How to find out the temperature of the processor on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all working ways

Controlling the temperature of the Xiaomi Redmi processor is a critical task for those who actively use a smartphone for gaming, shooting 4K video or multitasking. Overheating not only reduces performance due to trottling, but can lead to battery degradation or even chipset failure. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of checking the temperature of the CPU, from standard MIUI tools to professional applications and hidden engineering menus.

It's important to understand that the normal operating temperature of a Redmi processor varies depending on the model and load. For example, for the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with a Dimensity 1080 chipset, peaks of up to 60-65 ° C are allowed in intense games, while the Redmi 10A with a Helio G25 can start to slow down already at 50 ° C. We will not only show you how to measure the temperature, but also explain what values should be alerted and what to do if the phone overheats.

Why it’s important to monitor the temperature of the Xiaomi Redmi processor

Many users ignore temperature control until they experience a sudden phone shutdown or a sharp drop in FPS in games.

• 🔥 Preventing thermal trottling, where the processor artificially slows down to avoid burning, is especially true for Snapdragon chipset models. 7xx/8xx Dimensity, which is warmer than budget counterparts.
• 🔋 Lithium-ion batteries degrade 2-3 times faster at temperatures above 40°C. For example, if your Redmi Note 11 is constantly heated to 45.°C during charging, after a year the capacity may fall by 20-30%.
• ⚡ Identify hardware problems: a detached thermal paste, a faulty battery or a dust-clogged radiator (relevant for active-cooled models like Redmi) K60 Pro).

According to service centers, about 15% of Xiaomi Redmi breakdowns are due to overheating, and 80% of them could be prevented if users noticed an abnormal temperature rise in time. For example, in the Redmi 9/10 series, a defect in the thermal interface between the processor and the body is often found, which causes the temperature under load to jump to 70-80 ° C, which is a direct signal for a visit to the service.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi processor temperature is above 70°C in normal conditions (not during games or benchmarks), immediately stop using the device.This may indicate a short circuit or critical failure of the chipset.

Method 1: Built-in MIUI tools (without third-party applications)

MIUI has hidden temperature monitoring tools, but they're hidden deep in the system settings.This method works on all Redmis with MIUI 12 and later, including the Redmi Note 11/12/13, Redmi 10/11/12 and the flagship K50/K60 series.

To open the hidden temperature menu:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Battery Information.
3. Scroll down to Temperature, which displays the battery temperature, but indirectly reflects the heating of the processor (the difference is usually 5-10°C).

For more accurate data, use the engineering menu:

• Type in ##284## (for models on MediaTek) or ##808## (for Snapdragon).
• Go to the Hardware Testing → Thermal section.
• Here you will see the temperature of all sensors, including: CPU, GPU For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro has normal load values: CPU — 45–55°C, GPU — 40–50°C.

Make sure the phone is not charging (this distorts readings)

Close all background applications

Turn off mobile data and Wi-Fi if you test at rest

Don’t touch the body – it can heat sensors locally-->

Limitation of this method: the data is updated with a delay of 5-10 seconds and does not show the dynamics of heating in real time.

Method 2: Temperature monitoring applications

If built-in tools aren't enough, install one of the specialized applications. 10 popular utilities and selected the top-3, Which works exactly on Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 14/15:

Recommendation: For most Redmi users, the best choice is the Monitor CPU. It is free (with ads), supports all modern Xiaomi chipsets and shows real-time temperature with an update every second. For example, on the Redmi K50 Ultra with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the app accurately displays temperature surges when starting Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile.

How to use CPU Monitor:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and give access to device information.
3. Go to the Temperature tab, and here you'll see graphics for the CPU, GPU and battery.
4. For a detailed analysis, tap on the chart - the history of changes in the last 5-30 minutes will open.

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If the CPU is over 40°C, check the background, and it's often the fault of apps like Facebook, TikTok, or messengers that use the CPU even when it's folded.

Method 3: MTK Engineering Menu (for MediaTek processors)

Redmi owners on MediaTek chipsets (e.g. Redmi 10/10A/10C with Helio G25/G35 or Redmi Note 11 with Helio G88) can use an advanced engineering menu to monitor temperature, which gives access to raw sensor data that is not filtered by the system.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and type in ##36446337## (or #3644633## for older models).
2. Choose Hardware Testing → Thermal Sensor.
3. In the sensor list, find the items: CPU_Thermal — processor; Battery_Thermal — battery-point; PA_Thermal — temperature of the power module (relevant when charging).

