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Nokia Lumia 920 or Sony Xperia Z

Hey guys, which above is worth buying? Price and spec's
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Xperia Z. Give no further thought to it, buddy.
Though you could wait for S4
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If you want it now go with xperia z
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get an iphone 4

boborone said:
get an iphone 4
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Yes I agree. Buy a 2 1/2 year old device, it's definitely better than both of these much newer phones that have better specs and better operating systems.

sy224048 said:
Yes I agree. Buy a 2 1/2 year old device, it's definitely better than both of these much newer phones that have better specs and better operating systems.
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See, even you, an android fanboy agree
ios>android

Nokia Xperia Droid Note 5S

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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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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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udzbOc5BROo
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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.

Keep my s4 or get a xperia z?

So I just picked up a s4 from tmo and I'm running carbon ROM and it runs awesome.. However, I can't stand the giant home button in the center I miss the software keys on my nexus 4.. My question is how is the camera quality on aosp roms? From what I've read in the forums its a hit or miss. Also, how hard is it to boot into recovery?
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seniorstew said:
So I just picked up a s4 from tmo and I'm running carbon ROM and it runs awesome.. However, I can't stand the giant home button in the center I miss the software keys on my nexus 4.. My question is how is the camera quality on aosp roms? From what I've read in the forums its a hit or miss. Also, how hard is it to boot into recovery?
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Honest opinion.. Keep your S4.
If you can get an Xperia with an Unlockable boot loader then its fairly easy, otherwise it could be impossible. Custom Rom development is slower than some devices but I have full confidence that our devs will be able to release 100% functional roms in no time at all!
You may want to wait for someone with more knowledge on the US T-Mobile variant of the Xperia Z as to how easy it is to mod
Put it this way.. Given the option I probably would swap my Xperia Z for an S4

Azurren said:
Honest opinion.. Keep your S4.
If you can get an Xperia with an Unlockable boot loader then its fairly easy, otherwise it could be impossible. Custom Rom development is slower than some devices but I have full confidence that our devs will be able to release 100% functional roms in no time at all!
You may want to wait for someone with more knowledge on the US T-Mobile variant of the Xperia Z as to how easy it is to mod
Put it this way.. Given the option I probably would swap my Xperia Z for an S4
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Were you running a nexus before the Xperia Z? The software button layout of the Xperia Z was one reasons I chose it over the S4/Htc One.

seniorstew said:
So I just picked up a s4 from tmo and I'm running carbon ROM and it runs awesome.. However, I can't stand the giant home button in the center I miss the software keys on my nexus 4.. My question is how is the camera quality on aosp roms? From what I've read in the forums its a hit or miss. Also, how hard is it to boot into recovery?
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dont switch to this crappy phone...
actually if you wanna trade....lol I'm willing to trade....

I'll check out Sony's boot loader website once the tmo xperia hits and if its unlockable then I'll probably go for it.. Anyone tried the camera on a aosp ROM?
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why did u post this here? troll post move along

seniorstew said:
I'll check out Sony's boot loader website once the tmo xperia hits and if its unlockable then I'll probably go for it.. Anyone tried the camera on a aosp ROM?
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most likely its lock, because carrier want you to stay with them. you never know.

My tmo s4 was unlockable from the Samsung site
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seniorstew said:
My tmo s4 was unlockable from the Samsung site
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thats a samsung...Domoco user are locked to their carriers. time will tell.

juDGEY2k10 said:
why did u post this here? troll post move along
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Oh the irony! :silly:

Battery life is not acceptable on the Sony Z, when coming from a S4. Stay with the S4!

G1_enthusiast said:
dont switch to this crappy phone...
actually if you wanna trade....lol I'm willing to trade....
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If I was in the US I would also be willing to trade as I can't unlock my bootloader. Which just irks me. If you do switch make sure you get one with an unlockable bootloader.

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dont switch to this crappy phone...
actually if you wanna trade....lol I'm willing to trade....
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Crappy phone? You are one good troll.
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seniorstew said:
I'll check out Sony's boot loader website once the tmo xperia hits and if its unlockable then I'll probably go for it.. Anyone tried the camera on a aosp ROM?
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Camera isn't as good as on stock roms but still more than acceptable.
AOSP roms are pretty much bug free now that the wake delay has been fixed. Only remaining bug is HDMI out doesn't work.

