Have you ever wondered how many contacts your Xiaomi has accumulated over the years? Maybe you want to clear your phone of unnecessary records, transfer them to a new device, or just out of curiosity. Unlike the iPhone, where the contact counter is visible immediately, in smartphones on MIUI, this information is hidden deeper. But don't rush to manually count each subscriber - we have collected all the working methods, including hidden functions and workarounds.
In this article, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for different MIUI versions (12 to 14), including features for the Redmi Note 12, Poco X5 and Xiaomi 13 flagships. And then you’ll see why the standard Contacts app doesn’t always show accurate data and how to get around that limitation. If you need to not only know the number but also export contacts for backup, there’s a solution here, too.
Method 1: Using the standard Contacts app (MIUI 12–14)
The most obvious method is to look at Xiaomi’s native Contacts app, but there’s a catch: the interface may differ depending on the MIUI version and regional firmware, with newer versions (MIUI 14) hiding the counter in the control menu, while older versions (MIUI 12) may not have it at all.
Here’s how to check the number of contacts on most devices:
- 📱 Open the Contacts app** (a person’s silhouette icon on a green background).
- 🔍 In the upper right corner, press on ⋮ (three-point) → Select “Contact Management»**.
- 📊 In the menu that opens, look for the Import/Export tab**, where the total number of contacts will be displayed at the top of the screen (e.g., 247 contacts»).
- ⚠️ If there is no contact management option, try an alternative path: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to unlock hidden options).
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If you have two-sim Xiaomi, the app can show contacts separately for each. SIM-To see the total, export all contacts to a file. VCF (see method 3).
Some firmware (e.g. Poco F4 with global MIUI) may not have the meter at all, so move on to the next method.
Method 2: Google Contacts (for synchronized accounts)
If your contacts are synced with your Google account, you can find out the exact number of contacts through the web version of the service, which works even if you have custom firmware installed on your phone or you use Xiaomi without branded services.
Instructions:
- 🌐 Open your browser on your phone or computer and go to: contacts.google.com.
- 🔑 Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to your Xiaomi.
- 📋 In the left side menu, select Contacts** (if another tab has opened, such as Frequently»).
- 🔢 In the upper right corner you will see the total number of contacts (e.g., “1–50 out of 312»**).
What to do if your contacts are not synchronized?
The advantage of this method is that you will see an exact number, including duplicates and hidden contacts (for example, from WhatsApp or Telegram, if they were saved to a phone book).
Method 3: Export contacts to a VCF file (for accurate counting)
If the first two methods didn’t work or you want to get a full report of all the saved contacts (including unnamed numbers, duplicates, and blank field entries), export them to the.vcf file. This method is universal and works on all versions of MIUI, including Redmi 10C and Mi 11 Lite.
How to export:
Open the Contacts app.
Press. ⋮ → «Contact management» → «Imports/Exports»
Select “Export to Device” (not Google!)
Specify the folder to save (for example, “Downloads”)
Confirm the export (the file will be called contacts.vcf)
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After export:
- 📄 Open any file manager (e.g., “Conductor”** from Xiaomi) and find the contacts.vcf file.
- 🖱️ Click on the file and select “Open with the help» → «Text"** (or any text editor).
- 🔍 At the beginning of the file you will see the lines of the form BEGIN:VCARD — Each of them corresponds to one contact. Count the number of them (you can use a word search). BEGIN:VCARD editorially).
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The VCF file contains all the contacts, including those that are not displayed in the standard application (for example, hidden or archived), which is the most accurate way to count.
If you are lazy to count manually, download the file to your computer and open it in Excel or Google Tables - the program will automatically break the data into rows.
Method 4: Through the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)
For those who aren’t afraid to “dig” into system settings, there’s a way to find out the number of contacts through the engineering menu.This method works for all Xiaomis, but it requires caution — don’t change other settings so as not to disrupt the phone.
Instructions:
- 📞 Open the Phone app** and enter the code ##4636##
- 🛠️ In the menu that opens, select “Phone Information”** (or Phone Information).
- 📱 Scroll down to Contacts** – the total number of entries may be displayed here (not on all firmware).
Yes, for diagnostics.
Yeah, but by accident.
No, I'm afraid to break my phone.
I don't know what that is.-->
⚠️ Note: on some models (e.g. Poco) X3 Pro) this section may be missing or show incorrect data. Do not change other settings in the engineering menu - this may cause network or camera failures.
If the engineering menu is not working, try the alternative code:
##2664##It opens a test menu of contacts, where you can see the number of contacts, but this code doesn't work on all devices.
Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications
If none of these methods work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, not only showing the number of contacts, but also helping to clear duplicates, find lost numbers, or export data in a convenient format.
Top.-3 Applications for working with contacts on Xiaomi:
| Annex | Functions | Reference | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpler Contacts | Shows the exact amount, clears duplicates, backups | Google Play | All versions of MIUI |
| Contacts Optimizer | Contact analysis, search for empty records, export to Excel | Google Play | MIUI 12–14 |
| Truecaller | Shows the number + analyzes spam numbers | Google Play | Registration is required |
🔹 How to use it:
- Install one of the applications (e.g. Simpler Contacts).
- Provide access to contacts at the first start.
- Open the “Statistics” or “Analysis” section and the total number of records will be listed here.
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Before installing third-party apps, check reviews – some may ask for extra permissions (like accessing an SMS or camera), which is not secure.
Why does Xiaomi not show the number of contacts directly?
Many users wonder why Xiaomi doesn’t have a simple contact counter like the iPhone or Samsung.
- 📱 Fragmentation MIUI: Different versions of firmware (Chinese, global, Indian) have different functionality, for example, on the Chinese Redmi counter can be, but on the global one - no.
- 🔄 Sync with multiple accounts: Xiaomi supports contacts from Google, Mi Account, SIM-It's hard to show the total number of maps and local memory because of possible duplicates.
- 🛠️ Optimization of the interface: in MIUI 13-14 emphasis is placed on minimalism, so the “extra” numbers are removed so as not to overload the screen.
In addition, some countries (e.g. the EU) have data protection laws that restrict the collection of statistics on user contacts, so Xiaomi may specifically hide this information to avoid problems with regulators.
Frequent problems and their solutions
When trying to find out how many contacts you have on Xiaomi, you may find it difficult, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:
⚠️ Note: if after exporting contacts to the file VCF You see a lot more records than you expected, check duplicates. Often the same contact is saved several times due to synchronization with different accounts (Google, Mi, WhatsApp).
- 🚫 Contact Management does not show**: Update the Contacts app via Play Market or clear its cache (Settings) → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
- 🔄 Contacts are not synced with Google: check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Contact synchronization. If you don't, turn on and wait 10-15 minutes.
- 📱 The export screen does not show the number of contacts: try exporting contacts to the export market. SIM-map (even if you don’t plan to move them there) – sometimes the total number is displayed.
- 🔢 The counter shows a clearly inflated number: it can be hidden system contacts (for example, from Mi Cloud services or Xiaomi Community). To exclude them, export only My Contacts (no system contacts).
If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings:**
- Go to Settings → Applications → Contacts → Storage.
- Click Reset (not to be confused with deletion of data!).
- Reboot your phone and try again.