Xperia z1 review: Pros & Cons - Xperia Z1 General

I've been using Z1 for about a month, here's my take.
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Pros: What’s Good
1. Amazing Build Quality:
2. Specs to impress:
3. Battery life: 3hours of screen time plus 1.5 days of standby.
4. External SD Card: upto 128gb external + 16gb internal. Good transfer speeds.
5. Accurate, clear Display: Triluminous Display + X-Reality
6. Camera: 20.7MP, F2.0 Aperture and 1/2.3″ sensor size. Best Android camera smartphone. Day: Lumia 1020 > Note 3 ~ G2 > Xperia Z1 > HTC One. Night Lumia 1020 > Z1 > HTC One > Note 3 ~ G2.
7. Waterproof (up to 1 meter), dust proof
8. Stock Shatter-proof screen guard
9. Super fast and Zero lag. Will get even faster with 4.4.
10. Clean, Bloat-free OS with usable apps:
Cons: Whats Bad
1. Bad viewing angles: contrast, color falls above 20 degrees.
2. Camera processing: Too much sharpening, and visible noise.
3. Heavy: 170g
4. Prone to scratches with stock screen guard.
5. Not a modder’s paradise (yet): Not many ROMs
6. Underwhelming loudspeaker.
Photos: High quality Z1 close-up photos
Review: Detailed Z1 Review: Good and Bad
VERDICT
Xperia Z1 is a phenomenal Sony smartphone. But it may not be right for everyone. After using Note 3, Nexus 5, Optimus G2, I settled with Xperia Z1.

Seems like most of us say the same thing about this device - love the design, performance and build quality. But too not post processing on the camera, which HOPEFULLY will be fixed on the next firmware update

Please don't post as "review"... You can just post an opinion about your phone... And don't give links to OWN site to advertise it...
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soulreaver99 said:
Seems like most of us say the same thing about this device - love the design, performance and build quality. But too not post processing on the camera, which HOPEFULLY will be fixed on the next firmware update
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Let's hope sony hears it.

taranfx said:
Let's hope sony hears it.
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I'm thinking they're starting to listen. The NEX camera division has updated the firmware on various models to reflect the issues the community brought up. I have hope anyway.

arthurbrownleeiv said:
I have hope anyway.
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Me too, still waiting...

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Q3 Flagships : Xperia Cybershot ,Xperia Walkman & an iphone Assasin

Rumored Q3 Flagships : Xperia Cybershot ,Xperia Walkman & an iphone Assasin​
Rumors of possible smartphones from Sony that will be out in Q3 2013.
According to a tip received by Phone Arena, Sony is readying three more smartphones which will feature Sony’s impressive Cyber-shot camera and Walkman tech. Here is a rundown of what can be expected from these devices -
First is a 5-inch Sony Xperia Cyber-shot phone. It will allegedly have the best smartphone camera around, and will feature a sensor size almost equal to the Nokia PureView 808, along with Carl Zeiss optics. Unlike the PureView 808, the addition of such a camera will not affect the design aesthetics of the device. The other specifications are also high-end.
The second is a 5-inch Xperia Walkman phone which will feature an amplifier chip and every feature that the Walkman technology has to offer. The specifications are also expected to be high-end.
The third will take on the iPhone directly, with a small form factor and display size, with the camera and other specifications similar to that of the previously mentioned Xperia Cyber-shot.
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Any can send me xperia walkman player apk for galaxy tab ?
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What are your sources for these pictures please?
Waw it will be awesome...
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Wow.
But the Xperia z has all the functions
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Xenon flash ... Hell yeah!!! but many of these pics are fake... Does not match with each other
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Doesn't seem compelling enough to warrant a purchase.
Xperia Z already has a great camera and Walkman app. Why buy stand alone products which will probably cost the same amount?
BS.
Maybe because they are supposed to be better than the Z?
The camera one will have a better captor, flash, in fact camera in general
The walkman one will have an amplificator, a sound treatment, what doesnt have the Xperia Z, what is the case for the HTC One
That would be nice as i am Cybershoot user for a few years.
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I'll believe it when I see it

chinese retail version of xperia Z1 screen review!

