How to know exactly the model of the Xiaomi Redmi phone: from the box to hidden settings

Why is it important to know the exact model of your Redmi?

You bought a used Xiaomi Redmi, lost the box, or just forgot what you have? Determining the exact model is not a whim, but a necessity. It depends on the choice of firmware, compatibility of covers, accessories, and even the possibility of warranty repairs. For example, the firmware for the Redmi Note 10 Pro is not suitable for the Redmi Note 10 — you risk getting a brick.

The manufacturer produces dozens of modifications under one name: Redmi 9 can be 9A, 9C, 9T or global version 9 Global. And then there are regional versions — Indian (IN), Chinese (CN) or European (EEA), let's figure out how to calculate your model without errors.

Warning: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, and if you're not sure, use the safe ways in the first three sections.

Method 1: View on a box or in documents

The easiest and most reliable method is to check the original packaging.

• 📦 On the front side - in large font (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ 5G).
• 🏷️ On the side sticker is the full name with the code (M2101K6G For the Redmi Note 10 Pro).
• 📄 In a warranty card or check - if you bought in an official store.

Model code (e.g. M2003J15SC) is more important than a marketing name, and can be used to pinpoint the modification on Xiaomi’s support site.

⚠️ Note: If the box is from another phone (for example, the seller slipped a package from Redmi 9, and inside Redmi). 9A), This method won't work.

Method 2: Phone Settings – Where to Look for a Model

You don't have to take your phone apart or look for the box.

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Phone in Global Firmware).
3. Click on the Device Model or Device Model.

You'll see either the marketing name (Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G) or the code name (M2101K6P) if the name is abbreviated (e.g., vili), it's the internal code of the platform, and you'll need to decipher it in the table below.

If the settings only show a code name (like "fleur") and the model doesn't, your custom firmware phone, in which case use method 4 or 5.

Method 3: Through MIUI - Hidden Data

MIUI's firmware stores detailed information about the device to see it.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to About the Phone. → All specifications (or Full specs).
3. Scroll to the Model or Model number block.

This may indicate:

• 📱 Full name: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G 8/256GB).
• 🔢 Model code (22101316C — Chinese version).
• 🌍 Regional suffix (RU — Russia, IN — India).

Important: if this menu does not contain data about the model, it means:

• You have an unofficial firmware (like LineageOS).
• The firmware has been modified (the information section has been removed).
• The phone is not original (fake).

Open "Settings"

Go to About the Phone.

Press "All specifications"

Find the line "Device model"-->

Method 4: Engineering menu commands (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use service commands, which even work on locked phones (without root).

Open the phone application and enter:

##4636##

Then the Test menu will open. Go to the Device Information tab and find the lines:

• Product model is a marketing name.
• The model number is a code designation.

If this code doesn’t work, try:

##225##

This command will display the build calendar, where the model and firmware version will be indicated.

⚠️ Warning: Some firmware has disabled these commands, and if nothing happens after you type in, your phone has modified the software.

Method 5: Fastboot for unlocked phones

If the phone doesn't turn on or you have access to a fastboot, you can recognize the model through a computer.

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original).
• 🛠️ Unlocked bootloader (if the phone is turned on but locked – use another method).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Down + Power to enter fastboot.
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Open the command line (cmd) and enter:

fastboot getvar product

In response, you will receive a line of the form:

product: vili


finished. total time: 0.001s

Where vili is the code name of the model (see the transcript in the table above).

If the team doesn’t work, try:

fastboot getvar all

This will display all variables, including model and serialno.

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If you don’t have ADB drivers, download them from the official Android Studio website or use Xiaomi’s Mi Flash Tool.

Method 6: Visual Identification – if the phone is not turned on

If the screen is broken or the phone doesn't respond to the buttons, you have to inspect the case. Xiaomi marks it in several places:

• 📱 Under the removable cover (for models with removable battery, for example, Redmi). 4A). Look for a code sticker under the battery.
• 🔍 Nana SIM-Get out the card tray -- sometimes the model is on the inside of it.
• 🔧 Under the back panel (for non-shatterable models), you'll have to gently cover the mediator (risk of damage!) IMEI, S/N Laser engraving on a metal plate (e.g., a model, M2004J19C).

Example: On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, there may be a sticker labeled M2003J6A1G under the lid - this is the model code.

If you’re afraid of damaging your phone, take a photo of it from all sides and compare it to the images on the websites:

• 🌐 GSMArena (Segment Xiaomi).
• 🛒 Official Xiaomi website (archive of models).

⚠️ Warning: If you've never taken your phones apart, don't try to remove the lid yourself. On adhesive-mounted models (such as the Redmi Note 11), there's a high risk of damaging the plumes or battery.

Method 7: IMEI – if the phone is stolen or lost

If you don't have a phone, but you know its IMEI, you can recognize the model through online services. IMEI is a unique 15-digit number that is assigned to each device.

• 📄 In documents (guarantee ticket, check).
• ☁️ In cloud reserve (if you did backup through Mi Cloud).
• 📱 On the box (near the barcode).

How to check:

1. Go to IMEI.info.
2. Enter your IMEI (e.g. 861234567890123).
3. Press Check.

The system will show:

• 📱 Phone model (Redmi Note 10 Pro).
• 🔧 Technical specifications (processor, memory).
• 🌍 Sales region (EEA — Europe, Global – International version).

Limitations:

• Not all Xiaomi models are properly defined (especially newer ones).
• If the IMEI is changed (for example, after a repair), the data will be incorrect.
• The service can only show the base model without modifications (e.g. Redmi 9 instead of Redmi 9A).

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IMEI is a reliable way, but it only works if the number is not changed. To accurately define the model, it is better to combine several methods.

FAQ: Frequent questions about defining a Redmi model