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Sony's refresh of the Xperia S is officially confirmed, specs are all the same except it has a 1.7ghz processor and it ships with ICS
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-sl/
http://m.engadget.com/2012/08/18/sony-xperia-sl-gsm-phone-official/?icid=m_eng_latest_art
Who's going to upgrade? I'm not, only a slight increase in specs, I'm sticking with my Xperia S until maybe Sony's 2013 lineup with quad core devices
Hope capacitive buttons panel is new.
Honestly i see no point what so ever to update if you already have the Xperia S. Yes it has a 1.7Ghz but still does not matter. Anyways i am staying with my Xperia S.
Yea hopefully they have the new panel for the captivate buttons but who knows. Also this comes with the new 4.0 ICS update but here in Canada we have yet seen this update. So am i guessing they wont release it here.
Sony is really doing an HTC this year. So many unnecessary Xperia models with similar looks and specs.
Sony should really start thinking on selling quad core devices, and be ahead of most of the other companies or at least be in the same range
Not worth to upgrade. At least now we know it's safe to overclock over phones to 1.7Ghz now.
Sony has f*ck*d us , new device( same As sxs but with + 200 mhz) , so Xperia s problem will be forgotten ( Yellow tint, display without yellow tint worse than the first display, different charger, no tag in the box, camera focus problem ( partially resolved with ics) etc....
What do you think?
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+1.. They should spend sometime on supporting their product such as upgrading OS etc.. really don't know what they're thinking. More phone with almost identical spec???
Do they even care about their existing customer?
randy_c said:
+1.. They should spend sometime on supporting their product such as upgrading OS etc.. really don't know what they're thinking. More phone with almost identical spec???
Do they even care about their existing customer?
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you guys should know that Sony is re-doing Sony Ericsson phones portfolio, meaning reselling the older designs/series into NZT styles. why do you think most of the phones represent older ericcson phones? for a reason.
then again this the Xperia Arc S (xperia SL u could link them perhaps) was the last phone seen from Ericsson. So therfor Sony should be able to start fresh next Year with their new phones instead of remaking older models
Sony is finaly rolling some models.
Not like Sony Ericson which had only few models and they were outdated
Sony are being retarded. Whats the point in releasing 10 different versions of the same underdeveloped phone?
They are barely supporting the Xperia S and now another pointless update?
Forzaferrarileo said:
Sony has f*ck*d us , new device( same As sxs but with + 200 mhz) , so Xperia s problem will be forgotten ( Yellow tint, display without yellow tint worse than the first display, different charger, no tag in the box, camera focus problem ( partially resolved with ics) etc....
What do you think?
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Ill agree with that
it ist just a life cycle impulse. don´t cry like litlle babies.
it is quite usual to do this and especially se/sony did this in the past.
ps one, ps2 slim, ps3 slim, psp slim, arc s, x10 hd, vivaz pro/hd ( can´t remember well) .....
Got to wonder how they've gotten 1.7GHz out of an S3 unless it's been shrunk to 28nm process.
Quad cores will be a flash in the pan for now, dual core a15's (S4) are faster in most cases than a Quad A9 and a lot faster in day to day use
I guess this is great for anyone who has a real XDA/SetCPU phobia.
keithwalton said:
Got to wonder how they've gotten 1.7GHz out of an S3 unless it's been shrunk to 28nm process.
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You don't need to. Each batch of chips results into some really good ones, a lot of "just average" and some "underperformers". Depending on business model the manufacturer could choose to sell them at several different speed grades (like Intel or AMD) or just scrap the underperformers and sell the rest as "average" (like [email protected]) even if some of them could actually clock higher.
As manufacturing process matures and gets tuned, you will start getting more and more really good ones. At some time you can produce enough of them to be able to introduce a new quicker grade.
Quad cores will be a flash in the pan for now, dual core a15's (S4) are faster in most cases than a Quad A9 and a lot faster in day to day use
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It looks like qualcomm is still unable to produce enough of S4's and Sony is forced to scramble for stop gap solutions. "Warmed up" SXSL could be just one of them.
This is why manufacturers are using S4 only where they absolutely need to, for example because of requirement to support LTE. And even splash out a lot of cash for parallel and arguably worse hardware designs based on Tegra3 (HTC One X usa vs international). Or even roll back to S3 (htc one s in some markets).