black level is great much better than xperia z
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Color is very accurate
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viewing angles is bad
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Thanks for review, View Angles for me is not a problem, but screen seems good enough
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thanks for the photos,
its awful viewing angles shame on you Sony
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Thanks for review, View Angles for me is not a problem, but screen seems good enough
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yes,screen is great , black level and contrast is excellent。
Screen seems pretty good in these pics (i.e head on at least)! However, judging by these photos I think my XZ screen (JDC panel) has slightly better off axis viewing than on Z1 (shown in pics above). I guess I'll know it in a couple of days when I'll have both side by side in my hands. But having looked at the Z ultra screen in person, I'm positive that Z1 would probably have a better display than my XZ.
Dpk1 said:
Screen seems pretty good in these pics (i.e head on at least)! However, judging by these photos I think my XZ screen (JDC panel) has slightly better off axis viewing than on Z1 (shown in pics above). I guess I'll know it in a couple of days when I'll have both side by side in my hands. But having looked at the Z ultra screen in person, I'm positive that Z1 would probably have a better display than my XZ.
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xperia z1 screen is much better than xperia z screen:fingers-crossed:。but viewing angle almost the same:crying:
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xperia z1 screen is much better than xperia z screen:fingers-crossed:。but viewing angle almost the same:crying:
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Fortunately enough I have my eyes both in front of my face, so I don't often view off-axis
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Sony pays phonearena and gsmarena

phonearena and gsmarena is one firm
proof that they pay:
1.
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"The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact ends up with a cool white balance and colors are fairly accurate"
"1. alpha
2. z3c
3. iphone6"
this cold and unnatural colors is "fairly accurate"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/white-balance-video-t2889760
2. Rated display z2 almost the maximum score for color reproduction in comparison, gsmarena just wrote what a great display (no color test)
http://www.phonearena.com/showimage.php?m=Benchmarks...346&v=default
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2742538
3. Over-rated general scores of z3c and z2
4. Remove any proof and just comments against Sony (gsmarena does not pass it, and if they missed something immediately remove it)
5. In each news (even not about sony) in the comments a lot of advertisers
6. In poll sony always wins
7. In the lattest displays comparison have not put sony smartphones, knowing that it would be a complete failure, my question "where is sony" they removed.
8. gsmarena writes nothing about the terrible color rendition of displays
Sony, instead of paying for reviewers and commentators please make good device.
also
Stereo Crosstalk (higher is better)
htc one mini 2 -90.1
htc one (m8) -79.7
g3 -78.5
iphone 5s -76.1
alpha -65.6
iphone 6 -65.1
S5 -61.9
iphone 5c -61.7
z3 -50.8
xiaomi mi4 -49.7
z3 compact -45.1
xiomi mi 3 -44.2
Dynamic range (higher is better)
htc one m8 93.9
htc one mini 2 93.8
iphone 6 93.8
iphone 5c 93.7
iphone 5s 93.7
g3 93.3
s5 93.3
alpha 92.7
xiaomi mi 3 89.6
xiaomi mi 4 89.4
z3 85.7
z3 compact 85.4
Noise level (higher is better)
s5 -96.3
alpha -95.7
htc one mini 2 -94.9
htc one m8 -94.9
iphone 6 -94.0
lg g3 -93.7
iphone 5c -93.7
iphone 5s -93.4
xiaomi mi4 -91.6
xiomi mi3 -91.5
z3 -85.7
z3 compact -85.4
"Audio quality is very good, with minor exceptions in some areas"
"Very good audio output"
"Clean audio output"
I also paid Sony.
Take my axe.
Where you paid by Sony for using that pseudo?
they probably stoppd paying which lead to this thread
Of course, I heard they a also pay potential customers to buy the phone

Xperia Z5 Premium vs Note 5 CAMERA TEST. SONY IS NOW MAKE BEST CAMERA PHONE EVER!!!

