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Seeing as how XZ is the new 2016 flagship. Is it worth upgrading? Specs wise, it isn't really worth. Just better front facing camera, rear camera and a better processor from what I saw unless I missed something. But design wise, I really like it. Supposedly some of the 2017 Xperia leaks I've seen sport the exact design from the XZ. Should I upgrade or wait out until the end of the year for their high end device?
I have Z5 regular and I have same speculations.The camera is better cause has full manual mode,but picture quality?I am afraid that isnt much better than Z5.
It left only chipset,design and maybe longer battery hold.
I am not smart what to do...
lythanhlong said:
Seeing as how XZ is the new 2016 flagship. Is it worth upgrading? Specs wise, it isn't really worth. Just better front facing camera, rear camera and a better processor from what I saw unless I missed something. But design wise, I really like it. Supposedly some of the 2017 Xperia leaks I've seen sport the exact design from the XZ. Should I upgrade or wait out until the end of the year for their high end device?
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I prefer old design cuz it's more scratch resist than new material. I think u should stay tuned with news, see what if the 2017 devices could be more or not then decide, it's just a month ahead. BTW, XZ price is still not down in VN Store yet.
As nougat takes up approximately 50% of the XZ's memory which can't be rooted without unlocking the bootloader, I'd suggesting holding back for three months to see what is released generally. Developer support and third party accessory support are limited for this model, and you'll have difficulty finding a decent case or tempered glass that bonds fully to the curved edge. Double tap to wake remains an issue, and charging is weak and actually depletes if you're using the phone at the same time, as a wireless hotspot for example. It's a stunning phone, but there are issues......
not point tbh, they are just too similar.
Need help
I love Sony !
But since Xperia z5 and didn't see Sony do any big hit now with XZ I loved it but afraid buying it and get disappointed!
Since Z5 went to s7 edge but didn't like it so I went to iPhone 6S plus and didn't like it now I'm with Moto Z but not satisfied!
Thought of HTC 10
But for once Wana believe XZ is worth buying !!!
Any help plz !!
fgar82 said:
Need help
I love Sony !
But since Xperia z5 and didn't see Sony do any big hit now with XZ I loved it but afraid buying it and get disappointed!
Since Z5 went to s7 edge but didn't like it so I went to iPhone 6S plus and didn't like it now I'm with Moto Z but not satisfied!
Thought of HTC 10
But for once Wana believe XZ is worth buying !!!
Any help plz !!
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What make you disappointed in Z5 and why you didn't satisfy with Moto Z?
Make it clear why so others can help to tell in your place.
The Xperia XZ is a good smartphone, most important thing is the stable & close to stock Android Sony UI, with fast OS updates.
I have used so many smartphones, but Sony is really one of the best.
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What make you disappointed in Z5 and why you didn't satisfy with Moto Z?
Make it clear why so others can help to tell in your place.
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Well had black z5 and left it in my back pocket and when I went to my car forgot about it and when I sat I heard a crack and when I noticed it was the phone took it it was all broken with little bent in the middle !! Bought then white one and left it on the table and when I got a call it moved till felt down and broke down !
So bought z5 premium with the thought of Netflix 4k and youtube 4k but nothing screen brightness under sun was bad and camera wasn't all what I expected !!!
So went to Samsung s7 and hate all the junk and so many options that mostly u never use it and from time to time it get some slow done for a sec !
The only thing I loved about it the camera was great !
So went to moto z and only thing hate it after buying it putting it side by side with iPhone HTC and Samsung it was ugly and looks like a 200$ phone , I know there is no perfect phone I love Sony phones so think buying the Xz but reviews didnt help camera sucks as they say it's not perfect in anything screen still FHD like Sony is Stuck in time !!! It looks like Z5 with a better design and new processor . So what I was wondering is it really worth buying it
lythanhlong said:
Seeing as how XZ is the new 2016 flagship. Is it worth upgrading? Specs wise, it isn't really worth. Just better front facing camera, rear camera and a better processor from what I saw unless I missed something. But design wise, I really like it. Supposedly some of the 2017 Xperia leaks I've seen sport the exact design from the XZ. Should I upgrade or wait out until the end of the year for their high end device?
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Xz is really better than z5 premium.Better speed,battery life,screen quality, camera quality (not only for manual comands ,quaity is also really better on auto. Every shoots are fantastic and night shoots are on different planet compared to z5 series...really fantastic). Z5 premium have updates i think only with nougat 7.0 and 7.1.1. Xz also android 8 and 9 i think. In the end of the year z5 premium probably leave the official support and there you should buy the new xperia z5 premium is a fantastic phone. Xz is really better. But at end 2017 Sony announce his powerful flagship. and it will be a really better phone than xz
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But this is what bother me every review I see is negative I don't know if the phone is that bad or the reviews just want to make it show bad !
Here in Brasil it's not on shelves yet only sold online so there is no way to test it yet ! And it's not cheep at all it's around 1050$
So I need a light from ppl here in the XDA
Thanks for all support
Sony is about to announce new phones at MWC on February 27...I'd wait.
edit: Not to say the XZ isn't great, I love mine. Just saying though, new phones in a month. Might be worth waiting to see what they announce.
fgar82 said:
Don't know if I can add a YouTube link
But this is what bother me every review I see is negative I don't know if the phone is that bad or the reviews just want to make it show bad !
Here in Brasil it's not on shelves yet only sold online so there is no way to test it yet ! And it's not cheep at all it's around 1050$
So I need a light from ppl here in the XDA
Thanks for all support
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I have the XZ, it is good phone with best quality screen under direct sun, yes the Samsung S7 edge camera is much better, but in the end it is a smartphone not a camera & with playing with manual mode you can get better result from XZ.
before the XZ I used the HTC 10 which it does have QHD screen !
but if you compare the HTC 10 QHD screen with the FHD Xperia XZ screen in normal indoor light or under direct sun the winner will be for sure the Xperia XZ.
XZ screen is so bright and clear indoor and under direct sun even with polarized sun glasses where you will suffer with other smartphones, but with the XZ it is really a hero.
any one can try that, I felt disappointed from using HTC 10 SPECIALLY UNDER DIRECT SUN with polarized sun glasses, so I decided to get Sony Xperia XZ.
all in all XZ is a good smartphone with good battery life & screen quality, plus the most cool thing I like it about the XZ is the Qnovo charging thing where the battery can learn from your daily charging timing, so this Qnovo thing will stop over charging battery if for example you charge your smartphone over night.
If you are a Sony guy get the XZ, it is such a cool smartphone.
fgar82 said:
Well had black z5 and left it in my back pocket and when I went to my car forgot about it and when I sat I heard a crack and when I noticed it was the phone took it it was all broken with little bent in the middle !! Bought then white one and left it on the table and when I got a call it moved till felt down and broke down !
So bought z5 premium with the thought of Netflix 4k and youtube 4k but nothing screen brightness under sun was bad and camera wasn't all what I expected !!!
So went to Samsung s7 and hate all the junk and so many options that mostly u never use it and from time to time it get some slow done for a sec !
The only thing I loved about it the camera was great !
So went to moto z and only thing hate it after buying it putting it side by side with iPhone HTC and Samsung it was ugly and looks like a 200$ phone , I know there is no perfect phone I love Sony phones so think buying the Xz but reviews didnt help camera sucks as they say it's not perfect in anything screen still FHD like Sony is Stuck in time !!! It looks like Z5 with a better design and new processor . So what I was wondering is it really worth buying it
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So far, i didn't try Z5 Premium but did use Z1 and tried Z3 of my friend. By stats, Z5 Pre and XZ are just the same. By design, the new material is nice, beautiful, mostly symmetry, more than Z5 Pre, even few time i confused then hold it upside down. But It did not bring the good feeling and high grade feeling (both by viewing and holding) like Z lines, also less scratch resistant. Also in review, its back is easy to be destroy by hard metal.
For gaming, and perhaps clip playing too if you hold XZ, the border is not much rounded, make it feed bad for your hand's palm after playing game for a long time. Battery is not so good, fixed much by Nougat update, but still. The reduced resolution didn't make it better, but I don't like larger resolution either, my I cant' see much differences.
