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M7 or xperiA z?

As you now these days the Internet is full of rumor of the m7, based on the most recent render and photo and specs, wich will you choose if the rumors are true?
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batna.antab said:
As you now these days the Internet is full of rumor of the m7, based on the most recent render and photo and specs, wich will you choose if the rumors are true?
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i think xz is well

I came to this confusion as well If ever I'm gonna go with HTC m7 I think I will be helping on development of Team Venom/Viper ROM there. But I decided to go with Xperia ZL than m7 for a number of reasons.
1. Infrared
2. Dual Sim
3. MicroSD Support
4. The size(not display size but the overall size)
5. Battery
6. Design

Still confused between ZL's smaller body and Z's full glass one.

Full glass is a fingerprint magnet and very delicate to touch. While the Xperia ZL is very comfortable to hold.
I don't even find the glass case amusing if you ask me since I encountered this issue with my Xperia Pro also which has a shiny casing on it. And when dirt sticks in it it's very visible. Same goes for scratches if ever it would happen.

I've owned a Desire S and a One X. Before that it was iPhone. The way I feel at the moment I think I will be trying out the Xperia Z unless HTC really pull something special out of the bag with the M7.

HTC M7. I like the Xperia Z becuase of Camera and all that but Im using the phone more. So i live a nice UI. So M7 it is for me. Also the Xperia Z UI has been ported so its not exclusive if u kno what i mean

Thread closed. Please use this thread for all comparisons now as we don't want repeat threads cluttering up the forum.
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Xperia Z vs iphone 5?

I'm having kind of a hard time deciding if I should trade in my iphone 5 for the xperia z...opinions please? thanks.

fatmike922 said:
I'm having kind of a hard time deciding if I should trade in my iphone 5 for the xperia z...opinions please? thanks.
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iPhone talk isn't allowed here, so we will all suggest the Z.
It's like comparing Apple with Pears. Never had an Apple product and never will, but the myPhone seems to be quite decent under any circumstances.
Android vs iOS I'd always choose Android.
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P.S. What's the point making another topic? There are really plenty out there.
What if people made topics to compare the Z with other phones.
Then you would have:
Xperia Z vs Galaxy Note
Xperia Z vs Galaxy Note II
Xperia Z vs Galaxy S III
Xperia Z vs Galaxy S III mini
Xperia Z vs Droid DNA
Xperia Z vs Nexus 4
Xperia Z vs One X
And those are just a few....

Sv: Xperia Z vs iphone 5?
It's hard to compare. Two very different systems. If you like how Apple does things, you might like their phones better. But you better like how they do things, because you aren't allowed to change it. I know I found ios borring..
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Easy one this go for the Z if you like customization and stuff, if you like stock standard same as others go with Apple has the iphone 4 and dont get me wrong it was a nice handset but i didnt get attached to it as i felt bored with the set up.

I have both. iPhone 5 and Xperia Z. I am a happy man.

Mitsuya Cider said:
I have both. iPhone 5 and Xperia Z. I am a happy man.
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2 phones? drug dealer? XD

Yes, swap it for the Xperia Z. It's far superior.

I have iPhone 5 as well. Just got my xperia z today. So far it's okay. Like the larger screen. Nothing wrong with the iPhone. Just got bored of it.
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I was also looking for a good review as I mainly use phone for phone and taking pictures and video
Check it for yourself - its obvious what to choose
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0cN_NPSNu0

Mitsuya Cider said:
I have both. iPhone 5 and Xperia Z. I am a happy man.
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I have both also
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Xperia Z and iPhone 5 both are smart phones and there are many people who are interested in buying such kind of phones.iPhone 5 is one of the most popular as well as latest model of Apple.

