How to see what processor is on the Xiaomi phone: all the ways (with photo)

You bought a used Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or want to overclock your own POCO F5, But you don't know which chipset is under the hood, or maybe you should check if the weaker MediaTek Helio has been slipped instead of the promised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. G99? In this article, we will analyze all working ways to find out the model of the processor on any Xiaomi smartphone – from the budget Redmi to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The processor (or SoC – System on a Chip) determines the performance of the device, support networks 5G, camera capabilities and even battery life. Snapdragon 7, for example.+ Gen 2 in Redmi K60 30% more powerful than the Dimensity 8200 in the same lineup, but less optimized for gaming:

• 🔍 Check the honesty of the seller when buying a used phone
• 🎮 Choose the best settings for games (for example, Genshin Impact on Snapdragon 8)+ Gen 1 is better than Helio G96)
• 🔋 Estimate the actual battery life (MediaTek chips are often more economical, but warm up more strongly)
• 🛠️ Install custom firmware (some cores support only certain SoCs)

We tested all methods on 15 Xiaomi models (from Redmi) 9A 2022 to Xiaomi 13T Pro) and selected the most reliable. The method through the engineering menu (#4636##) works only on firmware. MIUI before version 14.0.3, new versions of Xiaomi have blocked access to this information!

1. The fastest way: through phone settings

This method does not require the installation of third-party applications and works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO regardless MIUI (It's universal for all models, including HyperOS:

• 📱 Xiaomi 14 / 13 / 12 series
• 📱 Redmi Note 12 / 11 / 10 series
• 📱 POCO F5 / X5 / M5
• 📱 Black Shark 5 / 4 (gaming-smartphone)

Steps:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (Device Information may be called on HyperOS).
3. Tap on All features (or General information on older versions) MIUI).
4. Find the CPU Model or Processor line – here will be the full name of the chipset, for example: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm or MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9C or POCO M3) This menu only displays the CPU frequency (e.g., 2.0GHz) but not the model.

2.Service codes for Xiaomi: hidden menus

Xiaomi hides some of the technical information in the engineering menus that open through special combinations, which work on most devices, but some operators (such as MTS or Beeline) can block them on branded firmware.

The most effective codes for checking the processor:

How to enter codes:

1. Open the standard phone application.
2. Enter a combination of numbers and symbols (as if you were dialing a number).
3. Press the call button (green tube).
4. If the code works, you'll see the engineering menu. Look for tabs with names. CPU, Hardware Info or Device Information.

An example of how the information about the processor looks in the engineering menu:

3. Applicants for testing iron: top-5 utility

If standard methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested 12 Google Play programs and selected those that accurately show the model of the processor, its architecture, and even core temperature.

The best apps for Xiaomi:

• 🔧 CPU-Z — It shows not only the SoC model, but also the frequency of each core, the cache volume. L2/L3 and supported instructions (ARMv8, ARMv9). Plus: it works without the Internet.
• 📊 AIDA64 — The most detailed diagnostic application, besides the processor, shows information about the GPU, Plus, there's a performance test.₽.
• 🔍 DevCheck is a minimalist interface with an emphasis on hardware, displaying the chip model, process (e.g. 4nm) and supported networks (5G, LTE). Plus: no advertising. Minus: no performance tests.
• 📱 MIUI Hidden Settings is a specialized utility for Xiaomi that reveals hidden system settings, including processor data. Plus: runs on HyperOS. Minus: requires root rights for full functionality.
• 🎯 Geekbench 6 — Not only does it show the SoC model, but it also lets you compare the performance of your chip to other devices. 5-10 minute.

How to use it CPU-Z (step-by-step):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and go to the SoC tab (or CPU older versions).
3. The Model or Hardware bar will specify a processor model, such as Hardware: qcom Model: SM8450 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1)
4. For detailed information, tap the name of the chip – a window will open with the architecture, number of cores and supported frequencies.

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If you buy a used Xiaomi, ask the seller to install it. CPU-Z and send a screenshot of the SoC partition. So you make sure that the chipset is not replaced with a weaker one (for example, instead of the Snapdragon 865, you do not need Helio). G95).