For broken and bend problems, I didn't drop my XZ so i can't tell, but my old Z1 drop many times without any problems, just scratch appear in every corner after times. Then how could your old phone became broken so easily?
At all, I'm a little reget that I should try Z5 Pre before buying XZ, that's it.
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angelanh said:
So far, i didn't try Z5 Premium but did use Z1 and tried Z3 of my friend. By stats, Z5 Pre and XZ are just the same. By design, the new material is nice, beautiful, mostly symmetry, more than Z5 Pre, even few time i confused then hold it upside down. But It did not bring the good feeling and high grade feeling (both by viewing and holding) like Z lines, also less scratch resistant. Also in review, its back is easy to be destroy by hard metal.
For gaming, and perhaps clip playing too if you hold XZ, the border is not much rounded, make it feed bad for your hand's palm after playing game for a long time. Battery is not so good, fixed much by Nougat update, but still. The reduced resolution didn't make it better, but I don't like larger resolution either, my I cant' see much differences.
For broken and bend problems, I didn't drop my XZ so i can't tell, but my old Z1 drop many times without any problems, just scratch appear in every corner after times. Then how could your old phone became broken so easily?
At all, I'm a little reget that I should try Z5 Pre before buying XZ, that's it.
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Also, I must tell that I hate Moto Z or any phone with camera Bulging, so ugly for me when it's not summetry. Save the thin of other's palace to be thinner but not the camera area :silly:.
one-option said:
I have the XZ, it is good phone with best quality screen under direct sun, yes the Samsung S7 edge camera is much better, but in the end it is a smartphone not a camera & with playing with manual mode you can get better result from XZ.
before the XZ I used the HTC 10 which it does have QHD screen !
but if you compare the HTC 10 QHD screen with the FHD Xperia XZ screen in normal indoor light or under direct sun the winner will be for sure the Xperia XZ.
XZ screen is so bright and clear indoor and under direct sun even with polarized sun glasses where you will suffer with other smartphones, but with the XZ it is really a hero.
any one can try that, I felt disappointed from using HTC 10 SPECIALLY UNDER DIRECT SUN with polarized sun glasses, so I decided to get Sony Xperia XZ.
all in all XZ is a good smartphone with good battery life & screen quality, plus the most cool thing I like it about the XZ is the Qnovo charging thing where the battery can learn from your daily charging timing, so this Qnovo thing will stop over charging battery if for example you charge your smartphone over night.
If you are a Sony guy get the XZ, it is such a cool smartphone.
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S7 better camera automatic than xz? I don't think so...look this comparison https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=anhLR3pzMFR2OVI1bnhkOFJWMUwtX2Z5S2R6M2ZB .
And i try so much s7 camera.On his screen ,fantastic photos wow! On other screens...duh... His amoled false the real photo quality of this phone. I think other phones do better, not only xz.
fgar82 said:
Need help
I love Sony !
But since Xperia z5 and didn't see Sony do any big hit now with XZ I loved it but afraid buying it and get disappointed!
Since Z5 went to s7 edge but didn't like it so I went to iPhone 6S plus and didn't like it now I'm with Moto Z but not satisfied!
Thought of HTC 10
But for once Wana believe XZ is worth buying !!!
Any help plz !!
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Stay on sony buddy.. Just sony
I stepped over from Z5 to XZ and sure its worth, XZ is better then Z5 in speed, battery and sure takin photos
Verstuurd vanaf mijn F8331 met Tapatalk
Well bought the Xz black and and......
I can say I'm amazed and loving the phone better than Z5 premium lighter looks slim while I was afraid cos looking at the picture it seemed thick!
Glad I'm back to Sony and I really hope they amaze us over the year!
Bought blue for my sis and even my brother with S7 edge was impressed with the phone.
fgar82 said:
Well bought the Xz black and and......
I can say I'm amazed and loving the phone better than Z5 premium lighter looks slim while I was afraid cos looking at the picture it seemed thick!
Glad I'm back to Sony and I really hope they amaze us over the year!
Bought blue for my sis and even my brother with S7 edge was impressed with the phone.
