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Difference between Xperia Z and ZL

Difference between Xperia Z and ZL??

juDGEY2k10 said:
Difference between Xperia Z and ZL??
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GSMARENA is your friend
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5204&idPhone2=5203

gjokic said:
GSMARENA is your friend
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5204&idPhone2=5203
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so the Sony Xperia ZL is a better phone? I have paid for the Sony Xperia Z how do i get Sony Xperia ZL?

lol so you pre ordered a phone without even looking up the specs?

juDGEY2k10 said:
so the Sony Xperia ZL is a better phone? I have paid for the Sony Xperia Z how do i get Sony Xperia ZL?
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They're basically the same. Identical specs etc.
Only differences i've been able to track:
- ZL is 5-6mm shorter
- Z is water/dust proof while ZL is not
- ZL has infrared port to act as a bravia remote
- Different build. Z is full glass while ZL uses plastic back
No info on the price, although it might be almost the same. Shame they won't bring Z and ZL in the same time to most countries - seems like half the world won't get one of them. ZL won't be available in the UK.

no i did not know there were 2 diffrent models of the same phone
But looking again the z is better as in
IP57 certified - dust and water resistant
- Water proof up to 1 meter and 30 minutes

there are a number of features that's different on both.
Infrared - ZL
water/dust resistant - Z
Size - ZL
camera shutter key - ZL
battery - ZL
glass body - Z
Dual Sim - ZL? Please confirm this one
that's all I think.

Riyal said:
there are a number of features that's different on both.
Infrared - ZL
water/dust resistant - Z
Size - ZL
camera shutter key - ZL
battery - ZL
glass body - Z
Dual Sim - ZL? Please confirm this one
that's all I think.
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ZL is *not* dual sim.
ZL has IR blaster, camera button and slimmer bezel
Z has full glass body, is thinner and is waterproof.
M.

mattman83 said:
ZL is *not* dual sim.
ZL has IR blaster, camera button and slimmer bezel
Z has full glass body, is thinner and is waterproof.
M.
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Thanks if that's true Can't really confirm that one since almost all blogs state that it's dual sim
and a sony moderator can't even confirm this one.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/101891
Nevertheless how can you say that it's not dual sim? Need some credible source to believe it.

Riyal said:
Thanks if that's true Can't really confirm that one since almost all blogs state that it's dual sim
and a sony moderator can't even confirm this one.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/101891
Nevertheless how can you say that it's not dual sim? Need some credible source to believe it.
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It is not dual sim. Look at any video when they open the back. The cover on the back gives you slots for microsim and microsd, not 2 micro sim cards. Also the battery is not really bigger. It's about 30-40mah more which is basically the same if we look at 2370mah capacity.

ZL also has a better notification light.

rycexboi said:
ZL also has a better notification light.
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They work basically the same - but ZL creates a kind of glowing line which looks totally awesome

Akiainavas said:
They work basically the same - but ZL creates a kind of glowing line which looks totally awesome
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I wouldnt consider Z to have a notification light because of how small it is, it's just like my xperia T which I barely could see.

Ok then at least call it notification led since that thingy that's glowing is a light emitting diode LED.

hello i want to gift my dad Xperia Z/ZL or Note 2
i have Settle With Xperia But am confused Between Z/ZL
basically the phone is going to used as stock and atleast fot 3years no rooting or BL unlocking
so kindly guide me which 1 to buy Xperia Z or ZL
its going to launch in india on 12 march

imranaryan said:
hello i want to gift my dad Xperia Z/ZL or Note 2
i have Settle With Xperia But am confused Between Z/ZL
basically the phone is going to used as stock and atleast fot 3years no rooting or BL unlocking
so kindly guide me which 1 to buy Xperia Z or ZL
its going to launch in india on 12 march
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Do you want slightly bigger phone with water/dust proofing (Z) or smaller sized device with ir remote and no water/dust proofing (ZL)? Other than that they are basically the same with some design differences.

