I decided to try the Z 6602 model after seeing the awesome Ultra Z on youtube.com.
I had the ZL but the camera was bad and the screen was washed out. I am sure the Z will be the same way but I am willing to give it a shot.
Right now I am using the S4 Active as my daily driver and love it. Just bored and want to try something different out.
Hopefully I will like it because the styling is top notch on the Z.
What are your thoughts after using the Z for awhile?
So?
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So what are your thoughts on the Z? I wanted a real users perspective on the unit after someone has had a chance to use it for awhile.
Like does the bar with buttons on the bottom bother you because it takes up space? Or does it bother you that the screen washes out when you are not looking directly at it?
Hardcore73 said:
I decided to try the Z 6602 model after seeing the awesome Ultra Z on youtube.com.
I had the ZL but the camera was bad and the screen was washed out. I am sure the Z will be the same way but I am willing to give it a shot.
Right now I am using the S4 Active as my daily driver and love it. Just bored and want to try something different out.
Hopefully I will like it because the styling is top notch on the Z.
What are your thoughts after using the Z for awhile?
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Actually not anymore since like 2 or 3 updates before 4.2.2 sony recalibrate the screen it isn't washed out anymore and camera is like night and day.
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dante501 said:
Actually not anymore since like 2 or 3 updates before 4.2.2 sony recalibrate the screen it isn't washed out anymore and camera is like night and day.
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Is the legit?? I may have to get an Xperia Z if this is true
Coming from the Note 2
Battery is about 5.5h screen time
Screen is sharper but color is not as vivid
Walkman the music player, great sound quality.
Much easier to hold, good build quality
Great if you use the phone in extreme environment, dust water proof etc
Real world phone all the bands, you can use hspa+ with att or T-Mobile actually anywhere in the world
You need to remove a flap cover every time you want to charge the phone so a dock is a must. Because the flaps might wear down or break
Jb 4.2 it's nice
version 2 of the Z well be awesome because it's a decent phone right now with unique water proof
Get a camera zoomfx and you can use the volume button to take pictures and video underwater
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Is the legit?? I may have to get an Xperia Z if this is true
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Yes it is true. It is like night and day it now even includes an white adjustment app. But anyway the screen now is clear. It changed since software version 253 those are the last three number from it hat software ever sine then the camera starts quicker and makes much better pictures and the screen got clear it is really nice. If u eben have android 4.2.2 they even enhanced it a tiny bit more. That's how the xperia should have been released. The latest software version is 423 that's the android 4.2.2 update but every version since 253 makes a difference. Everything before 253 will have slow camera blurry screen.
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I hope to have this Z today or tomorrow latest. I am very excited and ready to try it out.
Hardcore73 said:
I decided to try the Z 6602 model after seeing the awesome Ultra Z on youtube.com.
I had the ZL but the camera was bad and the screen was washed out. I am sure the Z will be the same way but I am willing to give it a shot.
Right now I am using the S4 Active as my daily driver and love it. Just bored and want to try something different out.
Hopefully I will like it because the styling is top notch on the Z.
What are your thoughts after using the Z for awhile?
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you will regret getting the Z, it just the same as the ZL, stick to the active. If not i'll trade ya my Z for your active
dont let anyone tell you the screen isnt wash out anymore, it still there even with 4.2.2, the camera is ok after the recalibrate their software but the flash sucks compare to the Active and I know this cause I own the S3 and that was freaking bright.
I don't really understand why people have to ask others when they want to buy a phone. It's a matter of your own preference, not others. Asking people won't help that much. Go to the store, try it and play with it. See it with your own eyes. If you like it, buy it. If you don't, get another one. Isn't that simple?
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you will regret getting the Z, it just the same as the ZL, stick to the active. If not i'll trade ya my Z for your active
dont let anyone tell you the screen isnt wash out anymore, it still there even with 4.2.2, the camera is ok after the recalibrate their software but the flash sucks compare to the Active and I know this cause I own the S3 and that was freaking bright.
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Why don't you just get rid of the Z, instead of *****ing in every post you make?
DrKrFfXx said:
Why don't you just get rid of the Z, instead of *****ing in every post you make?
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I should grab my popcorn now
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The phone was on a fed ex truck this morning at 7am but never made it to my house. But at least I know I will be getting it tomorrow and will have fun playing with it.
Still cannot wait until the Z Ultra comes out. I might go buy the Xperia Z Tablet to try out now.
