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Is xperia sp worth buying??

Hello!tomorrow is my mom birthday so I want to give her a present.I think xperia sp is the best phone that suit her the most but I search on Google I see that xperia sp have a display and touch screen problem.So what xperia sp user should I buy it or not. ....my mom only use it for call message facebook map. ...no need to root or anything.Please reply it fast I only got 10 hour left.sorry for my bad English
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One-week Review
I myself bought this phone a week back, and I must say, I am happy with the phone.
Fortunately, I didn't have the touch problem in my device. When connected to USB though,
the voltage levels are screwed somehow and the touch behaves abnormally. But still,
files can be transferred with ease. The processor is kick-ass! And also the notification LED!
The battery drain is there, which stems from the various junk-ware installed, but mainly due to
Media Storage and the Google Location Sync. Camera is pretty good for me. However, one downside
I found is the Wi-Fi reception. Sucks big-time! Keeps dropping signals frequently, however does not
affect speed when connected.
Taking both downsides and advantages of this phone, I am in love with my device! Rest is up to you
to decide whether the downsides are grave enough for you to change your choice to another model!
All the best! :good:

Shuvodip said:
I myself bought this phone a week back, and I must say, I am happy with the phone.
Fortunately, I didn't have the touch problem in my device. When connected to USB though,
the voltage levels are screwed somehow and the touch behaves abnormally. But still,
files can be transferred with ease. The processor is kick-ass! And also the notification LED!
The battery drain is there, which stems from the various junk-ware installed, but mainly due to
Media Storage and the Google Location Sync. Camera is pretty good for me. However, one downside
I found is the Wi-Fi reception. Sucks big-time! Keeps dropping signals frequently, however does not
affect speed when connected.
Taking both downsides and advantages of this phone, I am in love with my device! Rest is up to you
to decide whether the downsides are grave enough for you to change your choice to another model!
All the best! :good:
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Thx for the reply bro but is the wifi suck like the ipad 2 cus I have ipad 2 Ios6.1 and the internet connection is very bad so I guess it ok if I have this problem cus my WiFi router is in my mom room
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Biggest negative point of Xperia SP is its camera. Daytime photography is ok but nighttime pictures are crap. As u mentioned that the wifi router is in your mom's room so the wifi signal strength would be fine. Few people have reported the touch problem but that is when the phone is connected to USB cable or wall charger. Other times the touch response is great. The display is sharp and colours are good, but it is a bit reflective. This issue is when outdoors, but one can always increase the screen brightness.
Best part is the performance for its cost & that LED notification bar, makes the phone look sexy.
So if camera is not the most important requirement, go for it bro.

the_helix said:
Biggest negative point of Xperia SP is its camera. Daytime photography is ok but nighttime pictures are crap. As u mentioned that the wifi router is in your mom's room so the wifi signal strength would be fine. Few people have reported the touch problem but that is when the phone is connected to USB cable or wall charger. Other times the touch response is great. The display is sharp and colours are good, but it is a bit reflective. This issue is when outdoors, but one can always increase the screen brightness.
Best part is the performance for its cost & that LED notification bar, makes the phone look sexy.
So if camera is not the most important requirement, go for it bro.
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Ok bro I understand my big problem is the screen do you know what version of the SP that cause this problem C5302 or C5303 or C5306 I think I live in south east asia maybe my phone version is C5302.another problem is auto restart some people said their phone restart every day.Anyway thx for the reply bro
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dara007_168 said:
Ok bro I understand my big problem is the screen do you know what version of the SP that cause this problem C5302 or C5303 or C5306 I think I live in south east asia maybe my phone version is C5302.another problem is auto restart some people said their phone restart every day.Anyway thx for the reply bro
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This issue is with almost all the Sony phones & not only the Xperia SPs. That is because the display used by Sony in their phones is not as good as the display used by some other manufactures like Samsung, HTC etc. However the problem is not severe. You can still use it outdoors if you manually increase the screen brightness a bit. I am from India & even my model is C5302. I have not faced any phone restart issue with my SP till now.
Good luck with your purchase & wish your mom a happy birthday.
P.S. Try to use the "thanks" button (on left side, below the profile picture) for saying thanks. It reduces the number of unnecessary posts written just for saying thanks.