I own a nexus 4, iPhone 5 and the xperia z. I honestly think the nexus is the best in terms of software and speed. The Z is a beautiful beast that I'm adjusting to... If only it ran stock jellybean. With regards to the iPhone 5, for me it's a massive disappointment. Not really any better than the 4s and you have to look after it a lot more as it scratches very easily.
If you have a tight budget get the nexus 4, if not then get the Z or hold out for the HTC one or Samsungs new offering when they announce.
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masi0 said:
I was also looking for a good review as I mainly use phone for phone and taking pictures and video
Check it for yourself - its obvious what to choose
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Obvious? They both had their bad ass pics there but I don't see one being "obvious". Not that I'd consider an iPhone. They're WAY past their prime.
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joe3681 said:
Obvious? They both had their bad ass pics there but I don't see one being "obvious". Not that I'd consider an iPhone. They're WAY past their prime.
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I thought it was obvious that the iPhone pics had a yellowish wash over them when viewed next to the Z pics. This was especially noticeable in the low light pics - the colour in the Z pics looked much more realistic. And, the details looked sharper overall in the Z pics. Although, there were a few pics where the iPhone came out on top.

Thanks guys. I (a little) ashamed to say Im leaning more towards the Galaxy s4 now after a glimpse into it... instead of the xperia z.
I think subconciously I know the right choice is to switch and give up my ip5 but I've been an iphone user for so many years. Maybe I just needed some convincing
But highlly anticipating the S4!!! Guess I should move this to the s4 threads now,.,

The camera of Xperia Z is really great and I have used it which owned by one of my friends.

Annoying opinion question!

I am about to commit myself to yet another contract and coming from the arc, Which I've been more than happy with I think I'm going to go for the Z.
Now I've read countless threads about pros/cons but all in all, should I look towards the HTC one or even s4... Not a big fan of either but I want my contracts worth out of the phone!
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boyob32 said:
I am about to commit myself to yet another contract and coming from the arc, Which I've been more than happy with I think I'm going to go for the Z.
Now I've read countless threads about pros/cons but all in all, should I look towards the HTC one or even s4... Not a big fan of either but I want my contracts worth out of the phone!
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They are all 3 great phones, they all have pro's and cons it doesn't matter which of the 3 you choose they are all good phones that are worth your money.
Since you're in a Sony section and since you come from the arc, I'd say go for the Xperia Z, you really won't regret it.

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boyob32 said:
I am about to commit myself to yet another contract and coming from the arc, Which I've been more than happy with I think I'm going to go for the Z.
Now I've read countless threads about pros/cons but all in all, should I look towards the HTC one or even s4... Not a big fan of either but I want my contracts worth out of the phone!
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technically i suggest for htc or Sony
and cause htc One got delay report it means htc couldn't do so well
SO for nowadays Xperia Z can be ur Zing
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If you use your phone for light tasks and not allot, XZ with stamina mode will make you through days.
HTC one camera will be very useful if your pics r taken in lowlight condition.
As for Sammy, I think they do as Apple do in every good and bad way.
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I like my Xperia Z a lot, but the specs of the HTC One sure are very sexy.
Galaxy S is not my type of phone, it is okay but I prefer the Xperia Z above that one for sure.
Kind regards, Stefan.

Thanks all. Pretty much helped confirm what I already thought.
Although specs of others are looking stronger in areas, I like the quality build and theming of Sony, plus coming from the arc, I know that it will be readily modifiable.

I have come from HTC, and so glad I did. Much more functionality within the Sony phone.
USB Host, Throw, screen mirror connect and display to my tv, laptop... out of the box. Syncing/backing up any parts of your phone/micro SD to PC, none of which exists on any of my HTC devices.
Walkman app with custom eq, blows away any of HTC beats phones for sound quality.
Theming is not Sony's strong suit on this phone, much more customisable with HTC, especially like the grey bars...
IMO, HTC build quality is probably the best out there and always has been. And the release to public OS is more stable and has less issues, eg WIFI, initial setup quirks. But I also think that Sony may have rushed this out to market before the other big guns released there flagship phones for 2013, hence some of what I mentioned about the OS.
Buy the Sony, I am sure you won't regret it. I am happy with almost all aspects of the Xperia Z.

