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Xperia S or?

Guys I need some advice, I now have an old Omnia HD that I should change the battery and also because I'm tired of Symbian switch to Android.
I am interested in a phone that can last as my dear Omnia HD, and Xperia have wavered between S and some quadcore as HTC or the next S3?
I remember that multimedia is important for me as well as the stability of the system. What do you advise me?
Thanks
TD

Just bough yourself a note

You won't need quad cores for at least a year, I think. Not all apps are optimized to dual core, they won't be for quad core.
As a Sony (Ericsson) fan, I would buy Xperia S (I actually will buy it in April, if everything goes right). Nice design, beautiful screen, ICS coming soon, unlockable bootloader (yeah, there is already a pre rooted .ftf for it, in 1 week, at max).
I don't like Sammy neither HTC because of their designs, prices, sizes and disponibility (I never saw a HTC Android phone on Brazil).

and the battery could be a problem? it has to charge faster, but less harsh?

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Just bought yourself a note?

thomasvdalen90 said:
Just bough yourself a note
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Livepp said:
Just bought yourself a note?
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what are you saying?

Tyler DeLarge said:
what are you saying?
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Ignore them.
Anyway, I know Xperia S charge really fast, from many reviews I read. And, toghether with a special charger (not released yet) in 10 minutes, you would have battery for 1 hour.
What Sony is doing wrong is their "almost old hardware" (Snapdragon S3, as S4 is coming out soon (I really don't know exactly what is better between those two, but expert users says there is some improvement.))
Anyway, Xperia S is an amazing phone. Just go to phonearena or GSMarena and check out ther reviews.

Thanks for the availability
so you advise me to buy this Sony and not wait?
thanks again

row now
i think its S

Tyler DeLarge said:
Thanks for the availability
so you advise me to buy this Sony and not wait?
thanks again
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Yeah.
Good shopping, see you in some months in Xperia S forums.
Xperia X10 Mini Pro with CM9 by paul-xxx

Have you seen the review of TheVerge?
I think it's anti-sony.
another thing that stops me from the purchase is that everyone complains about the lack of reactivity of soft touch buttons. So there are problems with the three keys!
What do you think?

Still worth it NOW?

Hello,
I had a Xperia Z1 before and it had some problems so I sent it to Sony just a week ago and they are going to destroy the phone and leave me with nothing (unless i pay, then i get the broken device back) so I'm looking for a new phone just after 3 months :/ The oneplus two seems nice but I don't really want to spend 400 bucks on a phone as i'm only 16 years old and don't have the money for it yet! I can get the 16gb model but my music library is about that size lol! The oneplus one seems nice but I'm not exactly sure if I should buy it or not as I've seen people post stuff about messy touch screens which is a problem I really don't want!
Has this been fixed in recent updates and is this still a good phone to get for 300 bucks(64gb)?
Thanks in advance!

noahvt said:
Hello,
I had a Xperia Z1 before and it had some problems so I sent it to Sony just a week ago and they are going to destroy the phone and leave me with nothing (unless i pay, then i get the broken device back) so I'm looking for a new phone just after 3 months :/ The oneplus two seems nice but I don't really want to spend 400 bucks on a phone as i'm only 16 years old and don't have the money for it yet! I can get the 16gb model but my music library is about that size lol! The oneplus one seems nice but I'm not exactly sure if I should buy it or not as I've seen people post stuff about messy touch screens which is a problem I really don't want!
Has this been fixed in recent updates and is this still a good phone to get for 300 bucks(64gb)?
Thanks in advance!
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The truth is most people don't have any issues with this device, no matter how hard the haters try to say otherwise. It's still a good buy.