Phone was delivered but of course I am at work lol. Exciting day!
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OP best you just read up thru the forums and you decide for yourself.
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Hi
I have been waiting to buy xperia Z but some of my friends asked me to wait for xperia z with snapdragon 800 as its soon upcoming which is worth buy.. like samsung s4 1.9ghz got upgrade to 2.2ghz of snapdragon 800..
So have u guys heard the news of it? else heard some problems with stamina battery?
wondering should i wait for xperia z or buy it prompt!:cyclops:
You should wait as other handsets are also coming like Sony honami
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You should wait as other handsets are also coming like Sony honami
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Any idea when they releasing?
There probably won't be a XZ with SD800. They'll go for Honami and no one knows when it;ll be released, rumors are around September. I knew most of the stuff that Honami will have, but i still bought XZ. For me it's an almost perfect phone and it's the most beautiful one i've seen. The only downside are the viewing angles, but yea, who looks at the phone from the sides? Sony have released great updates, which fixed most of the software issues, like lag, camera quality, screen calibration, heat issues. And we have great roms, now even with leaked apps from Honami, including X-Reality, and they aren't that different.
The most important thing to ask yourself is Am I happy with XZ? My answer was Hell yea! so I bought it
Maybe, you mean, you r wating for one sony, which is known as Xperia il. It features SD800 and a G camera sensor.
But in my opinion, whatever S4pro or SD800, the performance is enough for daily using. And one thing you should notice that higher frequency of cpu makes the phone more hot when it is running under the high performance.
whatever time you buy a phone there will always be another that will come out later that will be better lol
personally I love the xz, better build quality than s4 and not constantly overheating like HTC one.
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whatever time you buy a phone there will always be another that will come out later that will be better lol
personally I love the xz, better build quality than s4 and not constantly overheating like HTC one.
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Maybe, you mean, you r wating for one sony, which is known as Xperia il. It features SD800 and a G camera sensor.
But in my opinion, whatever S4pro or SD800, the performance is enough for daily using. And one thing you should notice that higher frequency of cpu makes the phone more hot when it is running under the high performance.
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well.. i was saving $$ to buy iphone but then went out shoppin with dad.. he got hold of xperia z and thats what got my attention beautiful design.. build quality..and even camera is totally good. loved it so much.. then i checked out with friends about it and they told me since XZ got released in jan.. and so if i could be lucky that sony releasing some new fone every 6months and so nw somthin is happening in paris on july 5th..
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There probably won't be a XZ with SD800. They'll go for Honami and no one knows when it;ll be released, rumors are around September. I knew most of the stuff that Honami will have, but i still bought XZ. For me it's an almost perfect phone and it's the most beautiful one i've seen. The only downside are the viewing angles, but yea, who looks at the phone from the sides? Sony have released great updates, which fixed most of the software issues, like lag, camera quality, screen calibration, heat issues. And we have great roms, now even with leaked apps from Honami, including X-Reality, and they aren't that different.
The most important thing to ask yourself is Am I happy with XZ? My answer was Hell yea! so I bought it
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i was wondering abt the cracks developing some of the blogs.. some of them confused and some says that cracks is caused due to gps or due to speaker high volume..
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i was wondering abt the cracks developing some of the blogs.. some of them confused and some says that cracks is caused due to gps or due to speaker high volume..
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Glass cracks? Never heard to be caused by GPS or speaker. I am careful with the phone, no issues so far. But of course i've read people have problems, like dead pixels and bulge on the back glass near the camera. These are of course hardware faults, so the phone will be replaced. Every phone has some of those (not the same, just faults). I've read about the glass cracks too, and have no idea why it has happened, but as far as i know Nexus 4 had similar issues, because it has a glass back too. And Honami may have it too. It's better to get the phone from a safer store, i mean for the warranty. That's why i got mine from a Sony Center, it was a higher price, but i don't have to worry if anything happens.
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Glass cracks? Never heard to be caused by GPS or speaker. I am careful with the phone, no issues so far. But of course i've read people have problems, like dead pixels and bulge on the back glass near the camera. These are of course hardware faults, so the phone will be replaced. Every phone has some of those (not the same, just faults). I've read about the glass cracks too, and have no idea why it has happened, but as far as i know Nexus 4 had similar issues, because it has a glass back too. And Honami may have it too. It's better to get the phone from a safer store, i mean for the warranty. That's why i got mine from a Sony Center, it was a higher price, but i don't have to worry if anything happens.
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thanx man for getin me confident.. i just ordered mine {Screen Protector GLAS.t SLIM Premium Tempered Glass} and it should reach india aftr 1week.. and then will buy xperia z from sony center too..
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There probably won't be a XZ with SD800. They'll go for Honami and no one knows when it;ll be released, rumors are around September. I knew most of the stuff that Honami will have, but i still bought XZ. For me it's an almost perfect phone and it's the most beautiful one i've seen. The only downside are the viewing angles, but yea, who looks at the phone from the sides? Sony have released great updates, which fixed most of the software issues, like lag, camera quality, screen calibration, heat issues. And we have great roms, now even with leaked apps from Honami, including X-Reality, and they aren't that different.
The most important thing to ask yourself is Am I happy with XZ? My answer was Hell yea! so I bought it
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Wont it be launched in July?
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stevetruman said:
hi
i have been waiting to buy xperia z but some of my friends asked me to wait for xperia z with snapdragon 800 as its soon upcoming which is worth buy.. Like samsung s4 1.9ghz got upgrade to 2.2ghz of snapdragon 800..
So have u guys heard the news of it? Else heard some problems with stamina battery?
Wondering should i wait for xperia z or buy it prompt!:cyclops:
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dont do the mistake we did dont buy from a phone from sony
every thing is crap about their phones
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Wont it be launched in July?
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That was for XZU in Paris. We'll see but i don't think it's Honami. And people on Esato said it'll be later.
ihaxda1 said:
dont do the mistake we did dont buy from a phone from sony
every thing is crap about their phones
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Explain your statement or get out and don't mislead anyone.
stevetruman said:
thanx man for getin me confident.. i just ordered mine {Screen Protector GLAS.t SLIM Premium Tempered Glass} and it should reach india aftr 1week.. and then will buy xperia z from sony center too..
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Np, glad i can help. Btw the phone has a protector applied on both front and back, but it's not scratch resistant and only shatter-proof. There is also a separate protector included in the box.
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That was for XZU in Paris. We'll see but i don't think it's Honami. And people on Esato said it'll be later.
Explain your statement or get out and don't mislead anyone.
Np, glad i can help. Btw the phone has a protector applied on both front and back, but it's not scratch resistant and only shatter-proof. There is also a separate protector included in the box.
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dont buy their phone look at xperia z i got it for a month and its allready old bad camera bad screen bad speaker low volume
boring phone go for galaxy
ihaxda1 said:
dont do the mistake we did dont buy from a phone from sony
every thing is crap about their phones
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Lol.
Joke of the day sport:thumbup:
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ihaxda1 said:
dont buy their phone look at xperia z i got it for a month and its allready old bad camera bad screen bad speaker low volume
boring phone go for galaxy
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There are still kind of people like you in these forums?
Really ? BORING PHONE?
Aresmar said:
There are still kind of people like you in these forums?
Really ? BORING PHONE?
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pepole like me? i got the phone i know what im sayin
now that the honami phone will be out xperia z is old no updates nothing
and same will be with honami and every sony phone just dont buy from sony.
There will always be a better phone coming out, you can wait forever and never have the best just take what you like, you'll see the difference in a couple of games, i love this XZ, expecially for design and materials
ihaxda1 said:
dont buy their phone look at xperia z i got it for a month and its allready old bad camera bad screen bad speaker low volume
boring phone go for galaxy
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Butthurt samsung kiddy. I'd take the XZ over ANY samsung phone. Samsungs are cheap plastic bricks with oversatured displays. Everyone has them..just like iphones. Not even a next gen cpu/gpu could lure me into buying one.
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Butthurt samsung kiddy. I'd take the XZ over ANY samsung phone. Samsungs are cheap plastic bricks with oversatured displays. Everyone has them..just like iphones. Not even a next gen cpu/gpu could lure me into buying one.
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i dont have a sasmsung phone but atleast samsung users dont have to root their phone to listen to music properly
admit it sony screwd up the xperia z they suck in software
except the design everything is crap about this phone
and btw i have the xperia z
The question is : Should I sell my Note 2 and get Xperia Z1? I have the Note 8 3G, so having two "notes" is a little superfluous.
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Z1 seems like the perfect phone on paper, at least for me. Wait till users get it so u know what is in about it.
I'm actually thinking about the Note 3 or the Z1. The Z1 looks fantastic! But I think I'd miss the functionality of the S-Pen. I'm going to wait for a few reviews to make a decision. Not to mention I won't be buying a phone until Dec. at the earliest! haha.
I'm thinking of Sony Z1, LG G2, iPhone 5S
if the Z1 speaker were not so low , and the screen was not covered by a protection film that gets easily scratched, and if removed the sony logo gets removed too, I would have bought the Z1
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I'm thinking of Sony Z1, LG G2, iPhone 5S
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If I were you I should certainly not buy a Iphone. Go for the Z1 or G2.
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If I were you I should certainly not buy a Iphone. Go for the Z1 or G2.
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Any wrong getting a small phone?
snip3r77 said:
Any wrong getting a small phone?
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IPhone is good if you don't know or don't want to know anything about phones and customization.
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snip3r77 said:
Any wrong getting a small phone?
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There are good small phones with Android. But it's your choice.
lol good luck with crappy Sony displays
imo N3 or LG G2 are better choices
Jobiza said:
IPhone is good if you don't know or don't want to know anything about phones and customization.
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Like most people then
LG G2 is a great choice, actually. But like it's been said, you're gonna miss the S-Pen funcionality. Otherwise, the G2 has OIS, the SGN3 not. Of course, the 3 GB are sweet!
I love the G2, but I am not too happy with LG about their update schedule. I love updates! Before I commit to Note 3 or Z1 or even the G2, I'm going to wait to see what the Nexus 5 has to bring! Who knows, maybe I'll just stick with the Note 2 ^.^ It's still a damn great device!
I have a Z1 on hand. Anything you'd like to know? Still getting the Note III, but the Z1 would be my second choice.
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I have a Z1 on hand. Anything you'd like to know? Still getting the Note III, but the Z1 would be my second choice.
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Yeah!
Battery life?
Screen quality? I know this was a big problem with the Z (original)
Speaker quality? I know the Z had low volume and sounded metallic.
Thanks!
zkyevolved said:
Yeah!
Battery life?
Screen quality? I know this was a big problem with the Z (original)
Speaker quality? I know the Z had low volume and sounded metallic.
Thanks!
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Battery life was markedly better than the Z, but I wouldn't put it up with the Note II - unfortunately I haven't been able to test the battery life in a properly quantifiable manner, but based on my usage of the device I'd think ~4 hours screen on over LTE would be possible. It gets rather hot when under load, I suppose you can always dunk it in a cool glass of water mind you.
Screen quality - vastly superior to the Z. Could never have lived with that. This I can live with. The viewing angles still aren't quite there, yet they're so much better than the Z that I was happy enough. Washes out and is especially bad at certain angles, but dead on it's very nice and gets quite bright, though sunlight visibility isn't fantastic.
Speaker was louder than I recall the Z being. Nothing special, though, I prefer the Note's.
Happy to help.
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Hey guys, so I have upgraded my Xperia Z to Z1 and thought I would make a video giving you 10 reasons why you may wish to upgrade.
For most the upgrade is pointless though as the Xperia Z is still a very powerful phone and has really good specs but I thought I would point out the 10 things that are better about the Z1, so if you are in for an upgrade, you have the money definitely go for it
bro everyone want to upgrade to Z1 but considering the cost that i've already spent my 630$ and im not sure if i want to spend another 750$ for Z1 unless Sony throws any phone swap scheme. how much did you get after selling your Xperia Z?
mysticmetal said:
bro everyone want to upgrade to Z1 but considering the cost that i've already spent my 630$ and im not sure if i want to spend another 750$ for Z1 unless Sony throws any phone swap scheme. how much did you get after selling your Xperia Z?
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Is your back glass lifting the way mine was? If so you should be able to get your money back in full (I was able through EU law).
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Hey guys, so I have upgraded my Xperia Z to Z1 and thought I would make a video giving you 10 reasons why you may wish to upgrade.
For most the upgrade is pointless though as the Xperia Z is still a very powerful phone and has really good specs but I thought I would point out the 10 things that are better about the Z1, so if you are in for an upgrade, you have the money definitely go for it
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why the z screen look better
no my backglass is just fine
mysticmetal said:
bro everyone want to upgrade to Z1 but considering the cost that i've already spent my 630$ and im not sure if i want to spend another 750$ for Z1 unless Sony throws any phone swap scheme. how much did you get after selling your Xperia Z?