I found the camera test between sony xperia Z5 premium and note 5.
My personal opinion is that the Xperia Z5 Premium has a better camera of note 5
XPERIA Z5 PREMIUM VS NOTE 5 CAMERA TEST:
TEST:
http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4523/4953454/1/rv/sony-xperia-z5-compact-review/
new: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VINFz7vFztM
Source:
http://www.eprice.com.tw
Why do we need another thread here? Already discussing about this HERE.
The Sony camera looks worse in the edge plus comparison video.
1 that video is a s6 edge +
2 as much as I love Sony, you're wrong
Z5
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Note 5
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Im sad to say but it looks like this whole Z5 camera is still a joke! and this comes from a z3c owner... look at these samples http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4523/4953454/1/rv/sony-xperia-z5-compact-review/ the note 5 out shoots the z5 almost in any shot and not to speak bout low light shots which z5 cant handle. so after this i just cancelled my preorder and might get something else or ill wait till next year because i aint buying samsung crap.
I 'm sorry to say that the Note 5 pictures qre way better. Did you look at the full resolution pictures or just the thumbnails? I don't like Samsung but I have to admit, adding OIS to their flagships this year was a smart move. Sony blew it again. That is unless they tweak the camera before the release.
I think all haters to see eye doctor and test their eye sight. Z5 photos are far better than taken with Z3 and are equally great compared to S6 or Note 5. If you think otherwise you should get an iPhone 6s
ummm the Z5 is the best camera on the market:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/09/30/dxomark-rates-xperia-z5-as-best-of-the-best-sits-atop-rankings/
They didnt test yet iphone 6s and note 5. Anyway for video recording, i think sony will be hard to beat. As for photos quality just hope it will be acceptable since i dont like protrude camera design.
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iP6s camera is just bigger clone of iP6 camera with no significant improvements except 4k video. iP6 should be in top 5 but not #1
definitely not to beat Huawei's Nexus too for much better 12mpix snapper
Play store and sony keyboard got a new update.
Sounds good

Thinking Of Buying The Z Force, Your Thoughts On the Phone.

Ok, I have an upgrade on VZW coming up the first week of October. I am thinking of the Z Force or the N7, anyway I have seen plenty of coverage on Youtube of both and performance wise the Moto is the winner but can someone tell me their experience with the screen outdoors on the Z Force and also their experience with the camera? My kids play outdoor sports a lot and I want something that is pretty bright outdoors and takes good pics and videos. I am currently using an LG V10 so I was hoping the camera on the Z Force was as good or better than the V10 but I love the mods and have heard the battery is excellent.
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Ok, I have an upgrade on VZW coming up the first week of October. I am thinking of the Z Force or the N7, anyway I have seen plenty of coverage on Youtube of both and performance wise the Moto is the winner but can someone tell me their experience with the screen outdoors on the Z Force and also their experience with the camera? My kids play outdoor sports a lot and I want something that is pretty bright outdoors and takes good pics and videos. I am currently using an LG V10 so I was hoping the camera on the Z Force was as good or better than the V10 but I love the mods and have heard the battery is excellent.
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I work in West Texas in the Desert and usually have my display at 50-75% brightness with no issue at all.
I have also taken photos of little league with no problem, I even messed around with the slow motion video and it worked well. The 4k takes very nice video. I have no issues with the stock camera app but on occasion I use FV5 just to be able to shoot raw.
First Picture with Z Force
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Took this at 7:45 PM Low Predusk light outdoors about 1 foot away.
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Ok, I have an upgrade on VZW coming up the first week of October. I am thinking of the Z Force or the N7, anyway I have seen plenty of coverage on Youtube of both and performance wise the Moto is the winner but can someone tell me their experience with the screen outdoors on the Z Force and also their experience with the camera? My kids play outdoor sports a lot and I want something that is pretty bright outdoors and takes good pics and videos. I am currently using an LG V10 so I was hoping the camera on the Z Force was as good or better than the V10 but I love the mods and have heard the battery is excellent.
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ZForce is incredible, the best smartphone ever
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