Sony Mobile can be said to have fully demonstrated its full sincerity and enthusiasm for Xperia mobile phone users in Taiwan! Only a week after the system update news was announced overseas, the Traditional Chinese version of Android 11 OTA was quickly pushed to Xperia 1 II users! This time it can be said that it has directly kept up with the global update schedule, allowing fans to try out the latest Android experience as soon as possible.
The point is, in fact, this time the Xperia 1 II not only adds 4K HDR 120FPS high frame rate recording capabilities, but Sony also introduced some surprise updates into it. Want to know what’s new? Our computer king Ada also took the lead this time to play with the latest 12GB RAM model of the extremely beautiful Mirror Lake Green Xperia 1 II, which has been updated to Android 11. Take a look at our actual test report.
The Android 11 update for Xperia 1 II is officially launched in Taiwan. Let me show you the useful new features!
I wonder what the new generation of Xperia users can expect from this Android 11 update? The editor actually really wants to try the 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED screen, and use the latest “speech bubble” experience that can integrate various chat applications – the ultra-long screen feels particularly suitable for chat applications that require straight screen space (in fact, multitasking windows is also very useful).
Sony Xperia Android 11 update hands-on
After updating to Android 11 and equipped with 12GB RAM, the Xperia 1 II is really smooth to use. Even dual-window multi-tasking is extremely smooth (like it). Coupled with a 4K high-resolution screen, it can really be called the top Android experience at this stage.
Although everyone has gradually optimized towards a simpler Android system experience, Sony still provides the convenient function of side sensing after the major system update.
The signature Cinema Pro and Photo Pro, which brings the Alpha professional camera shooting interface to the mobile platform, are still available on the desktop – I believe many Xperia fans chose this phone because of these professional applications!
The 4K 120fps HDR recording that was first equipped on the Xperia 5 II has also been updated to the Cinema Pro app of the Xperia 1 II as scheduled, making the “high image quality + high frame rate” that even many professional cameras may not have equipped a tool that you can control at any time – but please note that this specification does not record audio:
Taking advantage of this update, Xperia 1 II also takes advantage of the opportunity to introduce 5G + 4G support (it is understood that the Modem and baseband versions have also been updated this time). The editor also tested it using Taiwan Mobile 5G mobile network and Taiwan Star 4G, and encountered no problems.
I have to say that it is really convenient to be able to remove the SIM card slot without tools (thumbs up).
In addition, Xperia 1 II’s Android 11 also introduces new functional options for battery maintenance.
In “Settings > Battery > Battery Maintenance”, you can choose to limit the maximum charging level – it can be limited to 80% or 90%, thereby helping users extend battery life. Like the battery maintenance rules of many electric vehicles, even if you choose the option of permanently limiting the maximum charging %, Sony will considerately still fully charge it once a month so that the system can effectively detect the condition of the battery.
The above are the special Sony customized functions that the editor has discovered compared to the general Android 11 system – we are still working hard to dig out other details, and may update and share them with you later. Don’t rush to close the page, because there will be a section on new features of the Android 11 native system right after!
Now that Sony has taken out the “cake”, there will be no shortage of other complete Android 11 native experiences.
The first thing that should be noticed at the first time is the new privacy options that are more cumbersome (?) but at the same time make people feel more secure.
Although most people should rarely turn off their mobile phones now, this time Android 11 actually puts the ultra-convenient IoT device control function in the shutdown/restart option. All you need to do is install the Google Home app and long-press the power button that integrates a fingerprint reader for convenience.
You can see the super convenient quick menu of devices associated with Google Home – this is really unexpectedly convenient, I love it so much, and it has become my favorite Android feature.
A screenshot shortcut button has been added at the bottom of the multitasking interface, which can directly capture the screen of the application in the multitasking page – don’t worry, the original “Volume Down Button + Power Button” screenshot shortcut button can still be used; the super convenient “Screen Screen Recording” function can also be activated directly in the function bar.
The finale is the editor’s favorite feature on Android 11, the floating dialog box “Bubbles”.
As long as there is a supported chat application, you can see a new shortcut button in the lower right corner of the notification.
Click to open a floating chat window – in fact, friends who have used the Android version of Facebook Messenger should be familiar with this experience. In fact, Facebook Messenger has also added support for Android 11 Bubbles in the future (I originally thought that Facebook would get angry and not follow up XD).
Although this feature is not the first of its kind by Google, it can integrate messaging applications across various services into the same function, and can be called up from the edge of the screen at any time. I personally find it super convenient. Coupled with the long screen of Xperia 21:9, people don’t have to worry about a floating bubble at the top taking up too much space in the chat window. It’s really a great experience.
Conclusion: The true flagship of rapid evolution
The Xperia 1 II, which is already fully loaded with Sony’s various technologies including photography, video, music and gaming experience, quickly received the latest generation of Android system functions, which can be said to make the phone feel more and more new with use. Not only the photography function has been enhanced, but also basic maintenance and even 5G mobile network support have been improved. I wonder if everyone is brave enough to press the update button? Don’t hesitate to share your experience using it.
Sony Xperia Android 11 update schedule
According to information from Sony Mobile Taiwan, Xperia 1 II has opened Taiwan’s Android 11 OTA update today – both “standard version 8G RAM/256G ROM” and “high-efficiency upgraded version 12G RAM/256G ROM”, version 58.1.A.0.921. It is also predicted that Xperia 5 II users will soon receive this update in a few weeks – basically at the beginning of the year (there will be security updates during this period). Then Xperia 10 II, Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 are also confirmed to be launched after the beginning of the year. Although it will take a while, but with so many useful new features, I believe everyone will be willing to wait a little longer!
Further reading:
Sony Xperia 1 II unboxing review, a 5G ultra-fast flagship powered by Sony’s monocular technology
Source: KOCPC Chinese