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I haven't sold it yet. I had to send it for warranty replacement of one of the flaps covering the ports first. I should get around 400$ for it though
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why the z screen look better
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My z1 has a little bit of a yellow hue problem, which I mentioned in the video. Unfortunately there isn't much I can do about it for now.
did u ask sony for valuation of your xperia z?
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did u ask sony for valuation of your xperia z?
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No, I just sent it to have it fixed before I try and sell it. They retail for around 400$ where I live though
I will say why NOT to upgrade:
1. Too big
2. Same sound on external speaker
3. Same shutter proof cover on the glass, WTF!
4. Battery consumption is the same.
5. Web browsing, video playback time is below competitors.
Now, im my case who bought S, T and Z there is no reason to upgrade and one of the main reasons is that ASF s**t at the end of 2013, the only upgrade i can see is to leave sony and buy from competitors...but i have an entire collection of Sony since J70 and i still.. prefer to eat their crap.
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I will say why NOT to upgrade:
1. Too big
2. Same sound on external speaker
3. Same shutter proof cover on the glass, WTF!
4. Battery consumption is the same.
5. Web browsing, video playback time is below competitors.
Now, im my case who bought S, T and Z there is no reason to upgrade and one of the main reasons is that ASF s**t at the end of 2014, the only upgrade i can see is to leave sony and buy from competitors...but i have an entire collection of Sony since J70 and i still.. prefer to eat their crap.
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1. Have you held it in your hand? It is actually way more comfortable than Z
2. The speaker placement is better though
3. You can always take it off. I have spoken to a Sony Center emloyee and apparenty those are replaceable and you do not lose your warranty (but yeah you would have to confirm that one with your retailer)
4. In tests the battery life is in fact better and in normal usage I have found it to last me longer
5. Ok but for the tests they should have switched off X-Reality in some of them they didn't and that is an extra strain on CPU and GPU
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2. The speaker placement is better though
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It's the matter of taste. I like Z speaker more than in Z1. Just my opinion.
My bro got the Z1 today after having a play im glad i went with the Z ultra over the Z1 (currently using a Z) the z1 is a really nice handset but for me the original z was a big leap forward for Sony where as the Z1 is just an upgrade rather than anything new.
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My bro got the Z1 today after having a play im glad i went with the Z ultra over the Z1 (currently using a Z) the z1 is a really nice handset but for me the original z was a big leap forward for Sony where as the Z1 is just an upgrade rather than anything new.
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Z Ultra is a great tablet. It is very comfortable to use, most units have a very nice display (a lot of them come with yellow hue though some worse than on my Z1). You say it is just an upgrade but with so many areas improved and redesigned it is kinda difficult to call it that.
Just an upgrade would be if they put 1 maybe 2 things from the list but here you have so many changes that it is like a completely new handset.
Of course it is a matter of personal needs and preference whether an upgrade is right for you at this moment but without a doubt it is a great piece of equipment which shows that Sony can innovate and is moving forward ahead of its competitors.
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Z Ultra is a great tablet. It is very comfortable to use, most units have a very nice display (a lot of them come with yellow hue though some worse than on my Z1). You say it is just an upgrade but with so many areas improved and redesigned it is kinda difficult to call it that.
Just an upgrade would be if they put 1 maybe 2 things from the list but here you have so many changes that it is like a completely new handset.
Of course it is a matter of personal needs and preference whether an upgrade is right for you at this moment but without a doubt it is a great piece of equipment which shows that Sony can innovate and is moving forward ahead of its competitors.
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Yeah i agree its all dependent on personal taste my bro loves it coming from an S4 he is really happy (not that he didnt love his S4)
he just said the z1 felt like premium handset and was extremely solid.
Only reason i ordered the Ultra was i like to be different and nobody i know is brave enough to own a handset of that size so i know ill be unique.
shem2409 said:
1. Have you held it in your hand? It is actually way more comfortable than Z
2. The speaker placement is better though
3. You can always take it off. I have spoken to a Sony Center emloyee and apparenty those are replaceable and you do not lose your warranty (but yeah you would have to confirm that one with your retailer)
4. In tests the battery life is in fact better and in normal usage I have found it to last me longer
5. Ok but for the tests they should have switched off X-Reality in some of them they didn't and that is an extra strain on CPU and GPU
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Seriously the video playback time and web browsing time is not good. Video playback is like only 5 hours plus? Samsung's s3 has got like 9 hour plus and note 3 if I'm not wrong is around 11-14hours I think. Web browsing and video playback is two of the main things we do on a smartphone isn't it?