the_helix said:
This issue is with almost all the Sony phones & not only the Xperia SPs. That is because the display used by Sony in their phones is not as good as the display used by some other manufactures like Samsung, HTC etc. However the problem is not severe. You can still use it outdoors if you manually increase the screen brightness a bit. I am from India & even my model is C5302. I have not faced any phone restart issue with my SP till now.
Good luck with your purchase & wish your mom a happy birthday.
P.S. Try to use the "thanks" button (on left side, below the profile picture) for saying thanks. It reduces the number of unnecessary posts written just for saying thanks.
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Yeah bro all SP user have this problem it's like 95/100 I think I'm gonna change my mind maybe Galaxy win or Alcatel one touch scribe HD what do you think?or any sony phone around 300$ but all xperia 2013 some are cheap and some are expensive and the price around 300$ is only xperia SP
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dara007_168 said:
Yeah bro all SP user have this problem it's like 95/100 I think I'm gonna change my mind maybe Galaxy win or Alcatel one touch scribe HD what do you think?or any sony phone around 300$ but all xperia 2013 some are cheap and some are expensive and the price around 300$ is only xperia SP
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You can have a look at Glaxy S4 mini, Nexus 4 or Glaxy S3. These cost about same as Xperia SP or slightly more. Xperia L is also an option.
But as far as value for money is concerned I feel Xperia SP & Xperia L are better.

Xperia Z1 touch screen problem

My touchscreen is really bad right now it has problems sensing touch
Two video examples which are exactly like my problem
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj1P0X12r_A ----- Start at 0:24
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0sqwwUoEPc
I thinks it's a software problem since most Xperia Z1 users are having this problem?
Thanks for all your help!
Edit: Apparently many users are having this problem... Just found another vid : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD_PS7EoQI8

In my opinion, its software problem related ..
I mean the sensor maybe need more tweaks and stuffs ..
Anyway, its just my opinion
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chitose_ndy said:
In my opinion, its software problem related ..
I mean the sensor maybe need more tweaks and stuffs ..
Anyway, its just my opinion
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Alright, thanks for your opinion... I'll try to go back to older firmwares to test wether it is hardware or software related
If this is a hardware problem, Sony will have some BIGGGGGGG trouble
EDIT : Okay, I have just went back to 524 firmware to test and I can confirm that the problem still persists.

As I wrote in the other thread my phone seems fine, tried 5 times. Someone said that it happened when you got in contact with the aluminium.
So I took the phone out of its case and tried, still fine.

More ajour the issue here
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/Z1-Touchscreen-issue/td-p/434537
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z1/xperia-z1-touchscreen-problems/td-p/410611

I've noticed a loss of touch across the right edge of the screen, most noticable when playing candy crush and i want to switch on the far right, but in normal use it's absolutely fine, points to software in this case.
If you want to know if there are problems then download a multi touch app and move your finger across every inch of the screen, if you lose contact you'll know theres a problem and you'll have some tangible evidence when you take it back to the shop.

Im so pissed at this crappy thouch screen.. if i type to fast and not hard enough it wont register it.. aspesially annoying with the spacebar.. its like 50/50 chance its gonna work each time.. is this hardware or software?? Such an high en product and it really sucks.. gonna go back to my s3 if this isnt fixable..
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I'm starting to rather dislike Sony now . I can't believe so many problems can be found on a $5998 HKD, HIGH END smartphone . When I first saw an Xperia Z1, I immediately fell in love with it. I decided to save up all my money to get one, for a few months I only used 1/4 of my lunch money for lunch. And then you know what? I end up with a f*cked up touchscreen, bootloader unlocking problems and a yellow, ugly screen that don't want to see anymore. More then 6 of my friends are gonna buy an Xperia Z1 (cuz they saw mine) But I'm gonna make them change their minds and buy something else.

I thinking they assembling the product with different quality hardware for differen continent. I got mine all original and working fine. I just saying.

We are some people on the sonymobile forum with the issue.
I have a brand new Z1 on the Way from the store now.
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Mine is fine. Is on .257 now.