This is why almost every new tablet comes with Tegra3 and almost none based on S4.
cikomiko said:
it ist just a life cycle impulse. don´t cry like litlle babies.
it is quite usual to do this and especially se/sony did this in the past.
ps one, ps2 slim, ps3 slim, psp slim, arc s, x10 hd, vivaz pro/hd ( can´t remember well) .....
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It is not valid to compare these to the PlayStation refreshes, completely different.
draugaz said:
You don't need to. Each batch of chips results into some really good ones, a lot of "just average" and some "underperformers". Depending on business model the manufacturer could choose to sell them at several different speed grades (like Intel or AMD) or just scrap the underperformers and sell the rest as "average" (like [email protected]) even if some of them could actually clock higher.
As manufacturing process matures and gets tuned, you will start getting more and more really good ones. At some time you can produce enough of them to be able to introduce a new quicker grade.
It looks like qualcomm is still unable to produce enough of S4's and Sony is forced to scramble for stop gap solutions. "Warmed up" SXSL could be just one of them.
This is why manufacturers are using S4 only where they absolutely need to, for example because of requirement to support LTE. And even splash out a lot of cash for parallel and arguably worse hardware designs based on Tegra3 (HTC One X usa vs international). Or even roll back to S3 (htc one s in some markets).
This is why almost every new tablet comes with Tegra3 and almost none based on S4.
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You don't need S4 to support LTE. SG2 LTE has two or even one core...
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The xperia s was never an Ericsson in the first place
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The xperia s was never an Ericsson in the first place
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Really? So I'm getting blured vision because headphones, charger, battery, manuals and anything else that I don't remember at this moment says "SONY ERICSSON".
Hello,
I would appreciate an honest opinion, should I get this or the HTC One?
What I like about the One: It's loudspeakers, I need a really loud ringtone otherwise I can't hear it.
What I like about the Z Ultra: It's big screen and design
So which one it the most supported by the community software (ROMS, recoveries, kernels,etc..) wise?
People that own(ed) both are welcome.
Both support is enough good as quality,but sony has a little better supoort.
Mention z ultra support will end after 7months and new htc one has 2 years support support. Im appropriated with my z ultra sound loudless.
I had the same question myself, 10 months ago.
1. Do you want a PHONE, or do you want a PHABLET?
2. What are you planning to do with "it"? Watch TV shows, play games and read? Or maybe you'll only use it as a phone, and maybe take a couple of photos?
- The HTC One has a Snapdragon 600 and an Adreno 320 GPU, while the Ultra has the 800 and Adreno 330. The Ultra will be more powerful and play games and stuff better. 800 also support " always on mic", so you'll have the choice to use the Ultra like a Moto X when Android L gets released (that will be one of the new features if I recall correctly)
- The One will take better pictures. That's that.
- Something tells me that the Ultra has better battery life. I could (10 months ago) get around 7-8 hours of screen time if I really wanted. I get around 5 hours of screen time today, which is still good. It can survive several days on standby. I'm not sure how good the One's battery is, but something tells me that it'll get around 4, maybe 5 hours of screen time on a single charge?
- 4.7" Vs 6.4". Both displays are good. The One will have some deeper blacks and better contrast, but both are very good.
- Build quality. Glass and aluminum Vs pure aluminum. You can't go wrong either way. The One will probably survive a drop a lot better.
- Size. You'll get used to it, but it's easier to live with a smaller device, but a bigger device is better at a lot of things. Try surfing the web on 6.4", and then do the same on 4". It's not possible [emoji4]
I guess that's pretty much it.
Thanks for the replies, I guess I'll go with the Xperia then.
One last thing, do the stock earphones bumbled with the Xperia Ultra have a mic?
^yes they do.
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Hello
I have been interested in an Ultra Z since the first day it's launched but never ended up having one due to a main reason. With a huge screen on the device it is every graphic designer's dream to be able to draw naturally like paper and pencil. Unfortunately it doesn't work as well as the Galaxy Note series.
