I'm thinking about getting the Xperia Z2 or the new HTC One as soon as they come out , but where will I receive it the fastest? Should I just order it on the official website of the manufacturer? For example with the Xperia Z2, you can preorder it on the Sony website (they're not saying when will it be available) while Saturn and Mediamarkt are saying it will be available on the 15.04, on Amazon you can preorder too, but there's no mention of the release date , what do you guys recommend? Where should I buy it?
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Hey ya!
Well, I've heard about the upcoming first two dual-core Sony devices: Xperia S and Xperia Ion. They look really tempting and I consider buying one of them (Unlocked version). The thing is that I live in Israel (technologically it is considered as Europe by most of the companies) and I've understood that the Xperia Ion is AT&T exclusive. On the other hand, I've seen that an unlocked version is offered for pre-order.
What does it mean? Can I use an Ion in Europe with my own SIM card or do I have to buy the Xperia S which is international?
And another question: From what I've seen it is pretty difficult to decide which one of them to buy, mostly because they are very alike. Would you help me decide what to choose?
Thanks very much in advance,
MasterLinuxer.
Most probably they will release an unlocked version, and they will release it in the international markets few months after releasing it in USA.
Even if you bought a locked version, there are many ways to unlock it, search in google and you will find many tutorials
In addition I found an unlocked version available for preorder at this website
http://www.popularelect.com/Sony-Xperia-S-Unlocked-Quad-Band-GSM-Smartphone-p/xperias.htm
The Ion is the exclusive one, the s is international. The link that you posted is weird.. they offer an SD card although the S doesn't support it, and also it is written that it has 8 mp camera while it has 12 mp...
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Hi,
I'm from India and the Xperia V is not available here in stores and neither on ebay. However the phone is available on the site sgbest.com ( in Singapore) . Has anyone bought mobiles from this site before because my order will also be an international one.
you may wanna ask in this thread: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/m...gbest-com-good-place-buy-mobiles-3506002.html
rishi_storm said:
Hi,
I'm from India and the Xperia V is not available here in stores and neither on ebay. However the phone is available on the site sgbest.com ( in Singapore) . Has anyone bought mobiles from this site before because my order will also be an international one.
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Will never buy anything from sgbest again
They sold unofficial warranty product, and defect product
My m4aqua has broken since the 1st time, repair by sgbest and its totally dead after 1 month use
Folks,
Right now we can get the Z2 No-carrier version here in the US (it was in the Sony store, but not anymore; still, you can get it from online US retailers). I know we are getting the T-Mobile branded Z3, so my question is: Do you guys think that the Z3 No-carrier version will be sold here in the US as the Z2 was/is?
Cheers,
:good:
G.
I believe so, as it's the first hit on Sony Mobile's US website:
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/
It makes sense for Sony to offer it unlocked in order to compete successfully with the other major players.
Incidentally, unlocked Z2 is available but backordered with a listed ship date of 10/8
http://m.store.sony.com/categories/unlocked-phones~cat-27-catid-All-Unlocked-Phones/products
Hmmm interesting. How much do you think it'll cost? 750?
Probably, that seems to be the ceiling with Sony direct.
augie7107 said:
I believe so, as it's the first hit on Sony Mobile's US website:
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/
It makes sense for Sony to offer it unlocked in order to compete successfully with the other major players.
Incidentally, unlocked Z2 is available but backordered with a listed ship date of 10/8
http://m.store.sony.com/categories/unlocked-phones~cat-27-catid-All-Unlocked-Phones/products
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I am not so sure... This is where you get when you go to Mobile/Phones;
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/
Just the T-Mobile... REally hope the Non-Branded Z3 comes to the US !!!
Hey guys,
I am looking into getting the Sony Xperia Z3. I just have one quick question.
A while back I purchased the Xperia Z (C6602) from sony directly and I used it on tmobiles network. After purchasing the phone I found out that tmobile sold the (C6603). These phones are similar, however they do have different specs.
My main question is, is there any difference between the Xperia Z3 that tmobile is selling compared to the Xperia Z3 that is sold directly by sony? (other than the available colors)
Thank you for your help!!!
jroberts1030 said:
Hey guys,
I am looking into getting the Sony Xperia Z3. I just have one quick question.
A while back I purchased the Xperia Z (C6602) from sony directly and I used it on tmobiles network. After purchasing the phone I found out that tmobile sold the (C6603). These phones are similar, however they do have different specs.
My main question is, is there any difference between the Xperia Z3 that tmobile is selling compared to the Xperia Z3 that is sold directly by sony? (other than the available colors)
Thank you for your help!!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/help/t-mobile-z3-unlocked-z3-t2872122
Two things primarily: The T-Mobile model has 32 GB of RAM vs. 16 GB and its bootloader is locked.
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Two things primarily: The T-Mobile model has 32 GB of RAM vs. 16 GB and its bootloader is locked.
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Also the T-Mobile one has LTE Band 12 which no other model has.
You mean 32gb storage, it has 3gb of ram
Tmobile version has band 12 and wifi calling.
And the T-Mobile is only in black and carrier branding...no thanks!
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Reason I would reccomend, TMO version is the 14 day replacement/exchange period. I went through 3 and on 4th and possibly final one. If you buy from Sony directly you will be stuck without a device for weeks if you send it in due to defects only to probably get a refurbished one.
The TMO emblem is pretty conspicuous unlike Verizon so that should not be an issue.
jroberts1030 said:
Hey guys,
I am looking into getting the Sony Xperia Z3. I just have one quick question.
A while back I purchased the Xperia Z (C6602) from sony directly and I used it on tmobiles network. After purchasing the phone I found out that tmobile sold the (C6603). These phones are similar, however they do have different specs.
My main question is, is there any difference between the Xperia Z3 that tmobile is selling compared to the Xperia Z3 that is sold directly by sony? (other than the available colors)
Thank you for your help!!!
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Try this thread, I have also replied there. There are some differences...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/help/international-d6603-vs-t-mobile-d6616-t2915894
abhinav.tella said:
Reason I would reccomend, TMO version is the 14 day replacement/exchange period. I went through 3 and on 4th and possibly final one. If you buy from Sony directly you will be stuck without a device for weeks if you send it in due to defects only to probably get a refurbished one.
The TMO emblem is pretty conspicuous unlike Verizon so that should not be an issue.
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I think you mean to say "inconspicuous" . Anyways I agree, looking at it, it's also a much lighter shade of gray/white than the Xperia or Sony logo, so it actually blends in quite well. There's also no T-Mobile branding on the front, which is really nice.
Hardware differences:
32GB Storage
T-Mobile Branding on back
Band 12
Software:
Bloat: http://imgur.com/oXLCzjj
Bloat not removed: wifi hotspot needs hotspot on plan, Device Unlock
Bloat that needs PM BLOCK: CarrierIQ
No bootloader unlock
I believe only the T-Mobile version has wifi calling.
You can opt out of Carrier IQ, the bloat is not so bad actually fewer than most carriers and they can all be disabled. For the extra 16GB its worth it. Only thing for you to care about is the boot-loader unlock. WiFi calling is also a plus.
I've been offered a Xperia XZ for a good price, but it's a European model, is there going to be any issues using it in the UK?
Why not? its same phone, only difference is customisation, which u can change any time with flashtool.