How to find out what processor is in your Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways from settings to ADB

Why it is important to know the model of the processor in the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi

The processor is the brain of your smartphone, which depends on everything from the speed of opening applications to battery life. Xiaomi Redmi has a huge range of processors: there are budget MediaTek Helio G for gaming smartphones, and energy-efficient Snapdragon 4/6/7/8 series, and even Xiaomi’s own developments like the Surge C1. But how do you know what kind of chip is installed in your device?

This information can be useful in a variety of situations, from choosing custom firmware to overheating diagnosis. For example, if your Redmi Note 12 is slowing down, knowing the processor model will help determine whether this is due to trottling (automatic frequency reduction due to overheating) or software bugs. When you buy a used phone, checking the processor will protect you from scammers trying to pass off a younger model for a older one (for example, the Redmi 9C with Helio G35 instead of the Redmi 9 with Helio G80).

In this article, we’ll break down 5 reliable ways to learn the processor on Xiaomi Redmi – from standard settings to hidden engineering menus. No root rights or disassembly of the phone is required!

Method 1: Through standard Android settings

The easiest method is to look at the device information. It works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13 series, as well as on POCO and Black Shark.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device).
3. Slip on the item All characteristics (on some firmware - Device characteristics).
4. Find the processor line or processor model.

Here you will see the full name of the chip, for example: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, MediaTek Helio G95 or Xiaomi Surge S1. Some firmware (for example, MIUI Global) can only display the code name, for example, msm8953 is Snapdragon 625.

⚠️ Note: On phones with custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the CPU name may not be displayed correctly or at all.

If the specifications only indicate an eight-core 2.0 GHz processor without a model, this is typical for a budget Redmi (for example, Redmi A1 or Redmi 9A).

Method 2: CPU-Z (most accurate method)

CPU-Z is the gold standard for Android hardware, and it shows not only the model of the processor, but also the architecture, the number of cores, the process, and even the temperature, and you can download it for free from Google Play:

• 📱 CPU-Z Google Play (official page)
• 🔍 The alternative: AIDA64 (more detailed but paid)

After installation:

1. Open the CPU-Z and wait for the scan (10-15 seconds).
2. Go to the SoC tab (System on Chip).
3. In the Model bar, you will see the full name of the processor, for example: MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85.
4. On the CPU tab, you can find out the core frequency, architecture (ARMv8, ARMv9) and even the name of the graphics accelerator (Adreno 610, Mali-G57 MC2, etc.).

CPU-Z even shows hidden data that isn’t displayed in standard settings. For example, for the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, the app will not just indicate the Snapdragon 695, but the full designation: SM6375 – this will come in handy when searching for firmware or mods.

Make sure the processor model matches the official specifications of your Redmi| model

View the temperature of the chip (Temperature tab) - the norm up to 45 ° C in simple |

Check the loading of the kernels (CPU tab) – if one kernel is always 100%, a software bug is possible |

Compare frequency with passport data (e.g. Snapdragon) 732G It should show 2.3 GHz on large cores)-->

Method 3: Through the Engineering Menu (#4636##)

Android has a hidden engineering menu that allows you to get technical information without third-party apps.

1. Open the phone (calling) application.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (some firmware may not work – see spoiler below).
3. Select the phone information (or Usage statistics).
4. Scroll down to the Hardware Information block.

Here you'll find lines like Processor or Chipset where the model will be specified, for example, for the Redmi K50 it could be a Qualcomm SM8450 (i.e., Snapdragon 8 Gen 1).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (If the combination doesn't work, try the alternative code: ##225## (showing information about the battery and processor) or ##6484## (hardware test).

Method 4: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If you’re familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can get information about the processor directly from your computer, a method that’s useful if the phone isn’t turned on (but is determined by your computer) or if other methods haven’t worked.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB (download from Android)

Instructions:

1. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For developers).
2. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command prompt (or Terminal) and type: adb shell getprop ro.product.cpu.abi This command will show the CPU architecture (e.g. arm64-v8a).
4. To get an exact model, type: adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo In the output, find the Hardware string - there will be the code name of the chip (for example, qcom,sm6125 for Snapdragon 665).

To decrypt the code name, use the table below or Google search for qcom, sm6125 chipset.

1. Is debugging enabled via USB on the phone.

2. have you confirmed the permission on the computer (should appear window on the phone).

3. Are drivers installed for your Xiaomi model (you can download it on the website) MIUI Downloads).-->

Method 5: Phone model (if the phone is not turned on)

If your Xiaomi Redmi is not enabled or locked, but you know its exact model, you can recognize the processor by official specifications.

1. Find the model on the back of the phone (e.g., the M2003J15SC is the Redmi Note 9 Pro).
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 block will specify the processor model.

Example for popular models:

• 📱 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G → MediaTek Dimensity 1080
• 📱 Redmi K60 Pro → Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• 📱 Redmi 10A → MediaTek Helio G25
• 📱 Redmi Note 11S → MediaTek Helio G96

⚠️ Warning: Be careful with unofficial sources! Some sites (especially those with ads for used phones) may indicate the wrong CPU model. Always check with GSMArena or Xiaomi.

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If the phone doesn't turn on, but you know the model, check the processor by the serial number on the box or in the check. The serial can be punched through the service IMEI.info, it will show the full specs, including the chipset.

Xiaomi Redmi processors comparison: which is better?

Knowing the processor model, you can compare it to other chips in terms of performance, energy efficiency and technology support (e.g. 5G). Below is a brief comparison of the popular processors in Xiaomi Redmi smartphones:

The table shows that the flagship chips (Snapdragon 8 series and Dimensity 1xxx) are not only more powerful, but also more energy efficient thanks to modern technology (4-6 nm). Budget Helio G (12 nm) warm stronger and discharge the battery faster, but cheaper.

If you choose between two Redmi models, compare their processors by the following criteria:

• 🔥 Trottling: 12nm chips (e.g. Helio) G80) More throttled under load than the 6-nm Snapdragon 7xx.
• 🔋 Autonomy: Processors with less process technology (4-6 nm) are more economical, but this does not always mean more time to work - it is important to optimize the firmware.
• 🎮 For Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile, Snapdragon is better 7xx/8xx or Dimensity 1xxx.
• 📶 5G: Not all processors support fifth-generation networks. G96 — only 4G.

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