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when XPERIA Z2 comes out Z1 will be just the same old forgotten toy like Z
One of my annoyances.. uhh... Two are
01. The flash is extremely weak! I've taken pictures at night side by side with another much lower end phone and my pics came out way darker. In daylight its fine.
02. The WiFi range isn't too far
Are these two points improved on in the Z1 or Ultra?
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I think the s4 pro is enough; don't need to upgrade to s800, it seems like the old PCs processors war...
It seems the WiFi in Z1 has also a poor signal as the Z,one of the reasons may not get this phone if the issue is not fixed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451640
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Guys i had decided to get a Sony smartphone with waterproof,so i think this is the best option for me.
It costs about RM1,200 in Malaysia.
I'm also considering of Xperia Z1 but it's too expensive,costs about RM1,700,which was out of my budget.
So guys please tell me about this phone cons & pros,and about the 4.3 update performance,thanks :fingers-crossed:
Got some questions,will you think that Sony will support it till 2015 ? (Maybe Android 5.0)
Is it worth it to buy ? Any problem with it ?
1 more thing should i wait for Sony MWC 2014 ?
Maybe Sony will unveil a device which have the specs of about SP.
The Sirius will be pricey so i can't afford it.
Ben Ling said:
Guys i had decided to get a Sony smartphone with waterproof,so i think this is the best option for me.
It costs about RM1,200 in Malaysia.
I'm also considering of Xperia Z1 but it's too expensive,costs about RM1,700,which was out of my budget.
So guys please tell me about this phone cons & pros,and about the 4.3 update performance,thanks :fingers-crossed:
Got some questions,will you think that Sony will support it till 2015 ? (Maybe Android 5.0)
Is it worth it to buy ? Any problem with it ?
1 more thing should i wait for Sony MWC 2014 ?
Maybe Sony will unveil a device which have the specs of about SP.
The Sirius will be pricey so i can't afford it.
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It's a solid phone, but the 4.3 update brought serious bugs, the cam and battery time is greatly affected by those bugs. Let's hope sony fixes them.
Also it won't get past android 4.4.
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It is a good phone. there are some issues with the back plate coming unglued (if you would read the forum instead of asking for the info to be served on a silver plate you'd know ).
the 4.3 update is fast and fluid, and i have found no bug except for "excessive delay, took vsync XX ms", which I have not read about on this forum, and a symmetry bug when taking screenshots.
battery life is ok, I can play ingress for ~3.5 hours (3g, GPS, screen on, rendering tons of 3D graphics)
it will hopefully be supported until 2015 (the Xperia T also got a 4.3 update...)
It is a good phone. I recommed update 4.4 rom
Hipotalamus said:
It is a good phone. I recommed update 4.4 rom
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well i have just bought it...
Ben Ling said:
well i have just bought it...
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Like it?
doministry said:
Like it?
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Like it very much...but i like Z1 more,problem is no so much budget...
Ben Ling said:
Like it very much...but i like Z1 more,problem is no so much budget...
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Here in Poland th difference is small:
the official Store wants only 300pln/75 Euro more for Z1.
doministry said:
Here in Poland th difference is small:
the official Store wants only 300pln/75 Euro more for Z1.
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I bought it at RM1,230...AP Set (means not original warranty of Sony)
The Z1 only have Ori,costs RM1,990
doministry said:
Here in Poland th difference is small:
the official Store wants only 300pln/75 Euro more for Z1.
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do you know how to root the latest 4.3 firmware ?
Ben Ling said:
do you know how to root the latest 4.3 firmware ?
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There's no exploit to root 4.3 currently, so the only way to root if you're already on 4.3 is to unlock your bootloader and flash a kernel with a custom recovery.
Either that or downgrade to 4.2.2, root and flash a prerooted 4.3 rom.
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Ben Ling said:
do you know how to root the latest 4.3 firmware ?
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Nope. I didn't do it.
Hi Ben,
Its a good phone, I've used same Z for almost a year now. Like the others comment here, watch out for the back cover issue. Find a shop to glue it back with 3rd party glue if it loosens, coz the foam strip glue will not last more than a year or so....water goes in...all kinds of problems in drying. And ensure the flap covers are locked in tight when you wash your phone.
