What smileys look like on Xiaomi: comparison with other brands and secrets MIUI

If you've switched from an iPhone or another Android smartphone to Xiaomi, you've probably noticed that emojis look different here. 😂 or ❤️ They have a unique design that's different from the usual versions — MIUI It uses its own graphical library of emojis, which is updated with the firmware, but what exactly do these emojis look like, why do they change over time, and can you get back to the same style.

In this article, you will find comparison tables of Xiaomi and other brands emoji style changes, as well as secrets – for example, how to find hidden emojis in the keyboard. MIUI Or why some characters are shown in squares, and we'll focus on the problems after the updates, because users often complain that after the upgrade, they're not able to do it. MIUI 14/15 The emojis have become ugly or gone completely.

What standard smiley looks like on Xiaomi in 2026

Since 2022, Xiaomi has been using its own emoji design, called Mi Sans Emoji, which replaced the previous style, which was close to Google Noto, but with slight differences.

• 😊 Faces: more rounded eyes, less detailed features (for example, in the 😍 There are no eyelashes, unlike Apple).
• 🐶 Animals: Simplified shapes, bright colors (dog looks like cartoon character).
• 🍕 Food: realistic textures, but with simplified shadows (pizza seems flat").
• ⚽ Sport symbols: clear contours, minimalist design (ball without seams).

By comparison, Samsung emojis are larger, Apple has more detailed and smooth, and Google has more smooth color transitions. Xiaomi has chosen the middle ground: smileys are readable even on small screens, but not overloaded with detail. MIUI 15 Some users have noticed that emojis have become less contrasting – this is due to the transition to a new color palette system.

Comparison of Xiaomi emojis with other brands: table

To see the differences, we've compiled a comparative table of popular emojis, and note that the design may vary slightly depending on the version. MIUI (for example, MIUI 12 emojis were more "puffy" than in the MIUI 14).

As you can see from the table, Xiaomi emojis are more likely to lose in detail, but they win in clarity on small screens. 🎮 (game-joystick MIUI easily recognizable even in size 16×16 Apple has pixels, while Apple has small details lost.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The emojis began to appear as empty squares (□), It means that the emoji font is damaged, so the solution is to reset the keyboard settings or reset the system fonts through Settings. → Additionally. → Regional settings → font.

Where to find hidden emojis on Xiaomi (including animated ones)

Many users do not know that the MIUI There are hidden emojis that don't show up in the standard keyboard:

1. Long tap on the input field → Smiley → More (laptop with magnifying glass).
2. Use third-party keyboards (such as Gboard) where additional categories are available.
3. Copying from websites like Emojipedia.

Among the hidden emojis on Xiaomi are:

• 🧑🏽‍🦰 People with different hairstyles (not available in all versions) MIUI).
• 🪩 Disco ball (appears only in night mode of the keyboard).
• 🫠 Memory emojis (e.g. "melting face", added to the MIUI 14).
• ⚡ Animated emojis (only available on Mi Messages and WhatsApp).

Animated emojis (for example, 🎉 confetti ❤️‍🔥 Not all messengers work with beats; they will appear static on Telegram, and only on WhatsApp if the sender and recipient use them. MIUI 13+.

Why Xiaomi emojis are different in different apps

You may have noticed that the same emoji looks different on WhatsApp, Telegram and standard messages.

1. Apps use their own emoji fonts, such as WhatsApp downloading emojis from Meta servers while ignoring the system ones.
2. Version. MIUI It affects the display. MIUI 12 emojis were more "puffy" and in MIUI 15 - flattened.
3. The dark theme changes colors. Some emojis (e.g., emojis, 🌙) In dark mode, they turn blue instead of yellow.

To check which emoji font is used in a particular application:

1. Open the app and send yourself a test emoji (for example, 🤔).
2. Compare it to what it looks like in standard messages.
3. If there is a difference, the app uses its own set of emojis.

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If you don’t like what WhatsApp emoji look like, you can replace them with the WANam module in Magisk (root rights required).

How to change the style of smileys on Xiaomi (without root and with root)

If you don’t like the standard emoji design MIUI, There are several ways to change it:

No root rights:

• 📱 Install an alternative keyboard (such as Gboard or SwiftKey) where you can choose the style of emoji (Apple, Google, Twitter).
• 🎨 Use themes. MIUI. Some topics change and emoji (you can find them in Topics). → Popular. → Emoji).
• 🔄 Retracement to the old version MIUI. If you don’t like the design in MIUI 15, we can go back to MIUI 14 (but it's risky!).

With root rights:

• 🛠️ Replacement of the system font via Magisk (Emoji Replacer or iFont modules).
• 📁 Manual file replacement in /system/fonts/ (Requires knowledge and backup!).

⚠️ Warning: Replacing system fonts without backup can lead to "bootloop" ( looped boot).Before experimenting, check the module's compatibility with your version MIUI forum-like XDA Developers.

Make a backup copy through TWRP|Check the compatibility of the module with the version MIUI|Download the module only from trusted resources (XDA, GitHub)|Disable the antivirus before installation|Reboot in Safe Mode after Changes-->

Problems with displaying emojis on Xiaomi and how to fix them

Sometimes emojis on Xiaomi are displayed incorrectly: instead of smileys, squares (□), Hieroglyphics or old versions. Let's look at the underlying causes and solutions:

If the emojis are missing after the update MIUI, try:

1. Clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Keyboard.
2. Install an update for Google Play Services (sometimes it resets fonts).
3. Reset your region settings: go to Settings → Additionally. → Language and input → Region and select "USA" (this will reset the emoji cache).

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If the problem with the emoji appeared after resetting to factory settings, most likely, the section is damaged. /system. In this case, only flashing through Fastboot will help.

Emoji on smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

The emojis on the Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch and other wearables are even easier to look at than on smartphones, due to the limitations of the screen:

• 📱 Mi Band 7/8: Emojis are displayed as black and white icons (for example, emojis, ❤️ — It's just a heart without gradients).
• ⌚ Xiaomi Watch S3: colored, but simplified (e.g, 😂 — double-dot).
• 🏃 In notifications: only basic emojis are shown (😊, ❤️, 👍), the rest are replaced by "?".

To send emojis from the clock to the smartphone:

1. Open the message menu on the clock.
2. Choose a smiley from a limited set (usually this one) 10-15 most popular).
3. Send - on the phone it will appear in standard form MIUI.

⚠️ Note: On the Mi Band, emojis are only displayed if they are sent through the standard Messages app. On WhatsApp or Telegram, you will only see text on the bracelet screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about smileys on Xiaomi