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oleophobic coating?

Does xperia z has oleophobic coating or any kind of coating?
From experience of xperia T, scratch easy with stock screen protector, taking off screen protector attracts finger prints and smudges. Also hard to get off unless use glass cleaner. The glass has a resistant vs oleophobic coating.
With Galaxy S3 oleophobic coating, its smooth and easy to get finger prints off without glass cleaner.
It will be a deal-breaker for me, as much as i love the design and material on xperia z.
Some kind gentleman take off screen protector and tell me how is the glass it self feels like? does it feels like the xperia T?
I dont care about which glass is stronger, i want a smooth screen without screen protector.

tvp480 said:
Does xperia z has oleophobic coating or any kind of coating?
From experience of xperia T, scratch easy with stock screen protector, taking off screen protector attracts finger prints and smudges. Also hard to get off unless use glass cleaner. The glass has a resistant vs oleophobic coating.
With Galaxy S3 oleophobic coating, its smooth and easy to get finger prints off without glass cleaner.
It will be a deal-breaker for me, as much as i love the design and material on xperia z.
Some kind gentleman take off screen protector and tell me how is the glass it self feels like? does it feels like the xperia T?
I dont care about which glass is stronger, i want a smooth screen without screen protector.
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It is the same glass. So I think it should feel about same.
Xperia Z ruined for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GzYnDnZDRg

They apply a shetterproof film on the screen. If you don't want it - you can replace it with any other screen protector - or apply a second one on it. It doesn't affect looks or screen responsivness - so what's the problem here ?

Jeez... I think I might cancel my pre-order. How could they get this so wrong?!

mwatson said:
Jeez... I think I might cancel my pre-order. How could they get this so wrong?!
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This video is about Xperia T. There is no evidence that Xperia Z is the same other than "she said so".
Also, a shatterproof film is suddenly a bad thing...i'm confused

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Akiainavas said:
This video is about Xperia T. There is no evidence that Xperia Z is the same other than "she said so".
Also, a shatterproof film is suddenly a bad thing...i'm confused
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If you've been using a mobile phones which include a oleophobic coating for 5 years its quite a backwards step to use one without. The screen is the interface to the eye and the finger after all. Did you see the way that screen protector got scratched?
Personally I don't like screen protectors, for others that don't mind then all is good
Some people like salted nuts, others dry roasted. Nothing too confusing I hope! :silly:

mwatson said:
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If you've been using a mobile phones which include a oleophobic coating for 5 years its quite a backwards step to use one without. The screen is the interface to the eye and the finger after all. Did you see the way that screen protector got scratched?
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I honestly don't care as i always use a screen protector and am quite used to them. If i can have both antishatter and antiscratch protectors on at the same time, without compromising display's clarity and responsiveness - it's even better.
Having just glass would be nice - but i don't believe in Gorilla Glass anymore. Had 3 phones with GG1/2 and they all got scratched very easily before i started to use protectors - so yeah, if you don't like screen protectors, Xperia Z might not be the best option as it most likely will scratch without one due to not-so-scratch-resistant antishatter film.

Akiainavas said:
I honestly don't care as i always use a screen protector and am quite used to them. If i can have both antishatter and antiscratch protectors on at the same time, without compromising display's clarity and responsiveness - it's even better.
Having just glass would be nice - but i don't believe in Gorilla Glass anymore. Had 3 phones with GG1/2 and they all got scratched very easily before i started to use protectors - so yeah, if you don't like screen protectors, Xperia Z might not be the best option as it most likely will scratch without one due to not-so-scratch-resistant antishatter film.
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TBH the best thing is to go into a "3" store and have a look. They already have them on display in some stores.

mwatson said:
I think I might cancel my pre-order.
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You shouldn't be on the internet if you made that decision just by that video.

brambizimski said:
You shouldn't be on the internet if you made that decision just by that video.
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You must be a school child with comments like that

If you look carefully in videos on youtube it would seem that the back of the handsets attract more prints. Perhaps the front and back use different layers on the glass.
Bare in mind these are all pre-production models.
Sent from my GT-I9300 (Soon to be ditched for the Sony Xperia Z) using xda app-developers app

brambizimski said:
You shouldn't be on the internet if you made that decision just by that video.
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mwatson said:
You must be a school child with comments like that
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Guys, don't do this, seriously...

Akiainavas said:
Guys, don't do this, seriously...
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Sure.. Ended! maybe someone who has seen one in the flesh can confirm if it has one of these weird build in screen protectors on?

mwatson said:
Sure.. Ended! maybe someone who has seen one in the flesh can confirm if it has one of these weird build in screen protectors on?
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Yes it does have it on. You can see it here:
3 UK Hands on
I'm pretty sure that all Sony phones have had it on though.