noahvt said:
Hello,
I had a Xperia Z1 before and it had some problems so I sent it to Sony just a week ago and they are going to destroy the phone and leave me with nothing (unless i pay, then i get the broken device back) so I'm looking for a new phone just after 3 months :/ The oneplus two seems nice but I don't really want to spend 400 bucks on a phone as i'm only 16 years old and don't have the money for it yet! I can get the 16gb model but my music library is about that size lol! The oneplus one seems nice but I'm not exactly sure if I should buy it or not as I've seen people post stuff about messy touch screens which is a problem I really don't want!
Has this been fixed in recent updates and is this still a good phone to get for 300 bucks(64gb)?
Thanks in advance!
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Touchscreen issues have been fixed, only bad thing is that with the latest Android L, the battery isn't so good but it's possible to downgrade to kitkat.
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noahvt said:
Hello,
I had a Xperia Z1 before and it had some problems so I sent it to Sony just a week ago and they are going to destroy the phone and leave me with nothing (unless i pay, then i get the broken device back) so I'm looking for a new phone just after 3 months :/ The oneplus two seems nice but I don't really want to spend 400 bucks on a phone as i'm only 16 years old and don't have the money for it yet! I can get the 16gb model but my music library is about that size lol! The oneplus one seems nice but I'm not exactly sure if I should buy it or not as I've seen people post stuff about messy touch screens which is a problem I really don't want!
Has this been fixed in recent updates and is this still a good phone to get for 300 bucks(64gb)?
Thanks in advance!
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Mentioned touch screen issues were with initial lot.. The new devices don't have any problems..
OPO is well worth the money..
Only advice would be not to upgrade to 5.1 and continue using it on 4.4..for the sake of battery of course.. [emoji56]
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nickchets said:
Mentioned touch screen issues were with initial lot.. The new devices don't have any problems..
OPO is well worth the money..
Only advice would be not to upgrade to 5.1 and continue using it on 4.4..for the sake of battery of course.. [emoji56]
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Yup, there's no problem with it, I got one bought in January till now and it has no issues at all, no yellow tint or touch problem. Previously I got 1 early China batch one it indeed has yellow tint, but it doesn't as annoying or visible as you think.
Also vote for staying on KK, Lollipop the battery drain like nobody business. (Stock CM12S/CM12.1, Stock Kernel too)

go ahead n buy... no device has comecloser for me in terms of value for money!! no issues left now
hopefully android m will end battery problems as well!!

paras33 said:
go ahead n buy... no device has comecloser for me in terms of value for money!! no issues left now
hopefully android m will end battery problems as well!!
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Alrighty then, the device is 300 euros in Europe and that's a steal! Do you guys happen to know when they will stop selling the one to estimate how much time I have left to buy one?

noahvt said:
Alrighty then, the device is 300 euros in Europe and that's a steal! Do you guys happen to know when they will stop selling the one to estimate how much time I have left to buy one?
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I don't think they'll stop the sales anytime sooner. The phone is selling a lot even now, after a year of it's release. So take your time.

I'm sorry I didn't see the date of your query, but You will not find a better phone for the money. I won't ask how they managed to refuse to warranty the phone, but that is a shame. Hopefully you can save up some money and get one.

Hi. im also planning to trade my G3 for this device, im worried of my G3 that the crack issue will occur soon so I think of trading it for the 1+1.
is it worth it?

cheeze.keyk said:
Hi. im also planning to trade my G3 for this device, im worried of my G3 that the crack issue will occur soon so I think of trading it for the 1+1.
is it worth it?
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Have you actually read this thread? Or the dozens of others just like it in this section?

cheeze.keyk said:
Hi. im also planning to trade my G3 for this device, im worried of my G3 that the crack issue will occur soon so I think of trading it for the 1+1.
is it worth it?
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Yes its totally worth it. I bought my g3 in January of this year and as days pass by I started hating it. There was barely any development, the battery didn't last long,and it got pretty warm after sometime. I trade it for a one plus one and I'm not regretting it whatsoever I mean it doesn't have the fancy features like the g3 but the only thing I used on my g3 was the radio sometimes and rarely the ir blaster.
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Its still a decent device, although I'm keeping an eye on the ZUK Z1 which has been announced for international release to day (available October), with Cyanogen OS. Its basically shares many of the same internal hardware with the OPO, but has some additional features like OIS, dual SIM, finger print scanner, USB Type C, bigger battery, (arguably) nicer build materials.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/08/hands-cyanogen-os-powered-zuk-z1.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Oh, they're also working on a ZUK 2 for January! Featuring the Snapdragon 820..
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/08/snapdragon-820-powered-zuk-z2-will-launch-january.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

I sold my 64gb One Plus One (only had it for a few months, got it after the invite system went away) to fund a One Plus Two but ultimately decided to get a Mi Note instead. Love it; far happier than I was with the One. The One had ghost touches, yellowing screen, crap and a half camera (who cares about 4K if HD and FHD still look bad) and horrible onboard sound quality. The Mi is fantastic. Giant LCD (I'm 6'6" so this is a plus), OIS camera, best audio DAC I've ever hear on a phone. And I really like MIUI. One Plus MIUI is broken.
The only downside is shipping from China, but mine arrived no problem (15 days, most of those spent in some sort of customs). 16GB are roughly the same, 64GB Mi Note is cheaper than comparable OP2.

Answer to your title: No! You can find better devices with the same money.
Sent from my bacon!!!!!

I just got my OPO for 2 weeks.
It has yellowish band on bottom screen.
But overall I satisfy this phone. (especially I am a flashaholic user.)

ps000000 said:
I just got my OPO for 2 weeks.
It has yellowish band on bottom screen.
But overall I satisfy this phone. (especially I am a flashaholic user.)
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I heard that band issue can be fixed by using it in the sun or putting it under some UV light, so if I have it I'll try that

To be honest, I'd take the Moto x Style or Moto x Play. With the new style center from Motorola and the 20 mp camera on the Play edition, it really stands out and may even be better then the 1+2.

