Ok so many many many people have been keep on asking this so im going to answer it...
TX - For Asian Markets only , it has a thinner lighter more arc like design , has a glowing logo , but has 1700MAh battery , although its removeable!
TL- For US At&T Carrier , Has LTE , Its like the Xperia T - Bluetooth 4 because has lte enabled s4 chip like the v + also for Canada also has a metal back! and a diffrenter back design to make way for metal
T- For Most European Countries..
GX = LTE enabled hayabusa variant of the TX for the Japanese market.
AX = NTT Docomo variant of the V. It DOES OF COURSE support LTE plus is waterproof, dustproof, has 1-seg TV, and infrared communication.
VL = AU by KDDI variant of the V. It ALSO supports LTE but it's ONLY for that particular carrier therefore is CDMA2000 compatible.
They are both Japanese domestic market versions of the Xperia V that are waterproof, dustproof, have 1-seg TV, and infrared communication.
They are also Sony FeliCa compatible but compatibility with other types of NFC are not guaranteed.
AX reported uses a mini uSIM while the VL reportedly uses a micro UIM.
The AX is rated to support 4G FDD-LTE at 100Mbps down and 37.5Mbps up plus 14Mbps down/5.7Mbps up HSPA.
The VL is reported to support 3.9G FDD-LTE at 75Mbps down/25Mbps up and 9.2Mbps down/5.5 Mbps up.
The difference is most likely due to the AX being on NTT Docomo's slightly more mature FDD-LTE network and the VL being on AU by KDDI's FDD-LTE network.
The big differences are in the bands they support but they BOTH support LTE.
Xperia AX on NTT Docomo:
W-CDMA/UMTS 800/850/1700/2100 + 1500 when on LTE which runs on 2100/1500/800 (bands 1/11/18)
2G is can roam on GSM850/900/1800/1900 plus roaming on Edge
Xperia VL on AU by KDDI (which keep in mind runs CDMA2000 3G on bands different from other places):
CDMA2000 1xMC 800/2000 for voice and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO RevA for Data
FDD-LTE 800/1500 (Bands 18/11) for 4G Data
Roaming on WCDMA on 850/2000
Roaming on GSM on 190/1800/900
AX and VL variants are both Japanese market specific variants of the V with market specific features like TV, Infrared, etc.
The difference between the devices are the uSIM sizes and the networks/bands they support
AX - Non LTE Japanese DoComo Version
LT25c or a.k.a V - For chinese markers , has a diffrent design like the vl
Here ive answerd your questions... if any more post here..
You can also look at Specifications compared – Xperia T/TX vs. Xperia V vs. Xperia J from Xperia Blog
Is this forum going to account for all versions?
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There's one thing I don't understand ...
The Qualcomm SnapDragon S4Plus SoC has BT 4.0 integrated according to the specs available on Qualcomm's website (link).
So why aren't the Xperia based on this SoC (like the MSM8260A in Xperia T) BT 4.0 ? Everywhere, it's said that Xperia T is BT 3.1.
Is it some kind of Sony mistake in the specs given ? Did they fail to implement it ?
Thanks for any answer.
Nickola
made changes , the xperia tl has bluetooth 4 because it has the same lte enabled chip as the v so it has bluetooth 4 but the T dosent..
You can temporarily add Canada to the T as it was just announced for my homeland . They did state that there would be HSPA and LTE models available but they weren't specific if the TL would be the LTE model.
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bump.. shud be a a sticky
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bump.. shud be a a sticky
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maybe you add some more specs and photo to help folks decide.
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I don't think it should as it's not hard to find in a low activity forum such as this and the majority of buyers don't have all the phone models as a choice as they're region specific so isn't a vital piece of info, just a nice to have. Also it's not a thread that requires bumping as we have the search function if it ever gets lost for the few people that do have the choice between all of them so can always be found.
What are the chances of seeing unbranded (non-AT&T) firmware for the TL anytime soon?
I want 4G, but only if I don't have to endure AT&T limitations...
U can flash europe ftf i think but exclude baseband.. it worked on ion i bet it works on t
Hlorri said:
What are the chances of seeing unbranded (non-AT&T) firmware for the TL anytime soon?
I want 4G, but only if I don't have to endure AT&T limitations...
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I was told Sony was talking about selling an unbranded unlock TL in the US through retailers like Amazon and Newegg but don't have a timeframe of when that will happen. Once the TL firmware is available through SUS I plan to try flashing the T firmware excluding the base and to see if that works. We did that with the ion initially using the LT28h firmware before the international ICS was available.
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Japanese market information is wrong.
