Have you ever noticed that the emojis on Xiaomi smartphones look different than on other brands? It's no coincidence that the company has developed its own set of emojis that are radically different from the standard Google emojis on "pure" Android. Moreover, some of them are unique and available only to owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and other companies. POCO.
In this article, we will not only show you all the exclusive emojis, but also explain why they came up, how to activate them on other devices (spoiler: it’s possible!), and why. MIUI I still haven't given up on my own emoji policy, despite the criticism, and if you like customization or just want to stand out in chat rooms, this is the stuff for you.
Why Xiaomi created its own emoji: history and reasons
It all started with MIUI 8 in 2016, when Xiaomi decided to distance itself from standard Android emojis:
- 🎨 Branding: The company wanted its devices to stand out even in small things, including visual communication style.
- 🌍 Localization: Some standard emojis were not well received in Asia (e.g. gesture"OK" 👌 In China, there is a negative connotation).
- 📱 Apple has long used unique emojis as part of the ecosystem, and Xiaomi has gone the same way.
- 💡 Additional functions: in MIUI Emoticons are integrated with the theme of design and can change style with it.
Since then, the emoji design has been updated several times. MIUI 12 they became more "flat" and minimalistic, and in MIUI 14 back to 3D-But most importantly, Xiaomi has added emojis that are not in any other set (including Google, Apple and Samsung).
Top.-10 Xiaomi unique emojis: what others do not have
Now, the most interesting thing is that we have exclusive emojis that you won't find on other smartphones, and we've selected the most memorable and unusual ones.
| smiley face | Description | Analogue in other sets |
|---|---|---|
| 🤖 (Mi-logo) | The robot with the Xiaomi logo on its chest, which symbolizes the brand and is used in official support chats. | Absent. |
| 🍜 (noodle) | Traditional Chinese dish with realistic chopsticks. Other sets of noodles look different. | Yes, but with a different design. |
| 🧧 (red-leaf) | The symbol of the Chinese New Year. MIUI The envelope is decorated with golden hieroglyphs" (happiness). | Yes, but without the hieroglyphics. |
| 🐉 (dragon) | The traditional Chinese-style dragon used during the holidays, and in other sets, the dragons look more cartoonish. | Yes, but with a different design. |
| 🎭 (chinese) | A unique Beijing opera mask with a bright coloring, and no other set has one. | Absent. |
The full list of exclusive emojis includes about 30 items, including:
- 🏮 Chinese flashlight (with hieroglyphics)
- 🥢 Chopsticks (with realistic texture of bamboo)
- 🧨 Firecracker (in the form of traditional Chinese pops)
- 🪔 Oil lamp (used in Buddhist rites)
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If you can’t see these emojis in the keyboard, try updating them. MIUI Up to the latest version or install the official Xiaomi keyboard from Google Play.
What Xiaomi emojis look like compared to Google and Apple
To see how much Xiaomi emojis differ, just compare them to Google and Apple, and take a few popular emojis:
👨👩👧👦 Family:
- Xiaomi: Stylized figures with minimalistic faces, clothes of neutral colors.
- Google: more rounded shapes, bright colors of clothes.
- Apple: Detailed faces, realistic proportions
🍎 Apple:
- Xiaomi: green apple with leaf, style "flat design".
- Google: A red apple with glare, 3D-effect.
- Apple: a realistic apple with a texture of the peel.
😂 Tears of laughter:
- Xiaomi: wide mouth, heart-eyed, minimalist style
- Google: Round eyes, tears in the form of drops.
- Apple: Detailed wrinkles on the forehead.
The interesting thing is that Xiaomi often updates the design of emojis, while Google and Apple do it less often. MIUI 13 emojis became more "puffy", and in MIUI 14 back to strict lines.
Why Xiaomi doesn’t use standard Google emojis?
Where to find hidden emojis on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions
Not everyone knows, but in MIUI There are hidden emojis that don't appear on the standard keyboard:
- Open any messaging application (SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram).
- Click on the text input field to make the keyboard appear.
- Touch the emoji icon (usually in the lower left corner).
- At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a category panel. Flick it left all the way to the end, and there's a folder hidden there. MIUI.
- Inside it will be all exclusive emojis, including animated ones (if supported by your version). MIUI).
☑️ How to activate all Xiaomi emojis
If you don't have a folder. MIUI, check:
- 📱 Version MIUI (should be no lower MIUI 10).
- 🔄 Keyboard updates (go to Settings) → Annexes → keyboard → Update).
- 🌐 Region of the device (some emojis are only available in Chinese firmware).
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Xiaomi's hidden emojis are often used in the company's marketing campaigns. emojis, for example 🧧 (Red envelope was actively promoted during Chinese New Year in 2023.
Can I install Xiaomi emojis on other Android smartphones?
Yes, but it would require rooting the device or using third-party apps.
Method 1: Magisk (requires root)
- Install Magisk Manager and get root rights.
- Download the MiuiEmojiMagisk module from the forum XDA Developers.
- Install the module via Magisk and restart the device.
- Xiaomi emojis will replace the standard emoji system.
Method 2: No root (limited functionality)
- Install the Gboard or SwiftKey keyboard.
- Download the emoji theme MIUI Emoji from the keyboard theme store.
- Activate the theme in the keyboard settings.
⚠️ Note: Installing emojis via Magisk may cause some applications to malfunction (e.g. WhatsApp or Telegram may display emojis incorrectly!
If you don't want to take risks, you can use alternative messengers that support customization of emojis, for example, Telegram has sticker packages with Xiaomi design.
Problems with Xiaomi emojis: why they are not displayed in the interlocutor
One of the main problems with exclusive emojis is that it doesn't show up properly on other brands' devices, like if you send a smiley face. 🧧 (Red envelope) with Xiaomi on iPhone, the interlocutor will see or:
- 🟥 Empty square (if the emoji is completely unique).
- 🎁 Standard gift (if the system tries to find the closest analogue).
- ❓ Question mark (in older versions of Android).
This is because:
- Emojis are coded in Unicode, but Xiaomi uses extended characters that are not included in the standard.
- Some emojis (for example, 🤖 with the Mi logo are graphic modifications of standard emojis.
- Apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger can replace emojis with their own.
⚠️ Note: If you interact with iOS users frequently, avoid sending exclusive Xiaomi emojis - they will not display correctly. instead use standard emojis or stickers.
The solution is:
- 📎 Sending emojis in the form of pictures (screenshot of the screen).
- 🔄 Using customization-enabled messaging apps (e.g. Telegram).
- 📱 Installing on the device of the interlocutor keyboard with the theme MIUI.
The future of Xiaomi emoji: what to expect in new versions MIUI
Xiaomi continues to develop its emoji set, and in the upcoming updates MIUI 15 and HyperOS are expected to be the following innovations:
- 🎨 Animated emojis: already being tested in beta versions of firmware. 🎉 (feast) will "explode" confetti when sent.
- 🤖 AI generation of emoji: according to rumors, HyperOS will feature the creation of personalized emoji based on the user’s photo.
- 🌍 Xiaomi plans to add unique emojis for India, Europe and the Middle East.
- 🔄 Sync with smart devices: emoticons will be displayed on the screens of Mi Band and Xiaomi Smart TV.
Xiaomi is also expected to promote its emojis more as part of the ecosystem, with emoji notifications in the Mi Home and achizki in the form of exclusive emojis in the Mi Fit, for example.
If you want to stay up to date, watch out for betas. MIUI on the forum new.c.mi.com or in the official Telegram-channel Xiaomi.