The Z scored better in data speeds and battery times in the spec lists on the gsm link above coupled with waterproof and shatterproof that's the one I'd get my dad lol

Z1s functionally same as z1 compact?

I was thinking of purchasing a Z1s. I realize this is an "exclusive" phone for a carrier. However it seems exactly the same as the Z1 compact (except more ram). I was wondering if any work on the z1 compact, or regular z1 should be compatible. Otherwise it is far less likely that custom roms and so forth will ever come into existence. Thanks for any input.

When the Compact will be on the market, here on XDA will be a development section too. This was confirmed many times.

Help on Deciding.

Hey guys, i have quite allot of android phones and i have tried to stay away from Sony since they lock their boot loaders and it looked like it was hard to develop anything i haven't gotten one (the old ui was FUGLY as well). i own a T989 Galaxy s2 (in fact i own three of them!) as my Main for right now and its getting pretty old (cpu and gpu are old and Games are not as well handled as they used to) i have been thinking of getting a new phone and that phone i have come down to is either a Samsung Galaxy mega 6.3 or a Xperia Z or Xperia SP, i have never payed attention to the Xperia line and they have a pretty good thing going for now, i think i might have to move them to my list of jobs i might take up . everything about the Xperia Z looks pretty great, everything beats out my s2. thought im worried that i have heard that xperias TFT Screens have TERRIBLE veiwing angles, i dont honestly know if i care about that but do any of you get disappointed by this? and do you think it would be the same on the Xperia SP? if so please state what you dont like about the Xperia Z, your Help is appreciated .

Trozzul said:
Hey guys, i have quite allot of android phones and i have tried to stay away from Sony since they lock their boot loaders and it looked like it was hard to develop anything i haven't gotten one (the old ui was FUGLY as well). i own a T989 Galaxy s2 (in fact i own three of them!) as my Main for right now and its getting pretty old (cpu and gpu are old and Games are not as well handled as they used to) i have been thinking of getting a new phone and that phone i have come down to is either a Samsung Galaxy mega 6.3 or a Xperia Z or Xperia SP, i have never payed attention to the Xperia line and they have a pretty good thing going for now, i think i might have to move them to my list of jobs i might take up . everything about the Xperia Z looks pretty great, everything beats out my s2. thought im worried that i have heard that xperias TFT Screens have TERRIBLE veiwing angles, i dont honestly know if i care about that but do any of you get disappointed by this? and do you think it would be the same on the Xperia SP? if so please state what you dont like about the Xperia Z, your Help is appreciated .
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well i suggest you to go for Xperia Z1 Compact / Z2,it has very good viewing angles
Xperia Z & Z1 really has very bad viewing angles,SP about same,but better
Or you can choose T2 Ultra,it also uses IPS TFT

Ben Ling said:
well i suggest you to go for Xperia Z1 Compact / Z2,it has very good viewing angles
Xperia Z & Z1 really has very bad viewing angles,SP about same,but better
Or you can choose T2 Ultra,it also uses IPS TFT
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What about the Xperia ZL it seems about the same as the Xperia Z?

Trozzul said:
What about the Xperia ZL it seems about the same as the Xperia Z?
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same,with colours badly washed out when viewed off-centre

Ben Ling said:
same,with colours badly washed out when viewed off-centre
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i see that the Xperia Z1 compact only has a 4.3" screen. my s2 has a 4.5" and i would like something bigger or equal to that. i see that the Xperia Z2 Compact will have a bigger screen but when it comes out is unknown. im sure i wouldn't mind the poor viewing angles, but the real question is would i be fine with the SP or do i need a bigger screen (Xperia ZL) for $100 more?

Im viewing my phone head on and don't really want people watching my screen so the 'terrible' viewing angles don't mean much to me. When I show people videos on my phone no one has complained saying they cannot see. Im an ex Z user and current Z1 user. Id go for the Z out of your choices.