Now that I have gotten myself a Galaxy Note Pro, my quest in searching for a device that allows natural handwriting and drawing is over. Yet the Ultra Z remains a attractive device and the price has dropped significantly. I think the lack of purchase has causes the price drop faster than many other flagship phones from last year. Nevertheless with just AUD350 the phone has become even more attractive.
I am just wondering if you Ultra Z users think if it is a sane decision to buy a phone that is a year old now? Are there now better alternatives out there with a similar screen size? Also has Sony mentioned if the phone is reaching its end of life soon (including Google Play Edition)?
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I'm thinking the same as yourself, as it is becoming more affordable here in the US as well.
Seen it as inexpensive as $250, either new or gently used.
Only negative is no LED for flash, which means no light for emergency use.
I'm looking for an inexpensive LTE mobile phone, this MIGHT BE IT.
Another negative; no removable battery.
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If you have no real use for a camera, then yes this phone is still a beast.
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which means no light for emergency use.
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”screen flashlight ” in the Google play store works pretty well on our Z ultra.
I've had mine for about a year now, and it's still a very powerful device. You won't have any issues with running apps and games. Keep in mind that we also have the Google Play Edition of the Ultra, and it will receive Android L fairly quickly after release, and we'll be able to port it to our model.
Screen is still very good, battery life is (still) good, camera is not great, and performance is top notch. It was worth it to me when I paid $1000 for it a year ago, and it's definitely worth it now.
Check out the reviews and stuff on YouTube or something if you're still not sure.
I was afraid at first i thought it will be too big. But now i can imagine myself having smaller Screen even samsung Note seems small now, Too small.
As it has been said, if don't care for the Camera much Z Ultra is the Best.
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Hello
I have been interested in an Ultra Z since the first day it's launched but never ended up having one due to a main reason. With a huge screen on the device it is every graphic designer's dream to be able to draw naturally like paper and pencil. Unfortunately it doesn't work as well as Galaxy Note series.
Now that I have gotten myself a Galaxy Note Pro, my quest in searching for a device that allows natural handwriting and drawing is now over. Yet the Ultra Z remains a attractive device and the price has dropped significantly. I think the lack of purchase has causes it to price drop faster than many other flagship phones from last year. Nevertheless with AUD350 the phone has just become even more attractive.
I am just wondering if you Ultra Z users think if it is a sane decision to buy a phone that is a year old now? Are there now better alternatives out there with a similar screen size? Also has Sony mentioned if the phone is reaching its end of life soon (including Google Play Edition)?
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Depends on how you look at it. If performance is the metric, you won't be disappointed. if you use camera extensively, well look elsewhere. and the last one, the battery life. It's quite good but if you compare with devices nowadays, there are better alternative. I'd say wait for the Z3X (if ever) in about a month. If it doesn't come up, then i can imagine the Z Ultra will be cheaper along the way.
Thank you all for your inputs!
I personally do not use mobile cameras for artistic purposes. I already have a Dslr so the camera is only for note-taking or public transport schedule. I think I just want a phone that is slightly faster than my HTC M7. It's true that there are better performers out there since this is a year old phone but any faster CPU than a Z Ultra has little to do with my uses.
Also there isn't a mobile phone at the moment that is as massive as this. I love the idea that I could read books with it in my bed. The Galaxy Note Pro is too heavy to hold in the hand for a long period of time.
The only bummer is the speaker. I have been spoiled by the M7's speakers for a year plus, very little devices top its superb sound quality. It will be the only downgrade for me should I go for this phone.
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Keep in mind that we also have the Google Play Edition of the Ultra, and it will receive Android L fairly quickly after release, and we'll be able to port it to our model.
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I'm not so sure that the GPe version will receive Android L before the Xperia version would.
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I'm not so sure that the GPe version will receive Android L before the Xperia version would.
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Is this legit? How long does a flagship Xperia unit has before it reaches EOL?
18 months supposedly. The Z Ultra should receive L, but the Z3 and Z2 should get it first. I would guess at least a few months or more after L is released.
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I'm not so sure that the GPe version will receive Android L before the Xperia version would.
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I am pretty sure that the GPe will get L quickly since one of the key reasons for the program is almost Nexus updates. Google will push the L to Sony soon after official release.
All GPe devices should have L shortly after the Nexus series and I haven't seen any indication to the contrary.
