How to find out the model of your phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways from the box to hidden settings

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

Have you just bought a used Xiaomi Redmi without a box or lost your documents? Or want to update your firmware but aren't sure which version will work? The exact model of a smartphone isn't just for sale, it determines the compatibility of accessories, the availability of updates and even the ability to unlock the bootloader.

For example, the cases for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10S are almost identical in appearance, but have different camera cutouts. And the firmware from Redmi 9T (codenamed lime) is not suitable for the Redmi 9 Power (codenamed juice), although it is actually the same device for different markets. Misiding the model can cost you time, money, or even “bricking” the device.

In this article, we have collected all possible ways - from the obvious (look at the box) to the hidden (engineering menu and the sensing of the sensing system). ADB-Choose the method that is convenient for you and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Method 1: View on a box or in documents

The simplest, but often inaccessible method is if you still have the original packaging, the model is:

• 📦 On the front of the box – large font under the logo Xiaomi (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ 5G).
• 🏷️ On the side of the sticker, along with IMEI, Serial number and certification data. Look for Model or Type.
• 📄 In the warranty card or check – usually a full model is prescribed (for example, M2101K6G For the Redmi Note 10 Pro).

If there is no box, check the documents that were included. In some countries (for example, India), the boxes show the code name of the model (for example, sweet for the Redmi Note 10 Pro), not the marketing name.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi fakes may have the name of the real model on the box, but there will be another device inside.

Method 2: Find in the phone settings

This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the version of MIUI.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device in newer versions of MIUI).
3. In the Model device block, you will see the full name (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G).
4. A little below may be the line Model number is a code designation (e.g. 2201116PG).

If you have a global firmware (MIUI Global), the name will be in English. In the Chinese versions (MIUI China), the model can be displayed in characters - in this case, copy the code name and find it in the table above or through a search on Google.

Open "Settings" | Find the "About Phone" section |Swipe to the "Device Model" block |Write down the full name and codename-->

In some firmware (for example, on POCO), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → System → About the phone → Model

⚠️ Note: If the settings show only a codename (e.g. mojito), don’t try to guess the model by its appearance. Xiaomi often sells the same hardware under different brands: mojito is both Redmi Note 10 and the same hardware. POCO M3 Pro 5G.

Method 3: Use the code ##4636##

The Android Hidden Engineering Menu contains detailed information about the device, including the model.

1. Open the phone application (keyboard set).
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (no spaces).
3. Select the Device Information tab.
4. The phone model will be given the full name.

If the combination doesn’t work, try the alternative codes:

• #225## - displays calendar and model.
• *#06# - shows the IMEI, and under it sometimes the model.

In the engineering menu you can also see:

• 📡 Version MIUI Android.
• 🔋 Battery status (Battery Information tab).
• 📶 Network data and SIM-card.

Method 4: Check through IMEI

Each smartphone is assigned a unique IMEI, which allows you to identify a model even without access to the phone.

1. Find out. IMEI One way you can do this is, type *#06#, and you'll see a window with a 15-digit number. Look at the sticker under the battery (if it's removable). → General information → IMEI.

IMEI.info

Check

Model

Example of the report for the Redmi Note 10 Pro:

Brand: Xiaomi




Model: M2101K6G (Redmi Note 10 Pro)




Manufacturer: Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd

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If you have a dual-sim phone, it has two IMEIs (one for each slot). Check both - sometimes they are different modifications (for example, for different regions).

⚠️ Attention: Do not enter IMEI Scammers can use it to lock your phone through a carrier, only use trusted services like IMEI.info or GSMArena.

Method 5: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If your phone doesn't turn on or you have custom firmware that erases the model data, ADB (Android Debug Bridge) will help. This method requires a computer and minimal technical skills.

Instructions:

1. Install. ADB-PC drivers.
2. Turn on your phone to debug by USB: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times) Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode).
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) and type: adb shell getprop ro.product.model Shows a model (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro).

For accurate identification:

1. Take a picture of the back panel and the camera.
2. Upload the photo to the GSMArena website in the Identify section.
3. Compare it to a database, the system will tell you what the models are.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi often produces twins, which are identical models with different iron (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro for India and global version!

Method 7: Check with Fastboot Mode

If the phone doesn't boot but responds to the power button, you can recognize the model through Fastboot mode, which works even on locked or bricked devices.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume down until the Fastboot logo appears.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line.
4. Enter the command: fastboot getvar product will display a code name (e.g. product: sweet).
5. To exit the mode, type: fastboot reboot

If the fastboot getvar product command doesn’t work, try:

fastboot oem device-info

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Fastboot Mode is the only way to recognize a model on a phone with a damaged firmware or a broken screen if you have a bad phone. USB-debugging was included earlier.

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