Akiainavas said:
They apply a shetterproof film on the screen. If you don't want it - you can replace it with any other screen protector - or apply a second one on it. It doesn't affect looks or screen responsivness - so what's the problem here ?
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Screen looks and touch experience is my problem. I had both, xperia T, S3 and note 2. S3 screen looks very nice, feels very nice and smooth. I use swype, so i swipe alot. Using xperia T is nice too, but its not the same experience as oleophobic coating on it(S3).
If xperia z has the same glass as the xperia T, then its a deal breaker for me.
Hoping Xperia Z will be using a different glass and some kind of coating under that stock screen protector.
Note- I dont use screen protector, so replacing stock screen protector doesnt work for me.
Waiting patiently for a retail version Screen review.

Here's a good durability test from a different sony device. Hmmm seems pretty durable to me....
This negates the Xperia T video posted few posts back.
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Here's a good durability test from a different sony device. Hmmm seems pretty durable to me....
This negates the Xperia T video posted few posts back.

Riyal said:
Here's a good durability test from a different sony device. Hmmm seems pretty durable to me....
This negates the Xperia T video posted few posts back.
This negates the Xperia T video posted few posts back.
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note screen size and device name Xperia ACTIVE

Still note that Xperia is still Xperia. Unless Sony decides to downgrade their screen technology... And size may affect durability but not in that type of tests.

mwatson said:
You must be a school child with comments like that
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Come on guys, it did ruin Xperia Z for me too. BTW gorilla glass's purpose is to prevent shattering. Oleophobic layer is done above it and that catches scratches. Same vlogger did a detail video explaining Gorilla Glass's myths of being scratch proof.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

From all the prototype xperia z, it seem like it uses the same screen as xperia T. Hopefully it doesnt use the same screen as xperia T. I had both phone and xperia T is disappointing. If its the same screen then its a deal-breaker. Still waiting for retail, Somehow xperia z upgrade there phone, dont put on stock protector and put a layer of oleophobic on it, they they score gold. If not, then lots of people will be disappointing, unless your a screen protector type.

XtremeGuard Screen Protector!

Always I removed the film from my Sony smartphones when were scratched, but afraid to remove the Sony logo, I intend to buy a film to not scratch the original film.
I'm afraid of losing the image quality and touch.
I found this on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/XtremeGuard...028108?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51a810dbcc
This film is good?

Nobody !??

It's very good. But it's really hard to perfectly apply it to the device. I tried 3 times and failed miserably. lol.

nizarnoor said:
It's very good. But it's really hard to perfectly apply it to the device. I tried 3 times and failed miserably. lol.
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I think I'll just leave with the original anti-shatter. Will I find the anti-shatter original from Sony to buy when it is scratched?

You can try the sgp crystal screen protector.
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xukaiteo said:
You can try the sgp crystal screen protector.
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This is one of the best ??
With Sony's LOGO there is no?

I had 3M Vikuiti ADQC27 to 3 phones (XS, XT and now XTX) and I was very pleased with them. I already ordered 2 (front and rear) for the next Xperia (Z) :good:

petrutms said:
I had 3M Vikuiti ADQC27 to 3 phones (XS, XT and now XTX) and I was very pleased with them. I already ordered 2 (front and rear) for the next Xperia (Z) :good:
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This one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Vikuiti-...y_PDA_Displayschutzfolien&hash=item53f5eed49c

BR4DOKYBrazil said:
This one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Vikuiti-...y_PDA_Displayschutzfolien&hash=item53f5eed49c
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Yes, series = ADQC27 clear surface protector and DQCM30 series = protector with a matte surface. I always chose ADQC27, although I think the back should be matte (anti fingerprint)

Unfortunately, no
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Someone recommended me this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zagg-Invisi...ting_LaptopAccessories_RL&hash=item3f22aa69df

I bought xtremeguard from 1st post and already applied it on my xperia z. Looks great. Installation was very easy. if it is wet installation you can easily move with protector on phone and than if you are satisfied you just remove water under screen protector. Now i leave my phone have som sleep to make protector fit well. I can post some photo later if you want.

arkaz99 said:
I bought xtremeguard from 1st post and already applied it on my xperia z. Looks great. Installation was very easy. if it is wet installation you can easily move with protector on phone and than if you are satisfied you just remove water under screen protector. Now i leave my phone have som sleep to make protector fit well. I can post some photo later if you want.
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Yes post a picture. Do you have any bubbles? And what about scratches? Does it scratch a lot or?

