hands, the box may be from another model. Always double-check the information through system settings (see the following sections).

Model name in MIUI settings

If there is no box, check your smartphone settings, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, regardless of the firmware version.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device in newer versions of MIUI).
3. At the top of the screen will be the Model line or the Model Name – for example, 2201116PG (codename Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G).

🔍 What if the name is a code that appears instead of a code? Copy it and find a transcript in the Xiaomi device database or search for model code. + Xiaomi".

Open "Settings"

Find the About Phone section.

Copy the line "Model" or "Model name"

Check the code in the Xiaomi database (if necessary)

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3. Use of IMEI to define the model

Each phone is assigned a unique IMEI, a 15-digit code that allows you to recognize the model, which is useful if the phone is not turning on or you don't have access to settings.

How to find IMEI:

• 📱 On a working phone: enter in the phone application *#06# - a window with a IMEI.
• 📦 On the box/under the battery: look for a sticker with the inscription IMEI.
• 🔋 On a non-functioning device: IMEI indicated on the sticker under the removable lid (if the battery is removable).

Check the IMEI through:

• 🌐 IMEI.info service – enter the code and get the model data.
• 📱 Xiaomi official website: there is a check form in the support section IMEI.

4. Code commands for engineering menu

The manufacturer hides some of the data in the engineering menu, which can be accessed through special commands, which work on most Xiaomi devices, but on some models can be disabled.

List of useful teams:

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu if you do not understand their purpose.

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If the command doesn't work, try typing it in without stars or with spaces: # 4636 #... on some firmware, it works better.

5. Check through Fastboot Mode (for phone switched off)

If the phone doesn't turn on but it does respond to charging, you can recognize the model through Fastboot mode. This method requires you to connect to a computer.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the buttons Loudness down + Power before the logo Fastboot (robot with a gear).
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. On your computer, open the command line and type: fastboot devices If the device is determined, type: fastboot getvar product The answer will be the model code (for example, cezanne is Xiaomi Mi 11X).

🔧 Codename decoding: A complete list of Xiaomi model codes can be found on XiaomiUI or in the themes XDA Developers.

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Fastboot mode is the only way to recognize the model on a broken phone without disassembling, but requires ADB drivers installed on the PC.

Determination of the model by external features

If the phone is turned on but you can’t go into the settings, try identifying the model by design and arrangement of the elements:

Key features:

• 📸 Camera: Square module with 4 The camera is probably a Redmi Note. 11/12 or POCO X4 Pro. Round module with 3 The cameras are typical of the Mi 11 Lite or Xiaomi 12T.
• 🔋 Charging port: USB-C — post-model 2018 Micro-USB is the old Redmi. 4/5 or Mi A1.
• 🔊 Connector. 3.5 mm: only available in budget series (Redmi) 9/10, POCO M3).
• 📏 Screen size: measure the diagonal with a ruler and compare with the base GSM Arena.

📌 Example: If you're on the phone USB-C, 4 cameras in a square module and missing 3.5 mm, it is most likely Redmi Note 11 Pro or POCO X4 Pro 5G.

7. Verification through third-party applications

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

Top.-3 modelling:

• 📱 AnTuTu Benchmark – Info shows the model, processor and other data.
• 🔍 CPU-Z — The Device tab contains the full model name and code name.
• 🛠️ AIDA64 — system → Device.

⚠️ Warning: Don't install apps from unknown sources! use only Google Play or AppGallery to avoid viruses.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi model definition