VL - LTE , Japanese Versions has a diffrent design.
AX - Non LTE Japanese DoComo Version
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GX = LTE enabled hayabusa variant of the TX for the Japanese market.
AX = NTT Docomo variant of the V. It DOES OF COURSE support LTE plus is waterproof, dustproof, has 1-seg TV, and infrared communication.
VL = AU by KDDI variant of the V. It ALSO supports LTE but it's ONLY for that particular carrier therefore is CDMA2000 compatible.
They are both Japanese domestic market versions of the Xperia V that are waterproof, dustproof, have 1-seg TV, and infrared communication.
They are also Sony FeliCa compatible but compatibility with other types of NFC are not guaranteed.
AX reported uses a mini uSIM while the VL reportedly uses a micro UIM.
The AX is rated to support 4G FDD-LTE at 100Mbps down and 37.5Mbps up plus 14Mbps down/5.7Mbps up HSPA.
The VL is reported to support 3.9G FDD-LTE at 75Mbps down/25Mbps up and 9.2Mbps down/5.5 Mbps up.
The difference is most likely due to the AX being on NTT Docomo's slightly more mature FDD-LTE network and the VL being on AU by KDDI's FDD-LTE network.
The big differences are in the bands they support but they BOTH support LTE.
Xperia AX on NTT Docomo:
W-CDMA/UMTS 800/850/1700/2100 + 1500 when on LTE which runs on 2100/1500/800 (bands 1/11/18)
2G is can roam on GSM850/900/1800/1900 plus roaming on Edge
Xperia VL on AU by KDDI (which keep in mind runs CDMA2000 3G on bands different from other places):
CDMA2000 1xMC 800/2000 for voice and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO RevA for Data
FDD-LTE 800/1500 (Bands 18/11) for 4G Data
Roaming on WCDMA on 850/2000
Roaming on GSM on 190/1800/900
AX and VL variants are both Japanese market specific variants of the V with market specific features like TV, Infrared, etc.
The difference between the devices are the uSIM sizes and the networks/bands they support.
Xperia TL has a metal back, which is pretty thrilling.
`thanks for info
You still have "AX - Non LTE Japanese DoComo Version" written which was the part that was wrong.
They are all using the same chipset with LTE module but Sony decided to disable LTE module on T and TX.....T will ship globally starting 2013 and clearly T isn't designed for Europeans exclusively but this would be the last swedish design Sony Ericsson/Sony cellphone.
All -
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this phone in the US and was surprised that Expansys USA listed it on their site on Monday 23rd June as a DUAL SIMM model.
I called them to verify that they did in fact have the phone in stock. In that conversation I realized the one they have seems to be the European Model and does not support T-Mobile LTE in the US. To clarify the maximum speed you can get on the E6533 is 3G on T-Mobile's network.
This brings me to my question and please indulge me if it has already been answered elsewhere: Will there be a US version of the (Xperia Z3+ -E6533)that is slated to be released and if so does anyone know if if it will fully support US T-Mobile 4G LTE.?
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Much.
What gave you the impression that the E6533 won't get more than 3G on T-Mobile? According to GSM Arena, that specific model has B4(1700/2100) and B12(700), which is what T-Mobile primarily uses for LTE. If the information is correct, you should have no problem connecting to T-Mobile's network.
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E6533 (Dual) is the one you want!
From white papers,
E6533 -> supports tmobile LTE & 3G
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
TD-LTE (Band 38, 39, 40, 41)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
E6553 -> supports tmobile LTE, but does not support their 1700MHz 3G band !
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
2100 (Band I) MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 40)
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z3+_dual_E6533_WP_2.pdf
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z3+_E6553_WP_2.pdf
schecter7 said:
E6533 (Dual) is the one you want!
From white papers,
E6533 -> supports tmobile LTE & 3G
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
TD-LTE (Band 38, 39, 40, 41)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
E6553 -> supports tmobile LTE, but does not support their 1700MHz 3G band !
UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II),
2100 (Band I) MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 40)
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z3+_dual_E6533_WP_2.pdf
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z3+_E6553_WP_2.pdf
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T-Mobile is phasing out their 1700Mhz 3G band soon so it won't really matter.
I should be receiving my Z3+ by Wednesday. I'll let you guys know how T-Mobile performs on it. I ordered the single sim, E6553 version.
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Please do! Also check the 3G compatibilty beside LTE. Since Culex316 said 1700 MHz 3G being phased out, it should be fine. Like OP, I was also initially planning to get the E6533 (Dual) as I have a tmobile sim too (micro). I ended up getting the E6553 to use on my ATT line as the white paper says dual sim version LTE DL is limited to 150 Mbps (vs 300 Mbps on the E6553) & the dual sim also doesn't support quick charge 2.0 just yet.
