How to find out the traffic consumption on the Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Monitoring mobile internet consumption on Xiaomi is a challenge that every user faces, especially for those who use limited plans or travel frequently with roaming. Unlike the iPhone, where traffic statistics are hidden in the depths of settings, Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones offer more flexible monitoring tools – both built into MIUI and through third-party solutions.

In this article, you'll find 5 proven ways to track megabyte consumption, from standard system features to hidden firmware chips. We'll look at how traffic accounting differs on Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 10, why carrier and phone data may diverge, and what to do if the statistics are zeroed out, and for those who want to save money, we've prepared a table of the most voracious apps and tips on how to optimize them.

1. MIUI Standard Statistics: Where to Look and How to Reset

The most obvious way is to use the built-in traffic metering feature in MIUI, which is available on all models starting with the Redmi 4X (2017) and later, to open it:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose an active one SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Slip on the item Use of mobile data.

Here you will see the current (month default) consumption chart, as well as an app list sorted by the amount of data consumed. Note: MIUI only counts mobile traffic, not Wi-Fi. To reset the statistics, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset statistics.

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If you have dual SIM, you'll see the statistics separately for each card, which is convenient for comparing the cost of different rates.

One important thing is that the default accounting period is a calendar month, but it can be changed, for example, if your operator's billing period starts on the 15th.

• 📅 Go to Settings. → SIM-map → Use of mobile data.
• 🔧 Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
• 📊 Select Set up a accounting cycle and specify the start date.

2 Detailed statistics on applications: who is “eating” your traffic

The built-in MIUI not only allows you to see the total flow rate, but also analyze which programs consume the most data, which is especially useful if you notice that the Internet is running out too fast.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Go to the Traffic tab (may be called Data Use on older versions of MIUI).
3. Sort the list by descending to see the most “gluttonous” consumers.

Typical spending leaders include YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and autoload media messengers, such as WhatsApp, which can eat up to 500MB per day if high-quality photos are automatically uploaded, and the Google Play Store often updates apps in the background, spending up to 200-300MB per month.

3. Hidden MIUI settings: Advanced monitoring

Few people know, but MIUI has a hidden traffic metering mode that shows real-time data and allows you to set tight limits.

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Go to Traffic Monitor (some firmwares call it Data Control).
3. Turn on the switch and set a limit (e.g. 5GB).

Once activated, the status bar will have a flow indicator, and if you exceed the limit, the phone will automatically turn off mobile Internet, which is useful for children or if you give the phone to relatives with a limited rate.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3, Redmi 9A) Traffic Monitor may not be available, in which case use third-party apps (see Section 5).

Another hidden feature is the hourly traffic log. It's available in Settings. → SIM-map → Use of mobile data → Graphics: Here you can see what time of day the maximum consumption is (for example, at night due to background updates).

4. Verification through USSD-operator

The data on the phone and the operator can diverge by 10 to 15 percent because of the difference in accounting methods. USSD-Here are the current codes for popular operators in 2026:

• 📡 MTS: *100*1# or *111*0887# (detailing)
• 📡 Beeline: *102# or *110*09# (foot-strapped)
• 📡 MegaFon: *105*0# or *558# (personal)
• 📡 Television2: *155*1# or *611# (balance and traffic)

After you type in the code, you will receive an SMS with an exact megabyte balance. Please note that some carriers (e.g. Yota) do not support USSD - in this case, use the official application or website.

⚠️ Attention: USSD-requests can be paid (up to 3-5 rubles per team) at some rates.

If the USSD is not working, check your network settings:

Settings → SIM- Maps and Mobile Networks → [Your SIM] → Network Type → Select "4G/3G/2G (auto)"

5. Third-party applications for traffic accounting

If the built-in tools MIUI Not enough, you can install specialized programs, they offer more features: notifications of exceeding the limit, Wi-Fi traffic accounting, statistics export.-3 apps:

• 📊 My Data Manager - shows real-time flow, supports widgets on the main screen.
• 📈 Internet Speed Meter — displays speed and flow in the notification panel. There is a function to block background traffic.
• 🔍 GlassWire — visualizes traffic as a graph, shows suspicious activity.

When you first start any of these applications, you must:

Permit access to network usage data |Indicate traffic limit (if any) |Include over-reporting |Add widget to home screen (optional)

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The main advantage of third-party solutions is that they take into account Wi-Fi traffic that is not in Xiaomi’s standard settings, which is useful if you connect to limited access points (such as hotels or cafes).

6 Why the phone and operator data are not the same

The difference between Xiaomi statistics and operator data is a common problem.

1. Different methods of accounting: operators count traffic on their equipment, and the phone - at the OS level.
2. Background Processes: Some system services (e.g. Google Play Services) consume data without displaying MIUI statistics.
3. Rounding: Operators often round up traffic to megabytes, and the phone shows accurate kilobytes.
4. Roaming: roaming can be accounted for by other rules (for example, by connection time, not by volume).

To minimize the discrepancies:

• 🔄 Regularly reset statistics on the phone on the day of the beginning of the calculation period of the operator.
• 📵 Turn off the mobile internet when you are not using it (for example, at night).
• 🛡️ Use it. VPN If necessary, it increases traffic consumption by 10–30%.

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The most accurate data comes from a combination of three sources: statistics. MIUI + USSD-request + Third-party application (for example, GlassWire).

7.How to Save Traffic to Xiaomi: 7 Ways to Work

If you regularly experience a megabyte shortage, take advantage of these tips:

1. Limit background data for applications: Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Application] → Data Use → Background data (disable)
2. Turn on traffic compression in Google Chrome: Chrome → Settings → Light Mode (enable) This reduces your spending by 30-50% when browsing websites.
3. Turn off auto-update apps: Play Market → Settings → Auto-update → Only via Wi-Fi
4. Use the "Data Savings" mode in MIUI: Settings → SIM-map → Use of mobile data → Data savings (include)

Another effective method is to caching maps in Google Maps or Yandex.Navigator, which allows you to use navigation without an Internet connection.

• 🗺️ Open Google Maps and find the right region.
• 📥 In the search box, enter the name of the city (for example, "Moscow»).
• 💾 Click on the city name at the bottom of the screen and select Download.

FAQ: Frequent questions about traffic on Xiaomi