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Crappy phone? You are one good troll.
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He just hates the xperia z but still using it.

The display on the S4 is definitely better in my opinion.
I like the design of the Z though and the materials from which it's made but the biggest reason I like Sony over other Android phones is the UI (It's simple yet beautiful)
I find the battery on the Z more than acceptable, I'm not a heavy-user but I've never run out of charge before the end of the night (or even come close).
The biggest advantage of the S4 is the display (The processor doesn't make a difference to me... It may make a difference to you though!)
I don't know about the S4's camera but the XPERIA Z camera is rather good (lightyears better than the XPERIA S).
Just my 2 cents, no facts here.

G1_enthusiast said:
dont switch to this crappy phone...
actually if you wanna trade....lol I'm willing to trade....
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Why not sell your phone if it sux so much? Lol.
To the op,
I had nexus 4, sold it and got the 32g sg3.
Bought the XZ and have not regretted my choice. Never powered the gs3 on again infact.
It's similar to using N4, even stock Sony launcher is nice.
Screen is better and the camera runs rings around the nexus.
Expandable memory and is quite easily rooted for mods.
Flashtool is easy to use.
Unlocked bootloader or not is no real big deal. Stock roms with root get you through the day.
Personal opinion of course.
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xchasa said:
Why not sell your phone if it sux so much? Lol.
To the op,
I had nexus 4, sold it and got the 32g sg3.
Bought the XZ and have not regretted my choice. Never powered the gs3 on again infact.
It's similar to using N4, even stock Sony launcher is nice.
Screen is better and the camera runs rings around the nexus.
Expandable memory and is quite easily rooted for mods.
Flashtool is easy to use.
Unlocked bootloader or not is no real big deal. Stock roms with root get you through the day.
Personal opinion of course.
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Because I brought it when it was 650, if I sell it now I'll be lucky to get 500...that's why I asked if he wanna trade...
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beni8978 said:
Crappy phone? You are one good troll.
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How am I a troll if I own the phone. I'm entitle to my opinion and you are entitle to your ignorant comment.

If you are not on the move all day, I highly recommend Xperia Z. It offers superior build quality, user experience and better camera (in 4.2). Galaxy S4 is super hyped up with plenty of gimmicks you don't use. Overall, it's an excellent choice to make the move. I think the S4 gives a crappy feeling of plastic and there's no "WOW" factor. Xperia Z is water resistance which gives some form of insurance in case anything happens.
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G1_enthusiast said:
Because I brought it when it was 650, if I sell it now I'll be lucky to get 500...that's why I asked if he wanna trade...
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Yeah. Frustrating how all technology does that
Suck it up, sell it and move along.
Might be able to pick up a nice (cough cough) HTC One or SGS4 for a similar price.
I'd say the grass isn't always greener but Samsung's over-saturated screen will certainly take care of that!
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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

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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
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Z1 defo then lol

dazza7111 said:
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

Xperia Sp - Nexus 5

Hi guys, i just now can to exchange my xperia sp for nexus5 (need to add 130 euros more) is it worth?
I think that this would be nice? Any suggestion? Thanks anyway!

I would say so but others will disagree the nexus 5 was my first choice but I couldn't afford it.
Programming is a race between engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.

If you look at spec and updates I'd say go with N5. But the XSP is also a very good device. Just a bit (very) slow with updates from Sony sometimes

KiaTheKing said:
Hi guys, i just now can to exchange my xperia sp for nexus5 (need to add 130 euros more) is it worth?
I think that this would be nice? Any suggestion? Thanks anyway!
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Nexus 5 without any questions

