Xiaomi

Xiaomi is the world's third-largest smartphone manufacturer, the maker of the Mi/Xiaomi flagship line, the Redmi mid-range and budget series, the POCO performance sub-brand, and the Black Shark gaming line. With strong presence across China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America, Xiaomi devices ship in a wider range of regional variants than almost any other Android maker — making IMEI verification especially important for cross-border purchases.

Find the IMEI on any Xiaomi phone by dialling *#06# on the keypad, opening Settings → About phone → All specs → Status, or checking the original retail box. The IMEI is also printed on the SIM card tray on most Xiaomi and Redmi models. Dual-SIM Xiaomis — the majority of international SKUs — have two IMEIs, one per SIM slot.

Xiaomi regional variants matter more than for most brands. A Chinese-market Xiaomi runs MIUI/HyperOS China with no Google services pre-installed, ships with Chinese cellular-band priorities, and uses Chinese app stores instead of Google Play. A global Xiaomi runs MIUI/HyperOS Global with full Google services and global band support. An Indian Xiaomi often has carrier-bundled apps and India-specific cellular configurations. An IMEI check identifies the exact regional variant before you buy.

For warranty on Xiaomi devices, the IMEI check identifies the model and you can verify on Xiaomi's regional service portal. Xiaomi provides a one-year limited warranty in most markets, two years in the EU. Battery and accessories have shorter coverage. To check whether a used Xiaomi or Redmi has been reported lost or stolen, run the IMEI through our lost & stolen database; Xiaomi devices are common targets in India and Indonesia where the brand has particularly strong market share.