Original Xiaomi Display or Fake? Complete Verification Guide

Replacing the display on a Xiaomi smartphone is one of the most frequent repair procedures, but not always the masters install original parts. Fake screens may look identical, but in terms of image quality, color reproduction and durability, they are significantly inferior to factory ones. How not to run into fake when buying a new display or checking an already installed one? In this article, we will analyze 7 reliable methods that will help distinguish the original from the copy, from visual inspection to checking from Mi Account databases.

This topic is especially relevant for owners of flagship models – Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5, Where is the difference between the original AMOLED-The display and the replica can reach 30-50% It's about brightness and accuracy, and it's about budget models like Redmi. 10A Fake screens often suffer from pixel burnout after six months of use, not to mention that non-original displays can lead to denial of warranty service - even if the failure is not connected to the screen.

We're not going to be limited to superficial tips like "look at the logo," but instead, you'll learn how to check the display against hidden factory tags, what tests to run through the engineering menu, and why even IMEI And at the end of the article, there's a 10-step checklist for quick field checks".

1. Visual inspection: 5 details that give off a fake

Start with an external screen inspection — even without the smartphone on, you can notice key differences. Xiaomi’s original displays undergo strict quality control, so any flaws in the build should be alerted.

First, look at the adhesive layer at the edges of the screen. The original displays have a flat, no bubbles or protruding drops. Fakes are often glued to cheap glue that turns yellow or peels off over time. Second, check the gaps between the screen and the frame of the case — the original has the same perimeter (permissible deviation is no more than 0.1 mm).

• 🔍 Mi logo: The original displays are laser-engraved and not alcohol-erased. For fakes, the logo is often pasted or painted.
• 📏 Glass thickness: Take a barbell and measure the thickness of the glass at several points.The original Gorilla Glass (used in Xiaomi) 12T Pro, 13 Ultra) thickness varies from 0.55 to 0.7 mm. Counterfeiting is usually thinner (0.3-0.4 mm) or thicker (0.8 mm)+ mm).
• 🎨 Oleophobic coating: Swipe your finger across the screen off. The original leaves barely noticeable footprints that evaporate quickly. On replicas, the footprints are greasy and last longer.
• 🔦 Edge lighting: Light a flashlight at an angle of 45° The original lighting is uniform, without waves or dark spots.
• 🧲 Magnetic test: Hold the magnet to the top of the screen (where the speaker is located). Xiaomi's original displays have a metal frame that attracts the magnet. Most fakes have a plastic frame.

⚠️ Warning: Some high-end fakes (e.g., Xiaomi Mix Fold 3) even copy a magnetic frame, in which case visual inspection should be combined with software tests.

Serial number and IMEI check

Each Xiaomi display has a unique serial number that can be verified through official services, which works even if the screen is not already installed in the phone.

On the back of the display module (under the protective film) must be pasted sticker with a 14-digit code beginning on the DSP or LCD. This code can be checked:

1. Through the Mi Verify website (enter the serial number in the "Accessory Verification" field).
2. In the mobile application Mi Home (section "Devices" → "Accessories check").
3. Chat with Xiaomi support (attach a photo of the sticker and request verification).

If the serial number doesn't pass the check, it's 100% fake, but be careful, because fraudsters sometimes fake stickers, and then you can check the fake number. IMEI phone:

1. Type on the keyboard *#06# - will appear IMEI device.
2. Go to IMEI.info and enter this code.
3. In the results, check the "Display Info" section. If it says Original, it's a factory screen. If Unknown or data is missing, it's a fake.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi 2020 and older models (e.g. Mi 10, Redmi) K30 Pro) the serial numbers of the displays may be duplicated, in which case check the engineering menu.

3. Tests through the engineering menu (CIT and MIUI Diagnostics)

The most reliable way to test the originality of the display is to run diagnostic tests through a hidden engineering menu, which checks real-world technical parameters of the screen that cannot be tampered with software.

To start, open the engineering menu:

1. Start the Phone app and dial ##4636##.
2. Select "Testing" → "Hardware Testing".
3. Scroll to the Display section and click Run Test.

