How to Measure Your Internet Speed on a Xiaomi Phone: From Standard Tests to Hidden MIUI Features

Have you noticed that pages in your browser load longer than usual, and videos on YouTube are constantly “hanging”? Or maybe, on the contrary, you want to check whether the new tariff of the mobile operator justifies the declared 100 Mbps? On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO models) there are at least 5 ways to measure the real speed of the Internet — from built-in tools to professional applications.

In this article, we will not only examine how to test speed, but also why the rates may differ from those reported by the provider, you will learn how to test Wi-Fi and mobile Internet (4G/5G) separately, where to look for hidden network data in MIUI, and what to do if the speed is lower than expected, and how to circumvent the restrictions of operators who artificially slow down the speed on test services.

1. Built-in speed test in MIUI: where to find and how to use

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi's firmware has its own Internet speed checker tool -- it doesn't need to be downloaded, but it's hidden in the settings.

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi (or Mobile Network if you are testing a SIM card).
2. Tap by your network name (for Wi-Fi) or by active SIM-map.
3. Scroll down to the Network Speed block and click Check.

The system will automatically connect to Xiaomi servers and show:

• 📥 Load speed (incoming traffic)
• 📤 Return rate (outgoing traffic)
• 🔄 Ping (delayed response of the server)

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If there is no Check button, upgrade to the latest version of the firmware. Older versions of MIUI (up to 12.5) do not have this tool.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi’s built-in test often shows understated results compared to third-party services, which is because it uses the company’s servers in China, rather than local ones (e.g. in Russia or Europe.

2 Third-party applications: which to choose for an accurate test

If you don't like the built-in test, install one of the specialized applications that offer more features: server selection, test history, network diagnostics.

🔹 How to test correctly:

1. Close all background apps (especially instant messengers and streaming services).
2. Select a server in your region (for example, for Moscow - MTS or Beeline).
3. Do the test 2-3 times in a row and take the average value.

3. Hidden engineering menus: network data without applications

Xiaomi smartphones have hidden engineering menus that display real-world network settings, including connection speed, signal strength, and connection type (such as Cat.6 LTE or 5G NSA), which are updated in real time and are independent of third-party servers.

🔹 How to Open an Engineering Menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. Select Phone Information (or Network Info in global firmware).

Here you'll see:

• 📶 Type of network (LTE, 5G, HSPA+)
• 📊 Download/return speed in Kbit/s (updated every second)
• 📡 Signal level in dBm (the closer to the -50, better)

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu unless you understand their meaning! Incorrect settings can lead to loss of network or overheating of the modem.

4. Browser Testing: No Application Installation

If you don't want to download additional software, you can use online services that work right in your browser and are suitable for quick check-up.

• 🌐 Speedtest.net – a classic service with a choice of server.
• 🌐 FAST.com – from Netflix, optimized for streaming.
• 🌐 Cloudflare Speed Test – Minimalistic, Advertising-Free.

🔹 How to test in the browser:

1. Open your site in Google Chrome or Mi Browser.
2. Press the Start Test (or similar button).
3. Wait until the end (usually 20-30 seconds).

📌 Important: Close all tabs except the test tab - the browser's background processes can distort the results. VPN (If you use it, it will slow down the speed.

Close all tabs except the test |

Turn off VPN|

Connect to charging (for stability)|

Select a server in your region-->

5.Why is the speed on Xiaomi lower than on other devices?

If your Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 has noticeably lower internet speeds than your friend’s, there may be several reasons.

• 📵 Weak signal: Xiaomi often saves on antennas, especially in budget models. Check the signal level in the engineering menu (optimum: from the mains of the model). -70 dBm -90 dBm).
• 🔄 Limitations MIUI: Firmware can artificially limit speed to save battery.Switch off Adaptive Battery in settings.
• 🛠️ Outdated Firmware: In New Versions MIUI optimized work with 5G and Wi-Fi 6. Update the software through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📡 Operator problems: Some tariffs (e.g. Tele2’s “For Yours”) limit speed after high-speed traffic has run out.

🔹 How to Remove Limitations:

1. Restart your phone – sometimes the modem “hangs” and doesn’t switch to a faster network.
2. In the settings SIM-Enable the preferred type of network: 5G/4G/3G/2G (not 4G).
3. Reset network settings: Settings → System → Settings Reset → Reset settings Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth.

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If mobile internet speeds drop in certain places (such as the subway or work), the problem is most likely in the operator’s coverage area, not in the phone.

6 How to speed up the Internet on Xiaomi: 7 working ways

If the tests show a slow speed, try these methods to increase it. They are suitable for all Xiaomi models, from Redmi 9A to Xiaomi 14 Utra:

• 🔧 Turn off auto-update apps: Go to Google Play → Settings → Auto-update of applications → Only through Wi-Fi.
• 📶 Enable High Performance Mode: Settings → Battery → Performance mode → High productivity.
• 🔄 Change. DNS-Server: In Wi-Fi settings, hold your network name with your finger. → Change the network → Additionally. → DNS. Specify 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google).
• 🚫 Block background activity: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start and disable unnecessary programs.

🔹 For advanced users:

• 🛠️ Install a custom core (such as FrancoKernel) for better modem optimization.
• 📡 Use the Network Signal Guru app to manually configure network settings (for experienced ones only!).

⚠️ Attention: Changes to system settings (DNS, kernel, engineering menus) can cause network instability or loss of warranty.Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the speed of the Internet on Xiaomi