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Alright guys XZ it is thanks for everyone responded to me and shared his opinion/experience
For know please let me know if there are any known/common issues that maybe some units has to avoid especially since I am probably getting a "used XZ" :good:
For example I remember for Z5 many units had blurry left side in picture taken by rear camera, also screen bleeding, dead pixels ect..
I'm Z5 user looking to upgrade
Do you guys recommend this phone now considering other competitors
Ofc I'm a sony fan I like their desing, audio/display features, waterproofing ect..
But I'm concerned about the camera I've seen few camera comparisons especially this one it seems that Sony is still struggling with low light and still use same old pictures post processing without forget the weird dimensions distortions
Other alternatives I'm considering that I can get for about same XZ price tag in order
- Google Pixel (camera is DSLR level in my opinion/also better specs - not sure about the mic/audio issues though)
- LG G6 (better camera/specs)
- Galaxy S7
- Oneplus 3T(better specs)
Also another factor let's not forget that the XZs and XZP were already out, also XZ1 recently so at the best cases sony will still support XZ for next year/year and half
Also please let know if there are other things I'm might not be aware of that I should know
korom42 said:
I'm Z5 user looking to upgrade
Do you guys recommend this phone now considering other competitors
Ofc I'm a sony fan I like their desing, audio/display features, waterproofing ect..
But I'm concerned about the camera I've seen few camera comparisons especially this one it seems that Sony is still struggling with low light and still use same old pictures post processing without forget the weird dimensions distortions
Other alternatives I'm considering that I can get for about same XZ price tag in order
- Google Pixel (camera is DSLR level in my opinion/also better specs - not sure about the mic/audio issues though)
- LG G6 (better camera/specs)
- Galaxy S7
- Oneplus 3T(better specs)
Also another factor let's not forget that the XZs and XZP were already out, also XZ1 recently so at the best cases sony will still support XZ for next year/year and half
Also please let know if there are other things I'm might not be aware of that I should know
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I don't know about google pixel ,but the camera of xz i notice by myself is superior by the others. Lg g6 have worst camera than g5, in more moments is worst than midrange. But on wide angle cameras panoramas is good. Of course on wideangle distortion can became in some situation very visible (the distortion on sonyies are for wideangle lens but there are not that visible). But xz destroys g6 on camera...day and night photos. Galaxy s7 produces false photos. The photos on his amoled screen seems great but on reality have more defect. Too filters applied. Yellow and reddish photos .. For example a summer photo of a lake , became autumn photo of lake,thanks to samsung filters. On night photos is easy to shoot with this device but with some burned dettails. Xz on day destroys s7, on night depends . Xz produces more dettailed photos than s7. But s7 have ois and some photos on night are easier to shoot. One plus 3t have a mid range camera ....is a phone studied for modding expecially. Talking about xz i think is the most stable phone in my opinion ...probably op3t is on similar level. I reccomand xz expecially for stability and less problems. I have some friends with s7 and g6 and they have a lot of problems . For alternative to xz i reccomand op3t if you find one. Is the one with less problems like xz. Xz use great the snapdragon 820. 821 is the same processor with only better energy use. But sony,thanks to his great optimizzation, make tha 820 less battery drainer, like 821. Every month Sony release security patches there, before of most OEM. Device have very good performance and very good battery. Signal is great there, one of better phones to have best signal (i think better than your alternatieves). Modding is good there but not one of best(but it seems grow). Ram seems doesn't have any problems .Phone is rock stable and very fluid . Sony optimizzation is the best in my opinion. It doesn't have raw ...but post processing is very natural. Raw seems enable only on aosp roms. If you doesn't worry about modding, give a look on xzs. More ram,loops ui, xzp and xz1 camera with all great new features. But no modding. If you want, give me all questions about xz. I'm very happy with my xz.
Hi,
Also consider screen size.. the XZ is rather small compare to G6, OP3t.
Then it's also Amoled vs LCD but maybe more personal?
The only thing I'm not really happy with mine is battery life, was used to more for a Sony phone, you have to tinker around to get something acceptable. Also would have prefer an Amoled screen since I read a lot so once again better for battery
Personally I would pass on the G6, XDA thread seems empty and LG support bad..
Pixel camera would be the best I guess, but you loose waterproofing.
Then it's Sony over Samsung for me for the "media" experience, sound, ldac bT etc
Also camera is actually really good. Auto is OK+ but manual gives really good shot when you know what you do.
Sony need manual settings to take good pic in low light. XZ have the best display in the market now. Super bright red and clear white. Other colors are naturals and clear. Its no juicy like Amoled or washed like other TFTs. I had G5 with screen burn problem. It have too many phones G5 and V10 with this problem. I dont know for G6 but look at it. Pixel have no IP 68 and its no interesting for me.
One Plus - no thanks. So so tricky warranty service.
S7 is stupid. I feel it in hand like a soap. And Samy dont cover under warranty water damages. I have frend in official Samy service here in Bulgaria and he told me that IP 68 nevermind. Its nothing for Samy. Just commercials.
For me thats a 100% not recommended, looking at the alternatives you posted above; go for the pixel without hesitation. I've used both, the XZ is inferior in almost every aspect except for waterproofing.
Dont get me started on overheating and battery issues, i just came back from a hot area where the phone was almost unusable just because i was standing in the sun for a little bit; once the phone temperature hits 42, forget about being productive anymore, for me this disadvantage is bigger than all the advantages above (even if it had the best camera, screen, speakers etc...) since i cant actually use the phone.
Just get the forest blue XZ, and forget the others.
I running stock on mine, unmodified, September security patch and battery life is very excellent, no overheating.
And I have to agree Sony optimisation is exceptional, I run my phone once for 20 straight days without reboot or slow down, the phone was still smooth.
korom42 said:
Alright guys XZ it is thanks for everyone responded to me and shared his opinion/experience
For know please let me know if there are any known/common issues that maybe some units has to avoid especially since I am probably getting a "used XZ" :good:
For example I remember for Z5 many units had blurry left side in picture taken by rear camera, also screen bleeding, dead pixels ect..
I'm Z5 user looking to upgrade
Do you guys recommend this phone now considering other competitors
Ofc I'm a sony fan I like their desing, audio/display features, waterproofing ect..
But I'm concerned about the camera I've seen few camera comparisons especially this one it seems that Sony is still struggling with low light and still use same old pictures post processing without forget the weird dimensions distortions
Other alternatives I'm considering that I can get for about same XZ price tag in order
- Google Pixel (camera is DSLR level in my opinion/also better specs - not sure about the mic/audio issues though)
- LG G6 (better camera/specs)
- Galaxy S7
- Oneplus 3T(better specs)
Also another factor let's not forget that the XZs and XZP were already out, also XZ1 recently so at the best cases sony will still support XZ for next year/year and half
Also please let know if there are other things I'm might not be aware of that I should know
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IF you're not chasing for glamour and high end phones these days..e.g. pixel phones, Lg g6, etc.. then XZ still worth to buy. ...Otherwise if you're looking forward for OnePlus, i suggest go for OP 5 instead of OP 3T. Imho
*OnePlus, Pixel phones=Dev enthusiasts+Custom ROMs friendly
So I need to buy a new phone. This Xperia XZ is the worst phone I've ever used in my life for 2 reasons, general performance and battery life. The battery life has gotten so bad of late that I just cannot continue to use it. I waited till the announcement of the XZ2, but as far I'm concerned, that phone is complete and utter rubbish. So I have to choose between XZ1 and XZ premium. Now you may be wondering, why not just use another brand? Simple, benefit of a doubt. I have been using Sony phones for a long time now, and the XZ is the only Sony phone I have not been satisfied with. I love Samsung's hardware, but I cannot stand their software and super-slow updates. The Pixels just generally have issues. Oneplus has no SD card slot or waterproofing. The only brand I may consider is Nokia. So as it stands, the 2 phones that really suit my needs right now are the XZ Premium and XZ1, but I don't know which to choose, so I thought I'd ask you guys.
1. Which has the better battery life? (Major deciding factor)
2. In favour of XZ1 is the size, I find the XZ premium to be a bit big.
3. In favour of XZ premium is the display.
I think they are identical in every other aspect.
Which one do you guys think is better?
