How to find out the Xiaomi phone model: from the box to the engineering menu

Have you bought a used Xiaomi without documentation, lost the box or simply forgotten the name of your model? Determining the exact modification of the smartphone of this brand can be difficult — especially if we are talking about rare versions for the Chinese market (Mi, Redmi Note, POCO) or devices with custom firmware. In this article, we have collected all the working methods, including those that work even on a phone turned off or with a broken screen.

It’s important to understand that the model and codename (like raphael for the Redmi K20 Pro) are different things: the first is for buying cases, parts or checking firmware compatibility, and the second is for developers or unlocking the bootloader, and we’ll show you how to learn both, with step-by-step instructions, screenshots and warnings about possible errors.

1. The easiest way: look at the box or documentation

If you still have the original phone packaging, the task is simplified. Xiaomi boxes show the model in several places:

• 📦 On the front side – usually in large font under the logo (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro).+ 5G).
• 🏷️ On the side sticker, the serial number is also indicated (S/N) and IMEI.
• 📄 In documents – in a warranty card or instructions (sometimes indicating the region, for example, Global Version).

Note that the Chinese versions (e.g. Mi 11 Ultra for domestic market) may not refer to the model as the global firmware. So, the Redmi K40 in China is the POCO F3 for Europe. If the box says "China ROM" or "CN Version", it means that the firmware is adapted for China and may not support Google Services.

⚠️ On fake boxes (especially on cheap models like Redmi) 9A) The model may be incorrect. Check the match IMEI on the box and on the phone via code *#06#.

2. Through phone settings: where to look for a model in MIUI

If the phone is on and running, the most reliable way is to look at the system settings. Depending on the version of MIUI (Xiaomi shell), the path may be slightly different, but the general scheme is as follows:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to About Phone (sometimes called About Device or Phone Information).
3. Slip on the item Model or Model Name.

The full name, such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro (2210132G), will be displayed on the screen.

• Xiaomi 13 Pro is a consumer name (for users).
• 2210132G - model code (required for firmware or spare parts search).

On older versions of MIUI (up to 12), the model may be hidden under All Features → Model. If you have custom firmware (like LineageOS), the name may not be displayed correctly, in which case use other methods.

3.Use engineering codes: ## and other combinations

Hidden service codes allow you to get technical information directly from the system, and the following combinations work for Xiaomi:

To use the code:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination as if you were dialing a number.
3. Press the call button and the engineering menu will open.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI For the EU (European version), code ##4636## can be blocked. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times on the line with the version to unlock Developer Mode, then check in For Developers → Model).

Enter #06# for IMEI model|Check it out ##4636##* technical data|Compare the code name with the compatibility table|Write down the serial number (S/N) guarantee-->

4. How to know the model if the phone is not turned on

If the smartphone is broken, does not respond to charging or does not give signs of life at all, there are several ways to determine the model without turning on:

• 🔍 Battery sticker (relevant for models with removable battery, for example, Redmi) 4A or Mi A1). Under the lid is usually a sticker with the words Model: [code].
• 📱 IMEI on SIM-Get the tray for the tray. SIM-maps – sometimes the model is listed next to IMEI (for example, 21091116AG For the Redmi Note 10 Pro).
• 💻 Connect your phone to your computer in Fastboot mode (Put Volume Down) + Power with device off. Windows Device Manager may display the model as Android Bootloader Interface, and the command line will display a code name (e.g., surya for fastboot getvar product). POCO X3 NFC).

If the phone turns on but the screen is broken or the sensor is not working, connect it to the TV through the phone. HDMI-Adapter (for models with Miracast support) or use debugging USB (You need to pre-enable the Developer Mode).

5. We define the model by external features

If you don't have a box and the phone doesn't turn on, you can try identifying the model by design. Xiaomi has a few visual markers:

• 📏 Location of the connectors: - Redmi Note 11 newer — USB-C + 3.5 mm. - POCO F4/F5 — USB-C - No audio jack. 11 Ultra – secondary screen on the back.
• 🎨 Color and material of the case: - Redmi Note 10 series - matte plastic with a gradient. - Xiaomi 12T — glass-back. - POCO X3 — Plastic with bright colors (blue, yellow).
• 🔍 Logo: - On New Models (2022)+) Xiaomi logo is minimalist, without frames. POCO — lettering POCO camera-camera.

For accurate identification, check the database on sites like GSMArena or the official Xiaomi directory, for example, if your phone has:

• The triple camera in the vertical block + the side button fingerprints → most likely, it is Redmi Note 11/12.
• Perforated screen in the center + camera module in the shape of a circle → Xiaomi 13/13 Pro.

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Take a photo of the back of the phone and upload the photo to Google Images (images.google.com) – the system can prompt the model by appearance.

6.Verification through IMEI: Online services and their pitfalls

Each phone is assigned a unique IMEI (15-digit code, which you can use to identify the model. IMEI:

1. Dial on the phone keyboard *#06#.
2. Or look under the battery/on the box/in the check.

Check the IMEI through one of the services:

• 🌍 IMEI.info – shows model, year of release and specifications.
• 🔍 SNDeeP – defines the serial number and country of origin.
• 📱 IMEI-Pro – a paid service with advanced information (including activation date).

⚠️ Warning: Free services may show inaccurate data for Xiaomi, especially if the phone: - Sold as "global version", but in fact the Chinese model (CN). - It has a modified one. IMEI (For example, after repair of the motherboard. - Is a clone (fake to the original Xiaomi.

Example of IMEI decoding for Redmi Note 10 Pro:

IMEI: 865432012345678


Model: M2101K6G (Redmi Note 10 Pro)




Manufacturer: Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd




Country: China (assembly for the global market)

7. Specialized applications for model definition

If standard methods don’t work, install one of these apps (available on Google Play or Mi App Store):

Once installed, open the app and go to the Device or System section.

• Model is a consumer name (e.g. POCO X4 Pro 5G).
• Device is a code name (e.g. veux for Redmi Note 11 Pro+).
• Build Number is a firmware version (e.g. V13.0.4.0.SKCCNXM).

If the app shows a non-existent model (e.g. Mi MIX 2S instead of Mi 9), it is a sign of:

• Fake phone (often Xiaomi clones have data from other models sewn in).
• Castom firmware with incorrect data in build.prop.

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A code name (e.g., alioth for POCO F3) is more important than a consumer name – it looks for firmware, modifications and spare parts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi model definition