Update to "Mi 11 Lite 5G" Android 12 before OPPO Lab Reno5 A.

Xiaomi Japan has implemented a new software update for the SIM-free smartphone "Mi 11 Lite 5G" released in July last year, and Android 12 (MIUI 13) has been officially provided to the domestic version. It became clear that

About eight months after the start of sales, the latest OS was provided, and OPPO Reno5 A, which is a rival model to Mi 11 Lite 5G and is scheduled to be updated to Android 12, has been overtaken.

The provision of MIUI 13 (Android 12) to Mi 11 Lite 5G seems to have started on March 10, and reports of updates from Mi 11 Lite 5G users on SNS is posted.

MIUI13 is coming, but... wait and see (mi 11 lite 5G) pic.twitter.com/4UtC0ApFDx

The initial OS of Xiaomi's Mi 11 Lite 5G is Android 11, and unlike the overseas version, the domestic model supports Japan's unique "FeliCa". However, even the same model that has been localized has been safely provided with a major upgrade.

Also, users who have installed the update to Android 12 have reported that they are seeing changes in behavior when using game apps. is.

Updating to MIUI13 has improved the game performance of Mi 11 Lite 5G.

Android 12 is now available on the Mi 11 Lite 5G, but on the other hand, the rival smartphone "OPPO Reno5 A" has an OS version of Android at the time of writing. Staying at 11.

However, from the global announcement and the information on "Products offered for upgrading to Android 12" published by mobile phone company Rakuten Mobile, at least some models of OPPO Reno5 A , It is clear that there will be a major upgrade to Android 12 (ColorOS 12) in the future.

OPPO Reno5 A and Mi 11 Lite 5G have similar specifications such as functionality and specifications, and both models are priced at 43,800 yen (including tax), making OPPO and Xiaomi competing head-on.

Originally, OPPO Reno5 A has an advantage due to the significant behavior problems that occurred in certain game apps that were initially seen in Mi 11 Lite 5G, and the unique specifications of FeliCa and NFC. was given.

However, many of these events have improved, and in addition, this time, the latest OS was delivered earlier than OPPO, and the difference with the former Mi 11 Lite 5G is becoming narrower.

Although Xiaomi was earlier this time, I would like to continue to pay attention to the latest information from OPPO Japan regarding the OS update of Reno5 A.

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Information source (Source): About products offered for version upgrade to Android 12 | Product announcements | Rakuten Mobile