How to know exactly the model Xiaomi Redmi Note: from Note 3 to Note 13

Why it’s important to know the exact model of your Redmi Note

Have you ever tried to find a case, battery or firmware for your Xiaomi Redmi Note, but all options "did not fit"? The reason is simple: under the brand Redmi Note released dozens of modifications - from the Redmi Note 3 Pro 2016 to Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 2026. Even visually identical devices can have different model numbers (for example, M2101K6G vs M2101K6I), which is critical when buying parts or updating software.

An error in model definition can lead to:

• 🔋 Purchase of incompatible battery (different containers or connectors)
• 📱 Installation of firmware for another modification (risk of "bricking")
• 🛠️ Ordering inappropriate parts for repair (e.g., cameras with a different connector)
• 🔄 Problems with updates MIUI (Some models get patches later than others)

In this article, we will discuss 7 proven methods - from basic (via phone settings) to advanced (using engineering codes and AT commands). MIUI, including MIUI 14 and HyperOS.

Method 1: Through phone settings (fastest)

It’s a versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the firmware version.You don’t need an internet connection or additional apps.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Click on the Model line and the full name will appear (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G).
4. For more information, tap on All Features → Model number (e.g. 2201116SG).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially custom ones) may not display the model name correctly. MSM8953 Or tissot is the code name for the platform, not the phone model.

Find the item "About the phone" | Make sure that the model is listed in full (not the code name) | Write down the model number (for example, M2003J15SC) | Check with the official Xiaomi website

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Method 2: Box and documents (reliable, but not always available)

If you have the original packaging from the phone, it must indicate:

• 📦 Full name of the model (e.g. Redmi Note) 10 Pro 6/128GB)
• 🏷️ Model number (starting with the letter M, for example) M2101K6G)
• 📄 IMEI (15-digit code, which you can check the model online)

Where to look:

💡 Useful advice: If there is no box, but the phone was officially purchased - check the electronic copy of the check in the mail or personal account of the store (for example, Svyaznoy, M. Video, Wildberries.

Method 3: Through engineering menus and codes (for advanced users)

This is a good method if the standard settings are hidden or the phone is unstable, and we will use service codes that will call up the engineering menu with detailed information.

Enter the following combinations in the Phone application:

• 📱 ##4636## → Go to the tab Device Information
• 🔢 *#6# - will show IMEI (You can use it to identify the model on sites like imei.info)
• 🛠️ ##225## – displays calibration data (including model number)
• 📡 ##232338## - Wi-Fi and MAC-address (indirectly confirms the model)

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially custom) may have the engineering menu blocked. If nothing happens after you enter the code, don't try to re-enter the code more than 3 times in a row).

🔍 How to read data: In the engineering menu, look for lines:

• Model Number: Full model number (e.g. 22041216C for Redmi Note 11S)
• Hardware – platform (e.g. mt6781 for Helio G96)
• Build Number – firmware version (e.g. V14.0.4.0.TKLINXM)

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If the engineering menu is in Chinese, copy unfamiliar characters to a translator (like Google Translate with photo recognition), often just an alternative designation for the same parameters.

Method 4: By external signs (if the phone is not turned on)

If the smartphone doesn't respond to the on button or the screen is broken, you can determine the model by the design and location of the elements.

🔎 How to clarify:

1. Take a photo of your phone from multiple angles (especially the back and connectors).
2. Upload photos to Google Lens or Yandex.Pictures – the service will show similar models.
3. Compare the directory on the official Xiaomi website (Redmi Note section).

⚠️ Note: Some models have regional variations with the same design but different specs. e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro for India (M2101K6I) global (M2101K6G) They are not different, but they support different networks. 4G.

Method 5: Through a computer (ADB and Mi Flash Tool)

If the phone is turned on but the screen is not working (or touch is unresponsive), you can connect it to your PC and get data through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or the proprietary utility Mi Flash Tool.

Instructions for ADB:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version, press 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell getprop ro.product.model
4. For full model number, use: adb shell getprop ro.product.name

Instructions for Mi Flash Tool:

1. Download the utility from the official website.
2. Turn the phone into Fastboot mode (turn off, then pinch Power + Volume down).
3. Connect to the PC – the program will automatically determine the model.

💻 Useful advice: If ADB It doesn't recognize the device, try it:

• 🔌 Reconnect the cable (better to use the original from Xiaomi)
• 🔄 Restart your phone and PC
• 🛠️ Install Qualcomm or Mediatek drivers (depending on the processor)

Method 6: By IMEI (online verification)

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-digit code that can identify a model, year of release, and even a country of origin.

Where to get IMEI:

• 📱 Dial *#06# and a window with the code will appear.
• 📦 Look at the sticker under the battery (if removable) or on the box.
• 🖥️ In settings: About the phone → General information → IMEI.

How to check:

1. Go to one of the services: IMEI.info ImeiPro.info SNDeeP.info (for Chinese models)

Enter the IMEI and pass the captcha.

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⚠️ Note: Some services may show incorrect information for the Chinese versions (Redmi Note for the China/India market), in which case, check the data with the official Xiaomi website by model number (for example, check the data with the official Xiaomi website, 220333QNY).

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IMEI not only lets you know the model, it also lets you check the phone for originality, and if the service shows that the device is a clone or the data doesn't match the sticker, it's a sign of a fake or a re-stitched device.

Method 7: Special Applications (for the lazy)

If you don’t want to dig into the settings, install one of these apps (all free and advertising-free in the basic versions):

📌 How to use: Once installed, open the app and go to System or Device:

• Model - user name (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G)
• Device is a code name (e.g. veux for Note 11 Pro+)
• Hardware – platform (e.g. mt6893 for Dimensity 920)

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, CPU-Z) They may show the wrong model name if the phone is flashed with custom firmware, in which case, check the data with other sources (box, IMEI or engineering menu).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Note models