The advantage of this method is a minimal error (up to 1-2 ° C), since the data is read directly from the controller. However, the menu interface is not adapted for ordinary users: values can be displayed in milligrades Celsius (for example, 45000 = 45 ° C).

⚠️ Warning: Do not change any settings in MediaTek's engineering menu! Incorrect settings can cause network loss or overheating due to thermal protection shutdown.

MediaTek (Helio, Dimensity)

Qualcomm Snapdragon

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Method 4: ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If you want the most accurate data without installing apps, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for diagnosing problems when the phone is already overheating and installing software can make things worse.

What you need:

• Computer with ADB Tools installed;
• USB-cable (preferably original);
• USB Debugging enabled on your phone (path: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).

Temperature check commands:

adb shell


cat /sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone*/temp

And you'll get a list of values in milligrades, like this.

42000  # 42°C (CPU)


38000 #38°C (battery)




45000  # 45°C (GPU)

For convenience, you can use a script that automatically converts values and displays them in a readable form:

adb shell "for file in /sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone*/temp; do echo -n \$(basename \$(dirname \$file))': '; cat \$file; done | awk '{print \$0/1000}'"

This method is the most accurate, but requires technical skills, and is often used in service centers to diagnose Xiaomi before repair.

Method 5: Diagnostics via Fastboot and Recovery modes

If the phone doesn’t turn on due to overheating or freezes in the boot cycle, the temperature can be checked via Fastboot or Recovery.This is true for models that suddenly turn off when heated (for example, Redmi 9T with a defective power controller).

Through Fastboot:

1. Turn off the phone, then press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to the PC and execute the command: fastboot oem thermald On some models the command works: fastboot oem temp

Through Recovery:

1. Enter Recovery (click Volume Up + Nutrition).
2. Select Advanced → Thermal Info (not available on all firmware).

These methods don't work on all devices, but they can be a lifeline if the phone doesn't boot because of overheating. For example, on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with the Helio G90T, the fastboot oem thermald team outputs the temperature even when the firmware is damaged.

⚠️ Note: Commands in Fastboot may vary depending on the Redmi model. Incorrect command (e.g. fastboot oem unlock) will result in a phone reset!

Normal and critical temperature values for Xiaomi Redmi

To interpret the reading correctly, you need to know the permissible ranges for your model. Below is a table with indicative values for the popular Redmi:

Please note:

• The battery temperature is usually 5-10°C lower than that of the processor.
• When charging, normal values are higher by 10–15°C (for example, 45–50°C for CPUs).
• If the temperature exceeds the critical threshold, the phone should automatically turn off. If this does not happen, immediately bring it to the service!

For example, if your Redmi Note 10 Pro with a Snapdragon 732G heats up to 60°C in PUBG Mobile, that's OK, but if the same 60°C is seen when you watch YouTube, it indicates a heatpaste problem or radiator contamination.

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Temperatures above 70°C, even under maximum load, are always an anomaly. Redmis today have an emergency shutdown at 75°C to 80°C, but don't go so far as that.

What to do if the processor on Redmi overheats

If you find that your Redmi’s temperature is regularly above normal, follow the following algorithm:

1. Eliminate programmatic reasons: 🛑 Close background apps (especially messengers and social networks). 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (new firmware optimized energy consumption). 🦠 Check your phone for viruses (for example, through Malwarebytes).
2. Check hardware factors: 🔌 Use the original power supply (poor charging heats the phone). ☀️ Avoid direct sunlight and enclosed spaces (such as pants pockets). 🧹 Clean the charger connector from dust (cluster of garbage worsens heat sink).
3. Take radical measures: ⚙️ Reset the settings to factory (if overheating started after the update). 🛠️ Contact the service for replacement of thermopaste (relevant for models over 2 years old).

You can use apps like Coolify or Cooler CPU to temporarily reduce the temperature, but they only mask the problem, not solve it. For example, Coolify forcibly limits the processor frequency, which reduces the temperature by 5-10 ° C, but also reduces performance.

If nothing helps and the phone gets hot even in a simple way, it’s likely a hardware problem:

• 🔋 Bloated battery (a frequent problem with Redmi) 9/10 after 1–2 years);
• 🖥️ Thermopaste between the processor and the radiator;
• 🔌 Faulty power controller (symptom: phone warms up even when the screen is turned off).

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To quickly cool your phone in an emergency, turn it off, remove the case and put it on a metal surface (like an aluminum laptop cover).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the processor temperature on Xiaomi Redmi