Shurikan said:
To be honest, I'd take the Moto x Style or Moto x Play. With the new style center from Motorola and the 20 mp camera on the Play edition, it really stands out and may even be better then the 1+2.
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In my country, the moto x style is 500 euros which is well over my budget since I wasn't planning to buy a new phone any time soon!

you mean 380 euro in your country look at coolbue.nl, the moto x play is there for 379,-
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You're right about the style edition by the way, that one is 500 euros

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

Hermit121 said:
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.

SExperiaXZ said:
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:

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.

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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.
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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

RJASSI21 said:
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.

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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

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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.

Planning to buy the XZ Premium soon. Still good in 2019 and ... ?

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DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
Kind Regards
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There r better options than de xz premium , if I was u I would go for the 1+ 6t

DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
Kind Regards
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1. For me, yes. I just purchased my second xz premium 2 months back and am extremely happy with it still. Even though it will not receive further official updates past android 9.
2. Not really, make sure the volume up and down work easily, and the speakers are not crackling. And turn it on and off to see if there is a message saying the bootloader is unlocked. If there is, offer a couple of bucks less. (Bear in mind, docomo branded and possibly others are not able to be unlocked)
3. If it has a locked bootloader still (and you no doubt want to unlock it ), there is a method to backup your .TA keys before unlocking, and restore them afterwards.
4. Xperifirm is 100% trustworthy, 1000's will agree. (What is automode?)
5. Nothing to worry about with twrp, everything works as expected.
Treble... Not so much. The XZ Premium does not have native treble. As it was released with nougat, it wasnt a requirement. There is a treble mod in the threads, but its definitely not daily driver material.

Beetle84 said:
1. For me, yes. I just purchased my second xz premium 2 months back and am extremely happy with it still. Even though it will not receive further official updates past android 9.
2. Not really, make sure the volume up and down work easily, and the speakers are not crackling. And turn it on and off to see if there is a message saying the bootloader is unlocked. If there is, offer a couple of bucks less. (Bear in mind, docomo branded and possibly others are not able to be unlocked)
3. If it has a locked bootloader still (and you no doubt want to unlock it ), there is a method to backup your .TA keys before unlocking, and restore them afterwards.
4. Xperifirm is 100% trustworthy, 1000's will agree. (What is automode?)
5. Nothing to worry about with twrp, everything works as expected.
Treble... Not so much. The XZ Premium does not have native treble. As it was released with nougat, it wasnt a requirement. There is a treble mod in the threads, but its definitely not daily driver material.
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Thank you for this awnser. With Question 4 I acually ment Xperifix and its Automatic Mode. Can I trust that Program? Also is 140€ good for a used one? (on ebay Kleinanzeigen Germany / aka Kajiji)

SilverGamer_YT said:
There r better options than de xz premium , if I was u I would go for the 1+ 6t
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Try to even find a OnePlus 3T for under 150€ in germany. Other than broken ones its impossible,and with other Phones ive looked at its the best one for the price.

DeblaGaming said:
Thank you for this awnser. With Question 4 I acually ment Xperifix and its Automatic Mode. Can I trust that Program? Also is 140€ good for a used one? (on ebay Kleinanzeigen Germany / aka Kajiji)
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Xperifix is also trustworthy, but exclusive to Oreo.
On android pie, the camera works normally, the green camera issue that xperifix fixed is no longer a problem.
As for the price im not sure, if it helps i bought a new one in the box from ebay for 420 australian dollars, and can pick up a decent second hand unit for 200 to 300 Australian.

1. Is it still good in 2019?
Yes, and if you're not a gamer, it is pretty easy for you to use this device until 5G is really a thing. Although 4GB RAM is not great even in 2016's standard, 835 is still a powerful chip and somebody informed me that there *are* certain people that modified their maple and installed more RAM.
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
The screen of this device is easily aged and sometimes will be damaged, so please double check before you make your purchase and DO NOT BUY ANY JAPAN CUSTOMIZED PHONE.
Oh and one more thing, unlocking this device can cause lose on some camera features. Please make sure that you have backed up your TA before you unlock. Instructions on how to do so can be found on XDA.
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
Unlock and flash TWRP+Magisk.
Personally I don't like all third party builds that can be found online so maybe I'll build one myself when time is right. As for now, I'm OK with stock ROM rooted.
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
Yes but I haven't been using Xperfirm for long so my opinion on this one can be ignored.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
The latest TWRP build on twrp.me have some problems and on my Chinese ver. G8142, it can't R/W my data . On 3.2.3 however it is working fine.

