How to Identify If Your Xiaomi Phone Is a Global or Chinese (CN) Version

Buying a Xiaomi phone online? Here's exactly how to verify whether you have the Global ROM or the Chinese CN ROM version.

Method 1 – Check Model Number Suffix

1. Settings → About phone → Model.
2. Look at the model suffix:

Method 2 – Check ROM in Settings

1. Settings → About phone → MIUI version / HyperOS version.
2. If it says Global in the version name → Global ROM.
3. If it shows Chinese characters or no "Global" label → CN ROM.

Method 3 – Check Language Options

1. Settings → Additional settings → Language & input → Language.
2. Global ROM: shows English, European languages, Arabic, etc. as top options.
3. CN ROM: shows only Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) as default, limited other languages.

Method 4 – Check Google Services Presence

1. Open Settings → Apps → Manage apps → search for "Google Play Services".
2. Present and active → Global ROM with Google services.
3. Absent or inactive → CN ROM.

Method 5 – Check MIUI/HyperOS ROM Region (Developer Options)

1. Enable Developer Options (tap MIUI version 7×).
2. Developer Options → Mi Log or check Build number string.
3. Global builds contain "global" in the build tag.

Why It Matters

Pro Tips

• If you have CN ROM but want Global: flash Global ROM via Mi Flash (requires bootloader unlock).
• Always verify before purchasing — CN ROM devices are often sold online at lower prices but lack full Google support.