4. How to find the processor from the phone model (without access to the device)

Let’s say you haven’t bought a phone yet, but you want to know what chipset is in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro.+ 5G or POCO X5 Pro. You don't have to turn on the device, you just have to know the exact model. Here's how to do it:

Ways:

1. Xiaomi official website: Go to mi.com. Search for the model name (e.g. Redmi) K70E). On the product page, open the Specifications tab (Characteristics) → processor.

By serial number (IMEI):

• Find out. IMEI phone (printed on the box or in the settings on the way About the phone) → Background → IMEI).
• Enter it on the IMEI.info website – the results will indicate the model of the chipset.

Example of data from GSMArena for Xiaomi 13T Pro:

Chipset: Dimensity 9200+ (4nm)


CPU: Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-X3 + 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)




GPU:       Immortalis-G715 MC11

⚠️ Note: Some Chinese versions of Xiaomi (e.g. Redmi) K60 Ultra for the Chinese market may be a different processor than in the global version!

5. Verification through ADB: for advanced users

If you know how to use it. ADB (Android Debug Bridge, this method will give the most accurate information about the processor, including its serial number and supported instructions:

• 🔧 Chip authentication (e.g., is the Snapdragon 888 being replaced with a fake).
• 📊 Data collection for custom firmware.
• 🛠️ Diagnostics of overheating or trottling.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo or for more information: adb shell getprop ro.product.cpu.abi adb shell getprop ro.hardware
4. In the conclusion, look for the lines: Hardware: qcom → Qualcomm Snapdragon Hardware chipset: mt67xx → MediaTek chipset (for example, mt6785 = Helio G90)

Example of output for the POCO F4 GT:

$ adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo


Processor       : AArch64 Processor rev 4 (aarch64)




BogoMIPS        : 50.00




Features        : fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32 atomics fphp asimdhp cpufp asimdrp evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32




CPU implementer : 0x41




CPU architecture: 8




CPU variant     : 0x1




CPU part        : 0xd0b




CPU revision    : 4

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ADB-method is the only way to know the exact revision of the chipset (e.g. Snapdragon 865 vs Snapdragon 865)+). This is critical when buying used flagships, where the difference in performance can reach 15%.

Xiaomi processor comparison: which is better?

Now that you know the model of your chipset, let’s see what it can do. We’ve compiled a comparison table of the most popular processors in Xiaomi smartphones (data for 2026):

Key findings:

• 🎮 Snapdragon is best suited for gaming 8 Gen 2/3 or Dimensity 9000/9200.
• 📸 For photography, the best chips with Spectra support ISP (For example, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1).
• 🔋 For maximum working time, choose MediaTek Dimensity (they are more economical than Snapdragon on the Internet). 10-15%).
• 💰 Budgeted to 20,000₽ The best option is the Snapdragon 695 or Helio. G99.

7. Frequent problems and how to solve them

When you check the processor on Xiaomi, users encounter common errors, and we have collected the most common ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The phone’s settings don’t display the processor model.

• 🔹 Solution: Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI HyperOS. in older versions (for example, in the, MIUI (12) this information is sometimes hidden.
• 🔹 If the update doesn’t work, use the DevCheck app or AIDA64.

Problem 2: Service codes don’t work (nothing happens after you type in).

• 🔹 Solution: Try entering code without * and # characters (e.g. just 4636). SIM-card of another operator (some block engineering menus). Use the Secret Codes app to force you to open menus.

Issue 3: Annexes (e.g, CPU-Z) The wrong model of the processor.

• 🔹 Solution: This could mean that: You have custom firmware installed that replaces data, the processor is replaced by a non-original one (often found in used phones from China), the app hasn't been updated in a long time (check the version in Google Play).
• 🔹 Use the authentication of the chip ADB (Section 5) or compare the results to the official specifications on the Xiaomi website.

Problem 4: C ADB Uncomprehensible codes are displayed instead of the processor name (e.g, msm8998 Snapdragon 835 instead).

• 🔹 Solution: Use the code and model matching table Qualcomm/MediaTek:

Qualcomm:


msm8998 → Snapdragon 835




sm8250 → Snapdragon 865




sm8450 → Snapdragon 8 Gen 1





MediaTek:




mt6785 → Helio G90




mt6877 → Dimensity 900




mt6893 → Dimensity 1200

FAQ: Answers to popular questions