Here are photos. It is not totally perfect but for this price it is great. I also have zagg and bestskinsever and zagg is for me very expensive and not so good quality as this one. No it does not scratch a lot because it is not plastic film it is like rubber. Also like zagg and other.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9421x9hroq95sg2/OUv6-sJ-zc

arkaz99 said:
Here are photos. It is not totally perfect but for this price it is great. I also have zagg and bestskinsever and zagg is for me very expensive and not so good quality as this one. No it does not scratch a lot because it is not plastic film it is like rubber. Also like zagg and other.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9421x9hroq95sg2/OUv6-sJ-zc
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Thank you for photos and short overview. Will buy it. And good job on putting screen protector very good.

I had used Zagg on my Xperia Arc but had to remove it when I had submitted my phone for housing change and it is very expensive.. I searched on eBay India and I found Gadget Shieldz.. Which is very good n almost 8 times cheaper than zagg.
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Sony-Xperia-...ries&hash=item53f61fe64c&_uhb=1#ht_6148wt_689
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Do you use film in Xperia Z?

I'm in doubt buy a protective film to use the Xperia Z, but I'm afraid to lose touch sensitivity and screen brightness too!
The anti-shatter that comes standard is very easy to scratch? I mean just scratch with normal use of the fingers!
On my Xperia S, the original film it was only scratching with normal use! I removed the film and left without!
But the Xperia Z to remove the film, the Sony comes out soon too and I did not want to lose it!
1) You left without anti-shatter film, only with him or bought another protective film?
2) Someone found to sell a new film with the logo of Sony?

You could remove the file to give it a cleaner look and then you can put on a screen protector that doesn't scratch like spigen ultra thin screen protector. But if you don't want to lose the logo put another screen protector on top. You won't lose screen responsiveness unless you get really bad quality screen protectors.
Press thanks if I helped
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I bought Zagg Invisible Shield, is it good?

I have a minimal scratch on the back , used the phone very carefully but I don't know how I got it ( it's very small but it is) so it's scratches very quick ( at least in my case ) so I bought a film for the back. I will buy for the front too , but I will wait a little bit cause here in my stupid country we don't have alternatives

BR4DOKYBrazil said:
I bought Zagg Invisible Shield, is it good?
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Is it good? I'm wondering about replacements for mine.

[Q] To use or not to use screen protector

Hi all. It's been over a month since Xperia Z was released. I was hoping to get some answers by people who didn't apply a screen protector. How is it going for you guys? The anti-shatter film scratches real easy? Thanks.

labroste said:
Hi all. It's been over a month since Xperia Z was released. I was hoping to get some answers by people who didn't apply a screen protector. How is it going for you guys? The anti-shatter film scratches real easy? Thanks.
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It's known by everyone that the anti-shatter sheet scratches fast, but you should still use a screen protector in my opinion.
That way you can never be sorry once your expensive phone gets scratched. Better be safe then sorry.

[Q] Screen Protector Options for Z1S?

Hello all, I am hoping to buy the Z1S through tmobile since I had the Z and loved it. The problem I'm having is all of the tempered glass screen protectors are for the Z1 which has the proximity sensor on the left of the Sony logo. I don't know what effect it will have putting a Z1 protector on and having it cover up the proximity sensor/light sensor.
What are you Z1S owners doing for screen protectors?

Our phone already has a screen protector so I'm not putting double screen protectors one it. When the oem one scratches up, I'll just replace it.
Sent from my Xperia Z1s

shook187 said:
Our phone already has a screen protector so I'm not putting double screen protectors one it. When the oem one scratches up, I'll just replace it.
Sent from my Xperia Z1s
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That is true, but the Tempered glass screen protectors are very nice and I'm not sure I want to go back to the plastic film ones. Not to mention there are very few xperia z1s PET film ones that I can find.

I got this one
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www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3638&page=1
Does the job perfectly. I have droped the phone and the protector has chipped on the corner not my screen thanks to this screen protector.

kamil1308 said:
I got this one
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www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3638&page=1
Does the job perfectly. I have droped the phone and the protector has chipped on the corner not my screen thanks to this screen protector.
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I have the same brand on my nexus 5 and love it, but this one is designed for the internation Z1 which is why I was asking this question in the first place. The cutout for the light sensor is on the wrong side for the US version and it would be covered.

I just purchase a case and screen protector at tmobile corporate store. They have three different case and one no name scree protector.
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snobrdr2324 said:
I have the same brand on my nexus 5 and love it, but this one is designed for the internation Z1 which is why I was asking this question in the first place. The cutout for the light sensor is on the wrong side for the US version and it would be covered.
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I dont think it should i mean the glass its only 0.3 mm tick which shouldnt make as much differance for the sensors. The sensors are already covered by screen protector that it put by sony you could always take the stock screen procector off and then but the glass one on your screen.

Don't do that... Sony logo is rumored to be on screen protector.
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I just ripped my OEM protector of last night and the Sony logo's are in the glass this time.