Now that I had enough time to play with the Sony Xperia T, I can give you my impressions about the new flagship phone of the Japanese manufacturer. There are already a lot of reviews and comparisons on the Internet so I will just tell my personal feelings about the phone. From the beginning I have to tell you that I am not a Samsung fan (although they do great hardware, the design is crap and the interface is ugly) nor an Apple fan (as some say it is built for people with average to low IQ).
Coming back to Xperia T, the size and weight are OK, even though some people are complaining is heavy, I don’t have that problem, it fits well in my pocket. The material on the back side is also good, having good adherence with your hands. Power and volume buttons are placed on the right side (well placed for right handed people, I am not sure if left handed people are confortable with this).
Camera is one of the best features the Xperia T is having, you can shoot great pictures in 13 megapixels. What really stands out is the speed of the camera: in lock mode you can press the camera button and in less than 1.5 seconds you have the first shot. Don’t worry, the camera button is not easy to press in the pocket.
USB port supports also HDMI output and I was able to connect a USB to HDMI adaptor from Samsung to connect the phone to the TV (your TV must support HDCP). You need to connect the charging adaptor in order for this to work (but I guess this is the same for the Sony TV dock) and will keep you the phone charged. The good thing is that I have a Bluetooth keyboard (with touchpad) that I can connect to the phone and while connected to the TV i can really use the phone as normal PC! This feature probably works with other phones as well. Video output is 1080p so the quality on phone screen and TV is great. If you want to connect the phone to the car USB (for charging the phone or playing the music) you need to set USB to Mass Storage mode (MSC) in Settings - Xperia - Connectivity - USB connection mode.
Whole review including pictures and screenshots can be found here:
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/sony-xperia-t-my-review.html
I have had my SXT since saturday now and I think it is a great phone but there is quite a few negative points it has.
So let me get to them:
*the camera still has that issue of being slow to focus sometimes and in video aswell which means you still miss shots which really jarred me when i had the sxs.
*the speaker for earpiece and loudspeaker should have been louder as outside you cant hear the phone ring and you can barely hear what people are saying on the phone
*you can barely see the notifcation light unless the phone is directly infront of you
*Battery life is average, doesnt last a day under moderate usage, lasts about 20 hours
RWSAMHTC said:
I have had my SXT since saturday now and I think it is a great phone but there is quite a few negative points it has.
So let me get to them:
*the camera still has that issue of being slow to focus sometimes and in video aswell which means you still miss shots which really jarred me when i had the sxs.
*the speaker for earpiece and loudspeaker should have been louder as outside you cant hear the phone ring and you can barely hear what people are saying on the phone
*you can barely see the notifcation light unless the phone is directly infront of you
*Battery life is average, doesnt last a day under moderate usage, lasts about 20 hours
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I actually like the fact that notification LED light is low with my Arc it was like a night lamp.
20 hours are enough for one day. During night I'm always charging the phone
For the earpiece and loudspeker I have to disagree, at least I didn't have such issues. for ringing I am using also vibrating mode
Earpiece and speaker seriously could be louder and the notification light could have been better, in these three aspects they have taken a backwards step from the xperia s imo.
As I use headsets for calls anyway phone calls isn't a issue.
The ARCs notification light was stupid as it was on the side of the phone which imo was pointless also.
Other than that I really enjoy my SXT.
RWSAMHTC said:
Earpiece and speaker seriously could be louder and the notification light could have been better, in these three aspects they have taken a backwards step from the xperia s imo.
As I use headsets for calls anyway phone calls isn't a issue.
The ARCs notification light was stupid as it was on the side of the phone which imo was pointless also.
Other than that I really enjoy my SXT.
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I agree. I also barely see that notification light. On XPERIA S when I put it on charger notification light was lighting like flash. I had to cover it over night because notification light was so bright. Maybe something between notification light on XPERIA T and XPERIA S would be good.
When the light is poor camera is slow on focus almoust every time but outdoor over day everything is OK.
Everything else is excellent and no complaints.
tomo100brt said:
I agree. I also barely see that notification light. On XPERIA S when I put it on charger notification light was lighting like flash. I had to cover it over night because notification light was so bright. Maybe something between notification light on XPERIA T and XPERIA S would be good.
When the light is poor camera is slow on focus almoust every time but outdoor over day everything is OK.
Everything else is excellent and no complaints.
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Every phone have some weak areas. I can live with those of Xperia T
Mugur
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Thanks for the info on the camera focus, however I wish SONY would fix that because my HOX focuses straight away in low light and so did the S3. Also I didn't mind the brightness of the LED on the xperia s, the sgs3 or my hox. I like it like that means I can just look over at my phone and see if i have a text or something at night as my phone has to be on silent as not to wake my daughter. As it is I have to pick the phone up and check.
Aside from that yea I really love my SXT and am looking forward to the Yuga or whatever it is going to be called.
hi. Im currently using HTC One V and planning to buy HTC One S, but unfortunately HTC One S in my region is theSnapdragon S3 version. so I'm thinking to buy this phone instead. one thing that bothering me is that it doesn't have a Gorilla Glass display (plastic body is OK). so my question is the Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass on it's screen is as durable as Gorilla Glass screen? I like the phone in general. the other things that I like about this phone are community suport, official CM support etc.
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hi. Im currently using HTC One V and planning to buy HTC One S, but unfortunately HTC One S in my region is theSnapdragon S3 version. so I'm thinking to buy this phone instead. one thing that bothering me is that it doesn't have a Gorilla Glass display (plastic body is OK). so my question is the Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass on it's screen as durable as Gorilla Glass screen? I like the phone in general. the other things that I like about this phone are community suport, official CM support etc.
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It sort of is. The screenprotector (shatter-proof sheet) that is on there by default scratches easier than Gorilla Glass, but the glass itself is really quite durable!
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It sort of is. The screenprotector (shatter-proof sheet) that is on there by default scratches easier than Gorilla Glass, but the glass itself is really quite durable!
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thanks for the reply. do you think the phone still requires an additional screen protector? and what about a case/soft jacket etc, since the back cover is plastic, do you think it needs a case? (I'm afraid to squeeze it in my jean's pocket), but I can put this on my jacket though to prevent that. I'm going to buy it tomorrow (3 youtube videos make me love this phone):good:.
The Xperia T is the first phone where I've ever used the stock keyboard it comes with... I think its brilliant and so easy to type on.
There's lots of things I love about the phone, I do wish the notification LED was bigger however but meh... some phones don't even have one!
Thanks for the mini review of the Xperia T. I'm itching to purchase this baby, but will wait a few more days. The Xpera T will be an upgrade in terms of smartphone OS transition. Coming from a Nokia N8 handset, I don't feel the XT will be a huge upgrade seeing how the N8 is still the best camera phone as of this day and the 13MP on the XT, as stated by many reviews, just isn't that great (camera quality and dedicated camera button are huge decision makers for me).
Heck, every friend who played with my N8 thought it was running Android OS. :victory:
In terms of speed, I probably won't notice the lag even if lag was present if I were to compare it to the N8.
LED notification; the N8 notification light is horrible. I can definitely live with the "poor" notification light on the XT if it's significantly more noticeable than the N8.
Anyways, nice review.
anwedr said:
Thanks for the mini review of the Xperia T. I'm itching to purchase this baby, but will wait a few more days. The Xpera T will be an upgrade in terms of smartphone OS transition. Coming from a Nokia N8 handset, I don't feel the XT will be a huge upgrade seeing how the N8 is still the best camera phone as of this day and the 13MP on the XT, as stated by many reviews, just isn't that great (camera quality and dedicated camera button are huge decision makers for me).
Heck, every friend who played with my N8 thought it was running Android OS. :victory:
In terms of speed, I probably won't notice the lag even if lag was present if I were to compare it to the N8.
LED notification; the N8 notification light is horrible. I can definitely live with the "poor" notification light on the XT if it's significantly more noticeable than the N8.
Anyways, nice review.
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Hi. Wellcome aboard N8 refugee. Been using it for about 7 hours now. You will not notice any lag whatsoever. The Krait processor is awesome. I bought this phone just because it has Snapdragon S4 processor, I don't use camera that much. The notification light issue is not a big deal for me.
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JalmiNyondong1933 said:
thanks for the reply. do you think the phone still requires an additional screen protector? and what about a case/soft jacket etc, since the back cover is plastic, do you think it needs a case? (I'm afraid to squeeze it in my jean's pocket), but I can put this on my jacket though to prevent that. I'm going to buy it tomorrow (3 youtube videos make me love this phone):good:.
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My Xperia T still hasn't arrived (FedEx ) but my Xperia S has the same display type and I'd never cover it with yet another screen protector.
Just use it as it comes. The default screen protector will last you quite some time. I've had my Xperia S since the day of release, 8 months now and my display is still near-perfect. When you've got scratches on the display you just remove the "shatter-proof sheet" and replace it with your own screen protector and your display is as good as new!
Again, no experience with the T, but on my Xperia S the (probably significantly less rough) back got some glossy spots from the friction in my pockets. But the material is completely different so I can't say how the T will fare here...
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My Xperia T still hasn't arrived (FedEx ) but my Xperia S has the same display type and I'd never cover it with yet another screen protector.
Just use it as it comes. The default screen protector will last you quite some time. I've had my Xperia S since the day of release, 8 months now and my display is still near-perfect. When you've got scratches on the display you just remove the "shatter-proof sheet" and replace it with your own screen protector and your display is as good as new!
Again, no experience with the T, but on my Xperia S the (probably significantly less rough) back got some glossy spots from the friction in my pockets. But the material is completely different so I can't say how the T will fare here...
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Guys,
My wife is still using the X10 with the original screen protector. It is very good. I did the mistake to remove it from my old X10 and no other screen protector was good enough. But the screen was excellent even without screen protector. My advice is to keep it there, I have it on the Arc since 1.5 years and it's still OK.
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia
I've been thinking of getting a TL and have some questions maybe you can help me with. One is how's the build quality? I've heard from some that the screen scratches easily, does it? How about battery life? And I know it has a front LED. What colors does that LED support and can it be used for notifications like SMS, email, etc.? Thanks for the help!
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I've been thinking of getting a TL and have some questions maybe you can help me with. One is how's the build quality? I've heard from some that the screen scratches easily, does it? How about battery life? And I know it has a front LED. What colors does that LED support and can it be used for notifications like SMS, email, etc.? Thanks for the help!
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I have my TL for over two months now. I must say I like it. The build quality is great and I used the screen protector from day one so have not experience any scratch. I did drop my phone to the ground once which cause small pealing on the corners, but it's barely noticeable.
The battery life is okay, but if you turn on the stamina mode, the battery last significantly longer. (I didn't use stamina mode myself because I need to have notification and emails even when the phone is sleeping. ) One thing worth mentioning is that the original charger comes with Sony charges FAST!
Finally, yes there is a color LED at front and will blink when notification or emails come in.
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I've had my TL for just over a month.
Screen: The factory-applied shatter proof sheet does develop small scratches quite easily from normal touch screen use. The scratches can be seen under bright fluorescent lights, but are otherwise not too objectionable. Some folks remove the sheet after it's too scratched up and replace it with a 3rd party screen protector. Keep in mind that it's the Shatter Proof Sheet (screen protector) that's becoming scratched, not the screen glass itself.
Build Quality: Excellent in my opinion. If feels very solid and well-built. No creaks.
Battery Life: Not horrible, not great. If the screen is kept bright, it will drain the battery quickly like any other phone. I've since flashed a generic Xperia T ROM to gain debranding and the Extended Standby Mode. This makes the battery last noticeably longer when the screen is off.
LED: It responds to both email and SMS. Colors I've seen are red, blue, green, and purple depending on the app. Note: The LED does not function for notifications if Extended Standby Mode is turned on. This to to save power.
Fellow members I thought I would make a video comparing the 3 different colours of the OnePlus 7 Pro to help anyone thinking about buying one. YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/2JPEeabpShc
Please take the time to read below as it may save you time instead of having to watch the entire video. I was lucky enough to attend the OnePlus Launch and get hands on with every colour option available of the OnePlus 7 Pro, so today I will be comparing the different colours of the OnePlus 7 Pro to help you decide which one you should buy.
First off lets tackle the most subtle and underrated option, the Mirror Gray, in my honest opinion I really really like this option because in person it looks much better than on camera. The Gray back glass has a deep lustre which shifts from almost black to a smoky gray which slightly bends the light subtly, It is a very glossy finish as expected which is the usual you find with glass backed devices. The metal frame sandwiched inbetween the screen and the back panel is also glossy and is finished in a almost dark chrome which looks very classy and sleek and the antenna bands are in a dark gray colour almost gunmetal like. The Mirror Gray is the choice for anyone looking for understated, classy and subtle in my honest opinion and comes in either the 6 or 8GB RAM variants but not the 12gb version.
The next colour option is the most popular, the Nebula Blue, this is probably the most eye catching of the colours. The back has a 2 tone colour gradient which starts off a lighter blue that graduates up to a dark almost black blue. The finish unlike the Mirror Gray is a matte texture meaning its not glossy but instead more like a satin finish which doesn’t show fingerprints like the glossy glass finishes of most other smartphones. It also gives the back an almost laser like effect the way it reflects the light and bends the blue undertone. Personally this is my favourite colour option but be aware that the finish I find to be more slippery than glossy counterparts. The frame is also a 2 tone finish, at the bottom it starts off with a light blue chrome looking finish, very shiny and reflective. But as the frame rises up towards the top of the OnePlus 7 Pro it becomes much darker, almost black and it is very subtle the way it has been achieved. This colour option only comes in the 8 or 12GB RAM versions and also the OnePlus 5g model.
On to the final colour option for the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Almond, Again like the mirror gray this one has a glossy shiny back. I would say it almost looks the same as the gold iPhone XS Max but this is lighter in colour a kind of beige tone but when you move it in certain lights it shows a subtle pearlescent almost ivory colour which is beautiful. Being a lighter tone ensures fingerprints are less likely to be visible and it is a real stunner, the metal frame is finished in a glossy gold colour which looks like a much richer tone than the glass back. It really does add the finishing touch to the overall colour of the phone by giving it a rich complimentary framing tone. Definitely a different option compared to previous OnePlus devices and worthy of your consideration. Be aware this colour is only available in one variant of 8GB RAM and 256gb of storage.
The light on my V20 works well as a flashlight, but the one on my wife's Note 9 is brighter by far. Can anyone comment on how bright the ROG II's light is compared to either of those phones?
It's pretty bright... oddly it only uses one of the two flash LEDs. I don't know what the lumens are like compared to those but it's plenty to see around. When it is mounted on my bike handlebars I even turn it on at night as a headlamp and can see potholes in the road.
Because the battery is so huge I can run it for hours and it doesn't seem to make a dent in the battery.
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It's pretty bright... oddly it only uses one of the two flash LEDs.
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The other one is an RGB LED for lighting up the lightning armor case. Not sure if it can be activated on its own.
The led flashlight is stupidly bright! Brightness I've ever seen on a phone for sure.
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It's pretty bright... oddly it only uses one of the two flash LEDs. I don't know what the lumens are like compared to those but it's plenty to see around. When it is mounted on my bike handlebars I even turn it on at night as a headlamp and can see potholes in the road.
Because the battery is so huge I can run it for hours and it doesn't seem to make a dent in the battery.
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I am AMAZED at how good this battery is!!
I am thinking of pre-ordering the Pixel 5. But I haven't been able to see it in person or hold it in hand. Can those who have the phone comment about the built quality and if it bends? Am afraid of it being built in aluminum and the fact that they have a cut out in the aluminum for the wireless charging coil. Also JerryRigEverything VDO is not out either.
I have it and so far I like it. If it's gonna bend it won't do it easily. I tried it, albeit, with not too much pressure, and it is fine. Great size overall and we'll weighted. My only issue would be haptics feedback. They could have used a more solid motor for vibration. I have sorta sage and love the colour and feel of the rear. It doesn't feel cheap.
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