About battery, I'm getting great batt life with the XZ1 compared to XZ.
The biggest difference with the xz premium would be bigger screen and resolution, i guess battery is worst due to this (my guessing). Both phones are basically the same, the XZ1 should be supported longer cause it's a newer phone, personally I don't need a 4k screen atm, that's why i get the XZ1, besides prefer a metal back panel than glass.
XZ1 uses snapdragon 835 which is more efficient than the one in XZ. but have you trace which app that drains your battery?
I have been trying to figure out which app is draining my battery. I have uninstalled apps one at a time (BBM, Facebook Messenger, Facebook etc) to see if there would be a difference, and there is hardly a dent. Most of these apps I had when I used the Z2 and Z3 and both phones had fantastic, simply fantastic battery life. Coming from a Z3 to this phone is like night and day. On a bad day my Z3 would last till the end of the day (roughly 24 hrs) with about 4-6 hrs screen time, on a good day my XZ would make it till the late evening (roughly 18 hrs) with about 2 hrs screen time.
I think I might go for the XZ1 though. Seems like the more logical choice. There is nothing about the XZ2 that even makes me want to consider it.
Which phone did you pick finally? How satisfied with you with your choice so far?
Samurai K said:
Which phone did you pick finally? How satisfied with you with your choice so far?
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I hope he chose XZP because xz1 lost its market value withing weeks! and now the price difference in XZP and XZ1 more or less $100
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I hope he chose XZP because xz1 lost its market value withing weeks! and now the price difference in XZP and XZ1 more or less $100
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XZ1 is just about $60 cheaper than XZP in my region. Probably only thing I don't like about XZP is the glass back design because I tend to drop my phone a lot.
In a mix to pick the right phone for a long time use (2-3 years solid). The other competitors to XZP are Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6, OnePlus 5/5T, Nokia 8 in my opinion. All of them but Nokia 8 cost around $100-$150 more than XZP here. Nokia 8 sells for nearly $200 cheaper than XZP at the moment.
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XZ1 is just about $60 cheaper than XZP in my region. Probably only thing I don't like about XZP is the glass back design because I tend to drop my phone a lot.
In a mix to pick the right phone for a long time use (2-3 years solid). The other competitors to XZP are Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6, OnePlus 5/5T, Nokia 8 in my opinion. All of them but Nokia 8 cost around $100-$150 more than XZP here. Nokia 8 sells for nearly $200 cheaper than XZP at the moment.
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1. yes you need to baby sit XZP since its LARGE and glassy! must use bumpy skin to protect it
2. both XZP and XZ1 will definitely gets 3 year of android UPGRADES from sony
3. XZ1 will be remembered as just another phone from sony which came at no significant point. where
4. XZP will definitely be remembered in upcoming years!
I consider Xperia Z, XZ and XZP are the MOST POPULAR models in MARKET and also on XDA where Mods, Roms and kernel Dev is concerned!
Coming from my HTC 10 I love the stock Android experience, but my device is battered after years of use! I'm torn between buying the XZ Premium or the Pixel 2 (Non xl). With recent software updates what would you recommend and why?
The way I'm seeing it
Sony has the better screen however is majorly beat out by the camera. The Pixel 2 also has the better speakers.
The biggest want for me is the screen, is the 4K display worth it?
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Coming from my HTC 10 I love the stock Android experience, but my device is battered after years of use! I'm torn between buying the XZ Premium or the Pixel 2 (Non xl). With recent software updates what would you recommend and why?
The way I'm seeing it
Sony has the better screen however is majorly beat out by the camera. The Pixel 2 also has the better speakers.
The biggest want for me is the screen, is the 4K display worth it?
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If you want fastest Android updates and a better camera in low light pixel is better (but as I know pixel have lot of bugs)
If you want more features headphones jack micro SD card and etc and a bugless phone xz premium is better.
Also xz premium have stunning design in luminous chrome.
xzp has headphone jack!
How about XZ 2 premium?
Going back to your question I would recommend the XZ PREMIUM. However if you can go for the XL version then I would say go with the Pixel 2 XL.