Trozzul said:
i see that the Xperia Z1 compact only has a 4.3" screen. my s2 has a 4.5" and i would like something bigger or equal to that. i see that the Xperia Z2 Compact will have a bigger screen but when it comes out is unknown. im sure i wouldn't mind the poor viewing angles, but the real question is would i be fine with the SP or do i need a bigger screen (Xperia ZL) for $100 more?
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S2 have the same 4.3" like Z1 Compact
While Z2 Compact would probably be around 4.6"
Sony won't support SP much as it is not Z Series,so i still suggest you to go for bigger screen of Xperia Z / ZL

Z2 is the best choice
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If you are looking at the Z2, i personally suggest looking at the newer HTC One M8 and S5.
Sony has JUST begun to catch up with competition, an example is they finally use IPS displays that don't give washed out colours.
Another thing that is an issue as of right now is, their software updates arrive late and with serious bugs, just take a look in the Z Ultra, Z1, Z1 Compact sections about their 4.4 update.
Also, the Z2 has quite large bezels.
Another thing to keep in mind is, when the next flagship Sony comes out soon, Sony will shift most their focus to that device, resulting in the Z2 having a shorter life as a top priority device compared to other companies devices.
(Sony has a 6 month flagship rotation, other companies usually have a one year flagship rotation)
Sony has begun to improve slowly, but to me, Sony is still a risky choice if you are looking for a flagship grade device and support.
All this is just my personal opinion

Ben Ling said:
S2 have the same 4.3" like Z1 Compact
While Z2 Compact would probably be around 4.6"
Sony won't support SP much as it is not Z Series,so i still suggest you to go for bigger screen of Xperia Z / ZL
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i have a T989 which has a 4.5" display, i think it was the only s2 released with a 4.5" display

Trozzul said:
i have a T989 which has a 4.5" display, i think it was the only s2 released with a 4.5" display
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That's T-Mobile version of SII
So you can go for Z series...

Ben Ling said:
That's T-Mobile version of SII
So you can go for Z series...
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Yup i was aware of that. i think im just going to grab a ZL, im sure i wont mind the washed out angles.

Buy or his phone Z2 or Z3 Compact ؟؟؟

Greetings to friends
I stayed
I bought one of these 2 phones
Friends who provided phone Z3 Compact
I advise
Display quality
Battery
The camera quality
Fast phone OS
I'm grateful someone advise me

SKA67 said:
Greetings to friends
I stayed
I bought one of these 2 phones
Friends who provided phone Z3 Compact
I advise
Display quality
Battery
The camera quality
Fast phone OS
I'm grateful someone advise me
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I...
Am...
Not sure... What...
You are trying to say.
Do you want to choose between the Z2 or Z3c?
Why not the z2 vs z3?
Sent from my C6603

I'm looking for a new smartphone

Hi there,
I am looking for a new smartphone, as my current one (Xperia Z, 2 years) has a display damage and I think, replacing the display doesn't make any sense, as it would cost a lot.
I have these smartphones in my list:
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
I would like to have:
A good battery life
A good camera
My maximum budget is 400€.
Thanks for helping me out
Which of these would You recommend?

If you want a powerful phone, stay away from the Samsung galaxy s5 mini.....Its nowhere near as strong as the Sony xperia z1/z3 compacts....tho its just my opinion...now to answer your real question, well first of all, are you picky on pricing? If so, go for the Sony Xperia Z1 compact since its pretty cheap nowadays with high specs. I used to own one but i sold it and now using a Sony xperia Z2 which is pretty good i guess. If you not too picky on pricing, then go for the Sony Xperia Z3 compact. Personally, the camera on both the compacts are pretty much the same......if you really want a legit answer, check out reviews between the compacts on google. As for best battery, Z3 compact is obviously the winner. Its known to be the king of battery.......If i had to recommend which phone is right for you, just go for the Sony Xperia Z3 compact, you won't regret it. Also there is a pretty nice deal for the Sony xperia Z3 compact but be aware that the deal is gotta end very very soon. Its on eBay, i will give you the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Xperia...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item463e2935dc

Thank you for your constructive answer!
I will buy the Z3 Compact. ^^