It is also important to remember that Ultra GPe is vanilla Android with just the EQ added (Sony ClearAudio) and otherwise identical to a Nexus.
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Is this legit? How long does a flagship Xperia unit has before it reaches EOL?
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I am pretty sure that the GPe will get L quickly since one of the key reasons for the program is almost Nexus updates. Google will push the L to Sony soon after official release.
All GPe devices should have L shortly after the Nexus series and I haven't seen any indication to the contrary.
It is also important to remember that Ultra GPe is vanilla Android with just the EQ added (Sony ClearAudio) and otherwise identical to a Nexus.
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Since the Ultra's release, Sony has already pushed out a few prompt updates for it. I personally do not think this device is any type of priority for them. We will be damn lucky to get another update imo, and after we do, I wouldnt expect any more.
If it was Google handling the updates, things might be different, but this is a two generation old Sony device, not a Nexus. It is very close to EOL.
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Since the Ultra's release, Sony has already pushed out a few prompt updates for it. I personally do not think this device is any type of priority for them. We will be damn lucky to get another update imo, and after we do, I wouldnt expect any more.
If it was Google handling the updates, things might be different, but this is a two generation old Sony device, not a Nexus. It is very close to EOL.
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That'd suck if it's not getting L. HTC has confirmed even the M7 which was released before Ultra will get L
However Ultra hasn't been selling as well as they'd like they have probably even given up on releasing a successor.
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That'd suck if it's not getting L. HTC has confirmed even the M7 which was released before Ultra will get L
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Im sure it will get L, but I personally don't think we should expect more.
Recently, got a Z Ultra (from a Mega 6.3). Don't regret it for the most part. Screen isn't the brightest in direct sunlight (not that the mega was that much better), Camera quality isn't as good as my mega imo, sound is lower (that my mega) I'm assuming because of the waterproofing, and kinda a fingerprint magnet. Other than that no complaints.
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Normally 18 months?. I would think the GPe will get L before the Sony ZU. it was months before we got 4.4, although we did get 4.4.4 very fast
Just bought a second hand for AU$300. This shady guy sold me one with overheat issue. The phone isn't even very hot but it just freezes on me and stuck in boot loop.
BOOT LOOPS, My Favorite Breakfast Cereal!
The reason may well be because of the fact the BEAST is having one of America's favorite breakfast cereals...Boot Loops! After several minutes of this heat is generated in the upper left corner around the camera area. Liken it to running around a track numerous times - it takes a toll on it/you physically.
I've read it on one of the threads several times over the months just after the XZU became available as a GPe. Many new users were trying to root, flash ROM's, and fix the partitions since they're different on the GPe's and their devices suffered the boot loops too.
Download Flashtool, run a TA Backup and then flash a stock .ftf if that's what your looking to do. Providing this device is not HOT. Why would one sell a BEAST of a device with a bad case of the boot loops to begin with? Better yet why on earth would you buy one in that condition? All kinds of flags would've/should've been raised - didn't you even question how it got that way or why it was in that state to begin with?
They have these bad boys are selling for $314.99 at http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z-ultra-c6833-unlocked-lte-16gb-black-251963/ in the United States. Expansys sells internationally direct from the comfort of your own safe and legal hideout. THAT would've been a more prudent thing to do AND you would've gotten a warranty on top of it!
Just sayin'
Was eager to test this when I got it yesterday. Starting the camera takes a long time, up to 7-8 secounds!
Anyone else? I also feel the phone is general luggish. Just came from A Galaxy S6 wich is really fast in every way.
Mine too is really slow. Seems a bit more responsive while charging...
Cfager said:
Was eager to test this when I got it yesterday. Starting the camera takes a long time, up to 7-8 secounds!
Anyone else? I also feel the phone is general luggish. Just came from A Galaxy S6 wich is really fast in every way.
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HiCfager;63067557
Exactly the same for me also coming from a S6, maybe with 3gb ram S6 better?
Uninstalled AVG and some google stuff and a bit quicker? maybe AVG?
Don't really see if it slow. Few apps on the same time using gps and wifi/mobile data like Endomondo, OruxMaps, Here + YouTube and switching between them is without problems.