Im changing my SP with locked BL to moto G, if I can spend more money I'll go for an n5.
Never more to sony, only clean android devices like this moto and nexus, and custom rom.
Maybe in couple months I will find some extra money to change phone to n5 or newer (5,5" n6 would be awesome)

binniebin said:
Im changing my SP with locked BL to moto G, if I can spend more money I'll go for an n5.
Never more to sony, only clean android devices like this moto and nexus, and custom rom.
Maybe in couple months I will find some extra money to change phone to n5 or newer (5,5" n6 would be awesome)
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Nooooo.Go for nexus or stay on xperia.Xperia SP is better than moto g!
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KiaTheKing said:
Nooooo.Go for nexus or stay on xperia.Xperia SP is better than moto g!
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Well maybe benchmarks says that SP is better, but software is crap (lag, freezing and slow IO), it would be wonderfull to have unlockable bootloader, but its impossible on my one (orange carrier). I had nexus 7 and it make 18k on antutu after customization, multitasking was great and all creativity, SP got 23,500 but its much slower in multitasking and overall usage.
Package arrived, but I will test new toy after work :good:

binniebin said:
Well maybe benchmarks says that SP is better, but software is crap (lag, freezing and slow IO), it would be wonderfull to have unlockable bootloader, but its impossible on my one (orange carrier). I had nexus 7 and it make 18k on antutu after customization, multitasking was great and all creativity, SP got 23,500 but its much slower in multitasking and overall usage.
Package arrived, but I will test new toy after work :good:
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LOL!
Just go back to 4.1.2!
I never change my XSP for Moto G or similiar!

MixoMaxoViper said:
LOL!
Just go back to 4.1.2!
I never change my XSP for Moto G or similiar!
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Im not buying new device to downgrade software
On N7 multitasking still was lot better than stock 4.1.2 on SP

I strongly advice anyone against buying a Sony device. Slow updates and when you finally get one it's crap... again... I'm so frustrated by the SP, but unfortunately I don't have the money to get another device right now. If you can buy the nexus 5... do it! Otherwise the Moto G is a good option too. I said this before and people started ranting at me because the SP was much better in their opinion, but I've tested the Moto G and I liked it better than the SP. It even had 4.4 long before Sony started rolling out 4.3! And it has less annoying bugs which gives a better overall user experience.
Like binniebin said, you need the software to go with the hardware otherwise the hardware is nothing. If only Sony could make decent firmware :crying:
If you can have a very sexy and beautiful girl with Double D's if that's your thing, but she is stupid as a cow which drives you crazy after a while OR you can have a still very beautiful girl, but with a little smaller (you know what I mean)'s and she'll do almost everything as you want because she is smart(er) and understands you... You'd be better off with the second one eventhough people say she is less hot.
Yet another another anology: You can better have 150 horsepower in a lightweight streamlined car than 200 horsepower in a heavy old scrapheap which has the aerodynamic characteristics of a brick wall because the lightweight will be more fun... But well maybe that's just my opinion....

KiaTheKing said:
Hi guys, i just now can to exchange my xperia sp for nexus5 (need to add 130 euros more) is it worth?
I think that this would be nice? Any suggestion? Thanks anyway!
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Better option is to exchange Xperia SP for Nexus 4 and take some cache. :laugh:
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5048&idPhone2=5364
Same resolution, quad core on N4 and 2Gb RAM plus 50€ or more on your pocket.
Plus, you will always have latest available Android and many custom ROMs
You can see for example on ebay.de that Xperia SP is sold in auctions for around 170€
while Nexus 4 you can buy for 120€
HERE
HERE
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freedom74 said:
Better option is to exchange Xperia SP for Nexus 4 and take some cache. :laugh:
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5048&idPhone2=5364
Same resolution, quad core on N4 and 2Gb RAM plus 50€ or more on your pocket.
Plus, you will always have latest available Android and many custom ROMs
You can see for example on ebay.de that Xperia SP is sold in auctions for around 170€
while Nexus 4 you can buy for 120€
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The nexus 4 does not support 4G which is a big attraction to the xperia SP
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Captain Sweatpants said:
The nexus 4 does not support 4G which is a big attraction to the xperia SP
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Since @KiaTheKing is from Belgrade, Serbia (like me) :cyclops:
I don't think that would be the issue since 4G here is still not introduced

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Since @KiaTheKing is from Belgrade, Serbia (like me) :cyclops:
I don't think that would be the issue since 4G here is still not introduced
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Oh well in that case go for a n4 I almost did and UK does have 4G
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@freedom74 haha taj fazon al ne znam.bolje da sacekam Jos malo da nexus 5 stigne kod nas pa da kupim Sorry for this, something on our language
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