I personally went from the xz premium to the PIXEL 2 XL and am very happy. I was waiting for the xz 2 premium but that took too long to get released so gave it a miss.
Using pure Android is an amazing feeling nevertheless.
If you can get the XZ 2 premium definitely get that as it is amazing
Rammen44 said:
Coming from my HTC 10 I love the stock Android experience, but my device is battered after years of use! I'm torn between buying the XZ Premium or the Pixel 2 (Non xl). With recent software updates what would you recommend and why?
The way I'm seeing it
Sony has the better screen however is majorly beat out by the camera. The Pixel 2 also has the better speakers.
The biggest want for me is the screen, is the 4K display worth it?
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man stay away from sony! if you are a simple user yah sony is nice and snappy but when it comes to modifying they dont do a good job!
i mean XZ2 has the same camera as xzp and its better... sony upgrades their phones by software not hardware, only rarely they upgrade the hardware on next flagships.
Pixel 2 has a great camera and its really really fast and believe it or not, all the phone reviewers and high tech people either choose iphone or pixel, some times samsung as well and they know what they are doing trust me no one holds sony dude i regret every second buying, thats just my opinion.
again just focus on what features you want in a phone and compare it in youtube. If you want camera, compare cameras in different phones and see which is better, you want speed, check comparisons, you want cool UI check comparisons, do your own research based on your needs and only then YOU can make the decision.
check this out too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi2tjMLVpdQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji6Hz0xprVg
and 4k isnt really worth it unless you want to root the phone.
even after rooting its a pain in the a** to get to enabling native 4k, yes you can use ADB commands to make it 4k all the time but its not native, still cool though, but i would rather a Pixel 2 as it has almost every thing else better.
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man stay away from sony! if you are a simple user yah sony is nice and snappy but when it comes to modifying they dont do a good job!
i mean XZ2 has the same camera as xzp and its better... sony upgrades their phones by software not hardware, only rarely they upgrade the hardware on next flagships.
Pixel 2 has a great camera and its really really fast and believe it or not, all the phone reviewers and high tech people either choose iphone or pixel, some times samsung as well and they know what they are doing trust me no one holds sony dude i regret every second buying, thats just my opinion.
again just focus on what features you want in a phone and compare it in youtube. If you want camera, compare cameras in different phones and see which is better, you want speed, check comparisons, you want cool UI check comparisons, do your own research based on your needs and only then YOU can make the decision.
check this out too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi2tjMLVpdQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji6Hz0xprVg
and 4k isnt really worth it unless you want to root the phone.
even after rooting its a pain in the a** to get to enabling native 4k, yes you can use ADB commands to make it 4k all the time but its not native, still cool though, but i would rather a Pixel 2 as it has almost every thing else better.
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Hmmmm, a couple of weeks ago I got the XZ2 and have no regrets, I had the XZ Premium last year when it first came out and it was very good but I sold it on and quite quickly, regretted it. The XZ2 is great but I kind of miss the slabby build factor and unashamed squareness of it all., so much so that I've just ordered another up.
Anyway, I digress .....basically, I had a Pixel 2 XL a few weeks ago but sold it on as the screen is frankly tripe, flat, dull and the device itself is a bit soulless and meh....all that snobbiness and rubbish about "pure Android experience"......great camera though and very slick/fast....just very dull
Hello,
i recently broke my XZP (shame on me). As repairing is too expensive, i'm looking for an alternative phone (as there's no Android 10 etc. it doesnt really make that much sense to buy an XZP again).
It's a shame that newer Sony phones have too much downsides.
XZ2,XZ2P,XZ3 have no audio jack & this ugly fingerprint sensor on the back.
Xperia 1 & 5 have an 21:9 Display which is (imo) a useless Format.
So any recommendations for similar Phones to the XZP from other companys
Thanks in advance
Buy another another XZP, different colour
ehm first u can get xzp for under 200 bucks, secondly there will be android10 roms for xzp kinda soon. Carbonrom and ZfSODP both already told they are working on it. After them im sure Lineage and GamerromOS will come.
Just got an LG G7 now. Was nearly the same price as the XZ Premium but has got a better Processor + Qi charging and will get official Android 10
g7 maybe