Xperia Z1s v LG G2 - G2 General

Thinking about picking up a Z1s
Do any LG G2 owners have any experiences/thoughts about how the two phones compare? I've never held the phone nor do I know much about it.
Reasons I'm thinking about switching:
-camera
-waterproof/dustproof
-microSD
Reasons I want to keep the G2:
-Z1s has a locked bootloader, no root
-love the G2 :angel:
dammit, just read the forum rules, i don't know how to delete a thread. which subforum do i use to ask for opinions?

Camera on Z1 seems too bad http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522321 compared with G2, waterproof is gimmick mostly. So I for G2

Billy Madison said:
Camera on Z1 seems too bad http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522321 compared with G2, waterproof is gimmick mostly. So I for G2
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I have the compact Z1
Still trying to get to grips with it, Frankly I think I preferred the G2 also had the Nexus 5 and that isn't even in the same ball park as the G2. Battery is shocking.
Stick with the G2, If I get mine to work again I am going back to it.

I used the z1s for a day and returned it. Horrible screen. Huge bezel. Hurt my hand to hold it. The G2 has a larger better screen in a smaller footprint.

I own a Z1 but im about to sell it because it way too sharp and hurts my hand :/
-Zyner

Z1 has huge bezels and horrible screen. Stick with G2.

Wait for the z2

I recently switched from Z1 to G2. Mainly because the Z1 camera wasnt as amazing as Sony made out it was and the fact the screen was smaller.
The Z1 has much better build quality. The camera is a little better, but not as noticeable as it should be.
The speakers are superior on the G2, they actually sound really really good when compared with Z1.
I dont really use a SD card and 16gb is enough for me. Never was clumsy enough and never have been to put my phones in water.
For what i use G2 for , the G2 is perfect.
I will say the Z1 video recording is fantastic though
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gunnyman said:
Wait for the z2
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^ this
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Xperia Z Line has horrible bezels.
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Stick with the G2... I spent the last month studying both handsets and the G2 owned the Z1 in many aspects. The most important one: Community support. You'll have a smartphone that will last a lot more than others. Cause even if LG drops the support, the custom community will be there for you.

Well the screen will be worlds better on the G2. To my knowledge the Z1 family of phones uses a TN display not an IPS display. The viewing angles are pretty bad on the Z1s. Also more of a personal opinion. I hate the Xperia ui. It just looks boxy to me. Like an industrial design gone horribly wrong. Most reviewers love it, but I never liked it. Not that I'm in love with lg's ui but it offers so many customizations that you can really do what you want with it.
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Z1 only is good for all stock user. G2 have a better aosp support, better screen ano better battery
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Z1 only is good for all stock user. G2 have a better aosp support, better screen ano better battery
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The G2 Screen is awesome! The Z1 is too big / bulky to fit in jeans pocket. Even the G2 is at the upper limit in terms of size. Or I need to buy new jeans with bigger pockets

holding a Z1 upward for videos or whatever while on the bed is suicide if u sleep.If it falls on u it's hello mortuary!

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Anyone switch from iPhone 4s

Thinking about making the switch. If I switch I was looking for a phone that would be better than the iPhone retina display as well as have a better camera. The Xperia S is probably the only android that beats the iPhone in these areas. Looking for some experiences from anyone who switched.
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Thinking about making the switch. If I switch I was looking for a phone that would be better than the iPhone retina display as well as have a better camera. The Xperia S is probably the only android that beats the iPhone in these areas. Looking for some experiences from anyone who switched.
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Tough call, iphone has far more accessories and add ons.
The S camera still struggles a bit in low light, colours have a blueish blotchy look in low light, where the iphone gets a high level of grain but colour stays accurate.
For Camera speed and flexibility the S wins hands down.
And for Display the S is a little better than the iphone, nice and crisp with good contrast and sharpness. Best display I have seen.
Coming from iOS to Android or vice versa is something by itself to be discussed since they are two different animals.
Xperia S has a bigger screen. Good resolution and very crisp.
I think Xperia S has a better Design, even tho I like iPhone 4S.
I like camera on Xperia S more, I took some photos with my wife's 4S and compared them and to my eyes, Xperia S had better coloring.
But I can't get my wife to switch since she likes her iPhone very much and I can experience the two worlds at once.
I've just sold my factory unlocked iphone 4s white today and I am waitting for my Xperia S to be delivered tomorrow. I love the Xperia S design and the 12mpx camera, bigger screen and NFC.
Had a iPhone 4 before so I can't compare camera but regarding the screen I would say nothing really separate them quality wise but I do enjoy the much bigger one on my Sony.
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My Xperia S is going to come in my hands!
Very exciting about that, thought many site said that its camera not better than iP4S cam!
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thought many site said that its camera not better than iP4S cam!
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It's a bit odd that the Sony camera used in the iPhone4s may be better than the Sony camera in a Sony phone.
4 weeks ago they stole my Iphone 4s and i bought this phone. Something else.
I can say that i miss the smoothness and the build quality of ios. Also the quality apps.. I miss it on the android.
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Efe64 said:
4 weeks ago they stole my Iphone 4s and i bought this phone. Something else.
I can say that i miss the smoothness and the build quality of ios. Also the quality apps.. I miss it on the android.[\B]
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So why I see half apps on App Store are 3 stars or less, and on Android Market at least 70% of apps have at least 4 stars?
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LG OPTIMUS LTE
Retina screen made by LG and this phone has higher resolution than retina...its an IPS...
Simply beautiful...
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My experience with the camera is quite opposite.. The Xperia S beats the Iphone 4S camera in any way.. Tested vs. 4S in low light environment and the iphone 4S had a really dark picture with no detail and the pics looked much brighter and crisper on my phone. Think screens a relatively comparable. Ie. the screen on Iphone 4s is very good, but still think colors a slightly better on XS.
Also love the dialer app.. Very well done..
Wife has already got iphone 4, which I sometimes use too so I didn't go for iphone 4s - plus the cost of the handset. The single most annoying thing about the Sony S is the battery power! How did they get 420 hours for 3g? According to gsmarena.com btw. Although I play with the phone a little too much, even if I put it aside, I don't think it would last more than two days unless I left it on flight mode! Only lost 2% battery life overnight in flight mode, where it would have probably been at least 15% normally!
Overall good, hoping for ICS to improve things further.
I have a 4s as well as my Xperia - plan on keeping both as I can never decide conclusively on ios or Android
There are times the Xperia wins for me - screen real estate for media etc, wide screen resolution in camera and times when the iPhone suits me more due to its compact size. I've found the camera on the Xperia to have a slight edge to my eyes so it's the phone of choice on my family day out
Sound quality is pretty close through headphones - I'd say with my Soundmagic E10s the Xperia might edge it for me although the iPhone seems able to drive the phones louder.
Overall though the Xperia is probably my favourite Droid so far if you're a fan of the OS you won't be disappointed.
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I sold iphone 4S and I have now the Xperia S.....it's amazing to see that the market offer a lot of better phones than iphone. Xperia S it's better in everythig: camera is better, screen is the best possible at the moment and much better than iphone 4s screen, videos are better, battery is better, hardware is better! Iphone 4s sucks!
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My Xperia S is going to come in my hands!
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Its not about the stars.. Any ios user would recognize this.
On ios you have every app you need.
But also i love my babe (xps)
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In my experience, the iphone 4s has more comprehensive apps however the file management system sucks, so does itunes so if you have a lot of documents or folders android is better.
The xperia s screen is better but has worse viewing angles, also after the recent firmware update my 4s battery life has at the very least doubled making it last longer than the xperia s although I'm not sure how much longer yet.
The camera of the iphone 4s is better with a lot less noise and doesn't ever crash whereas the xperia s requires better light conditions however sometimes it produces a more vibrant colour. Video I haven't tested much but the iphone 4s video is amazing whereas the xperia s is decent in terms of frame rate and some slight image stabilisation problems.
For photo and video editing apps in particular, or if you want to be able to find 3d games for example the iphone 4s is better right now. Iphoto and imovie surpass anything I've seen on google play and some 3d games haven't been updated for newer android phones so you may not be able to find games even if they're on the store. I used microsoft photosyth on the iphone 4s but it's not available on android so annoying, but all my core needs are satisfied.
The xperia s plays flash, if the flash it's playing is optimised for mobile you can even play it in full screen 1080p on a tv via HDMI however if it's not optimised standard flash video will be a bit slow.
Any other questions just ask.
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He explained my problem.
I had an iPhone 4s for a Couples of days and somehow I felt the Camera to be better but the screen and most things Apple way of doing it turnes Me off. Im a macowner but cant stand iTunes
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He explained my problem.
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+1 for this.
I would say the cameras are a wash, pretty much the same overall. (edge to Xperia in some areas and iphone in others)
I really miss the quality/quantity of the ios apps. But I found I was getting app burnout. D/L too many redundant apps. etc.
With my use I would say the battery life is pretty much the same too.
Honestly, big reasons for swapping to the Xperia for me
iphone =
cramped screen for video and games
4:3 (seriously apple)
itunes to add anything is a PITA (ie, I want to add one video to watch and I am leaving for work in 5 min)
Needing to open an app to view anything (widgets anyone)

ZU or Z1

Im in the market for a new phone.
Currently own a Xperia Z and a Nexus 7 (2013) combo. Cant decide whether to go for the Ultra or Z1.
Any ultra owners wished they went for the Z1 or are you happy with the ultra?
Happy with XZ ultra, I like the screen size good for gaming and watching movies on the go and having a phone at the same time.
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I don't know much about the Z1 (i havent bothered researching about it).. all i noticed is that it has a higher res camera and the rest is pretty much the same in the real wolrd...
I don't care much about a camera that is greater than 8mp.. and i am more inclined to a big screen phablet..
So XZU it is.. i'm just saving up on some cash right now to buy the LTE version.. hopefully I can complete it before end of month..
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The Z1 is as you mentioned above like a ZU in a smaller package, and the camera? Im not impressed at all..buy a camerahouse and some lenses if you do photography. And ZU costs only 75 cents more than the Z1..that's a hell of a lot more screen for that price!
I'm very happy with giant screen of ZU. I don't that I'll buy another device with smaller screen.
Better camera is a good plus but does not worth to change ZU.
I also love this very thin design.
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I have been a Z Ultra owner for 5 weeks and i also own an Xperia Z and a Nexus 7 2012 edition.
i would buy the Z Ultra, hands down no question. Why?
First of all, my Xperia Z and its 5 inch screen feels too small now, like tiny!! Crazy right, its 5 inches! haha.
On top of this, the Z Ultra is super fast and lag free, it makes my Nexus 7 feel like a huge step back when i use it.
Basically it combines all the best things from a tablet and a phone and puts them in to one amazing package. So yeah, buy the Ultra and do not look back, you will not regret it
1 last thing, it would appear from what i have seen that the Z1 has a worse screen than the Z Ultra. Looks to wash out more easily similar to the original Xperia Z.
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I have been a Z Ultra owner for 5 weeks and i also own an Xperia Z and a Nexus 7 2012 edition.
i would buy the Z Ultra, hands down no question. Why?
First of all, my Xperia Z and its 5 inch screen feels too small now, like tiny!! Crazy right, its 5 inches! haha.
On top of this, the Z Ultra is super fast and lag free, it makes my Nexus 7 feel like a huge step back when i use it.
Basically it combines all the best things from a tablet and a phone and puts them in to one amazing package. So yeah, buy the Ultra and do not look back, you will not regret it
1 last thing, it would appear from what i have seen that the Z1 has a worse screen than the Z Ultra. Looks to wash out more easily similar to the original Xperia Z.
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Didn't realise the Z1s screen was worse than the Ultras. If thats the case it is an ultra for me. I don't care about the camera function on a phone.
Do you guys feel odd when you answer a call from the Ultra? This is my biggest concern although I will definitely buy the SBH52 when released to go with the ultra.
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Didn't realise the Z1s screen was worse than the Ultras. If thats the case it is an ultra for me. I don't care about the camera function on a phone.
Do you guys feel odd when you answer a call from the Ultra? This is my biggest concern although I will definitely buy the SBH52 when released to go with the ultra.
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Eventually no, just put the phone on the side of your face and forget that it's bigger than average. It's nowhere as silly as sidetalking on nokia ngage (hmm old times).
Already have the SBH50 (preorder bonus) and it is nice to have, though putting my xzu inside a bag with only the bluetooth headset readily available is a very rare scenario for me. I keep my zu in pocket all the time.. Now I'm thinking whether its worth it to upgrade to SBH52...
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Personally, im leaning towards the z1.
Mainly due to the camera flash, as is really quite important to me.
The speaker is quite impotent to me to, so I'm hoping the z1 is better than zu.
I am still waiting to see the z1 zu and GN3 for myself in the shop before making any decisions.
Zu all the way. Nothing can beat the screen and yeah a 5inch screen is just way too small
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Ultra or Z1? cant make my mind

Now that the Ultra LTE is finally available at the Sony Stores, there is only one question - should i get this or the Z1?
I cant decide. I really like this phone but the camera is sub par with no flash. The Z1 has a decent shooter, but the design is not so thin and the screen had some negative reviews. ohh and its 1.4" smaller
what do you guys say?
X1? Haha or you mean Z1
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soncarl said:
X1? Haha or you mean Z1
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lol yes, i meant z1
It really depends..overall Z1 is a better phone than the Z ultra. (unless the screen is as bad as some reviewers are saying..the screen on the z ultra is amazing)
If you like big screens than obviously Z ultra
If you take a lot of photos than obviously Z1
That's pretty much the difference between the two.
I had this same dilemma and chose Z ultra simply because I wanted a big (the biggest) screen and although the camera is not that great, it's okay because i don't take photos anyway.
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It really depends..overall Z1 is a better phone than the Z ultra. (unless the screen is as bad as some reviewers are saying..the screen on the z ultra is amazing)
If you like big screens than obviously Z ultra
If you take a lot of photos than obviously Z1
That's pretty much the difference between the two.
I had this same dilemma and chose Z ultra simply because I wanted a big (the biggest) screen and although the camera is not that great, it's okay because i don't take photos anyway.
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i guess thats the issue. although i dont take a lot of photos, but when i do, my cellphone is my main (and only) camera. lol
so i expect decent pictures. Ultra really fails at that, especially in low light
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i guess thats the issue. although i dont take a lot of photos, but when i do, my cellphone is my main (and only) camera. lol
so i expect decent pictures. Ultra really fails at that, especially in low light
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In decent lighting i think the z ultra is okay for the occasional shot. It's not THAT bad but yeah in low light it really suffers.
Same here, my phone is my only camera, but since I watch much more videos, play more games and browse the web far more often than i take photos, choosing the z utlra was a no brainer..
So I guess it depends on what you need most.
If only the z ultra had a good camera, it would be a perfect phone!
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In decent lighting i think the z ultra is okay for the occasional shot. It's not THAT bad but yeah in low light it really suffers.
Same here, my phone is my only camera, but since I watch much more videos, play more games and browse the web far more often than i take photos, choosing the z utlra was a no brainer..
So I guess it depends on what you need most.
If only the z ultra had a good camera, it would be a perfect phone!
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If the ultra had a good camera it would be as thick as a ****ty One Max and lose much of it's appeal.
I got both the Z1 and Z Ultra. If I had to chose I'd pick the ultra. It's just the best phone to work with in the whole world. Size is an issue but you can always manage somehow.
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If the ultra had a good camera it would be as thick as a ****ty One Max and much of it's appeal.
I got both the Z1 and Z Ultra. If I had to chose I'd pick the ultra. It's just the best phone to work with in the whole world. Size is an issue but you can always manage somehow.
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Yeah I agree one max is too thick. Stupid actually from HTC
Actually the Z ultra still fits in my jeans pocket so for me size is not so bad!
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Z1 is the better all round phone in my opinion. Z Ultra has the better and bigger screen, but sacrifices the camera and is less portable due to the size.
All smartphone cameras are terrible anyways when compared to a DSLR.
For me its all about the screen. Its large enough so that it can replace your tablet and forms your primary reading/media consumption device as well as phone.
Z1 is just another phone with an overrated camera.
Both cameras will be fine for social media/happy snaps.
YMMV.
Yep I agree, if camera is ok enough for social media sites, I'm a-ok with that! Hence, I decided to get the XZU. I'd rather have a unique looking phablet (in terms of size) that I can browse, read, text, call and take pics with.
I was in the same boat last week. I went with ZU because the extra screen estate was on top of my list. You need to sort out your priorities as well. For me, ZU replaced a 5 inch phone and a 7 inch tablet all together. So it was a no-brainer. I also considered z1 for its camera. Like someone else said, ZU camera is not bad at all and I never used flash to take low light pictures (it freaks people out and these cheap $1 flash on smartphones basically ruin lowlight pictures). To sum it up
For big screen, sleek profile, excellent display, tablet usage, decent camera - go for ZU. Get the Sony CP12 3000 mAh power cover and double up on battery life.
For compact size, excellent camera - go for z1.
Performance of both are pretty much the same.
So an update for the OP I looked at the Z1 in store and reviewer's were right. The Z1's screen is washed out when compared to the Z ultra's and the viewing angles are comparable to the original Z
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yeah i noticed the same.
I called all the sony stores in Toronto and NONE of them had the unlocked ZU in stock. Apparently they don't have stock :S
I may just order online from the sony store. Its weird how they have NO cases on the sony store website for the phone either.
all the cameras on cell phones to me are the same with the exception of the nokia lumia and HTC one because the yhave optical image stabilization. A sony store employee told me last week when choosing the Z1 or ZU that they don't have OIS because they sell the QX100 and QX 10.
Funny, probally everybody went trough this process. I also hesitated when I heard of the camera.
But this screen is awesome, its like having a new high end lcd tv. But the in your hand.
The device is very thin, it gives it a very sophisticated look. Because its so thin i've the feeling it makes the phone look smaller then it actually is. And as mentioned before in daylight pictures are ok. Pictures outside are just the same as any other phone. Actually a photo outside and subject closeby it makes very decent photos.
When people see me with the phone, they first make a joke or something. When i turn the screen on, they're openly asking themselves if they also should buy and then where they should put it
Let me tell u something in terms of picture quality. It os beaten by even the ipad and ipad mini. Video recording. Quality is pretty good. But this is the worst.shooter.
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Not a pro when taking photos. I take photos too but not too often, sometimes at daytime and seldom in the night. actually it's terrible at night. however, as i mentioned, I'm not a pro but for normal use, under normal, ISO and other adjustments would be better than auto. Just give a shot bro.
And for z1, i think camera is the only advantage.
Zu, fails for camera, but wins for all.
Cuz i like bigger screen and thinner body more than a camera which i could buy a real camera in the future.
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[Q] Xperia Z3 or Z2? Which shall i get?

I was looking into the Xperia Z line because of the IP rating and the awesome battery life.
I hate Samsung and Apple so those phones aren't even going to be on my list of options.
I currently have a HTC One m7ul. I was going to buy a Z3 on Amazon and it goes for around ~$630+ while the Z2 is a more friendly $450+.
They both seem to have very similar specs just with some minor changes. I plan on rooting and flashing to most recent version of Sony's software.
1) Is there really much of a difference between the IP58 (Z2) and IP68 (Z3)? I know what they mean and the numbering system, just don't know if it really will make a difference for me...
2) Is paying ~$150 for the Z3 worth it over the Z2? (To me it doesn't seem so, but if anyone has more insight into this)
3) Does the Z2 have double tap to wake (yes, i know this is very minor, but i love this feature)?
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1.IP68
6 is for dust and 8 is for water
Z3 has better dust resistance
Z2 is IP58, less dust resistancy and same water resistancy
2. Z2 will be recieving shortly almost all Z3 features, only difference is design, display and camera
More better camera, higher iso range, 12800 vs Z2 3200
Display, identicle but slightly brighter backlight
3. Z2 has double tap to wake
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1.IP68
6 is for dust and 8 is for water
Z3 has better dust resistance
Z2 is IP58, less dust resistancy and same water resistancy
2. Z2 will be recieving shortly almost all Z3 features, only difference is design, display and camera
More better camera, higher iso range, 12800 vs Z2 3200
Display, identicle but slightly brighter backlight
3. Z2 has double tap to wake
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Thank you! You think I should go with the Z2 and save a little extra cash?
Its honnestly worth it concidering they are simular
Z3 all it has is better camera, brighter backlight and slighly different design for almost %200 the price of Z2
I would take Z2 over Z3 if i was in your place
Envious_Data said:
1.IP68
6 is for dust and 8 is for water
Z3 has better dust resistance
Z2 is IP58, less dust resistancy and same water resistancy
2. Z2 will be recieving shortly almost all Z3 features, only difference is design, display and camera
More better camera, higher iso range, 12800 vs Z2 3200
Display, identicle but slightly brighter backlight
3. Z2 has double tap to wake
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You're wrong on the camera side Bro! It's iso 12800 vs 6400. Also those high iso values are only available in auto mode and since that's the worst shooting mode on Sony smartphones, I'd say the 12800 thing is just a marketing gimmick. In manual mode both phones have a max iso option of 3200 and then only at 8mp. At full res, they both max out at 800 iso.
The z3 produces sharper photos at full res but as I understand it 4.4.2 has a focusing bug which Google fixed with 4.4.4. Sony obviously didn't compensate for this bug on their 4.4.2 firmware as others did. Also quite a few reviews have claimed the z2's camera to actually perform better especially in video recording. Z3 has a better mic though but the mic on the z2 is said to improve with 4.4.4.
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Chubby_Skunk said:
I was looking into the Xperia Z line because of the IP rating and the awesome battery life.
I hate Samsung and Apple so those phones aren't even going to be on my list of options.
I currently have a HTC One m7ul. I was going to buy a Z3 on Amazon and it goes for around ~$630+ while the Z2 is a more friendly $450+.
They both seem to have very similar specs just with some minor changes. I plan on rooting and flashing to most recent version of Sony's software.
1) Is there really much of a difference between the IP58 (Z2) and IP68 (Z3)? I know what they mean and the numbering system, just don't know if it really will make a difference for me...
2) Is paying ~$150 for the Z3 worth it over the Z2? (To me it doesn't seem so, but if anyone has more insight into this)
3) Does the Z2 have double tap to wake (yes, i know this is very minor, but i love this feature)?
Thanks!
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In terms of ip rating, I doubt users will be able to tell the difference. The z2 survived 6 weeks in sea water. I think that should be fine for anyone lol
Is the z3 worth $150 more than z2? Emphatically NO! The most I'd pay extra for rounded sides and brighter display is maybe $40. That's being generous actually. I also prefer the colour calibration of z2's display. Much warmer than the colder z3.
The z2 has double tap to wake and will soon be on par softwarewise with the z3 once it gets the 4.4.4 update up to and including ps4 remote play.
My advice is wait for z4 in a few months but if you want to take the plunge now, go with z2. Z3 is over priced. It's in the same category of smartphone as z2,m8,s5 and g3 and it's price will drop in line with those soon enough.
Save yourself the $150. Spend it elsewhere. Why give it to Sony for rounded sides?
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zodiac100 said:
You're wrong on the camera side Bro! It's iso
Save yourself the $150. Spend it elsewhere. Why give it to Sony for rounded sides?
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If i understanded right your saying its pointless going for both Z2 or Z3
It would make sense, but seeing Z4 probably being the same as Z3
Id say just go for a ZU or Z at this point, both are cheaper and both are quite nice devices, Z1 i didnt like so much
(its morning time excuse my reading skills)
Envious_Data said:
If i understanded right your saying its pointless going for both Z2 or Z3
It would make sense, but seeing Z4 probably being the same as Z3
Id say just go for a ZU or Z at this point, both are cheaper and both are quite nice devices, Z1 i didnt like so much
(its morning time excuse my reading skills)
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Not saying it's pointless. At this point with the z4 only months away, I'd recommend waiting to see that but if one had to make a choice now, I'd say go with z2. You'll get essentially the same package and user experience for a lot less.
Z and Z1 lack ips live colour led panels and don't have a lot of software features available on the newer models so unless you're after a bargain I wouldn't go with either of those.
I suppose my advice is, go with z2 now or wait for z4. Z3 is over priced!
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zodiac100 said:
Not saying it's pointless. At this point with the z4 only months away, I'd recommend waiting to see that but if one had to make a choice now, I'd say go with z2. You'll get essentially the same package and user experience for a lot less.
Z and Z1 lack ips live colour led panels and don't have a lot of software features available on the newer models so unless you're after a bargain I wouldn't go with either of those.
I suppose my advice is, go with z2 now or wait for z4. Z3 is over priced!
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Agreed
Z2 or Z4
Im not sure about it being a few months away because sony was playing with the idea of 1 year instead of 6 months and it came through a couple times on their social networking pages
Envious_Data said:
Agreed
Z2 or Z4
Im not sure about it being a few months away because sony was playing with the idea of 1 year instead of 6 months and it came through a couple times on their social networking pages
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I've heard that too but trust me if Sony's going to can any of its flagship releases, it'll be the September IFA releases and not the MWC release. There's no way they'll wait until September 2015 to launch a new flashship. They need to have something to go up against the likes of the S6,M9 and G4.
The z3 doesn't stand a chance against any of those. It's already lower specced than the note 4 and even nexus 6.
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I dont know if the thread is over or not but id like to say that the Z2 is an excellant phone, i got mine a month ago, the display is sharp, it never lags and the battery life still amazes me, today I was travelling all day listening to music , playing games and taking photographs from 7:30 A.M and now at 8:00 its at 30%, it is still an excellant phone to this day and i would highly recommend it
Envious_Data said:
Agreed
Z2 or Z4
Im not sure about it being a few months away because sony was playing with the idea of 1 year instead of 6 months and it came through a couple times on their social networking pages
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zodiac100 said:
I've heard that too but trust me if Sony's going to can any of its flagship releases, it'll be the September IFA releases and not the MWC release. There's no way they'll wait until September 2015 to launch a new flashship. They need to have something to go up against the likes of the S6,M9 and G4.
The z3 doesn't stand a chance against any of those. It's already lower specced than the note 4 and even nexus 6.
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I would like to wait for the Z4, but isn't that going to end up being $700+ on launch?? I don't get phones on contract so that generally why i wanted to go with the Z2 in the first place, other than the fact that the Z3 isn't much of an upgrade over the Z2.

Should i move to Sony xperia xz??

I have been a user of LG G5 since 6 months now and I love it.....but lately I am quite bored of it and want to try something new...so shall I move to the Sony Xperia XZ, any advice will be much appreciated....
I don't think that's a right step to do cuz your basically downgrading from the excellent G5 to to the good XZ, by doing that u will compromise mostly on the display and camera department...
I feel like that with every phone - you get bored over time.
Still, this is an awesome phone and camera and performance are, in my opinion , better then xz.. Other than getting bored any other reason ?
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Yeah agree with pretty much with what they said. Your version of g5 got root? If so mess with that to keeep things fresh. The g6 coming out soon as well.
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abhimudaliar said:
I have been a user of LG G5 since 6 months now and I love it.....but lately I am quite bored of it and want to try something new...so shall I move to the Sony Xperia XZ, any advice will be much appreciated....
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I have used both the G5 & XZ
Honestly the Xperia XZ feel more premium than G5, with better screen & build quality.
also the battery life in XZ is much better & I prefer the close to stock Android Sony UI.
All in all Xperia XZ is for my point of view is a better choice, but you may miss the G5 camera, I believe G5 camera is the best.
one-option said:
I have used both the G5 & XZ
Honestly the Xperia XZ feel more premium than G5, with better screen & build quality.
also the battery life in XZ is much better & I prefer the close to stock Android Sony UI.
All in all Xperia XZ is for my point of view is a better choice, but you may miss the G5 camera, I believe G5 camera is the best.
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I agree on everything you said, especially about the build - it does feel more premium [xz].
The battery is swapable on G5 (mine lasts fpr about 3-5 hours SoT , with and without playing Vainglory game..)
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Idk why everybody complains about the G5's battery, after nougat update, mine got a huge improvement in the battery department, literally I charge it once in a few days and I'm a power user so don't worry, i play a lot of intensive games and watch YouTube most of the time, regarding the display comparison between the G5 and the XZ, the latter has a far worse one in my opinion cuz it's only 1080p (and no it's not enough after i got used to QUAD HD), and let's not forget the 3 gigs of Ram versus 4 Gigs in the G5
ramqashou said:
Idk why everybody complains about the G5's battery, after nougat update, mine got a huge improvement in the battery department, literally I charge it once in a few days and I'm a power user so don't worry, i play a lot of intensive games and watch YouTube most of the time, regarding the display comparison between the G5 and the XZ, the latter has a far worse one in my opinion cuz it's only 1080p (and no it's not enough after i got used to QUAD HD), and let's not forget the 3 gigs of Ram versus 4 Gigs in the G5
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please try to look to G5 screen under direct room light for example, you will even see the reflection & shadow of your finger on the LG G5 screen, it does feel bad after all, and that doesn't happen with XZ.
also under direct sun Xperia XZ screen is better than G5.
so on paper LG G5 screen is two times better than the Xperia XZ.
But in reality and according to my own experience Xperia XZ screen is better than LG G5 & HTC 10 also in spite of that both LG G5 & HTC 10 does have QHD screen while Sony Xperia XZ have only FHD screen (1920 x 1080) .
Sony screens are the best
one-option said:
please try to look to G5 screen under direct room light for example, you will even see the reflection & shadow of your finger on the LG G5 screen, it does feel bad after all, and that doesn't happen with XZ.
also under direct sun Xperia XZ screen is better than G5.
so on paper LG G5 screen is two times better than the Xperia XZ.
But in reality and according to my own experience Xperia XZ screen is better than LG G5 & HTC 10 also in spite of that both LG G5 & HTC 10 does have QHD screen while Sony Xperia XZ have only FHD screen (1920 x 1080) .
Sony screens are the best
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Don't u think ur a bit exaggerating, most of my use falls under direct sunlight, and thanks to outdoor mode its so brigh and clear
Apart from the camera, the G5 is a bit underwhelming on all fronts. I do appreciate the removable battery but I'm regretting my purchase. I would not get either phone but wait for the G6 as it's not long till release.
Question to you all. In your opinion whats the best supported brand phone 'ROM' wise? Thinking onePlus3 or I wrong?
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ramqashou said:
Don't u think ur a bit exaggerating, most of my use falls under direct sunlight, and thanks to outdoor mode its so brigh and clear
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try to compare those three devises and you will see, I had the HTC 10 & now I have the G5 and XZ.
one thing more under direct sun try to look to the screen while wearing polarized sun glasses and you will believe what I'm talking about.
Nick216ohio said:
Question to you all. In your opinion whats the best supported brand phone 'ROM' wise? Thinking onePlus3 or I wrong?
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Nexus, Pixel phones and OP3 of course .. Dont know about the others though..
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one-option said:
try to compare those three devises and you will see, I had the HTC 10 & now I have the G5 and XZ.
one thing more under direct sun try to look to the screen while wearing polarized sun glasses and you will believe what I'm talking about.
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Personally I don't wear sunglasess so It doesn't matter, anyway the main thing is that I'm enjoying mine and ur engoying yours

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