How to find out the name of the processor on the Xiaomi phone: all the ways

You want to know which processor is installed in your Xiaomi smartphone, but you don’t know where to look for this information?Maybe you plan to update your firmware, compare performance with other models or just out of curiosity. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways, from standard settings to hidden engineering menus that work on Redmi, POCO and Mi devices regardless of the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14) or Android (10-14).

The processor (or SoC — System on a Chip) is the brain of your phone, which depends on the speed, support for games, energy efficiency and even the capabilities of the camera. Xiaomi manufacturers use chips from Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Helio/Dimensity and their own development (for example, Surge in older models). But how to know what kind of money you have?

Important: If you bought a phone with your hands or in the secondary market, checking the processor will help make sure that the seller did not cheat with the specs. For example, instead of the promised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Dimensity 9000+ can be a fundamental difference in performance and price.

Method 1: Using the standard phone settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It does not require installing additional apps and works on all models, from the budget Redmi 10A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Find All Characteristics (may be called General Information or Specifications).
4. In the processor or chipset block, a model will be specified (e.g. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (especially custom) the name of the processor may be displayed in abbreviated form - for example, msm8998 instead of Snapdragon 835, in which case, use the encoding table below or the method №3.

Check out the MIUI version (update if it is outdated)

Reboot the phone.

Use alternative methods (see below)

Make sure your phone is not fake (IMEI check)

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If your phone’s About section looks different, don’t be alarmed – Xiaomi often changes the location of items depending on regional firmware. For example, in the global version of MIUI 14 for POCO F5, the path will be: Settings → About Phone → Specifications → Processor.

Method 2: Using the "Phone" app» (USSD-code)

Few people know, but on Xiaomi phones (as well as on other Android devices) you can get technical information using service devices. USSD-This method works even without the Internet and does not require root rights.

Follow the following steps:

1. Open the standard Phone app (for calls).
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (no call!).
3. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
4. Scroll down to the Hardware Information block, and there will be a Processor string.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) This code may not work because of manufacturer restrictions, so try the alternative code: ##225##, and it will display calibration information, where the chipset will be listed at the top.

If nothing happens after entering the code, check:

• 📱 Does your operator block the code (for example, MTS or Beeline are sometimes restricted) USSD-team).
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI Code support may be disabled.

Qualcomm Snapdragon

MediaTek Helio/Dimensity

Other (specify in the comments)

I don't know, that's why I'm looking.

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Method 3: Using third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work, specialized utilities will come to the rescue, not only showing the model of the processor, but also providing additional information: core frequency, architecture, support for technologies (for example, 5G or Ray Tracing).

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

Example of CPU-Z use:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and go to the SoC tab (or CPU in older versions).
3. The Model bar will specify the exact processor model (e.g. MediaTek Dimensity 9200+).
4. On the Device tab, you can see the full name of the phone model (useful for authentication).

⚠️ Be careful with applications from unknown sources! some utilities (e.g., utilities, CPU Identifiers from questionable developers can collect data about your device.Install only programs with high ratings (4.5).+ star+ loading.

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If the app shows incomplete information, try clearing its cache in Android settings. Sometimes the data is not updated after flashing the phone.

Method 4: Through the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)

The Engineering Mode is a hidden section of Xiaomi that collects all the technical data of the device, including detailed information about the processor, accessed through secret codes, but requires caution - wrong actions can disrupt the phone.

Instructions for entry:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code: ##36446337## (for MediaTek) or #4636## (universal).
3. In the menu that appears, select Hardware Testing → CPU.
4. Here will be the model of the chipset, the frequency of the cores and the temperature.

🔹 Important: On phones with Qualcomm processors (such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in Xiaomi 13), the engineering menu can be called Qualcomm Service Menu and open with the code ##7780##.

What to find in the Engineering Menu:

• 🔧 Exact CPU name (including revision, for example, Snapdragon) 778G+ instead 778G).
• 🌡️ Real-time core temperature (useful for overheating diagnosis).
• ⚡ Current frequency of each core (helps estimate acceleration/trottling).
• 📊 Cache information L1/L2/L3.

Method 5: Using a phone model (online check)

If your phone is not turning on or you can't access the settings, you can determine the processor by the model of the device.

1. Find the model on the phone case (usually on the sticker under the slot) SIM-- A map or a box: 2201116PG — Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 920). 22101316C — Xiaomi 12T Pro (Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1).

Xiaomi 23013RK75C processor

Xiaomi

GSMArena

DeviceSpecs

🔹 Useful resources for verification:

• 🌐 GSMArena – the most comprehensive database of specifications.
• 📱 DeviceSpecifications – a convenient filter by brand.
• 🛠️ Xiaomi official website – data from the manufacturer (but not for all regions).

⚠️ Warning: Be careful with unofficial sites! Some resources (such as Kimovil or PhoneArena) may contain outdated data. Always check with official sources or trusted reviews (such as, XDA Developers).

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If you buy Xiaomi with your hands, be sure to check the processor with the model before paying.Swindlers often give out the Redmi Note 11 (Snapdragon 680) for the Note 11 Pro (Helio G96), although the performance difference is colossal.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When defining a processor, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

1. The settings display an incomplete name (for example, MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 instead). 🔹 Solution: Use Qualcomm or MediaTek’s encoding matching table (see below) or check through CPU-Z.
2. USSD-The codes do not work (nothing happens after entering). 🔹 Solution: Try entering the code slowly, with pauses between characters. Make sure you don't press the call button - the code should be triggered automatically. Update the firmware (in older versions). MIUI Code support may be disabled).

Apps show different data

CPU-Z

AIDA64

🔹 Solution: Trust the app with the latest database (check the date of the last update in Google Play.

📊 Table of conformity of processor encodings:

If you see SM8550-AB code in your settings or apps, it means that your phone is using Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (AB revision is newer than AC), details that are important if you plan to overclock the processor or install custom cores.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions