Rate iPhone 11 to iOS 14.5: Update now, don't hesitate!

After a lot of beta versions, iOS 14.5 was officially launched by  Apple   for the  iPhone  worldwide, of course, including the  iPhone 11 . This update has a lot of remarkable features, such as unlocking iPhone with  Apple Watch , adding new emoji, . But whether iPhone 11 to iOS 14.5 will overheat, drain battery or performance. improve or not? Please see the article below to find the answer.

Note: iPhone 11 in this article is the smartphone that I have been using for more than 1 year and its battery status is 85%.

Device details to experience the iOS 14.5 - iPhone 11 update

As I mentioned above, this is an iPhone that has been with me for over a year. I bought it from February 2020 and calculated that I used it a bit bad, the battery status from 100% to 85% after just 1 year. Well now, I would like to give you a quick point through the parameters of this iPhone 11, as follows:

1. CPU: Apple A13 Bionic.
2. RAM: 4 GB.
3. Internal memory: 64 GB (the version of the memory I'm using).
4. Operating System (before the update): 14.4.2.

According to the above parameters, we can see that the Apple A13 chip is only 1 year old, I believe that my iPhone 11 after iOS 14.5 will still be delicious. Follow-up procedure below is clear). Well, the new iOS update has a capacity of about 1.27 GB and the total time for me to complete the update is about 1 and a half hours (because I use the internet at the coffee shop so it takes a bit).

This is the battery status on my iPhone 11 before updating to iOS 14.5 (capacity 1.27 GB).

The performance of iPhone 11 after going to iOS 14.5: It's so smooth!

Since updating iOS 14.5, my iPhone 11 feels smoother and smoother when I perform touch gestures on the home screen or open apps. At that time, I tested the games (Lien Quan Mobile, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty) on my iPhone 11 to see how smoothly the machine would play. The FPS chart or the graphic settings of each game, I leave it  here  for you guys.

1. PUBG Mobile

FPS chart for playing PUBG Mobile on iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 (left) and iOS 14.5 (right).

As you can see in the above FPS chart comparison, my iPhone 11, after going to iOS 14.5, has processed the PUBG Mobile game much smoother and more stable than the old iOS version. During my game, the FPS was always maintained at 60 (the pink line followed an extremely eye-catching line), in stark contrast to the unstable FPS chart on the iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2.

Graphics settings in the game PUBG Mobile that my iPhone 11 can be adjusted.

The reason probably comes from the temperature of the device during my experience. iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 has a hot condition after about 4-5 minutes of playing PUBG (although I leave the average screen brightness), the FPS has dropped continuously (as shown in the FPS chart above). Regarding the graphics settings in the game, I keep the same, before and after the iOS update is the same.

Experience playing PUBG Mobile on iPhone 11.

2. League of Legends Mobile

FPS chart when playing League of Legends Mobile of iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 (left) and iOS 14.5 (right).

In terms of graphics, Lien Quan Mobile is somewhat inferior to PUBG Mobile, so my iPhone 11 can completely fight well. Comparing the FPS chart in both iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 and iOS 14.5, I commented that there is not too much difference, the FPS fluctuation is not too large.

Graphics settings in the game Lien Quan Mobile .

. that my iPhone 11 can be tweaked.

During the process of playing Lien Quan Mobile, iPhone 11 (before and after the update) has brought an excellent experience, undeniable. All controls in the game give fast response speed and no lag at all. In general, I am completely satisfied with the performance of iPhone 11 in the game Lien Quan Mobile.

Experience the game Lien Quan Mobile on iPhone 11.

3. Call of Duty Mobile

IPhone 11's Call of Duty Mobile FPS chart running iOS 14.4.2 (left) and iOS 14.5 (right).

In the last title and also the game with the heaviest graphics on today's list, Call of Duty Mobile. When looking at the FPS chart in both iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 and iOS 14.5, we can see that the device can completely handle it smoothly at 60 FPS during our experience.

Graphics settings in the game Call of Duty Mobile that iPhone 11 can be customized.

Thanks to that, the controls in the game, fighting each other, using props, . have no lag or lag. Generally speaking, playing Call of Duty Mobile on iPhone 11 running iOS 14.5, how smooth it is, guys.

Experience the game Call of Duty Mobile on iPhone 11.

Summing up for the gaming experience on the iPhone 11 (after going to iOS 14.5), I found the device just got a little warmer, not too hot like in iOS 14.4.2. This shows that this update of iOS has helped the device control the temperature better, while avoiding a quick battery drain.

4. iPhone 11 performance rating

After playing the game, I have also conducted a performance score of the iPhone 11 before and after the release of iOS 14.5 because the number will give us a more intuitive look. The results really surprised me and the following I will share with you:

AnTuTu score of an iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 (left) and iOS 14.5 (right).

- AnTuTu Benchmark Score:

1. iOS 14.4.2: 403,894 points.
2. iOS 14.5: at 429,528 points.

IPhone 11's 3DMark (Sling Shot Extreme) score running iOS 14.4.2 (left) and iOS 14.5 (right).