El.Guaje said:
Mine is fine. Is on .257 now.
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I'm on .257 also and screen really sucks. Is there a calibration app that can resolve this issue?

brapicoco said:
I'm on .257 also and screen really sucks. Is there a calibration app that can resolve this issue?
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I have no idea. I have tested like the way of topic's owner does and everything is fine to me

I'm might sell my Z1 for a Nexus 5. Do you guys think it's worth the money or should I wait 1 month for Sony to fix the touchscreen problem?

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I'm might sell my Z1 for a Nexus 5. Do you guys think it's worth the money or should I wait 1 month for Sony to fix the touchscreen problem?
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I'm planning that also. However, I'm still giving my z1 a chance until the kitkat upgrade next yr.. If it really sucked again then it's goodbye sony and choose Nexus from now on.

I have the N5 and trust me, it has it's fair share of problems. The RMA thread is over 40 pages long http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515575&page=40
The speaker is an absolute joke (through headphones it's not bad), the camera once again is subpar and battery life is half of what I get with the Z1. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot to like about the N5, just don't get pissed off at Sony and go Nexus and think all your problems will be solved.

jlevy73 said:
I have the N5 and trust me, it has it's fair share of problems. The RMA thread is over 40 pages long http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515575&page=40
The speaker is an absolute joke (through headphones it's not bad), the camera once again is subpar and battery life is half of what I get with the Z1. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot to like about the N5, just don't get pissed off at Sony and go Nexus and think all your problems will be solved.
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You're right, However if switching to another device will solve our main gripe then it would not be so bad. I really dont want to give up on my z1 however it really sucks to have this kind of problem. Everything is working fine, no overheat, wifi issue, black screen, yellow tint. Just this annoying touch problem.

brapicoco said:
You're right, However if switching to another device will solve our main gripe then it would not be so bad. I really dont want to give up on my z1 however it really sucks to have this kind of problem. Everything is working fine, no overheat, wifi issue, black screen, yellow tint. Just this annoying touch problem.
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I agree, on a device this expensive it should defect free. I have the yellow screen issue but not the touch problem. The yellow screen is definitely annoying because no screen adjuster I have tried solves the problem. And when you compare it side by side with a N5 or HTC One, you really see just how bad the yellow hue makes the screen look. I guess I can live with it now and hope for a solution but it's a shame there has to be threads like these full of the typical QC problems that Android has become infamous for.

jlevy73 said:
I agree, on a device this expensive it should defect free. I have the yellow screen issue but not the touch problem. The yellow screen is definitely annoying because no screen adjuster I have tried solves the problem. And when you compare it side by side with a N5 or HTC One, you really see just how bad the yellow hue makes the screen look. I guess I can live with it now and hope for a solution but it's a shame there has to be threads like these full of the typical QC problems that Android has become infamous for.
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I hope Sony can address this effin issue, I bought this since it's a powerful device and I really use it for gaming. Now the main reason is gone since I cant really play on this device.

Yellow tint is just.... Ughhh
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[Q] Wanna to buy Z1..Any suggestion for test befor buy

Hello
I want to buy Xperia z1 and I need your help..I have noticed there are some models which have problems with touch screen
some models have another panel for screen and this kind of problems..and because there is not any support center of sony in our country I can't send my phone back in case of finding any problem..So please help me how to find out my phone doesn't have any problem that I mentioned.Ho I can which model is fake and which one id not..
Thanks in advance

The problematic model is a mistery, but the made in Brazil ones FOR SURE are having assembly issues and causing touch screen problems.... China version is having too, but not with all phones (mine is made in china and is working perfectly).....
But to test leave the phone on a flat surface, wait 30 sec and try to scroll a page, or run any app that makes the phone goes hot and test if the touch will fail.... Make those tests in the store to make sure.

ghostman2 said:
The problematic model is a mistery, but the made in Brazil ones FOR SURE are having assembly issues and causing touch screen problems.... China version is having too, but not with all phones (mine is made in china and is working perfectly).....
But to test leave the phone on a flat surface, wait 30 sec and try to scroll a page, or run any app that makes the phone goes hot and test if the touch will fail.... Make those tests in the store to make sure.
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Thanks for your answer..As I know all phones in my country are made in China so there is chance to have problem..Beside the touch problem do you know any other problems it might have and I must be aware about it?

am2222 said:
Thanks for your answer..As I know all phones in my country are made in China so there is chance to have problem..Beside the touch problem do you know any other problems it might have and I must be aware about it?
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Not that im aware of, i believe that touch is the only issue, but dont be afraid to buy, this phone is a MONSTER!!!!

