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

Did you buy a Xiaomi smartphone from your hands, lose a box, or just forget the model? No panic! Even if there is no inscription on the back cover (and many models do not have it), you can determine the exact modification of the device in at least 5 ways, from obvious to hidden. In this article, we will analyze all methods, including those that work even on locked or defective phones.

It's important to understand that the model and the name of the device are not always the same. For example, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G may have the factory code veux, and the POCO X3 Pro may have vayu. These codes are often used to find firmware, cases or parts, and we'll show you how to find out both the full commercial name (for users) and the code name (for technical tasks).

If your phone doesn't turn on, you can go to the fifth method, and it will work even on a brick.

1. Checking the box and documents

The most reliable way is to look at the original packaging, and the Xiaomi boxes show the model in at least three places:

• 📦 On the front side - in large print (for example, "Redmi Note 12 Pro"+ 5G").
• 🏷️ On the side of the sticker, along with IMEI, serial number and model code (e.g, 22101316C For the Redmi Note 12 Pro+).
• 📄 In the documents - in the warranty card or instructions (if they are preserved).

If there is no box, check the check or electronic copy of the order (for example, in a letter from the official Mi Store or marketplace), it must indicate the full name of the model.

⚠️ Warning: Forged boxes (especially gray boxes) may have the model wrong!

If the box is lost, but there are no documents, we move on to the software methods.

2. Watch in the phone settings

This is a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the MIUI version.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device in newer versions).
3. Click on General Information or Device Information.
4. Look for lines: Model device - here will be the full name (for example, POCO F5 Model number - code name (e.g. marble for POCO F5 Pro).

Some firmware may have a slightly different path, such as MIUI 14 for the Redmi Note 12.

Settings → About the phone → MIUI version → Full information about the device

If you have global firmware (e.g. MIUI Global), the model name will be in English. In Chinese (MIUI China), it will be in Chinese, but it can be copied and translated through Google Translate.

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If only the code name (e.g. alioth) is displayed in the settings, use the match table below or the Xiaomi Firmware Updater site to decrypt it.

3.Use the code. USSD-team

A quick way to learn a model is to enter a secret code in a phone app that works even without the internet and doesn't require root rights.

Open the standard Phone app and type in:

##4636##

After that, the engineering menu will open. Go to the Device Information tab. Here you will see:

• 📱 Product model – commercial name (e.g. Redmi) K50i).
• 🔧 Model number – code name (e.g., ingres).
• 📡 Bands version – information about supported frequencies (useful for network compatibility checks) 5G).

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other settings in the engineering menu unless you are sure of their purpose! GPS.

If the code doesn’t work, try an alternative:

##2664##

It will open a menu with information about the display and sensor, where the model can also be displayed.

4. Check through the "Security" app

MIUI firmware has a built-in Security app (shield icon) that contains detailed information about the device.

1. Open the Security app.
2. Go to the Optimization or Acceleration tab (rocket icon).
3. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Device Information.
4. Scroll down to the Hardware block - there will be a model.

Some versions of MIUI may have different paths.

Security → My device → Device Information

You can see the serial number, IMEI and MIUI version right there – this data will be useful for checking the device for originality or searching for firmware.

Make sure the model matches the settings |Contrast IMEI with the box sticker (if any) |Check the MIUI version for relevance |Copy the serial number for warranty check--->

5. Determine the model by appearance (if the phone is not turned on)

If your smartphone doesn't respond to charging, doesn't turn on or locks, you can identify the model by its external features.

Step 1. Check the back cover. On most Xiaomi models (except the Mi and Mix flagships), the model is shown in small print at the bottom.

• 📱 Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G — The inscription will be exactly like this.
• 📱 POCO X4 Pro 5G — often "POCO" (simple "X4 Pro").

Step 2. Compare it to the photos on the Internet. Go to Mi.com or GSMArena, look for the Xiaomi device section and compare:

• 📏 Camera location (e.g. vertical block – Redmi Note 12, square — POCO X5).
• 🎨 Color of the body (some models were produced in unique shades, for example, Redmi). K50i in the blue "Electric Blue").
• 🔌 Type of connector (USB-C MicroUSB – in older models).

Step 3. Check by IMEI. If the phone is even slightly responsive to charging (vibrates or lights up the indicator), you can find out the IMEI:

• Type *#06# on the keyboard and IMEI will appear on the screen.
• Enter this number on the IMEI.info website - the service will show the model.

If the phone is completely dead, try finding the IMEI on the sticker under the battery (disassembly required) or on the box (if it is preserved).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models are almost identical (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro and Xiaomi models). POCO X3 In this case, focus on the logo or check by IMEI.

6.Use a computer (for advanced users)

If the phone turns on but the screen doesn’t work, you can connect it to the PC and recognize the model through the phone. ADB-command or device manager.

Method 1. Through Device Manager (Windows):

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
2. Open Device Manager (click Win + X → select the appropriate item).
3. Deploy Portable Devices or Other Devices.
4. Find your phone – the name will indicate the model (for example, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+).

Method 2. via ADB (requires USB debugging enabled):

1. Install ADB Tools.
2. Connect the phone and enter in the command line:

adb shell getprop ro.product.model

The team will return the exact model name (e.g. 2201116PG for the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G).

Method 3. via Fastboot (if the phone doesn't boot):

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot.
3. Connect to the PC and type in:

fastboot getvar product

This will show the code name of the model (for example, veux for the Redmi Note 11 Pro+).

Frequent questions

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If none of these methods worked, contact the Xiaomi service center with an IMEI or serial number – they will determine the model from the manufacturer’s database.