Online webshops are claiming that they sell genuine Xiaomi/Mi products. Unfortunately some online webshops sell Xiaomi/Mi products which are cheap copies of the genuine product. With the product authentication site of Xiaomi/Mi you can verify if you have "the real stuff" or a cheap rip-off.Â
The Xiaomi (Mi) Product Authentication site can be found here.
All you need to do is enter the required 20-digit security code and press the Verify now button. The security code can be found on the authentication label under a coating which needs to be scratched off. See also the website for instructions and how to obtain the security code.