But starting apps - I agree - isn't that fast. The camera starts very slow, slower than Samsung S3 i9300 or Samsung A5.
Mine takes about 2 second (locked screen, holding camera button). I uninstalled most of bloat and disabled camera apps.
indeed it is bit laggy compared to z3compact - i can hope it will be fixed in the next software update
Is it that laggy like on the video below?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Om8LHKMwjU
Hell no! Is is rather compared to Z3c Ui performance It can be slow while restoring apps and I hope this was thenissue on that video.
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Slower than my z3c. Might as will stick with my z3c than.
Can't believe this is the case, must be true if many of you are witnessing this considering this is not even available to the masses yet.
Disappointed top say the least
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Is it that laggy like on the video below?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Om8LHKMwjU
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After changing the home screen app to Nova luncher it's better.
But some stumbles a micro-twitches are visible on longer lists (30 elements - 4 full screens of scrolling).
The most problematic list is the list of widgets - the lag is very visible.
I've recorded the screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AATep4o83tM
It seems that it haven't influenced the efficiency of device.
on 00:10 there is scrolling and the comparition to status bar opening.
on 01:03 is scrolling in gReader
Just saw the YouTube video from above
That's drasticly slow
I think that this problem is going to be solved in near future and that this guy from the video have to have a broken model. I'm definitly buying this phone, but I will wait for about a month to see if this is common problem or not. Also I'd like to see some price drop.
Well I wanted a compact..... I live in the USA. When they were announced I was disappointed with the build quality but still wanted a yellow or white one. Since I have to import it, I come to learn yellow and white are carrier exclusives and not available unlocked. I ordered a normal Green Xperia Z5 instead. I'm coming from a Note Edge, the screen size will be a lot less of a change than going to a compact. I've been still debating cancelling the Z5 and getting a compact. This slowdown might be the final nail in the coffin for the compact for me. Hopefully the extra gig of ram in the Z5 helps it fare better. I really don't want the z5 compact to do bad, I want all Sony phones to sell well, as I like the Xperia brand and Sony needs a win.
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I think that this problem is going to be solved in near future and that this guy from the video have to have a broken model. I'm definitly buying this phone, but I will wait for about a month to see if this is common problem or not. Also I'd like to see some price drop.
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Well I am going to wait for the Amazon release (I mean dispatched by Amazon). (I've pre ordered it in Amazon.it with shipping to Spain).
So If I have some kind of problem...I could return it easily and wait more time for a (potential) new revision of this phone.
But two things:
1) A lot of common issues (I'm seeing on the web) could be fixed with a software update.
2) There is no Z5 compact replacement. The only good alternative is the Z3 compact, which is a hi-end 2014 Phone with probably 1-2 years more of Android updates, and (at least where I am living) there is no big difference in price. (I'm currently using a Nexus 5 2013 and I can't stand this size anymore, I want something smaller, comfortable in one hand, like my old Galaxy Nexus, and the Z5 compact is the only one with similar size).
I am wondering what to do as well. I have a z3 compact now, with the ill famed spontaneous cracked back (it happened while I held it in my hand) and really wanted the,z5 compact. But should I pay so much money for a new flagship that's slower than my 1 year old phone?
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Mine is getting delivered. I might return before opening.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/help/ultimate-fixes-battery-lag-camera-t3241173
solution...
I have changed from z3c to z5c and find 5c much slower and more sluggish than 3c. Hard to believe that a newer phone is so much worse than the old one. Camera quality may be better but it crashes as well so not very useful.
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I have changed from z3c to z5c and find 5c much slower and more sluggish than 3c. Hard to believe that a newer phone is so much worse than the old one. Camera quality may be better but it crashes as well so not very useful.
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Slow like the video or just opening apps?
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I think if you havent started it for a while it takes longer, like 3-4 seconds. Once its been started once, from the home screen it takes about 1-2 seconds. I think starting with the camera button while locked adds like 2 seconds.
I really like the XA's look, unfortunately it is quite weak. However the XA Ultra seems to have some good specs although I'm not familiar with it's cpu. How is MediaTek MT6755 compared to Snapdragon 801 in the Z3?
How big of a downgrade would this be? Can we also compare it to the Nexus 5X since it's similarly priced?