Since your current phone is the Xperia Arc, which is the same generation as my previous phone (the LG Optimus 2X), you might get the same experience that I had. Personally, I am blown away by this phone.

You're on XDA so I am assuming you are fond of the idea of good development support from the manufacturers. This means no to the S4. The S2, 3 note and note 2 are prime examples that samsung exynos devices are more or less the worst thing for development. If you are happy on stock roms then it might be allright.. but then again their stock roms are pretty awful, buggy and laggy. Not to mention the super brick bug.
I wouldn't dream of saying don't get the htc one as I think it should be great. It simply wasn't what I was after (namely water resistance and larger screen).

Development is important to me, I have gone through more roms, kernels and phone brickings that i ever thought I would, and yet the phone is still in one piece!
I am a big fan of Sony phones, despite various issues but then I suppose all phones have flaws...
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It depends, from the sound of it, it looks like you're getting the Z on contract which means you can't unlock the bootloader. Whether or not that is an issue is up to you.
That being said I absolutely love the stock software on my phone as it is. I'm a flashaholic and I haven't even unlocked the bootloader yet! I only rooted it to remove the charging notification.
Sony have really stepped up their game with the Z in terms of both hardware and software. It just works, simple. There are a few bugs but they aren't major and hopefully they'll be fixed shortly.

[Q] Note II to Xperia Z1

Hi Everybody,
My first android phone was Xperia X10. I love this phone because of it's slick design.
Sold X10 for Samsung S2...
Sold S2 for Note I...
Sold Note I for Note II...
I starting to hate Samsung because of late update and the design looks all pretty the same.
So right now i'm thinking about back to Sony and Z1 is my first choice right now. Is it worth to Sell Note II for Xperia Z1?

Samsung releases updates more often than any others but i am 100percent with you on design aspect. It was one of the many reasons for 'upgrading' to Z1 rather than note3
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Samsung used to issue updates VIA ''leak regularly. But only a few 'official' per year.
Sony however issue many per year. For the Z1 and Ultra its been 4 over a 4 month period. Thats massive! Although they have been a bit buggy so they did warrant such updates. '
As for the Z1... its a fantastic unit. Camera is obviously the best feature.. (thought it would have been better though)
The Z Ultra, is probably a similar unit to the Note. Similar size, fantastic features... its just that camera that lets it down. If i said the camera was average, i'd be generous.
But basically with the latest Sony smartphones you can't go wrong. The look fantastic, and having waterproof units is great.
Knowing what i know now, i'd still pay for the Ultra. (only because i have a lot of photography devices)
Otherwise the Z1 is the better choice.

thehackersz said:
Hi Everybody,
My first android phone was Xperia X10. I love this phone because of it's slick design.
Sold X10 for Samsung S2...
Sold S2 for Note I...
Sold Note I for Note II...
I starting to hate Samsung because of late update and the design looks all pretty the same.
So right now i'm thinking about back to Sony and Z1 is my first choice right now. Is it worth to Sell Note II for Xperia Z1?
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performance will be night and day that's for sure.

Once they'll fix the boot loader issue, you can forget forever things like Sim lock on unlocked bootloaders, Knox and so on, yellow signals or counters. BTW I was between note 3 and this. After playing (a lot) with the note 3 I'm super happy to have bought it on dayone.
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Hi I had Note 2 which I sold for s4 (big mistake) Did miss the s pen for a while, but now I love the Z1, sick of touchwiz sick of plastic and was sick of knox and counters, only good thing was removable battery's if you had a spare, but z1 is up there for me with note 2 for battery life,
yes I use stamina mode, love the build quality and no lag
PS If I was getting a new one, I'd put a glass-m tempered glass screen protector straight on

I've had the s3,s4,note 1,note 2,htc one,Xperia z and now the z1. I did like the Samsung's but like people say they all have the same build quality (plastic!) htc one was a really nice phone but when I got my hands on the z it was awesome,after using this and loved it the z1 was announced I just had to get it,it's an awesome peice of kit
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My advise, better wait for Z2.