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Please do! Also check the 3G compatibilty beside LTE. Since Culex316 said 1700 MHz 3G being phased out, it should be fine. Like OP, I was also initially planning to get the E6533 (Dual) as I have a tmobile sim too (micro). I ended up getting the E6553 to use on my ATT line as the white paper says dual sim version LTE DL is limited to 150 Mbps (vs 300 Mbps on the E6553) & the dual sim also doesn't support quick charge 2.0 just yet.
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I should be able to report my findings on Thursday. Have a date with the lady friend on Wednesday so I probably won't do anything with the phone until Thursday. First few charge cycles suck and i don't want to end up with a dead phone in the middle of a date.
But I didn't know that there dual sim version didn't have quick charge yet, that's interesting. I'm not too bothered by LTE speeds honestly, but connectivity is always a concern.
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Culex316 said:
T-Mobile is phasing out their 1700Mhz 3G band soon so it won't really matter.
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Right and T-Mobile is moving their edge network to LTE band 12.
Lolento said:
Right and T-Mobile is moving their edge network to LTE band 12.
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No, they are refarming the 1900Mhz spectrum from their 2G EDGE network to LTE.
Band 12 is a different frequency altogether (700Mhz A block).
I came to the sad realization that if you're on T-Mobile, you can't quite have your cake and eat it too with this latest Z3+ situation. I was so excited and almost ordered the E6533 dual SIM version off eBay and the seller "NeverMSRP" where I have bought from many times listed the dual SIM version as having both band 12 and AWS HSPA+ compatibility. I know the latter isn't widely deployed still, but I wanted the dual SIM option and that was icing on the cake. Then I saw conflicting reports and noticed Sony's own whitepapers did not have band 12 listed on the E6533. Sure enough, I think the eBay seller was reporting the incorrect frequencies. Total bummer. I don't want to buy anymore T-Mobile phones without band 12 as I think late 2015 is really when it's going to shine. Anyway, be careful of eBay.
-Collin-
CollinFX45 said:
I came to the sad realization that if you're on T-Mobile, you can't quite have your cake and eat it too with this latest Z3+ situation. I was so excited and almost ordered the E6533 dual SIM version off eBay and the seller "NeverMSRP" where I have bought from many times listed the dual SIM version as having both band 12 and AWS HSPA+ compatibility. I know the latter isn't widely deployed still, but I wanted the dual SIM option and that was icing on the cake. Then I saw conflicting reports and noticed Sony's own whitepapers did not have band 12 listed on the E6533. Sure enough, I think the eBay seller was reporting the incorrect frequencies. Total bummer. I don't want to buy anymore T-Mobile phones without band 12 as I think late 2015 is really when it's going to shine. Anyway, be careful of eBay.
-Collin-
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Honestly, I've never been too fused about LTE speeds, as long as I have HSPA+ I'm happy.
But a preliminary report on the E6553 - it connects to T-Mobile just fine for now. I started this phone up a few hours ago and have it set up now. My home is a horrible spot for T-Mobile, but I'll be out and about tomorrow so we'll see the connectivity.
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Been out and connectivity to T-Mobile's network everywhere has been great!
No issues with voice calls or anything. The E6553 is definitely a great choice for me. I've also been getting great battery life too. I'll report what I've got in the battery thread
Sent from my Xperia Z3+ E6553
Refarming 1900mhz doesnt mean the LTE spectrum will end up at this spectrum. The converted spectrum will be at band 12 700mhz from EVERYTHING I've read.
E6533 - Didnt work with T-Mobile LTE?
Colin -
If I am reading your post correctly, the DUAL SIMM version you got from "NeverMSRP" did not work with 4G LTE on T-Mobile? Ironically that is the same dude I been emialing and he swears it works. Kindly advise.
CollinFX45 said:
I came to the sad realization that if you're on T-Mobile, you can't quite have your cake and eat it too with this latest Z3+ situation. I was so excited and almost ordered the E6533 dual SIM version off eBay and the seller "NeverMSRP" where I have bought from many times listed the dual SIM version as having both band 12 and AWS HSPA+ compatibility. I know the latter isn't widely deployed still, but I wanted the dual SIM option and that was icing on the cake. Then I saw conflicting reports and noticed Sony's own whitepapers did not have band 12 listed on the E6533. Sure enough, I think the eBay seller was reporting the incorrect frequencies. Total bummer. I don't want to buy anymore T-Mobile phones without band 12 as I think late 2015 is really when it's going to shine. Anyway, be careful of eBay.
