How to know exactly what processor is in your Xiaomi device: from Redmi to POCO and Mi TV

Why it is important to know the processor model in Xiaomi devices

The processor is the brain of any gadget, which depends on performance, compatibility with games and even the ability to install custom firmware. Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Mi TV devices use chips from Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Helio/Dimensity, as well as their own products. But how do you know which processor is installed in your device?

This information will be useful if you plan to:

• 🔧 Install custom software (for example, TWRP LineageOS, where a chip model is matched;
• 🎮 Check compatibility with games (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile often require specific processors);
• 🔄 Sell or buy used device – chip model affects the price;
• 🔋 Estimate the actual life of the update support (for example, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gets updates longer than Helio) G88).

In this article, we will discuss 5 reliable ways to determine the processor on any Xiaomi device - from the budget Redmi 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Mi TV Q2. The methods work on MIUI 14, HyperOS and Android TV, including devices without root rights.

Method 1: Through standard Android settings (without apps)

The fastest method is to use the system’s built-in tools, which is suitable for all Xiaomi smartphones and tablets, including models on HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14 or POCO F6).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the About Phone (or About Tablet) section.
3. Slip on the item All characteristics (in some firmware - Device characteristics).
4. Find the processor line or processor model.

Here you will see the exact name of the chip, for example:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (the flagships of Xiaomi 14 Pro);
• MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ (Redmi K60 Ultra);
• Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (budget POCO M6 Pro)

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 12 with a MIUI 13) the name of the processor may be displayed in abbreviated form - for example, msm8974 Instead of Snapdragon 801, in which case, use the chip code list below.

Check the version. MIUI/HyperOS|Reset the device|Update the firmware to the latest version|Use alternative methods (see below)-->

Method 2: CPU-Z (maximum details)

If the standard settings do not show full information, install the CPU-Z utility - it is free and does not require root rights. The application recognizes even rare processors, such as the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in the Xiaomi Civi 3.

How to use:

1. Download CPU-Z from Google Play (or AppGallery for devices without Google services).
2. Open the app and go to the SoC (or CPU) tab.
3. The full name of the processor will be indicated in the Model bar, for example: MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789).
4. In the Device tab, you can see a model of the device (for example, 23049PCD8G for the Redmi Note 12 Pro+).

Advantages of CPU-Z:

• 🔍 Shows the clock frequency of the cores (for example, 1×3.0 GHz + 3×2.5 GHz);
• 📊 It displays architecture (ARMv8, ARMv9);
• 🔄 It works on Android. TV (for Mi TV Stick or Mi Box).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi devices with a locked bootloader, the app may show incomplete data.

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If CPU-Z doesn't define the CPU, try the alternative, AIDA64, where you open the CPU partition and look at the CPU Name string.

Method 3: By device model (Xiaomi database)

If your smartphone or Xiaomi TV doesn't turn on, but you know its model, you can find out the processor through official sources.

How to find information:

1. Find out the exact model of the device (e.g. M2101K7AG for Redmi Note 10 Pro).

mi.com

GSMArena

Type the model into the search and open the characteristics page.

Examples of conformity of models and processors:

For Mi TVs, you can also use RTINGS, which specifies the processors for each model (e.g., the MT9611 in the Mi TV 4S 55).

Method 4: Through ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If you have access to the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can get the CPU data directly from the system, which is useful for devices with damaged screens or without the ability to turn on the display.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB and enable Debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo

In the output, find the Hardware line – there will be a processor code, for example:

• Qcom is a chip from Qualcomm.
• mt6768 — MediaTek Helio G88;
• msm8998 — Snapdragon 835.

For more detailed information, use the command:

adb shell getprop ro.product.cpu.abi

It will show architecture (e.g. arm64-v8a for 64-bit processors).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi devices with a locked bootloader ADB It may not give you the full data. CPU-Z Or check the model.

Method 5: Decoding the codes of Xiaomi processors

If the settings or CPU-Z only show the chip code (such as taro or lahaina), use this table to decrypt it, codes that are often found in MIUI and HyperOS firmware.

On Xiaomi HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), CPU codes can be displayed in the format of "sm8550" (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) or "mt6983" (Dimensity 9000). If your code is not in the table, check it through a search on Xiaomi [your code] CPU.

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Xiaomi’s processor codes often match those of Qualcomm/MediaTek’s internal designations, such as sm8475 being the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and mt6877 being the Dimensity 900.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When determining a processor, users often encounter inaccurate data or confusion, and let's look at the typical problems:

1. Confusion between device model and processor

The Redmi Note 12 Pro comes in two versions:

• 🌍 Global (22101316G) — Snapdragon 732G;
• 🇨🇳 Chinese (22101316C) — Dimensity 1080.

Always check the code of the model, not just the name.

2. incorrect display in benchmarks

Applications like AnTuTu or Geekbench sometimes show the wrong CPU model due to MIUI optimizations. For example, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 may appear as the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2.

3. the processor is not determined after firmware

If you have custom software installed (e.g., Pixel Experience), the system utilities may not recognize the chip.

• 🔄 Back on the stock firmware;
• 📱 Use it. ADB (see method 4);
• 🔧 Check firmware compatibility with your device on the forum XDA.

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If the device overheats or brakes after the firmware is installed, it's likely that the firmware isn't optimized for your processor, like the firmware for the Snapdragon 860 won't work for the Dimensity 1100.

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