How to check what processor is in the smartphone Xiaomi: all the ways

Are you buying a used Xiaomi and want to make sure the seller didn't cheat with the specs? Or are you planning to upgrade your firmware but don't know which chipset is installed in your Redmi Note 12? Perhaps it's just curious to compare the performance of your POCO X5 to new models? In any case, you can determine the exact model of the processor on Xiaomi devices in minutes - and you don't need to disassemble the phone.

In this article, we’ve compiled all the current ways to check the processor on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from standard Android tools to hidden engineering menus. You’ll learn how to distinguish the Snapdragon 778G from Dimensity 1080, why incomplete information may be displayed in the settings, and what to do if the data about the processor is hidden by the manufacturer, and also – reveal the secret code to output the full specification of iron without third-party applications.

Why it is important to know the processor model in Xiaomi

The processor (or chipset) is the brain of your smartphone that depends on:

• 🔥 Performance: speed of application launch, smooth interface, the ability to play modern games at high settings.
• 🔋 Energy efficiency: how quickly the battery is discharged when used actively (e.g., Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is more economical than Snapdragon 888).
• 📱 Support for functions: the ability to record video in 8K, work 5G, Use Ray Tracing in Games.
• 🔄 Compatibility with firmware: some custom ROM (LineageOS only supports certain chipsets.

In addition, knowing the exact processor model will help:

• 🛒 Check the honesty of the seller when buying a used phone (often counterfeit models with a weaker chipset).
• 🔧 Find the right drivers or tools to unlock the bootloader.
• 📊 Compare your smartphone with new models before upgrade.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (especially in the Chinese market), the manufacturer can artificially lower the frequency of the processor in the firmware. This is called underclocking and affects performance.

Method 1: Through standard Android settings (without apps)

The easiest method is to use the built-in system tools. It works on all Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI or pure Android (for example, on the POCO F5 with global firmware).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to About Phone (sometimes called About Device or Phone Information).
3. Find the item Equipment Characteristics or Hardware Information.
4. The processor or chipset will specify a model (e.g. Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G or MediaTek Helio G96).

On some firmware (especially Chinese) the path may be different:

Settings → Additional → About the phone → All characteristics → Processor

⚠️ Note: In the latest versions MIUI 14+ The manufacturer sometimes hides the full name of the processor, leaving only its code name (for example, taro instead of Snapdragon 870.

Method 2: Secret engineering codes (for power users)

If the standard settings do not show full information, you can use hidden information. USSD-These methods work on all Xiaomi devices, but you need to be careful - do not change the settings in the engineering menu unless you are sure of their purpose!

The most useful codes:

• 📱 ##4636## – Opens the Testing menu, where the Device Information tab shows detailed data about the processor, including the number of cores and the current frequency.
• 🔍 ##225## – displays a list of calibration data, where in the Hardware Info section you can find a model of the chipset.
• 📊 ##6484## - menu MTK Engineer Mode (only powered by MediaTek) shows detailed information about the processor, including temperature and voltage.

Example of output in menu ##4636##:

Processor model: SM7325 (Snapdragon 778G)




Architecture: ARMv8.2-A




Frequency: 2400 MHz (current)




Cores: 1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz

For Qualcomm processors, there is another secret method:

1. Enter the number ##36446337# (or ##DEBUG##) in the dialer.
2. Go to the Hardware Testing section → RF Band Info.
3. At the top of the screen will be a Chipset string with the full name (e.g., MSM8998 is a Snapdragon 835).

Method 3: Diagnostic applications (CPU-Z, AIDA64, DevCheck)

If you want the most detailed data about the processor (including process, GPU, instruction support), the best option is specialized applications, which will not only show the model of the chipset, but also run tests of performance, temperature and stability.

Top.-3 apps:

How to use CPU-Z:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and go to the SoC (System on Chip) tab.
3. The Model bar will specify the exact processor model (e.g., MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893).
4. On the CPU tab, you can see the architecture, number of cores and their frequencies.

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AIDA64 has a feature to compare your CPU to other models. Click on the name of the chipset in the CPU section, then select Compare, and the app will show benchmark results and rankings among similar devices.

Method 4: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If you have a computer and you know how to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can get the CPU data directly from the system, which is useful if the phone does not turn on normally (for example, getting stuck on the MIUI logo), but responds to a USB connection.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
2. Turn on the phone to debug by USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
3. Connect the phone to the PC and type in the command line:

adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo

In the conclusion, find the lines:

• Hardware is a platform (e.g. qcom for Qualcomm or mtxxxx for MediaTek).
• Processor is the architecture and core model (e.g. ARMv8 Processor rev 4 (v8l)).
• BogoMIPS is the approximate performance of kernels.

For more detailed information, use the command:

adb shell getprop ro.product.cpu.abi

She'll show. ABI-processor architecture (e.g, arm64-v8a for modern 64-bit chipsets).

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi with a blocked bootloader, some of the ADB-In this case, first unlock the bootloader through the official tool Xiaomi.

Method 5: By serial number or phone model

If the phone is not turning on or you don't have access to it, you can identify the processor by device model or serial number, a method that is suitable for checking before buying a used phone (for example, from a photo of a box).

How to find out the model of the processor by the name of the smartphone:

1. Find the exact model name on the phone’s body (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G) or on the box.
2. Go to the GSMArena website or the official Xiaomi website.
3. Type the model into a search and open the page with the characteristics.
4. The Platform or Chipset section will show the processor model.

Example for Xiaomi 13 Pro:

Model: Xiaomi 13 Pro (2210132G)




Processor: Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)




GPU: Adreno 740

If you only know the serial number (IMEI or S/N), use the following services:

• 🔍 IMEI.info - enter IMEI, The service will show the phone model and basic characteristics.
• 📱 SNEI — Serial number (not applicable to all regions).

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On the Chinese versions of Xiaomi (with the C suffix in the model, for example, the Redmi K50G C), the processor may differ from the global version.

Table of correspondences of code names and real models of processors

Some MIUI firmwares display a code name instead of the full name of the processor (e.g., lahaina instead of Snapdragon 888).

A full list of code names can be found on the XDA Developers website or in the firmware repositories for Xiaomi.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes the data about the processor may be incorrect or missing at all. Let's consider typical situations and ways to solve them:

Problem 1: Settings say "Unknown" or empty

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes it helps restore the display of data.
• 📱 Check through the app CPU-Z or AIDA64 (They read data directly from the system).
• 🔧 If it doesn’t help, the firmware may be damaged – try to reflash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool.

Problem 2: The processor model does not match the stated

• 🛒 If you bought a used phone, you may have been sold a fake phone. Compare the serial number to the database on IMEI.info.
• 📦 Check the box – it should have a sticker with the original model on it.
• 🔍 Use it. AIDA64 to check all components (memory, camera, screen) – often fake not only the processor.

Problem 3: The processor is slower than it should be

• 🔥 Check the temperature in CPU-Z — If the processor overheats, it automatically reduces the frequencies (thermal throttling).
• 🔋 Install the AccuBattery app – it will show if the battery is worn out (a worn-out battery leads to performance limitations).
• 📉 In some firmware MIUI For the Chinese market, you're artificially lowering the frequencies.

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If you suspect that the processor is not running at full power, run the test in 3DMark or Geekbench and compare the results with the reference for your model on the NotebookCheck website.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions