Xiaomi releases MIUI 12.5 update for its Mi 11 handset
What's the story
Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi 11 in China. As per the changelog, the firmware brings animation changes for faster navigation, optimizes touch response, introduces an 'Android Gesture Turbo' facility that improves the processor's performance, and fixes the handset's random restarting issue. The software also bumps up the security patch level to March 2021. Here are more details.
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Everything to know about the update
The MIUI 12.5 update for the Xiaomi Mi 11 carries version number MIUI V12.5.3.0.RKBCNXM and has a download size of around 461MB. The update is currently seeding in China and is expected to arrive in the global markets in the coming weeks.
Design and display
The phone sports a 120Hz AMOLED display
Xiaomi Mi 11 features a metal-glass body with a punch-hole cut-out, curved edges, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The handset bears a 6.81-inch QHD+ (1440x3200 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 1,500 nits of brightness. In China, it is offered in Cloud White, Midnight Gray, Horizon Blue, Special Edition Blue, Gold, and Violet shades.
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It flaunts a 108MP main camera
Xiaomi Mi 11 comes with a triple rear camera unit comprising a 108MP (f/1.9) primary sensor, a 13MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP (f/2.4) macro shooter. For selfies and video calling, it has a 20MP (f/2.2) front-facing snapper.
Internals
It is backed by a Snapdragon 888 processor
Xiaomi Mi 11 is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset, combined with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It packs a 4,600mAh battery with 55W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless fast-charging support. In terms of connectivity, the device also offers support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, 5G, and a Type-C port.