- 3DMark (Sling Shot Extreme) score:

1. iOS 14.4.2: 3,951 points.
2. iOS 14.5: 4,356 points.

3DMark (Wild Life Stress Test) score of iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 (left) and iOS 14.5 (right).

- 3DMark (Wild Life Stress Test) score, highest loop score / lowest loop score:

1. iOS 14.4.2: 7,409 / 3,694 points.
2. iOS 14.5: 7,518 / 4,255 points.

So in all 3 software, the iPhone 11 running iOS 14.5 has superior results compared to the old iOS version, why the actual gaming performance is so smooth. I was especially impressed with the results in the AnTuTu Benchmark software when the iPhone 11's performance score (after the update) increased by nearly 30,000 points (429,528 points compared to 403,894 points).

I know the scores are for reference only, but these numbers all show that the performance of the iPhone 11 has improved significantly after reaching iOS 14.5. That is why you do not hesitate anymore, immediately update iOS 14.5 for your device.

Will iPhone 11 to iOS 14.5 drain the battery fast?

The fast battery drain is one of the indispensable specialties every time the iPhone updates iOS, I know you guys are afraid of this problem and I personally am not an exception. To find the answer to the above question, I have measured the battery life on the iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 and iOS 14.5 with the battery test (according to TGDD standards), full of familiar conditions. The specifics of this test are as follows:

1. Experience 4 rotating tasks including: Chien Lien Quan ( Detailed settings ), watch YouTube, surf Facebook and use the browser (Safari).

Graphical settings of Lien Quan Mobile on iPhone 11.

1. Battery health: 85%
2. Each task 1 hour.
3. Screen brightness 100%.
4. Headphone plug and 100% volume.
5. Doesn't turn on GPS, Bluetooth, battery saver mode and screen adaptive.
6. Open WiFi connection and social media notifications.

And the results I obtained are as shown below:

Battery life of the iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.2 (above) and iOS 14.5 (below).

So after my iPhone 11 to iOS 14.5, the battery life has been improved a lot (for an iPhone with 85% battery bottle). Specifically, the iPhone 11 running iOS 14.5 lasted 5 hours 14 minutes and the iPhone 11 in iOS 14.4.2 only lasted 4 hours and 47 minutes after the test (about 27 minutes difference).

Granted, the test is a bit harsh, so I will share with you my actual usage process. Usually my iPhone 11 is always 100% full in the morning and I use it until about 4 - 5 pm to charge once, before going to bed to charge again. However, after I went to iOS 14.5, I noticed that the device's battery had a little buffalo, instead of charging twice as usual, now I just need to charge the device before going to bed.

What's new with iPhone 11 to iOS 14.5?

Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch

Currently, the Covid-19 epidemic is still complicated, so it is very necessary to wear a mask to protect yourself. However, this leads to iPhone users with notched ears (iPhone X and later) having trouble using FaceID to unlock the device. That's why in this iOS 14.5 update, Apple has a solution that is to use Apple Watch to open the iPhone more easily.

Wearing a mask makes it more difficult to unlock the iPhone using FaceID.

Since the first beta of iOS 14.5 appeared, I have been very excited about this feature because I am an Apple Watch user. Actually, 3 years ago, the Android operating system also had a similar feature called  Smart Lock,  but up to now, iOS has only been available and more complete.

You need to have an Apple Watch updated to watchOS 7.4 to be able to use the iPhone unlock feature with the Apple Watch.

However, you need an  Apple Watch Series 3  or later (running watchOS 7.4) to use this feature. Then, just go to FaceID & Passcode in Settings, tap Apple Watch's (username) and you're done. The speed of unlocking the iPhone with Apple Watch is very fast, guys, as long as the FaceID does not recognize the device automatically connects to the Apple Watch to unlock it immediately.

How do you enable iPhone unlock with Apple Watch.

There was AirTag

At the event at the end of April 2021, Apple officially launched the AirTag, a device that tracks things (can attach to many things, such as bags, wallets, keys, .) and uses the UWB (ultra-wide-bandwidth) chip to locate an attachment in the Find app. On the sidelines a bit, I have a reservation to bring to try, if you are curious if you want me to review it, please comment below to let me know.

iOS 14.5 added AirTag in the Find app.

The reason for my reservation is because iOS 14.5 added AirTag in the Find app (as you can see in the comparison image above). Now, if you want to connect AirTag to your iPhone, just click Add AirTag to finish.

Siri has four new voices added

Personally, I am a person who often uses Siri for some tasks, so I feel quite like this new feature. Siri's new voice options sound natural, with more emphasis than previous iOS versions. However, only the American variant has 4 new options, guys, the other variations have only 2 options.

Siri's American accent variant has added new voice options in iOS 14.5.

summary

Just now are my reviews after the iPhone 11 to iOS 14.5. Personally, I think this is a very stable iOS update and it is worth it because not only the battery and performance improvements, but iOS 14.5 also gives iPhone 11 users some interesting new features.

So what do you think about the iOS 14.5 update?