Ben, may I kindly ask the contact of shop you got your Z from ? At that price, I might get a spare one as my current one has been flooded with water many times....Thanks
emailpeter said:
Hi Ben,
Its a good phone, I've used same Z for almost a year now. Like the others comment here, watch out for the back cover issue. Find a shop to glue it back with 3rd party glue if it loosens, coz the foam strip glue will not last more than a year or so....water goes in...all kinds of problems in drying. And ensure the flap covers are locked in tight when you wash your phone.
Ben, may I kindly ask the contact of shop you got your Z from ? At that price, I might get a spare one as my current one has been flooded with water many times....Thanks
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Hi,I stay in Malaysia and i bought from a handphone shop at RM1,230 for not original Sony warranty and white color from here http://www.mudah.my/li?ca=8_s&id=88141
a few things you should keep in mind
camera is bad
phone gets hot
battery life is mediocre
screen has washed out colours
wifi is weak
sony is late with updates
dev scene seems to be a bit slower compared to the HTC and Samsung flagship devices.
also, i listen to a lot of music so the flaps get annoying
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a few things you should keep in mind
camera is bad
phone gets hot
battery life is mediocre
screen has washed out colours
wifi is weak
sony is late with updates
dev scene seems to be a bit slower compared to the HTC and Samsung flagship devices.
also, i listen to a lot of music so the flaps get annoying
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- The camera isn't perfect and isn't great under low light, but is acceptable under most conditions for me. Hopefully, an update will return the camera quality to what it was under 4.2.2.
- The phone only gets hot after extended periods of playing demanding games for me.
- I get at least 5 hours of screen on time and 2-3% of battery drain overnight. Hardly mediocre.
- The screen may look washed out when compared to other devices, but to me the colour is more natural.
- I get good wifi reception at the end of my large garden, maybe 60-70 metres from my router.
- At least 6 updates, including 2 upgrades to new versions of Android in 9 months is late with updates? If you want fast access to the latest version of Android, you should have gone Nexus.
- Less popular devices will have less dev support. The development section is far from dead though.
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spazzy1912 said:
a few things you should keep in mind
camera is bad
phone gets hot
battery life is mediocre
screen has washed out colours
wifi is weak
sony is late with updates
dev scene seems to be a bit slower compared to the HTC and Samsung flagship devices.
also, i listen to a lot of music so the flaps get annoying
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I don't know. As I always try to find good settins, I say Z camera is great.
I use it very very often and the general outcome is great. In every conditions.
Nothing is washed out here as well. You repeat some bull..t, the screen is fantastic.
doministry said:
I don't know. As I always try to find good settins, I say Z camera is great.
I use it very very often and the general outcome is great. In every conditions.
Nothing is washed out here as well. You repeat some bull..t, the screen is fantastic.
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kingvortex said:
- The camera isn't perfect and isn't great under low light, but is acceptable under most conditions for me. Hopefully, an update will return the camera quality to what it was under 4.2.2.
- The phone only gets hot after extended periods of playing demanding games for me.
- I get at least 5 hours of screen on time and 2-3% of battery drain overnight. Hardly mediocre.
- The screen may look washed out when compared to other devices, but to me the colour is more natural.
- I get good wifi reception at the end of my large garden, maybe 60-70 metres from my router.
- At least 6 updates, including 2 upgrades to new versions of Android in 9 months is late with updates? If you want fast access to the latest version of Android, you should have gone Nexus.
- Less popular devices will have less dev support. The development section is far from dead though.
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+1 to that
The only thing that isn't that good on the screen are the black levels and viewing angles.
I honestly cant see a big difference to my n5 screen except these.
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People think the screen is washed out because they're usually comparing it to a Samsung device that the colours are hugely over saturated on.
Like I said, I think the Z screen actually more faithfully reproduces colours rather than trying to make them pop out of the screen.
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Plus on videos and photos Bravia kicks in, giving amazing contrast.
On UI it's more settle so it doesn't kill the eyes.
Z1 Lovers! You are Welcome!
Are you Happy with your Z1?
Join the Poll, Sign under here and If you are Happy, Sing with Me, Because I'm Happy!.
This is for Sony Xperia Z1 only. Compact, Z1s, or Ultra are not welcome here.
I tought u wanted a forum cleanup!
So why this useless poll.
These post for me are totally useless same as post homescreen and so on, but thats me.
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djg269 said:
I tought u wanted a forum cleanup!
So why this useless poll.
These post for me are totally useless same as post homescreen and so on, but thats me.
