How to know exactly the model of the Xiaomi Redmi phone: all the ways from the box to the engineering menu

Did you buy a Xiaomi Redmi from hand, lose a box, or just want to refine your smartphone?Defining the exact model is a critical step before you get your firmware, buy parts, or install custom software. A single-character error (like the Redmi Note 10 vs Redmi Note 10S) can lead to firmware incompatibility, incorrect case selection, or even damage to the device when you try to unlock the bootloader.

In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods, from the obvious (check box) to the hidden (build.prop analysis), you will learn how to distinguish Redmi 9T from Redmi 9 Power, why code ##4636## does not always show the model, and what to do if the phone does not turn on, and at the end - FAQ with answers to frequent user errors.

1. Verify the model through Android settings

The fastest way is to use the standard smartphone menu.It works on all Xiaomi Redmi released after 2016, including models on MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon).
• 🔍 Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device in New Versions).
• 📋 Click on the device model – the full name will appear here (for example, M2007J22G For the Redmi Note 9 Pro).
• 🔄 If you need to copy, hold your finger on the title – the option to copy will appear.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially custom ones) may display an incorrect model in this menu, for example, instead of Redmi. 10C If you see a fog, use the methods in the following sections.

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If the settings show only the code name (for example, curtana), copy it and find a transcript in the XiaomiUI database - there is a table of correspondence of all Redmi models.

2.Use of the box and documentation

The original Xiaomi packaging contains 3 key markings that can identify the model:

1. The name on the front is Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, but there’s a catch: the boxes for different regions may have one name (like Redmi Note 10), although inside lies Redmi Note 10 India with a different hardware.
2. The article (Model No.) is usually on a sticker on the side or bottom of the box. Example: M2101K7AG (this is the Redmi Note 10 Pro for the global market).
3. IMEI is a unique number that allows you to check the model through services like IMEI.info.

📌 How to tell a fake? On the original Xiaomi box:

• 🔹 Sticker with IMEI should not peel.
• 🔹 The barcode is clearly printed (fakes often blurred).
• 🔹 Serial number on the box and in the phone settings (Settings) → The phone. → All characteristics) must be the same.

3. Codes for the Engineering Menu (##)

Hidden service codes allow you to get technical information directly from the system. For Xiaomi Redmi, the following combinations are relevant:

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially HyperOS) may not have codes or require an internet connection. If nothing happens after you enter the code, try typing it in the Phone app instead of in the search bar.

Applications for model definition (CPU-Z, AIDA64)

If the system methods did not work, third-party software will help.

• 📊 CPU-Z — It shows the motherboard model (corresponding to the phone model), the processor, the memory.
• 🔧 AIDA64 — Detailed information about the iron, including the Model ID Useful to distinguish the Redmi Note 11 from the Redmi Note 11S (They have different chipsets).
• 📱 Mi Check (officially from Xiaomi) - scans IMEI And it gives you an accurate model of the region.

📌 How to use it CPU-Z:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open the Device tab.
3. Find the Model and Manufacturer lines. For example: Model: Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet) Manufacturer: Xiaomi

5. IMEI model definition

IMEI — A unique phone identifier that can tell you the exact modification, including region and year of issue. IMEI:

• 📞 Dial *#06# and a window with a 15-digit number will appear.
• 📄 Look at the sticker under the battery (if removable) or on the box.
• 🖥️ In settings: About the phone → All characteristics → IMEI.

Check the IMEI through the services:

⚠️ Note: If the service shows a model that doesn’t match your phone (e.g. Redmi 9 instead of Redmi) 9A), It could mean:

• 🔄 The phone is stitched with custom firmware (check through Settings). → The phone. → Version. MIUI).
• 🛠️ The device is assembled from spare parts of different models (often from "gray" sellers).
• 📦 IMEI Fake (check out the official Xiaomi website).

6. Methods for non-functioning telephones

If the Xiaomi Redmi is not powered on, charging or stuck on the logo, you can define the model as follows:

• 🔋 Battery: Most Redmi models have an art number on the battery (e.g, BM47 Redmi Note 8 Pro Verify it with battery base.
• 🔌 By charger: Xiaomi’s original power supplies have model markings (e.g, MDY-11-EP For the Redmi Note 10 Pro).
• 🖥️ Fastboot: Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line and type: fastboot getvar product The answer will be in product: sweet (Redmi Note 10 Pro) format).
• 🛠️ By connector: Redmi Note 9/10 The headphone jack is located on top and the Redmi 9A/9C — bottom.

📌 If the phone is in the loading cycle:

1. Press Volume Up + Power before the Mi logo appears.
2. Select Recovery (movement – volume buttons, choice – power).
3. In the recovery menu, the model is displayed at the top of the screen (e.g., Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)).

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If the phone does not respond to buttons, but is defined by the PC as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, this means that the device is in EDL mode. In this case, the model can only be recognized through specialized software (for example, Mi Flash).

7. Differences of similar Redmi models

Users often confuse Xiaomi Redmi with similar names.

🔍 How to check the iron: If you doubt the model, compare the characteristics through GSMArena or XiaomiDevice:

• 📸 Camera resolution (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ It has 108 MP and the Note 11 Pro has 67 MP).
• 🔋 Battery capacity (Redmi 10 – 5000 mAh, Redmi) 10A — 6,000 mAh).
• 🔌 Charging Type (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ supportive 120W, A Note 12 Pro — 67W).

FAQ: Frequent questions