If you buy a chrome version the plastic sides gets erased and looks cheap and bad. Buy a housing and a screen protector. And don't leave it under the sun, when it's hot. Summary: 1. Battery last up to 1 day, depending on the usage. 2. Cameras are great. With latest updates it has improved. 3. No lag. 4. Sound on speakers is really low. 5. Careful with the charger. After about 2 years of charging cable it is kind a loose. 6. Don't change the firmware or unlock the bootloader. Not worth it. Phone is quite capable. And Pie version of Android is clean.7. Connectivity is quite a topic. With speakers or watches is working perfectly. For Casting to TV, not so good. Maybe it depends on the TV.. Enjoy

I can sell you mine for 100€

nevenx said:
I can sell you mine for 100€
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seriously m8?
100 euro for this ?

i buy mine in september last year and until now very fast phone and very happy....

DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
I do not recommend it ... when I bought it a year ago it was a plane, now sony is not going to give it more support and heats up like a toaster, because of that overheating of the processor, it has caused an orange stain to appear screen. you better buy a Samsung A90 or the Galaxy S10 line
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imponente29 said:
DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
I do not recommend it ... when I bought it a year ago it was a plane, now sony is not going to give it more support and heats up like a toaster, because of that overheating of the processor, it has caused an orange stain to appear screen. you better buy a Samsung A90 or the Galaxy S10 line
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Thanks
But, you know that that device is cheap, which means that i have a low budget. So don't recommend the top line of phones as a replacement for an older and cheaper phone.
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well the device have not the best developer nor Sony support, but if u know what u are doing u can be happy, all games i tested here were still fine, if the device u get is used, check not only if its unlocked but actually batterry sot, since this phone is 3,2A only a weared battery might not be what u want. Else i am still very happy with it.

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It really depends on the price. I got my XZP last august I think for around $120 (USD). This phone is worth it if you have sweaty hands. I can still touch the screen without wiping it despite of having a sweaty hands. Most newer phones doesn't have that kind of screen at that price range. The specs are okay for me since I don't game on my phone. Battery life is a bit meh having only 5 hours SOT with stamina mode turned on (only 3.5 hours if its turned off). The camera is still good too (both front and rear). And it still looks cool. You can compare it to other modern flagships today when it comes to design.

BobLao said:
1. Is it still good in 2019?
Yes, and if you're not a gamer, it is pretty easy for you to use this device until 5G is really a thing. Although 4GB RAM is not great even in 2016's standard, 835 is still a powerful chip and somebody informed me that there *are* certain people that modified their maple and installed more RAM.
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
The screen of this device is easily aged and sometimes will be damaged, so please double check before you make your purchase and DO NOT BUY ANY JAPAN CUSTOMIZED PHONE.
Oh and one more thing, unlocking this device can cause lose on some camera features. Please make sure that you have backed up your TA before you unlock. Instructions on how to do so can be found on XDA.
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
Unlock and flash TWRP+Magisk.
Personally I don't like all third party builds that can be found online so maybe I'll build one myself when time is right. As for now, I'm OK with stock ROM rooted.
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
Yes but I haven't been using Xperfirm for long so my opinion on this one can be ignored.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
The latest TWRP build on twrp.me have some problems and on my Chinese ver. G8142, it can't R/W my data . On 3.2.3 however it is working fine.
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What's the difference between Japanese version and global version? Is that really matter? Im going to buy XZP japan version later, because its quite cheapy, but now im doubtful

Ardianhu said:
What's the difference between Japanese version and global version? Is that really matter? Im going to buy XZP japan version later, because its quite cheapy, but now im doubtful
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JP ver can't get bootloader unlocked thus no rooting or TWRP. Certain batch can do so but I don't recommend trying to get your hands on one unit cuz it's quite difficult. Stock JP rom contains docomo's bloatware and some japan only modifications but you *can* adb them out.
nothing more.

imponente29 said:
DeblaGaming said:
Hello,
Im planning to buy a used Sony Xperia XZ Premium soon and I have a few Questions before im going to buy it.
1. Is it still good in 2019?
2. Any specific problem thats common on Used/New Devices (Like the Nexus 5X Manufacturing Problem etc.)
3. Any must have tips/things todo right after getting the device?
4. Can i trust Xperfirm and is the Auto Mode Officially Supported.
5. Anything to worry about before installing TWRP/Treble?
I do not recommend it ... when I bought it a year ago it was a plane, now sony is not going to give it more support and heats up like a toaster, because of that overheating of the processor, it has caused an orange stain to appear screen. you better buy a Samsung A90 or the Galaxy S10 line
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Root solves 99% of these issues.
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Still a decent phone for overall use that beats some newest mid range phones easily, depents what u wanna use it for
iRecommend it if u get it for good bucks...