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I really like the XA's look, unfortunately it is quite weak. However the XA Ultra seems to have some good specs although I'm not familiar with it's cpu. How is MediaTek MT6755 compared to Snapdragon 801 in the Z3?
How big of a downgrade would this be? Can we also compare it to the Nexus 5X since it's similarly priced?
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The MediaTek MT6755 is supposed to be faster than the Snapdragon 801 .
See:
wccftech.com/mt6755-latest-soc-octacore-cortexa53-cpu/
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The MediaTek MT6755 is supposed to be faster than the Snapdragon 801 .
See:
wccftech.com/mt6755-latest-soc-octacore-cortexa53-cpu/
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I have the normal xa and I have to say I'm highly impressed with it it flies with no lag and the edge to edge display is stunning
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If you compare every ford automobile to the GT-40 they will all come up short. I have been waiting for this phone to come out. It has a true 6 inch screen, hard to find these days. Any body who calls a phone less than 6 inches a fablet is a idiot . For what you get for the price the only complaint is the battery.
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I really like the XA's look, unfortunately it is quite weak. However the XA Ultra seems to have some good specs although I'm not familiar with it's cpu. How is MediaTek MT6755 compared to Snapdragon 801 in the Z3?
How big of a downgrade would this be? Can we also compare it to the Nexus 5X since it's similarly priced?
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I think it is a significant downgrade. MediaTek was on the Xperia C5 Ultra, and there is a noticeable lag, but I'm a kind of person that leaves 40+ webpages open and forget to clear out my multi task applications. Supposedly the new MediaTek is smooth with no hickups, I just got my phone today, so we'll see. I came from using the Xperia Z Ultra, which was a SnapDragon beast, I followed Sony's phablet 6-inches lineups from the Z Ultra, T2 Ultra, C5 Ultra, now finally to the XA Ultra. I think the Z Series are strong performing phones. The X series is really for first-time Android buyers, but never had an iPhone. Really, I think it's suited for the Indian 3rd world market, because 16 GB of internal storage fills up so fast! Practically Sony is making throw away phones that will last only a year on the market. Because storage space is the largest issue with this internal storage debacle! No one can really maintain a slim-line storage. That takes an minimalist when there are so many apps to download, and all these alternative photo apps Snapchat and Instagram images go straight to internal and there's save-management to SD Card for these kinda 3rd party apps.
A 6-inch screen calls for stream apps! Yet those apps are huge in file size! I use more that 5 streaming apps... Because my cable app doesn't do it, and each broadcasting show has their own independent app, and you sign in with your cable subscription. It really kills me that I have so little storage to work with. Also the Netflix-s alike.
I am rooting for Sony like a cheerleader, but they need to get it together with the spec choices. A 16GB SD Card on the market now is about $10. To think the internal chip is less than that at wholesale. I keep asking myself, why am I buying a 10 dollar phone for $230? It should really be 128GB and cut the crap.
In conclusion if you're coming from a Z series, and thinking about it... The design is nice, if you want the whole 6-inch screen experience, you will sacrifice a lot and curve your storage by using external and cloud storage. Even then you will have problems moving files back and forth because of Google and SD Storage transfer file restrictions and can only do so when you plug your cellphone in your computer.
Honestly I would just wait for the next flagship phone coming from another Z series phone or the current Z5 series, and this can be a 2nd phone for play (like one those mobile reviewers)
pressefr said:
I think it is a significant downgrade. MediaTek was on the Xperia C5 Ultra, and there is a noticeable lag, but I'm a kind of person that leaves 40+ webpages open and forget to clear out my multi task applications. Supposedly the new MediaTek is smooth with no hickups, I just got my phone today, so we'll see. I came from using the Xperia Z Ultra, which was a SnapDragon beast, I followed Sony's phablet 6-inches lineups from the Z Ultra, T2 Ultra, C5 Ultra, now finally to the XA Ultra. I think the Z Series are strong performing phones. The X series is really for first-time Android buyers, but never had an iPhone. Really, I think it's suited for the Indian 3rd world market, because 16 GB of internal storage fills up so fast! Practically Sony is making throw away phones that will last only a year on the market. Because storage space is the largest issue with this internal storage debacle! No one can really maintain a slim-line storage. That takes an minimalist when there are so many apps to download, and all these alternative photo apps Snapchat and Instagram images go straight to internal and there's save-management to SD Card for these kinda 3rd party apps.
