How to find out the Xiaomi phone model: everything from the box to the engineering menu

Did you buy Xiaomi off your hands, lose the box, or just forget what model you have? Without panic: you can determine the exact modification of the smartphone in seconds - even if the phone is not turned on or locked. In this article, we have collected all the relevant methods, including hidden engineering menus, USSD-You don't need root rights or special programs.

Why does this matter? Modeling is essential for finding firmware, cases, accessories or parts. For example, a Redmi Note 10 Pro battery won't work for a POCO X3 Pro, although the devices are similar in appearance. And when selling a phone, specifying the exact model (including the Global/EU/China region) increases customer confidence. Even a service center will ask, "What's your model?" so as not to confuse the Mi 11 Lite with the Mi 11 5G NE.

We tested each method on 15+ Xiaomi devices (from the 2017 Redmi 4A to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra 2026) and identified the most reliable. Spoiler: on new smartphones with MIUI 14+, the fastest way is the voice assistant XiaoAI, which calls the model even on a locked screen.

1. The easiest way: look in the phone settings

If the phone turns on and you have access to the menu, it will take no more than 10 seconds, and is suitable for all MIUI devices (including POCO and Black Shark), regardless of the firmware version.

Open the Settings app (cog icon) and follow the path:

Settings → About the phone → Device data → Model

In the "Model" line, you'll see the full name, like 2201116PG (this is the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G for the global market). If you're using characters or CN instead of the model, your phone is for the Chinese market, and that's important to consider when you're making firmware or buying parts.

• 📱 For POCO: The path is the same, but there may be an additional item about the phone POCO.
• 🔍 For Black Shark: Model listed in About Phone → Black Shark version.
• ⚙️ If there is no item "Model": try tapping 5-7 times on the line MIUI — Sometimes it reveals hidden data.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) may not display the original model correctly.

2. USSD-codes for model definition (works even without it) SIM-map)

If the phone is locked or doesn’t want to boot but is responsive, try typing in engineering codes. They work on all Xiaomi regardless of the MIUI version (except for HyperOS devices where some codes have been changed).

Open the Phone app and enter one of the codes:

If nothing happens after entering the code, check:

• 📞 Correctness of the set (symbols * and # must be in place).
• 🔄 Try to enter codes without spaces: ##4636## → ##4636##.
• 📵 Some firmwares block codes. In this case, use the method of using the ADB (section).

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If your phone doesn't respond to codes, try entering them through the Emergency Settings app (download from Play Market), which bypasses MIUI restrictions.

3. How to recognize the model by external signs (if the phone is not turned on)

If a smartphone is broken, unloaded or locked with a password, you can identify the model by its characteristic external features. Xiaomi often uses unique design solutions for different lines.

Here are the key signs for the popular series:

• 📱 Redmi Note: camera in the shape of a rectangle or circle, the inscription Redmi on the back, metal body (old models).
• 🎮 POCO: bright colors (yellow, blue), inscription POCO under camera, game design (e.g. LED stripes at POCO F3 GT).
• 📏 Mi (flagships): glass case, minimalist design, Mi or Xiaomi inscription at the bottom of the screen.
• ⚡ Black Shark: game triggers on the sides, shark logo, RGB-lighting.

Also note:

• 🔍 Location of the fingerprint scanner: under the screen (flagships), on the back (budget), on the side (rarely).
• 📷 Number of cameras: 2 cameras – old models (Redmi) 5A), 3+ Cameras are new (Xiaomi) 13T Pro).
• 🔋 Charging connector: USB-C (post-model 2018 Micro-USB (old Redmi) 4/5).

If you can not visually determine the model, go to the next section - there we will tell you how to find the model by IMEI.

4. IMEI model verification (works for any Xiaomi)

IMEI is your phone's unique identifier, which tells you not only the model, but also the year of release, the region of sale, and it works even if the phone is broken or not turned on (just know the IMEI).

Where to get IMEI:

• 📞 Type *#06# and the screen will show a 15-digit code (or two codes if the phone has two codes). SIM-map).
• 📄 Look at the sticker under the battery (if the phone is collapsible) or on the box.
• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC — IMEI will be displayed in the Device Manager (Windows) or System Information (Mac).

When IMEI is known, check it out on one of the services:

1. IMEI.info - shows the model, year of release, technical specifications.
2. IMEI24.com – issues the phone region (Global, China, India).
3. NumeriIMEI supports Russian language, shows the originality of IMEI.

⚠️ Note: If the service shows a model that does not exist (e.g. Redmi) X999), yours IMEI It can be modified or tampered with, in which case use the method with Fastboot (section 6).

5. Model definition via ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone turns on, but standard methods do not work (for example, custom firmware), you can find out the model through the phone. ADB (This method requires a computer and USB-cable, but gives 100% results.

Instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools from Google’s official website.
2. Turn on the phone to debug by USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → tap 7 times on the line, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the adb folder.
4. Enter the command: adb shell getprop ro.product.model

The answer will give you an exact model, such as 2201116PI (Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G for India).

adb shell cat /system/build.prop | grep "ro.product.model"

Download Platform Tools|Enable debugging on USB|Connect the phone to the PC|Open the command line in the folder with adb|Enter the getprop command-->

This method will also show the device’s code name (e.g., vili for Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite), which is useful for finding custom firmware.

6. Engineering menu and Fastboot: for unlocked phones

If the phone is not turned on or locked, but you can log into Fastboot, you can recognize the model via the command line, which works even on bricks.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command: fastboot getvar product

In the answer, you'll see something like:

product: cezanne


finished. total time: 0.001s

Here, cezanne is the codename for Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. To decrypt it, use Xiaomi's codename database.

• 🔧 If the command doesn’t work, try: fastboot getvar all (look for the line model or device).
• 🔄 On some devices, you need to unlock first. OEM Unlock in the Developer Settings.

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A code name (e.g. alioth for POCO F3) can be useful for searching firmware on 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi models