Why camera is behind? - Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just wonder why sony z3 is sometimes behind imaging with other flagships especially when it comes to iPhone 6. In my opinion, iphone 6 takes way better photos except maybe in complete darkness where z3 ramps up iso. Is the camera hardware of z3 insufficient or is it the software? Can it be on par with other flagships if software is fixed? Auto in iPhone is much better versus in z3
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Ironically enough the iPhone 6 like many others including the Galaxy Note 4 use Sony Exmor Sensors. The Z3 has a better sensor than them but the software processing on "auto" mode on Sony is detestable. If you switch to "manual" it takes much better pictures. Sony does not bother fixing its auto mode for some reason.

Yeah auto sucks but I guess the manual is on par but not really "superior". So this means hardware on z3 is more capable and this can be solved all in software aspect. Or maybe there are other "hardware" on other flagships that are better than z3?
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No, its the software optimization. I get really good pics sometimes then horrible ones at other times, mostly leaning to horrible. So that is why I use "manual" its far more consistent and photos are good though it can be a core to change settings based on lighting conditions.

Guys guys...if sony gives excellent image quality on smartphone camera...!!! Who would buy their digital cameras ????

unmaskedfalesh said:
Guys guys...if sony gives excellent image quality on smartphone camera...!!! Who would buy their digital cameras ????
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I would

KL643 said:
I would
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He he he...

This really sucks. Samsung also has digital cameras but their mobile phones have great quality on camera like s5 and the note 4 which uses sony sensor.
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infinitylook said:
This really sucks. Samsung also has digital cameras but their mobile phones have great quality on camera like s5 and the note 4 which uses sony sensor.
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No one except sony can answer this question... Since we have been thinking this since they launched the mobile phone...but still neither they bother nor we get any answers from any one..

Also my former Oppo find 7a uses Sony sensor and the pictures I made with it were top! It even had a long exposure option

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I wouldn't, already have Canon equipment. Similar deal with their point and shoot cameras as the Z Series phones in terms of the superior auto

Its all software Sony needs to use camera software from one of their DSLR cameras be nice if we could port something like that. Its the best camera sensor just need better software

zombiej79 said:
Its all software Sony needs to use camera software from one of their DSLR cameras be nice if we could port something like that. Its the best camera sensor just need better software
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That's what Sony won't do.
They want to sell their cameras.. Y would they want to put something like that in their phones..its business policy thing..

I was just about to post about the image differences between the Z3 and the Iphone 6. I was trying to demonstrate tonight with a friend that my new Z3 upgrade was better than his new Iphone 6 so I did a camera comparsion.... And I wish I hadn't.
The IPhone 6 shot was far superior. My image was grainy and horrible when zoomed in, compared to the sharpness of the I6.
Kinda sucks I don't want to mess with a bunch of settings just to get a decent photo.
Athough I did root my Z3 so hope I haven't messed with the DRM keys. How do I check they are still there? (I haven't unlocked the boatloader)
Just to put the picture quality into perspective... My shot was worse than my previous. M7.

rm83855 said:
Athough I did root my Z3 so hope I haven't messed with the DRM keys. How do I check they are still there? (I haven't unlocked the boatloader
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No, DRM keys are still there because you haven't unlocked

Is it possible to build custom algorithms that are also used on high end cameras?
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The new Samsung Galaxy S6 takes great shots and guess what, it's using the IMX240 sensor from Sony.
Here's the link
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/03/02...s6-and-s6-edge-have-the-imx240-camera-sensor/
And here are some camera samples.
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/03/02/here-are-some-real-camera-samples-from-the-samsung-galaxy-s6/
Now if the next Sony flagship will not be on par with this or even better then I really give up on Sony messing up their software and making them look stupid for not being able ti utilize their own technology.
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infinitylook said:
The new Samsung Galaxy S6 takes great shots and guess what, it's using the IMX240 sensor from Sony.
Here's the link
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/03/02...s6-and-s6-edge-have-the-imx240-camera-sensor/
And here are some camera samples.
http://www.sammobile.com/2015/03/02/here-are-some-real-camera-samples-from-the-samsung-galaxy-s6/
Now if the next Sony flagship will not be on par with this or even better then I really give up on Sony messing up their software and making them look stupid for not being able ti utilize their own technology.
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The thing is u wont bother about a thing that's urs but u knw imp of it when its others... Stupid sony doesn't knw its own produced sensor imp while others are using them well..

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[Q] camera fix update

do you guys think the camera quality will be improved in a future software update ? kitkat perhaps ? they did it with the nexus 5
I think they will definitely fix it by the January update but I wouldn't expect more than what they did for the Moto X.
I'm guessing unlikely. Unlike the Moto G, those other phones got fixes because they were premium devices and have capable hardware, which caused turmoil among their user base pre-fix.
Mostly no one expects a budget phone such as the Moto G to do better than it already does.
Unlikely...it's just the way it is
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Meanwhile you can try alternative camera apps like VSCO or Focal (CynogenMod Camera App) - with a bit of patience I can produce good not oof pictures.
+1 for Snap Camera in Play Store.
Is it really that bad? How's the shutter speed?
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pnut22r said:
Is it really that bad? How's the shutter speed?
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The shutter speed is good, but the quality of the photos is not very good in dim lighting. Sometimes it is necessary to take more than one shot to get a satisfactory result.
I think it's just a poor camera to be honest, remember how little this thing costs
Rusty! said:
I think it's just a poor camera to be honest, remember how little this thing costs
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Yep this is what I suspect.
I don't think it'll be software especially after the Moto X.
michaelopolis said:
do you guys think the camera quality will be improved in a future software update ? kitkat perhaps ? they did it with the nexus 5
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Google Play just offered Motorola Camera update 3.1.41.2
ksuuk said:
Google Play just offered Motorola Camera update 3.1.41.2
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And how is it? Any noticeable changes/improvements?
The camera got a pretty good review at gsmarena http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g-review-1021p8.php
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The camera got a pretty good review at gsmarena http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g-review-1021p8.php
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Thats actually not too bad.
Im content with it. :cyclops:
camera seems improved to me so far:cyclops:
Camera app got updated, if you didn't know by now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera
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And how is it? Any noticeable changes/improvements?
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As I did only few pictures with the previous app, can't really tell. Grab the update and test it...
ksuuk said:
As I did only few pictures with the previous app, can't really tell. Grab the update and test it...
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I would, but I'm only getting the phone on Tuesday :/
Maybe someone else can shine some light for the curious?
Yep, the same here. Can't wait for my order to arrive...
Bought the Moto G for £99 here in the UK and was a choice between the Sony Xperia L for a similar discounted price and the camera on the Moto G is worse than my HTC Desire from several years ago! I'm still within the 28 returns period so could possibly buy the Sony to test at home too but even with the new camera update, pictures have so much noise I have actually checked the glass covering the lens several times for any plastic etc they might have left on it for packaging. Apart from the camera the Moto G feels like a £300+ phone but I think the Sony Xperia L which has 8MP Camera as well as MicroSD slot etc might be the better phone for the same money.

The perfect phone

I'm still using my good old galaxy s3 right now and I'm asking myself why I can't find a replacement phone that suits my needs.. Every phone out there I have some sort of issue with. I like the LG g2, but I hate the buttons on the back. I like the nexus 5 but I hate that there isn't an SD card slot. Some of the newer samsung phones come close, but I don't want Knox or any of that garbage bs or a locked bootloader.
I guess my perfect phone would be a nexus 5 with an SD card slot and a slightly better camera. Or an LG g2 with buttons on the side instead of back. Sony makes some nice phones hardware wise but I hate the look of them. When will someone release a phone with
5-5.2 inch screen
SD card slot
13+ mp camera
Buttons on the side instead of the back
Unlocked bootloader
This is where that Lego concept of building phones would be nice. Hopefully Google stays on top of that and moves forward with it.
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There is no such thing, that's why there are so much options in market.
Nothing is perfect , every phone has upside and downside aspect
no one can in this world can earn the title of "Perfect" or a thing (except game with says "perfect" sentence)
every technology in this world always have progression that human being invented (not sure if alien exist)
there is no))) as many people as many minds
bdithug said:
ISony makes some nice phones hardware wise but I hate the look of them. When will someone release a phone with
5-5.2 inch screen
SD card slot
13+ mp camera
Buttons on the side instead of the back
Unlocked bootloader
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I mean, I know you said you had the look of the Sony phones, but take the Xperia ZL:
5-5.2 inch screen? :good:
SD Card slot? :good:
13+ mp camera? :good:
Buttons on side instead of back? :good:
Unlocked bootloader? :good:
All of the features you want are there in a phone like the Xperia ZL, and it doesn't look that bad. The phone you want has been released. Perhaps you should re-consider?
Kohelet said:
I mean, I know you said you had the look of the Sony phones, but take the Xperia ZL:
5-5.2 inch screen? :good:
SD Card slot? :good:
13+ mp camera? :good:
Buttons on side instead of back? :good:
Unlocked bootloader? :good:
All of the features you want are there in a phone like the Xperia ZL, and it doesn't look that bad. The phone you want has been released. Perhaps you should re-consider?
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Lol I remember trying the demo of the zl when it was first released. It is a very nice phone and I think the only thing that held me back was the look of it and the price (at the time it was 750$ outright). I'll take a look again to see how much a used one goes for. Thanks
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I was able to get a used one for about $285 on swappa. You can get it for $500 new straight from Sony. Good luck in your search!
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Kohelet said:
I mean, I know you said you had the look of the Sony phones, but take the Xperia ZL:
5-5.2 inch screen? :good:
SD Card slot? :good:
13+ mp camera? :good:
Buttons on side instead of back? :good:
Unlocked bootloader? :good:
All of the features you want are there in a phone like the Xperia ZL, and it doesn't look that bad. The phone you want has been released. Perhaps you should re-consider?
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The Z1 mini is actually more perfect in my opinion. Smaller size, but still has high-end specifications. The larger screen just makes it unhandy. It shouldn't replace the tablets.
Steffe89 said:
The Z1 mini is actually more perfect in my opinion. Smaller size, but still has high-end specifications. The larger screen just makes it unhandy. It shouldn't replace the tablets.
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Meh, it's a matter of preference and hand-size really. For what the OP listed as the "perfect phone", the ZL is a great match.
Personally, I'm a big fan of the Z Ultra as a tablet replacement. If only it were an inch larger, it would be the perfect 7in tablet.
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Meh, it's a matter of preference and hand-size really. For what the OP listed as the "perfect phone", the ZL is a great match.
Personally, I'm a big fan of the Z Ultra as a tablet replacement. If only it were an inch larger, it would be the perfect 7in tablet.
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You're right. Perhaps SG5 / HTC one 2 / LG3 might be an option for him as well. I guess that's the four mobiles he should be consindering and then walk into a store and make his choice.
bdithug said:
I'm still using my good old galaxy s3 right now and I'm asking myself why I can't find a replacement phone that suits my needs.. Every phone out there I have some sort of issue with. I like the LG g2, but I hate the buttons on the back. I like the nexus 5 but I hate that there isn't an SD card slot. Some of the newer samsung phones come close, but I don't want Knox or any of that garbage bs or a locked bootloader.
I guess my perfect phone would be a nexus 5 with an SD card slot and a slightly better camera. Or an LG g2 with buttons on the side instead of back. Sony makes some nice phones hardware wise but I hate the look of them. When will someone release a phone with
5-5.2 inch screen
SD card slot
13+ mp camera
Buttons on the side instead of the back
Unlocked bootloader
This is where that Lego concept of building phones would be nice. Hopefully Google stays on top of that and moves forward with it.
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Nothing perfect
MarkBVS said:
Galaxy S4 and iphone 5s are the perfect smart phones i have ever used. Features are just excellent.
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Based on the op and what I stated I was looking for, neither of those phones are close to perfection, especially any iPhone
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Wait for the new Htc One,now that will be inovation !
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Well, even Galaxy S3 which is currently owned by you is such a good phone. It can be replaced with Galaxy S4. It's the only phone which suits you needs.
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My LG G2 is almost perfect. Almost because LG could have used better materials. Except for that, it's excellent.
Knox isn't a locked boot loader and your free to flash whatever you want with knox as long as you don't flash another boot loader.
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bradley129 said:
Knox isn't a locked boot loader and your free to flash whatever you want with knox as long as you don't flash another boot loader.
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Not technically. But it does limit the device.
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Hi i am new in this forum, i have one question any one online......
My htc j butterfly with cm11 aospa paranoid android still the best for me
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Xperia XZs and Xperia XZ Premium

Heay Guys!
Do you think the normal Xperia XZ will be on the same Updating Plan as the 2 new Flagships ?
I originally bought the Phone because I wanted to have a longtime support and Sony announced that it will be the only flagship for one year (Well apparently not :S).
Also I would be interested if guys think that the new Design on the 2 new Phones will be coming to the XZ (I think they will probably port it since they all share the same name).
Sorry for my poor English
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Heay Guys!
Do you think the normal Xperia XZ will be on the same Updating Plan as the 2 new Flagships ?
I originally bought the Phone because I wanted to have a longtime support and Sony announced that it will be the only flagship for one year (Well apparently not :S).
Also I would be interested if guys think that the new Design on the 2 new Phones will be coming to the XZ (I think they will probably port it since they all share the same name).
Sorry for my poor English
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Imho,
The XZs is like the original xz with an additional gigabyte of RAM and some fancy camera tactics
The xz premium is a larger xz with slightly larger battery ( smaller than z5 premium "3400mAh")
With fancy camera optics
If you have the XZ stay with it, I am pretty confident the original XZ will get the same level of support too
Yep everything is the same, body , screen, battery, front camera, same Cpu
Only from 3 GB ram to 4 GB ram now.
And a new camera , let's see how it is.
Sony should use the 821 Cpu , and still for the flapship NO flash for the front camera? ... also no irda.... or maybe Radio = ( but this is to much )
I'm waiting for September to see what they give us
Sony honestly needs to get away from these 6 month cycles they've been doing. I think they'd honestly sell more phones.
Tidbits said:
Sony honestly needs to get away from these 6 month cycles they've been doing. I think they'd honestly sell more phones.
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I think the same, also Im using Sony since the Z1 and I really feel ripped of with updates, Samsung and Co sent updates for probably 2 years maybe more or less.
But Sony only sents like 6 months - 1 year since they released a new phones anyways. If they would release one every year (flagship level) they would release more updates.
I really hope they wait till September with the release and add the xz (normal) to the update line :S If not I probably switch my main brand to something else
Yeah, four months after buying Sony's flagship XZ they announce *two* better phones! Even the new midrange XA gets 4GB of RAM. That's just shoddy, especially when everyone said that the XZ had insufficient RAM for a late 2016 flagship. At least with Apple and Samsung your flagship phone stays that way for a whole year.
The Xperia XZ is now obsolete.
I really want to buy the Xperia XZ Premium! When will it be available?
Free ram is wasted ram
Everyone knows that on xda
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Anyone know if the slow motion effects and appz from xperia XZ premium can be added on a XZ ? also do they share same camera sensor ?
Sony XZ/XZs/XZP is the same family which gives you the hint like the Z5 family, plus XZ/XZs share the same SD820.
In a way this a good thing for XZ it means it should get 2 major updates still, to 9.0.
I dont really care about the new camera too much in the XZs and XZP but the XZ should of also come with 4gb ram, thats my only complain.
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Anyone know if the slow motion effects and appz from xperia XZ premium can be added on a XZ ? also do they share same camera sensor ?
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Nope, or not as good as it is on XZs and XZP.
The slow mo thing is a part of the Camera sensor, so unless you switch phone, no yumy slow mo for ya, and me :crying:

Front camera Flash with android such as iphone?

Hello,
Is there any good app or method to make my s8 takes HQ selfies with front flash/bright screen same as iphones?
I tried to find a good app at play store but no luck
Any idea?
MamomaN said:
Hello,
Is there any good app or method to make my s8 takes HQ selfies with front flash/bright screen same as iphones?
I tried to find a good app at play store but no luck
Any idea?
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It's a hardware limitation, not a software limitation, your front camera doesn't have the same quality as the rear camera. I doubt you'll improve the quality much at all.
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Droidriven said:
It's a hardware limitation, not a software limitation, your front camera doesn't have the same quality as the rear camera. I doubt you'll improve the quality much at all.
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light is magic.
i know that because i'm a photographer
a little help from the front screen could make the photo WAY too better
MamomaN said:
yup i tried it
but it's very weak and not even same as iPhone's one
it gives a little blink with dark yellow color not even bright enough to give some light
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Lots of things iPhone has doesn't exist in the android world, get used to it or get an iPhone.
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Lots of things iPhone has doesn't exist in the android world, get used to it or get an iPhone.
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I edited my reply^
btw. s8 had this option like iPhone already but it needs some improvements
as i said. light is magic when it comes to photography
and thanks for your advice , i'm not getting iPhone
MamomaN said:
I edited my reply^
btw. s8 had this option like iPhone already but it needs some improvements
as i said. light is magic when it comes to photography
and thanks for your advice , i'm not getting iPhone
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I don't own and haven't used S8, have you looked in the S8 forums here to see if anyone has tried improving it?
I wasn't really suggesting that you get iPhone. I wouldn't own one either. I was more or less saying that android and iPhone are not equal. iPhone focuses on the highest quality hardware which is why their devices are so popular and have the price point that they have. Android manufacturers don't focus so much on hardware as Apple does, android does this to keep the cost of the device down in order to attract more customers. If they focused on hardware like Apple, they probably wouldn't sell as many devices because consumers would say "if I'm going to spend that much then I may as well just get an iPhone and have better hardware"
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I don't own and haven't used S8, have you looked in the S8 forums here to see if anyone has tried improving it?
I wasn't really suggesting that you get iPhone. I wouldn't own one either. I was more or less saying that android and iPhone are not equal. iPhone focuses on the highest quality hardware which is why their devices are so popular and have the price point that they have. Android manufacturers don't focus so much on hardware as Apple does, android does this to keep the cost of the device down in order to attract more customers. If they focused on hardware like Apple, they probably wouldn't sell as many devices because consumers would say "if I'm going to spend that much then I may as well just get an iPhone and have better hardware"
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yup i'm trying to fine some ideas there at s8 forums.
it's ok , i understand it. thanks for your try anyway
Greetings,
I am new to app development and was asked to make something which I believe would be easy for any of you to explain : D A small part of my project is to do an App that allows a screen flash, but I want to be able to manipulate the gradient of the light (not only white, but others as well...maybe RGB?). I know nothing of app dev, was thinking of using android studio although it seems to treat my pc pretty roughly. Any suggestions or tips would be very well recieved
Thanks!

Upgrade from Z2 to XZ Premium?

I was wondering if its worthy for me to upgrade to the XZ Premium. Im currently using a Z2 with a permanently locked bootloader in other words I cant unlock it. I do have ExistenZ rom installed which is nice. Im just wondering is it worth spending the extra to go from a Z2 to an XZ Premium? Its only really software interface changes that I will use the most but is that very worthy alongside the hardware upgrades? Or am I better off saving the money and continuing with my Z2? The Z2 was one of the best Xperias for a long time and still can be said to be but im unsure whether its worthy to upgrade now.
All help on this decision will be appreciated. Thanks.
I upgraded from the Z2 to the Z5C. Mainly for the fingerprint support and the (supposedly) better processor. Only 10 months in to my Z5C, I decided to upgrade to the XZ Premium. Support for the Z2 ended back in 2015(?). so yes, I do recommend upgrading to the XZ Premium. I usually upgrade phones every 2 years, so the XZP will have to do me good for the time being. I'm happy with the phone and I love it!
I did consider other options like the Samsung S8, but after comparing the two (borrowed one from my friend), I settled on the XZP. Plus, it's faster than the s8.
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I upgraded from the Z2 to the Z5C. Mainly for the fingerprint support and the (supposedly) better processor. Only 10 months in to my Z5C, I decided to upgrade to the XZ Premium. Support for the Z2 ended back in 2015(?). so yes, I do recommend upgrading to the XZ Premium. I usually upgrade phones every 2 years, so the XZP will have to do me good for the time being. I'm happy with the phone and I love it!
I did consider other options like the Samsung S8, but after comparing the two (borrowed one from my friend), I settled on the XZP. Plus, it's faster than the s8.
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Thank you for the decision. Its only price thats an issue for me the XZ Premium in the UK is around £500 ($650) cheapest so I want sure if it was worth the money but it seems youve sort of answered that. I will always upgrade to another Sony phone because I always have and although other phones are great I like having all Sony things as you may tell from my signature. I will consider the purchase the only thing that will stop me is the price but other than that it seems a viable option I may very well go for. Thanks.
Edit: Theres also the possibility I purchase one with a permanently locked bootloader like my Z2 so I should take that into consideration too otherwise no root unlike older Xperias where root could be done on locked bootloader.
RJASSI21 said:
Thank you for the decision. Its only price thats an issue for me the XZ Premium in the UK is around £500 ($650) cheapest so I want sure if it was worth the money but it seems youve sort of answered that. I will always upgrade to another Sony phone because I always have and although other phones are great I like having all Sony things as you may tell from my signature. I will consider the purchase the only thing that will stop me is the price but other than that it seems a viable option I may very well go for. Thanks.
Edit: Theres also the possibility I purchase one with a permanently locked bootloader like my Z2 so I should take that into consideration too otherwise no root unlike older Xperias where root could be done on locked bootloader.
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Where did you purchase your Z2? I'm pretty sure the units on Amazon have an unlockable bootloader. I suggest you purchase one from there? Or if you prefer going to the store, I guess you can check if the demo phones have unlockable bootloaders.
iArvee said:
Where did you purchase your Z2? I'm pretty sure the units on Amazon have an unlockable bootloader. I suggest you purchase one from there? Or if you prefer going to the store, I guess you can check if the demo phones have unlockable bootloaders.
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I purchased it from Gumtree because money was also an issue then. I managed to get it for £220 in Feb 2015. The seller got it from Vodafone and I had to unlock the sim as Iam on another network which is why the bootloader is locked. On amazon the XZ premium is £610 but ive found one on eBay for £500 that says its from Amazon. There are cheaper dual variants on eBay but I dont think theyre UK models. It seems if the phone is purchased from EE or o2 in the UK then it will have a locked bootloader so I think I shouldnt have too much trouble. Thanks.
Hi, I bought it 4 days ago, my previous phone is Z2. I realy like XZ Premium. Also i will upload on my YouTube channel comparison between this two phones.
PRO>KOMP.< said:
Hi, I bought it 4 days ago, my previous phone is Z2. I realy like XZ Premium. Also i will upload on my YouTube channel comparison between this two phones.
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What kind of config did you use on your Z2? Was it stock or did you have a custom rom and xposed? Thanks
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What kind of config did you use on your Z2? Was it stock or did you have a custom rom and xposed? Thanks
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Now I have stock rom on Z2, but I used costume roms try oc, optimizing but all in all for me stock is best no lags, no bags...
PRO>KOMP.< said:
Now I have stock rom on Z2, but I used costume roms try oc, optimizing but all in all for me stock is best no lags, no bags...
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I cant unlock my bootloader sadly so I cant oc which gives me more a reason to get an XZ Premium. Sounds like its a worthy upgrade though thanks for all the responses.
RJASSI21 said:
I cant unlock my bootloader sadly so I cant oc which gives me more a reason to get an XZ Premium. Sounds like its a worthy upgrade though thanks for all the responses.
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Yeah I'm very pleased with the phone, I just recorded 4K video in my backyard for YouTube and is BOOM quality, I will upload it...
PRO>KOMP.< said:
Yeah I'm very pleased with the phone, I just recorded 4K video in my backyard for YouTube and is BOOM quality, I will upload it...
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I just ordered an XZ Premium now that I should recieve by the 6-8th September I will still keep my Z2 as a spare. I managed to snag it for £500 it retails for around £600 in the UK so I think I got a good deal and its new too. Hopefully it was worth waiting for a cheaper price to drop. Im sure I will be satisfied with the purchase also in the future when Sony drops support for it there will be more support for it on XDA.
Xpiera z2 was the best sony phone until XZ premium - so if you need a change, its the best moment.
Dragoore said:
Xpiera z2 was the best sony phone until XZ premium - so if you need a change, its the best moment.
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Yeah I think ive made a good choice. Even the XZ was decent but its annoying how Sony release a new phone every 6 months. The XZ1 is the first Sony phone to actually be a bit of a downgrade to that of the previous flagship as its basically an XZ Premium with a 1080p display. Thats as far as im aware ive never seen Sony release a device like this before also if my purchase is legitimate then I will have snagged a bargain too.
One other thing I would like to know though is that does anyone run the device at native 4k all the time? If so is it worth doing and is there much of a difference? I read through the 4k thread but it seems to be mixed. Nobody really says its worth doing or not its kind of mixed. Also I dont really care if it affects battery life as long as its a worthy benefit.
RJASSI21 said:
Yeah I think ive made a good choice. Even the XZ was decent but its annoying how Sony release a new phone every 6 months. The XZ1 is the first Sony phone to actually be a bit of a downgrade to that of the previous flagship as its basically an XZ Premium with a 1080p display. Thats as far as im aware ive never seen Sony release a device like this before also if my purchase is legitimate then I will have snagged a bargain too.
One other thing I would like to know though is that does anyone run the device at native 4k all the time? If so is it worth doing and is there much of a difference? I read through the 4k thread but it seems to be mixed. Nobody really says its worth doing or not its kind of mixed. Also I dont really care if it affects battery life as long as its a worthy benefit.
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I tried it for a bit and I don't think it's worth it.
Sure text looks smooth as a kindle but it makes the phone stutter every now and then.
It also causes some compatibility issues which seem far too inconvenient without a way to switch resolution on the go.
When I do want to use it (during VR), I'll just switch it then switch back.
Xifar said:
I tried it for a bit and I don't think it's worth it.
Sure text looks smooth as a kindle but it makes the phone stutter every now and then.
It also causes some compatibility issues which seem far too inconvenient without a way to switch resolution on the go.
When I do want to use it (during VR), I'll just switch it then switch back.
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Ah OK then so its nothing too major then guess ill be using the phone at its default until some mad mods are released for it if that ever happens. Thanks
I update z2 to xzp premium.
Xzp is a beast, when update Android oreo xzp it will be a beast x 10.
Here is video in 4K yesterday i recorded:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxrTBy7LNQ
PRO>KOMP.< said:
Here is video in 4K yesterday i recorded:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxrTBy7LNQ
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Wow this is great! Even by watching this on my Xperia Z2 it looks pretty nice and life like. I would watch it on a 4K TV/monitor but it looks good enough at 1080p on my Xperia Z2 screen. I can only imagine how good it would look on an actual 4K screen though I am tempted to have a look. The colours shown really show how vibrant they are and the auto focus is so much more superior to that of my Z2 just the fact it can focus that close. I cant wait to recieve it I just got confirmation and a tracking number that I should recieve it by Tuesday. Joke is this phone has a better screen than my 4K bravia as Sony dont wanna support HDR for it.
One thing I would like to know. Does the phone still record 120fps at 720p using timeshift video if its still called that or does is the resolution bumped up for 120fps since it supports upto 960fps? Just wondering because with the 960fps you cant pick where you want the slow motion and 720p only looks so good, would be beneficial if its 1080p over 720p and would only make sense since it can record up to a high framerate. Please let me know, thanks.
RJASSI21 said:
Wow this is great! Even by watching this on my Xperia Z2 it looks pretty nice and life like. I would watch it on a 4K TV/monitor but it looks good enough at 1080p on my Xperia Z2 screen. I can only imagine how good it would look on an actual 4K screen though I am tempted to have a look. The colours shown really show how vibrant they are and the auto focus is so much more superior to that of my Z2 just the fact it can focus that close. I cant wait to recieve it I just got confirmation and a tracking number that I should recieve it by Tuesday. Joke is this phone has a better screen than my 4K bravia as Sony dont wanna support HDR for it.
One thing I would like to know. Does the phone still record 120fps at 720p using timeshift video if its still called that or does is the resolution bumped up for 120fps since it supports upto 960fps? Just wondering because with the 960fps you cant pick where you want the slow motion and 720p only looks so good, would be beneficial if its 1080p over 720p and would only make sense since it can record up to a high framerate. Please let me know, thanks.
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Here is screenshot :highfive: :good:
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Here is screenshot :highfive: :good:
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Does the top one work like timeshift video? Also I was wondering if the resolution is the same for all or different for 120fps. Thanks.

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