A 6-inch screen calls for stream apps! Yet those apps are huge in file size! I use more that 5 streaming apps... Because my cable app doesn't do it, and each broadcasting show has their own independent app, and you sign in with your cable subscription. It really kills me that I have so little storage to work with. Also the Netflix-s alike.
I am rooting for Sony like a cheerleader, but they need to get it together with the spec choices. A 16GB SD Card on the market now is about $10. To think the internal chip is less than that at wholesale. I keep asking myself, why am I buying a 10 dollar phone for $230? It should really be 128GB and cut the crap.
In conclusion if you're coming from a Z series, and thinking about it... The design is nice, if you want the whole 6-inch screen experience, you will sacrifice a lot and curve your storage by using external and cloud storage. Even then you will have problems moving files back and forth because of Google and SD Storage transfer file restrictions and can only do so when you plug your cellphone in your computer.
Honestly I would just wait for the next flagship phone coming from another Z series phone or the current Z5 series, and this can be a 2nd phone for play (like one those mobile reviewers)
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I highly recommend you go and try one if possible, I did and I didn't think twice about it once I'd had a go.
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Ive had mine for 2 days now and i think it destroys the Z3 in every way aprt from the sound chip ie no built in noise cancellation for supporting headphones and sound quality via headphone jack isnt as good but thats a mute point for me as i now have bluetooth headphones. No waterproofing on the xa ultra either.
aidy.lucas said:
I highly recommend you go and try one if possible, I did and I didn't think twice about it once I'd had a go.
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WHAT HE SAID .. i have the xa ultra and love the size , no lags battery is not that great tho funny i also have a z5 premium and i like this one better why sony didn't put this same front camera own their flagship wtf
ajftl250 said:
WHAT HE SAID .. i have the xa ultra and love the size , no lags battery is not that great tho funny i also have a z5 premium and i like this one better why sony didn't put this same front camera own their flagship wtf
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Go to settings/location and tap the three dot menu, and then turn off scanning always available inc when screen is off for WiFi and Bluetooth. I've turned it off in settings WiFi advanced aswell. I've also enabled greenify's agressesive doze and doze on the go via adb so now doze kicks in in minutes instead of hours
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Amazon has the XA Ultra for $298 now for the US. Compare that to their $600+ flagship, lol.
Does XA Ultra support quick charge?
id3alistic said:
Amazon has the XA Ultra for $298 now for the US. Compare that to their $600+ flagship, lol.
Does XA Ultra support quick charge?
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The xa range does I think, though my xa charges from empty to full in about a hour hour and half tops on the standard supplied Sony charger.
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id3alistic said:
Amazon has the XA Ultra for $298 now for the US. Compare that to their $600+ flagship, lol.
Does XA Ultra support quick charge?
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no it does not
kennehh said:
no it does not
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The normal xa supports quick charging so I would imagine the xa ultra does too. Only supplied with a stock Sony charger though(in UK) it'll still charge from zero to full in about a hour though.
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kennehh said:
no it does not
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I'm OK with @aidy.lucas pretty sure it does, but not with stock charger.
kennehh said:
no it does not
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The Sony website says that it does.
MikLSP said:
The Sony website says that it does.
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I stand corrected, its very strange how they would not include a quick charger in the box
JKWR said:
Ive had mine for 2 days now and i think it destroys the Z3 in every way aprt from the sound chip ie no built in noise cancellation for supporting headphones and sound quality via headphone jack isnt as good but thats a mute point for me as i now have bluetooth headphones. No waterproofing on the xa ultra either.
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If you are rooted you can try Viper4Android for having better sound, it have many settings :good:
Above all if there is one thing that has impressed me with this phone it's the display. It's just very nice to look at. It has very deep blacks which makes the display feel like an Amoled from time to time. The contrast is also very good because of the deep blacks. It's just very easy on the eyes and smooth to look at and has less of the "glowing" sensation that I think many LCD's has and mine has very good color uniformity also. I truly enjoy its display.