They look very similar, but I haven't seen the XZ1 in person yet to know for sure.
cases will not fit properly as the camera/flash set up is different on both, flash is below camera on XZ and to the right on XZ1
Same thing with the screen; screen protectors do not fit perfectly. They front cam and sensors are slightly wider on the XZ1 than the XZ/XZs
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Just an FYI for anyone wanting a quality screen protector until they come out with tempered glass (fingers crossed). The Green Onion designed for the original Xperia tablet works perfectly with the Z2 tablet...
I ordered a tempered glass screen protector for my Z2 on Amazon, it fit the edges well but the whole which I assume was for the camera was way to far to the right. Ordered a different on to see if itfits better.
Appears the hole is for a sensor as the second had the whole in the same place. http://amzn.com/B00U8P9NUA
Any idea if screen protectors for the original Z tablet are going to fit on the Z2?
Go with Tempered Glass Protector!
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Any idea if screen protectors for the original Z tablet are going to fit on the Z2?
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I personally bought this from ebay: H1 Ultra Thin Clear Tempered Glass Film Protector F Sony Xperia Z2 10.1" Tablet
I have put it on my z2 and it looks great and I have the extra protection.
I actually didnt think these tempered glass were really what they say they are, but this weekend, my phone, z1s fell and had a crack on the screen. I was so upset! :crying: But when I inspected it closer, I noticed the crack was on the tempered glass I have on it!!!! :victory: so it really did work and absorb the break. So that $10 glass saved me a bunch of money!!
So if you dont have one, think about getting one. Well worth the $15 you pay for.
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Any idea if screen protectors for the original Z tablet are going to fit on the Z2?
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screen protectors for Xperia Z tablet works on Xperia Z2 tablet, im using it on mine atm. it fits perfectly if youre still wondering .
anyone got any suggestions for matte ones?
I bought an ebay cheapie. It works re: anti glare and has actually really helped the fingerprint magnet factor / made the surface 'slide' better, but it has a weird polarising effect that's clearly visible as a sort of strange colour/pattern overlay, so on the fence about whether it was the right move or not...
On the first Sony Tablet S there was an official screen protector that had all the anti glare properties but didn't show a funny pattern, I'm looking for basically that effect.
I bought this tempered glass screen protector from eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191544717348?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Not too expensive and it arrived very fast from Hong Kong (1 week) and in a crazy overdone packaging. It was inside a large foam box, so no chance of it breaking in shipping
It comes with a wet and dry wipe and installation is like every other glass screen protector. It was a bit tricky to get it on, since it's so large, but I managed on my 2nd try. I'm pretty happy with it, no bubbles and no weird colors. I was hoping it would bring less fingerprints, but it seems to be about the same as without. The screen touch seems to be better though somehow.
Also keep in mind that the hole on the protector isn't for the front facing camera, but for the ambient light sensor! At first I thought I had received the wrong item
I recently changed from my normal plastic screen protector for a 0.3 MM glass screen protector and love it! Looks way better than plastic ones, resists scratches much better and I can slide my finger over it much more easily. Would definitely recommend a glass protector. Buy one for your phone to try it first if you're unsure as they do cost quite a bit more, but for phones aren't much more expensive than cheap plastic ones.
With my Z1 compact I was able to find a tempered glass protector for the rear panel. Whilst also having one on the front it kept my phone pristine all over.
I cant seem to find a rear tempered glass protector for the rear of the z3 compact, that has a cut out for the camera and flash.
Does anyone know where/when this might become available?
Or what effect if any would there be if i just stuck a tempered glass protector on the back that didn't have cut outs?
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With my Z1 compact I was able to find a tempered glass protector for the rear panel. Whilst also having one on the front it kept my phone pristine all over.
I cant seem to find a rear tempered glass protector for the rear of the z3 compact, that has a cut out for the camera and flash.
Does anyone know where/when this might become available?
Or what effect if any would there be if i just stuck a tempered glass protector on the back that didn't have cut outs?
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1 has been posted in the "Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories" section about 8h ago, did you even look there?
Obviously not, thanks for your pleasant reply!
I am interested in changing from my z3c to Xperia X Performance or just X.
But I have some concerns about camera lenses. The last two xperia phones (Arc S and current Z3C) I had did have terrible lenses. Not glass, or gorilla glass or some equivalent so it would get scratched and damaged very fast. I had it replaced on my Z3C.
Wonder if anyone knows if its a different story this time? Thanks
Not sure what the lens or the protective glass is made of. However, I keep my Z3C in the back pocket all the time without taking any special care since about 1.5 years without any damage whatsoever... Certainly not a common issue you're having.
Well it's not that uncommon. There is a YouTube video were they test phone lenses to scratch resistance. Samsung, iPhone, LG i think, have it in glass. Sony have it made from plastic scratches very easily. And it's more like air or moisture trapped between the layers in the lense protection that causes problems. Just Google images z3 compact scratches and you will see it pretty common.
Hello everyone I bought this phone for the camera.
I have read a few different reports where people say the camera lens scratches really easily but other reports are saying it has scratch proof glass, which is it?
I want to keep the lens protected if easily scratched but these lens covers/protectors look like they will ruin the quality of photo.
Any answers or advice here please?
Hi, the lens is protected by tempered glass, keys and coins, even razor blade cannot scratch it.
And for a lens cover, I saw some on Amazon.
Recently, somebody here reported breaking the cover and had to buy a new one. The lens are probably more sturdy though.
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Recently, somebody here reported breaking the cover and had to buy a new one. The lens are probably more sturdy though.
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I have my phone in a good protective case and I have a tempered glass screen protector.
My concern is the camera lens on the rear scratching so really I don't know if I should continue with a lens protector and lose some image quality or leave it off as the lens is pretty durable. I cannot get any factual answer either way.
I am not sure about posting a direct link to Amazon, but currently utilizing the kit available for $7.89 (by UPONEW) and do not notice a change in image quality.
Below is the product name:
"for Huawei P20 Pro Back Camera Lens Screen Protector - 2 Sets/Lot=4Pcs Dual Ultra High Clear Tempered Glass Back Camera Lens Screen Protector Film for P20 Pro"
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I am not sure about posting a direct link to Amazon, but currently utilizing the kit available for $7.89 (by UPONEW) and do not notice a change in image quality.
Below is the product name:
"for Huawei P20 Pro Back Camera Lens Screen Protector - 2 Sets/Lot=4Pcs Dual Ultra High Clear Tempered Glass Back Camera Lens Screen Protector Film for P20 Pro"
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I do have a similar product on my lens, some images look great but sometimes they look a little off in areas and cannot work out if it is this lens protector. If I know the lens has good scratch proofing I would remove it!
I scratched my rear camera lens within weeks of owning. Only a tiny scratch even though I have a decent case and have tried my best to look after it. Pictures are unaffected. You can get a new lens for very cheap online so I'll probably do that if it gets worse.
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I scratched my rear camera lens within weeks of owning. Only a tiny scratch even though I have a decent case and have tried my best to look after it. Pictures are unaffected. You can get a new lens for very cheap online so I'll probably do that if it gets worse.
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I worry about the lens protector I have on and picture quality, certain areas of my pictures always look a little blurred or lower quality. Is this a focus thing on camera settings or the screen protector do you think?
The only thing I can suggest is if you still have the second lens protector ( the link says 2 pack...) us to take a bunch of photos In various lighting, then remove the protector and take the same photos again so you can compare. You can always put the spare protector back on afterwards.