-Collin-
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Heating issues?
how about the so reported heating problems, is it a big deal for you guys?
peltruquin said:
how about the so reported heating problems, is it a big deal for you guys?
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Heat = Warm. Warm = Every Powerful phone
CollinFX45 said:
I came to the sad realization that if you're on T-Mobile, you can't quite have your cake and eat it too with this latest Z3+ situation. I was so excited and almost ordered the E6533 dual SIM version off eBay and the seller "NeverMSRP" where I have bought from many times listed the dual SIM version as having both band 12 and AWS HSPA+ compatibility. I know the latter isn't widely deployed still, but I wanted the dual SIM option and that was icing on the cake. Then I saw conflicting reports and noticed Sony's own whitepapers did not have band 12 listed on the E6533. Sure enough, I think the eBay seller was reporting the incorrect frequencies. Total bummer. I don't want to buy anymore T-Mobile phones without band 12 as I think late 2015 is really when it's going to shine. Anyway, be careful of eBay.
-Collin-
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Also curious. Does LTE work or not? How are you sure band 12 isn't there?
Can anybody else provide input?
Looking into getting z3+ soon
Teo032 said:
Also curious. Does LTE work or not? How are you sure band 12 isn't there?
Can anybody else provide input?
Looking into getting z3+ soon
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Its very simple just search google for "Sony Xperia Z3+ E6553 white paper" for Single sim version and "Sony Xperia Z3+ E6533 White Paper" for dual sim version. Check if LTE band is there in company's product datasheet... don't believe on sellers from ebay ...they copy stuff same for all mobiles...
asking said:
Its very simple just search google for "Sony Xperia Z3+ E6553 white paper" for Single sim version and "Sony Xperia Z3+ E6533 White Paper" for dual sim version. Check if LTE band is there in company's product datasheet... don't believe on sellers from ebay ...they copy stuff same for all mobiles...
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yes it's also very simple to see that it was provided earlier, but this guy's experience seems to be a bad one, and we're trying to confirm his personal experience instead of some sheet nobody has confirmed working on t-mobile yet. So unless you don't have your own personal confirmation why don't you google something else for yourself.
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yes it's also very simple to see that it was provided earlier, but this guy's experience seems to be a bad one, and we're trying to confirm his personal experience instead of some sheet nobody has confirmed working on t-mobile yet. So unless you don't have your own personal confirmation why don't you google something else for yourself.
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i was trying to help as there are many amazon customer who says it works with T - Mobile in USA.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZOONHYI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Hi,
From what I know there are 4 types of Z4 phones, one international version E6553 and 3 Japanese version.
Could anyone tell me are they have the same hardware but different ROMs, or they are different from hardware, too?
The reason I ask this question is my SIM cad only supports FDD LTE on 700 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz and 2600 MHz.
I searched all Z4s on frequencycheck.com, and found E6553 supports all three bands, while SOV31 only support 700 MHz on my SIM and the rest support none.
So I'm thinking if I bought a SOV31 and rom it with the ROM of E6553, will it be able to support all my LTE bands?
Thanks in advance.
Ive been trying to find out the same thing. I have a sov31 and have tmobile as my carrier, but it only will run on 3g hspa+
and there is no switch to use lte, it only allows to run at&t lte.
HolyHolmes said:
Hi,
From what I know there are 4 types of Z4 phones, one international version E6553 and 3 Japanese version.
Could anyone tell me are they have the same hardware but different ROMs, or they are different from hardware, too?
The reason I ask this question is my SIM cad only supports FDD LTE on 700 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz and 2600 MHz.
I searched all Z4s on frequencycheck.com, and found E6553 supports all three bands, while SOV31 only support 700 MHz on my SIM and the rest support none.
So I'm thinking if I bought a SOV31 and rom it with the ROM of E6553, will it be able to support all my LTE bands?
Thanks in advance.
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Hello I wanted to ask you a question: I have a sony xperia xz1 Compact, DOCOMO, Japanese version, which does not come with the 4G LTE 20 band, I live in France, and this band is essential to internet surfing. Is there any solution for this problem? Is it possible to add the band 20? is it a hardware or a software problem? I clarify that I have the phone rooted. Thanks for all your help!!!!
It is a hardware problem. Nothing that can be done by yourself.
Thanks for your answer, but in the forum there are some options, like this one, but I could not do it. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...m-on-xperia-xz-and-xzs.3824310/#post-85668549