My Z1 is made in China, and sometimes i do get a touch screen problem when i am sending message, but it backs to normal after I lock and reopen the phone(but it rarely happens), and I ever got a camera issue when taking too much photo, the camera became error and unavailable, and extremely hot around the camera, waterproof, battery life etc are okay.

ghostman2 said:
Not that im aware of, i believe that touch is the only issue, but dont be afraid to buy, this phone is a MONSTER!!!!
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Thank you for your information..How do you use camra?do you use manual or automatic?I heared images has lots of noise?
Riaes said:
My Z1 is made in China, and sometimes i do get a touch screen problem when i am sending message, but it backs to normal after I lock and reopen the phone(but it rarely happens), and I ever got a camera issue when taking too much photo, the camera became error and unavailable, and extremely hot around the camera, waterproof, battery life etc are okay.
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So you forced camra problems..Do you think it is common problem?How many images do you take and this problem appeared?

am2222 said:
Thank you for your information..How do you use camra?do you use manual or automatic?I heared images has lots of noise?
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Yes, the images have a lot of noise and this is related to Software only. Was already confirmed it will be improved with the new FW. BTW in Automatic the camera do pictures in 8mpx only and sometime this settings are better for low-light, in Manual the camera do pictures in 20mpx and you have to play with settings, the only issue of the camera is that sometime you get white shadows on pictures because of flash to close to the lens but with some good settings you can avoid that.
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So you forced camra problems..Do you think it is common problem?How many images do you take and this problem appeared?
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It's not a common problem and yes, we forced the phone to get camera warnings. The camera stop working because of the temperature. For example after 2 or 3 banchmarks you start making pictures and the phone is hot already so still the possibility to get the message camera Warning of the temperature. This not happen all the time and it's not a issue, you will probably never get that message with the normal use so you can make even 50 pictures and nothing happen.
This is what happen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVDygET6KHQ

eclyptos said:
Yes, the images have a lot of noise and this is related to Software only. Was already confirmed it will be improved with the new FW. BTW in Automatic the camera do pictures in 8mpx only and sometime this settings are better for low-light, in Manual the camera do pictures in 20mpx and you have to play with settings, the only issue of the camera is that sometime you get white shadows on pictures because of flash to close to the lens but with some good settings you can avoid that.
It's not a common problem and yes, we forced the phone to get camera warnings. The camera stop working because of the temperature. For example after 2 or 3 banchmarks you start making pictures and the phone is hot already so still the possibility to get the message camera Warning of the temperature. This not happen all the time and it's not a issue, you will probably never get that message with the normal use so you can make even 50 pictures and nothing happen.
This is what happen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVDygET6KHQ
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Thank you..
So I only have to be aware of touch problem right?
and what about different lcd panels?I have heared there are 3 different lcd on this phone?is it true?
and is there different models for z1?

am2222 said:
So I only have to be aware of touch problem right?
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At the moment yes, it's the biggest issue.
am2222 said:
and what about different lcd panels?I have heared there are 3 different lcd on this phone?is it true?
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Yes, here the only way to understand is read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2462767
but someone said with the white balance option it can be improved the lcd looks. I did not have it so maybe you will not too.
am2222 said:
and is there different models for z1?
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Yes, C6902, C6903, C6906 and more, there are close the same but few of them have just a different band support like in the case of C6906 which is canadian model and support 700mhz LTE. If you are in Europe C6903 it's the right one with 4g and LTE, C6902 it's 3g only.
look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477440
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eclyptos said:
At the moment yes, it's the biggest issue.
Yes, here the only way to understand is read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2462767
but someone said with the white balance option it can be improved the lcd looks. I did not have it so maybe you will not too.
Yes, C6902, C6903, C6906 and more, there are close the same but few of them have just a different band support like in the case of C6906 which is canadian model and support 700mhz LTE. If you are in Europe C6903 it's the right one with 4g and LTE, C6902 it's 3g only.
look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477440
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Thank you..I must read topics and If i had another questions I will ask..
for now..How can I find phone is which model?C6902,C6903,C6906 arsth else?

am2222 said:
How can I find phone is which model?C6902,C6903,C6906 arsth else?
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Everywhere you buy this phone there is a specification of which model it is, on the box or on the phone settings. If you buy via internet should be on the advertisement, if there is not ask for it.