In the test results, pay attention to the following parameters:

• 📊 Color Gamut: The Original Gamut AMOLED-displays (for example, in Xiaomi 13 Ultra) this indicator must be at least 98% DCIP3. Counterfeiting rarely exceeds 85%.
• 🔆 Brightness: Maximum brightness of the original screen Xiaomi 12T Pro — 1200 nits. Copies usually have 800-900 nits.
• 🎯 Touch Accuracy: Perform a multi-touch test (with 10 fingers simultaneously) and the original shows all the dots clearly, without the cross jumping.

For a more thorough diagnosis, use MIUI Diagnostics:

1. Download the app MIUI Diagnostics from the Mi App Store.
2. Run the Screen Test → Advanced.
3. Check the Panel items ID The original displays have the manufacturer listed as Samsung, BOE Fakes are often issued by Unknown or Chinese brands like Shenzhen. XXX.

4. Comparison with reference photos and videos

If you don't have the technical test, compare your display to reference images, a technique that is particularly useful when buying a handheld display or on the market.

Here's what we need to compare:

• 📸 Color rendering: Take a picture of the screen on the camera of another smartphone (for example, iPhone) in ProRAW mode. Compare the colors with the official photos of Xiaomi on the site mi.com. the Original should transmit shades without greenish or blue tint.
• 🎥 Black: Run a video with a black background (e.g. #000000 on YouTube). AMOLED The black color is going to be deep, without the gray color.
• 🔄 Viewing angles: Look at the screen at 60 angles°. The original color should not be inverted or dimmed. counterfeits often "fad" when side-viewed.

For convenience, use these reference images (clickable):

• The original display Xiaomi 13 Pro (Samsung) E6)
• The original Redmi Note 12 Pro display+ (68B colors)
• Example of fake display (color distortions are noticeable)

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For a good comparison, use the Display Tester app (available on Google Play) that shows test patterns that reveal defects in fake screens, such as broken subpixels or uneven backlighting.

5. Checking by factory marks and QR-code

Xiaomi’s original displays always have hidden factory tags that cannot be faked without access to the production line, which are applied with a laser or special paint and are only visible under ultraviolet light or when zoomed in.

Where to look for tags:

1. Under the flexible plume: Carefully lift the safety tape on the plume (don't tear it off completely!). QR-code or set of characters beginning with MI-.
2. On the metal frame: On the back of the display module (on the motherboard side), look for an engraving with the date of production in the format YYMMDD (For example, 230515 – May 15, 2023).
3. On glass under the polarizer: In bright light at an angle of 70° You can see the microtext. XIAOMI ORIGINAL or the Mi logo.

To check the tags:

1. Take a picture. QR-code or tag under magnification (use a magnifier or macro camera).
2. Send a photo to Xiaomi’s support team via Telegram or the official chat on the site.
3. Or check the code through CheckMi (paid but reliable).

Verification through service centers and databases

If you're not sure about your abilities, contact Xiaomi's authorized service center, they have access to internal databases where all original parts are registered.

Service centers check the display in three parameters:

1. Serial number of the motherboard (should match the display number in the database).
2. IMEI Devices (linked to repair history).
3. Physical labels (contradicted with reference samples).

The cost of checking is between 500 and 1,500 rubles, but it is cheaper than buying a new screen due to an error.

• 📍 Moscow: 15 addresses
• 📍 St. Petersburg: 8 addresses
• 📍 Regions: Check through the map on the site

The alternative is online services like SNDeepInfo, where you can check the serial number of the display from a database of leaks from factories, but this method only works for models in 2021 and later.

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If a service center refuses to give a written opinion about the inspection, this is a reason to doubt their official status.

Price and packaging: indirect signs of counterfeiting

The price is one of the most obvious markers: the original display for Xiaomi 13 Pro can not cost less than 15 000 rubles, and for Redmi Note 11 Pro+ — If you're offered the original for half the market price, it's almost always a fake.

Pay attention to the packaging:

• 📦 Original box: Must be made of dense corrugated cardboard with the Mi logo and hologram. Counterfeiting is often packaged in bubble wrap or thin cardboard.
• 🏷️ Stickers: The original box has a sticker with QR-code that leads to the checkout page. QR-The code is either missing or leads to suspicious sites.
• 📄 Documentation: The kit must contain a quality certificate in Chinese and English, and forgeries often come without documents or with printouts on the printer.

Compare the prices of the original displays (data as of June 2026):

⚠️ Attention: AliExpress and similar sites often sell "original" displays at a low price under the guise of "liquidation"; in fact, these are fakes, repackaged in boxes of real parts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi displays