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I forgot to mention "Criticism" are not welcome here too.
You don't know nothing what I want.
I saw many users unhappy, others happy, then I opened this thread to know where it will goes.
Hi @eclyptos. I've been happy with Z1 since the day I bought. It may not be perfect but it is a big leap fir me coming from an Xperia acro S. I just wish that Sony could've waited at least IFA this year to release the successor of Z1 as the 6-month cycle makes the current flagship behind sooner (now I know the feeling of Z owners haha). Though I know and everyone knows that tine will come there will be new and greater ones coming. Again it's just my thought, I hope no one will react violently. And again my obly wish is to have at least most of the Sirius' features will be available on Z1 once it geta the 4.4 update.
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I'm very happy... all I need is in only one device.... But the camera can do better... I think it's a software problem and Sony have not the capacity to resolve the problem
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Yep i am
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No not happy.
POOR DISPLAY QUALITY. Washed colors. And terrifying viewing angels.
POOR PHOTO QUALITY. Like someone old 1mpx photo camera
Extremely happy, wouldn't exchange for anything, although it would have been nicer with an IPS screen
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I wish I didn't even buy it.
I am waiting for something good to come in the next 2-3 months and I will replace it (probably with HTC)
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No not happy.
POOR DISPLAY QUALITY. Washed colors. And terrifying viewing angels.
POOR PHOTO QUALITY. Like someone old 1mpx photo camera
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Someone doesn't know how to setup a device as you can tell by the stuff he's writing here
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Jiyeon90 said:
Extremely happy, wouldn't exchange for anything, although it would have been nicer with an IPS screen
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I agree with you.
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I'm very happy with my Z1 it ticks all the boxes for me.
Now I'm wondering how long this thread will stay friendly and open
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I can't help but wonder, why do I have to pay about 500 Euro (contract free) for a flagship with a disappointing screen when I'll have to pay the same sum for a flagship with top-notch screen in a month or two... Viewing angles don't bother me as much as the yellow tint and the fact that White balance, although improving things, impacts the brightness and contrast in turn. And, what drives me mad, the user is supposed to (partially) fix something that shouldn't have got past Sony's quality control in first place. White balance should be used for fine adjustments according to each one's personal preference and not for fixing a faulty display altogether. So, after exchanging 5 Z1 devices, each one suffering from yellow tint to one degree or another (some of them even from dead or stuck pixels), in a blind hope of getting one of those "unicorn" units with a Z Ultra-alike display, I am finally throwing the towel. I'm glad I can still return the last Z1 I have gone for. It could have been an EPIC phone to cherish and remember but just because of the poor screen it isn't. It's a good, decent device but I can get that for half the money. I'll wait for Z2 or whatever its name will be, and if Sony provide the same "display lottery" disgusting experience with it, I'll go for another brand, as much as I don't want to.
So, you guessed right, I voted with "No" in this poll.
I was unhappy with the device, so i sold it and tried to find new phone.
but i could not find any other devices better than z1
so just bought it again and now i am happy knowing that the z1 is the best out there
I'm happy with my z1 for now and will stick with it for few years.
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BLEK0TA said:
No not happy.
POOR DISPLAY QUALITY. Washed colors. And terrifying viewing angels.
POOR PHOTO QUALITY. Like someone old 1mpx photo camera
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Display was improved with the implementation of Withe Balance on .136, did you try it?
I got a lot of improvement in Pictures, specially in Low light, after update to .136 too.
BTW, sorry to hear that.
choihan06 said:
I was unhappy with the device, so i sold it and tried to find new phone.
but i could not find any other devices better than z1
so just bought it again and now i am happy knowing that the z1 is the best out there
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..hahaha..Nice!
del1701 said:
Now I'm wondering how long this thread will stay friendly and open
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Friendly? i don't know..
Open? Until Z1 will live .
Happy with:
- Picture quality in good lighting conditions
- Build quality
- Design
- Light and useful UI
- Expandable memory
- They put the charging pins to not have to keep opening the flap
Not happy with:
- ASF (for the Love of God, Sony, just put a highly scratch resistant tempered glass that's more scratch resistant than the glass under the ASF)
- LED flash when using it as a flashlight - it's very weak
- Allowing T-Mobile US to lock the bootloader
- No brightness slider in the notification drop-down or (not allowing more quick settings to be used)
nope. its still with the f**ken service centre.
I really miss it