I just brought Z1 white version. Xperia Z2 will be available around April 2014. I can't wait any longer... Almost change my mind for Nexus 5 but only AP set (warranty not covered by LG) available in my Country for now. Approximately Jan or February will be arrive according to LG Malaysia.
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I have a Sony xperia z1 which was sent to me by my aunt. I entered a sim and still gives me emergency calls only.but when I inject sim it tells me some removed and when I insert sim it tells me sim inserted . what do I do?

thehackersz said:
Hi Everybody,
My first android phone was Xperia X10. I love this phone because of it's slick design.
Sold X10 for Samsung S2...
Sold S2 for Note I...
Sold Note I for Note II...
I starting to hate Samsung because of late update and the design looks all pretty the same.
So right now i'm thinking about back to Sony and Z1 is my first choice right now. Is it worth to Sell Note II for Xperia Z1?
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Sony will be slower for updates and less development options so far.

indigold said:
I have a Sony xperia z1 which was sent to me by my aunt. I entered a sim and still gives me emergency calls only.but when I inject sim it tells me some removed and when I insert sim it tells me sim inserted . what do I do?[/QUOTE
Hurmm.... You probably got a locked device.
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once you hold the Z1 you will feel like " What the heck cartoonish lousy interface samsung use" !

Time will come
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What to buy : Z Ultra - Z1

Hey guys
So the title says it all really
I can get both for around the same price, a couple of £'s here and there difference
I love the Xperia Z ultra because of the thinness of the device and how powerful it is, im not to fussed about the camera or that it has no flash. the battery life looks good too, and i must say the screen is the best feature with that X reality engine and Bravia engine, it looks amazing.
Bear in mind im getting either or after xmas, 6 months later im due an upgrade so should i go to a 5" device now and then bigger in June when my contracts up
I love the Xperia Z1 because its still pretty thin and has the same specs, battery life looks to be around the same, and that camera would probably come in handy eventually
what do you guys think?
Ive posted this in both Z1 and Z Ultra thread to get an idea of which to get
Jack

After I got the Z1 I had a feeling of going bigger and nearly swapped. The big one is cheaper to buy sim free but was dearer on contract. Thought I would like the pen writing thing and big screen but after watching a load of youtube videos it's just too big for me and my pocket. I realised when I was at shops and even z1 was stretching my pockets. Got over the idea now. Think I would need both and use z ultra like a tablet in the house. But then I would just get a tablet in the first place lol.
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dazza7111 said:
After I got the Z1 I had a feeling of going bigger and nearly swapped. The big one is cheaper to buy sim free but was dearer on contract. Thought I would like the pen writing thing and big screen but after watching a load of youtube videos it's just too big for me and my pocket. I realised when I was at shops and even z1 was stretching my pockets. Got over the idea now. Think I would need both and use z ultra like a tablet in the house. But then I would just get a tablet in the first place lol.
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Im getting a nexus 7 for christmas so it doesnt seem worth it, but i just love how thin it is

JackHanAnLG said:
Im getting a nexus 7 for christmas so it doesnt seem worth it, but i just love how thin it is
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Z1 defo then lol

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Z1 defo then lol
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+1

If you're upgrading in 6 months' time anyway, I'd say go for the Z1 now, being the more recent of the two, and see if you can get your hands on the Z Ultra 2 (or whatever the Ultra's successor will be called), which should be coming out roundabout that time.

If you don't care about the camera go now with an ultra. Now is a Google play edition and you'll not die forever like us to get a miserable 4.3. As you know the device is magnificent. If wasn't for the fact that I need a good camera. Ultra will be on close eyes my choice.
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DAddYE said:
If you don't care about the camera go now with an ultra. Now is a Google play edition and you'll not die forever like us to get a miserable 4.3. As you know the device is magnificent. If wasn't for the fact that I need a good camera. Ultra will be on close eyes my choice.
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4.3 came out today for both devices