Verizon's Motorola One 5G UW smartphone gets Android 11 update
Motorola has started rolling an Android 11 update for its One 5G UW handset locked onto Verizon's network. As per the changelog, the firmware brings in all the features of the latest OS, including chat bubbles, one-time permissions, and device as well as media controls. It also bumps up the Android security patch to March 2021. Here are more details.
A detailed look at the firmware
The Android 11 update for Motorola One 5G UW carries version number RPN31.Q1-51-30-1. It is being released via the over-the-air (OTA) method and is expected to reach all the units soon. To manually check for the firmware, go to Settings >About phone > System updates.
The phone has a 90Hz Full-HD+ display
As far as its specifications are concerned, the Motorola One 5G UW features a dual punch-hole design with narrow bezels and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication. The handset bears a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2520 pixels) IPS LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9, a 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support. It is offered in an Oxford Blue color option.
It sports two selfie cameras
The Motorola One 5G UW houses a quad rear camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, a 5MP (f/2.2) macro shooter, and a 2MP (f/2.2) depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, it has a dual-camera unit at the front, including a 16MP (f/2.0) main sensor and an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens.
It draws power from a Snapdragon 765 chipset
The Motorola One 5G UW is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 765 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, it packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support and is now upgradeable to Android 11. For connectivity, the device offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
