How to find out the amount of RAM on Xiaomi: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

Why it is important to know the amount of RAM on Xiaomi

RAM is your smartphone’s brain that multitasks and speeds apps. On Xiaomi, as on other Android devices, how many RAM programs can keep in the background at the same time, how quickly games open and whether your phone will slow down when you’re using it, for example, 4 GB of RAM is enough for social networks and light games, and 8-12 GB is required for modern “heavy” projects like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile.

But how do you know how much RAM is in your Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Mi 11? Manufacturers often put this information on the box or in the specs on the site, but what if the packaging is long lost and the smartphone model is unknown? In this article, we have collected all the working methods - from standard settings to hidden engineering menus that work even on older Xiaomi devices with MIUI 9-14.

By the way, the amount of RAM can differ even in one model! For example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro was released with options 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB. If you bought the phone from hand, the seller could knowingly or mistakenly specify the wrong characteristics, our instructions will help to check the real “iron” parameters.

Method 1: Using standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones (starting with MIUI 10).

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device on newer versions).
3. Slip on the item Characteristics of the phone (can be called Device Settings).
4. Find the RAM line – here will be the exact volume (for example, 6 GB or 8 GB).

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 12.5 for the global version), the path may be slightly different: Settings → System → About Phone → All specs.

☑️ What to do if there is no section "About the phone"

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⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) may display incorrect data in the About Phone section.

Method 2: through the Developer Menu

If the standard settings don’t show RAM (e.g., on older versions of MIUI or after a reset), you can turn on the developer mode and see detailed memory information. This method works even on the Xiaomi Mi A1/A2 with pure Android.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will be notified “You became a developer”).
3. Return to the main settings menu and open a new Developer section (usually at the bottom of the list).

Now check the RAM:

1. In the section For developers, find the Debugging block.
2. Stick to Memory (or Memory Information).
3. At the top of the screen will be the line Total RAM with an exact value (for example, 5.76 GB out of 6 GB is normal, since part of the memory is reserved by the system).

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If the Memory section is missing, try searching for the settings to search for the query "RAM" or "RAM".

This also shows the current memory load and the list of apps that consume the most resources, usefully, if the phone starts to lag, you can close the voracious processes.

Method 3: Using the CPU-Z application

If the system settings don’t give the full picture (or you want to know more options, such as the type of RAM – LPDDR4X or LPDDR5), use the third-party CPU-Z application. It is free, advertising-free and works on all Xiaomi devices, including the POCO F3, Redmi K50 and Mi 11 Ultra.

Instructions:

1. Download CPU-Z from Google Play.
2. Open the app and go to the Device tab.
3. Find the Total RAM string – here will be the full amount of RAM in megabytes (for example, 7864 MB = 8 GB).

In the Memory tab, you will see additional data:

• 🔹 Type - type of RAM (e.g, LPDDR4X Redmi Note 10 Pro).
• 🔹 Channels – Number of channels (usually 2 for modern smartphones).
• 🔹 Frequency is the memory frequency (e.g. 2133 MHz) POCO X3 Pro).

These parameters affect performance. For example, LPDDR5 is 30% faster than LPDDR4X, and the frequency of 3200 MHz (like the Xiaomi 12T) provides smoother gaming experience than 1866 MHz (typical for budget models).

Method 4: via the Engineering Menu (#4636##)

The hidden engineering menu is an Android service area where you can see technical data that is not available in normal settings. It works on all Xiaomi smartphones, but on some models with MIUI 14 can be blocked.

How to open it:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636### (some devices may require ##36446337###).
3. Select the phone information (or Usage statistics).
4. Scroll down to the Memory block, and here will be the Total RAM string.

This menu also displays:

• 📱 Available RAM — free memory at the moment.
• 🔄 Used RAM — occupant volume (useful for diagnosing "brakes»).
• 🛠️ Kernel version - kernel version (may be useful when firmware).

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu unless you know their purpose! Incorrect settings can lead to network loss or overheating of the processor.

Method 5: through ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If you're familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can find out the amount of RAM using the command line, which is useful if the phone is not turned on (but is determined by a computer) or you need to get data in automatic mode (for example, to test a batch of devices).

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Connect Xiaomi via USB and allow debugging (in the developer settings).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell cat /proc/meminfo | find "MemTotal"

In response, you will receive a line of the form:

MemTotal:        6165644 kB

To convert kilobytes to gigabytes, divide the number by 1,048,576. For example: 6165644/1,048,576 ≈ 5.88 GB (which corresponds to 6 GB based on system reserve).

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ADB-commands are the only way to know RAM on a broken phone (if it is determined by a PC).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When checking RAM on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

• 🔍 Settings don't show RAM → Update. MIUI before the latest version or use it CPU-Z.
• 📱 Engineering menu not open → Check if the combination is correctly entered (without spaces). MIUI 14 may need #36446337##.
• 💻 ADB can't see the device → Install Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers and turn on debugging USB developer-setting.
• 🔄 Shows less memory than it should be → This is normal: the system is reserved. ~0.5-1 GB for your needs (for example, on the Redmi Note 11 with 6 GB of RAM available) ~5.2 GB).

If none of these things worked, you might have custom firmware on your device with the system files changed.

1. Try to reflash your phone to the official MIUI via the Mi Flash Tool.
2. Use alternative applications like AIDA64 or DevCheck.

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