[Q] Motorola Atrix HD Camera failed to initialize

I have looked and looked on this forum for a potential solution to this problem but to no avail, The only thing i found was for the Atrix 4G so i thought i would start my own thread.
The problem is my Atrix HD MB886 rear camera will not initilize, whenever i click on on the camera app, it stays black for a little while the says Camera failed to initialize.
I was a little curios so i have installed a L.E.D app and a ''Mirror'' app on the phone, the L.E.D works just fine and my front facing camera works just fine, however the rear one still has this problem, i bought the phone second hand from ebay and it had this problem, when i first got the phone it was not rooted, bootloader locks stock ROM etc, i have since rooted the phone, unlocked the bootloader and currently running AOSB 4.4 Kitkat custom ROM.
If anyone can shed some light on this situation or try to help that would be great....
Many thanks!
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MODEL NUMBER - MB886
ANDROID VERSION - 4.4.2
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Have you done a full wipe or format of everything, manually fastbooted back to stock (not using RSD; doesn't matter what stock), and tried it then? If yes, then you might be crap outta luck and have a bad camera module. If it makes you feel any better, my headphone jack went out about a week after I unlocked my bootloader.....but that's what a Defy is for .
You're not misssing that much, the camera quality ranges from medicore to suck....maybe good with perfect lighting and nothing moving all that much....it does the job, but barley good enough.

Yeah I have done all that, when I bought the phone it was completely as if you had bought it direct from a store brand new no modifications etc, since then I have done the formats and wipes etc etc, what I'm now wondering is how easy it would be to change the camera module, is it soldered at all? Or just unclick the ribbons and swap it out, the main reason for the camera is I just moved to the USA and like to take pictures to send back to my family in England, it would be great if I could get this working some how
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Not to worry too much however I have installed camera MX and that allows me to take photographs from my front camera quality ain't a big issue it would be nice to get the rear camera working though
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Never paid attention to the camera when looking at teardowns. IIRC, it can be done, just might be a pita.

Black Spots on camera

Hi Guys
Its being a year with my Z...had lot of problems
But This one is major now,Camera got some weird black spots
Any solution for it?
Regret buying this phone
I've done evrythng...my lens is not scratched...but the ports of usb and earphones are damanged

brother, we're in the same boat.. although you're using Z but it's same as my ZL. Currently i have the same issue as yours but i'll fix it by replacing the camera part..
Now, i'm afraid that the camera would be damaged again, so i use Sony QX-10 as alternative.
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daniLaLaLaLaLa said:
brother, we're in the same boat.. although you're using Z but it's same as my ZL. Currently i have the same issue as yours but i'll fix it by replacing the camera part..
Now, i'm afraid that the camera would be damaged again, so i use Sony QX-10 as alternative.
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But i dont think the camera module will be same as the original one...i am afraid...most probably i will also get a qx10..how much does it cost?

SonyRiFle said:
But i dont think the camera module will be same as the original one...i am afraid...most probably i will also get a qx10..how much does it cost?
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yes it wont be original, it's aftermarket one..but i don't mind as i want to have my phone in perfect condition always..
Btw, i buy QX10 for MYR780,
converting.. about around 200USD in my country.
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Hi there! i replaced my camera module for about $20...Now its alryt u can also do it @daniLaLaLaLaLa

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Hi there! i replaced my camera module for about $20...Now its alryt u can also do it @daniLaLaLaLaLa
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yes, that's what i'm talking about.. just use aftermarket camera module and you'll be fine..
for the best camera experience, i suggest you get sony qx-10 or more power than that since
i actually a bit dissapoint about camera quality in xperia.