Seeing the same contact appear multiple times on your Xiaomi 15 Ultra can be annoying. It makes calling and messaging confusing, and it clutters your Contacts app fast. This issue is common on Android phones and usually comes from sync conflicts, multiple accounts, or app settings that need a quick adjustment.
Why Your Xiaomi 15 Ultra Shows Duplicate Contacts
- Contacts are syncing from multiple accounts like Google, Xiaomi, or WhatsApp.
- The Contacts app is set to display contacts from all sources at once.
- A recent sync error created repeated entries.
- Imported contacts were added more than once.
- Background sync did not complete properly.
Fix Contact Display Settings
Duplicate contacts often appear because your phone is showing contacts from several accounts at the same time. Limiting which accounts are visible can instantly clean up your list.
Open the Contacts app, and then tap the three-dot menu.
Tap Display contacts, and then select a single account such as Google or Xiaomi Cloud.
Go back to your contacts list and check if duplicates are gone.
Turn Off and Restart Contact Sync
Sync errors can cause the same contact to reappear again and again. Restarting sync forces your phone to refresh the contact database properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Accounts and sync.
Tap the account you use for contacts, and then toggle Contacts sync off.
Wait a few seconds, turn it back on, and allow sync to finish.
Merge Duplicate Contacts Automatically
Xiaomi includes a built-in merge feature that detects duplicate names and numbers. Using it saves time compared to deleting contacts one by one.
Open the Contacts app, and then tap the three-dot menu.
Tap Merge duplicate contacts, and then confirm the merge.
Let the phone combine matching entries automatically.
Check Third Party Apps
Messaging and social apps can add their own contact entries. This often creates duplicates even when your main contact list is clean.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Manage apps, and then select apps like WhatsApp or Messenger.
Disable contact sync inside those apps if you do not need it.
Remove and Readd Your Contact Account
If duplicates keep coming back, your contact account may be corrupted. Removing and adding it again rebuilds the contact list from scratch.
Open Settings, and then tap Accounts and sync.
Tap your Google or Xiaomi account, and then select Remove account.
Restart the phone, add the account again, and allow contacts to sync fully.
Duplicate contacts on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are usually caused by sync overlaps, not hardware problems. Once you control which accounts sync and clean up existing entries, your contact list stays organized and easy to use.
FAQs
Why do duplicate contacts come back after I delete them?
This usually means another account or app is syncing the same contacts again. Limiting sync to one main account prevents repeats.
Is it safe to merge duplicate contacts?
Yes. The merge feature combines information like phone numbers and emails into one contact without deleting data.
Can SIM contacts cause duplicates on Xiaomi phones?
Yes. If contacts are saved on both the SIM card and your Google account, the phone may show them twice. Hiding SIM contacts fixes this.
