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The Streak Pro (D43) (codename "Millenium") has launched in China today. It features the Baidu Yi platform as it's OS.
Facts:
The SPro is NOT the "Opus One", that title can be reserved for the Lenovo LePad S2005
The specs have been bumped slightly since the initial rumors. It was originally announced with 512mb ram and 1gb nand and launched with 1gb ram and 8gb nand. It also officially supports FM Radio, a first for any dell mobile device.
The associated carrier in China is China Unicom, which hosts the largest HSPA 900/2100mhz network in China. While Softbank does have presense in China and India it is NOT the associated carrier in China for the SPro.
It is not branded as a 4g device as China has no 4g networks of any kind. The Snapdragon S4 MSM8260 supports HSPA+ (which was renamed to be a 4g technology) is the heart of the SPro, but it requires the carrier to also support HSPA+ to take advantage of it. If it were released with the same hardware in the US, it would be branded as a 4g phone.
If/when the SPro launched in Japan it will be launched as the Streak Pro 101DL and is a different varient of the Streak Pro D43 as it will be expected to have Android 2.3.x installed instead of Yi.
Background:
The Streak 5 and 10 launched earlier in the summer without any GApps integration, the S5 launched with 2.2.2 and the S7 launched with 3.1. Their GApps were replaced by their Baidu equivilents.
Unlike the SPro, the S5/10 both had Dell Stage installed with a limited widget set.
The Streak Pro would be more approporately labeled as the sucessor to the Venue. The venue is a 4.1" AMOLED device, while the SPro is a 4.3" SAMOLED device. Both devices target mainstream audiences unlike the S5 which targets a specific segment. The naming may be due to the fact the Streak brand is the strongest of the 3 Dell mobile brands (Mini 3/Streak/Venue). The S5 was originally slated to be launched as the Mini 5, but possibly was changed to avoid the bad press surrounding the entire Mini 3 series [See the Dell Aero, it is the most prominent member of the Mini 3 family]
About Yi:
Yi is a derivative of android, as in it's primarly android but with all the google services removed and replaced by Baidu equivilents.
Dell had previously announced that the Streak 5 would recieve Yi as a varient model, apparently this has transformed into China recieving the SPro before Japan and with Yi instead of android.
It is unknown if Yi is compatable with android, any android device that does not have the android market is techincally not running android, as being labeled "Android" means that the manufacturer has been given the go-ahead from Google after running some automated tests to check for compatability compliance.
As it is counterproductive to differentiate your platform and require app makers to learn yet another platform, the likelyhood of Yi being compatable with android apps is high.
Speculation:
The SPro's asthetics hints that the Spro may be manufactured also by PEGATRON instead of Qisda.
Devices manufactured by Qisda:
Streak 5/7, Venue /Venue Pro
Devices manufactured by PEGATRON:
Streak 10
As the Lenovo LePad S2005 is also manufactured by Qisda for Lenovo and not Dell, it may be due to Dell's dissastifaction with their support cycle. Qisda designs both the software and hardware for the devices they support. As they are a ODM there is nothing stopping them from selling their designed to other prospective companies. If the S2005 had a Dell logo it would be the "Opus One"
If the S10 is any indication, the SPro will have it's price drop signifigantly by the beginning of 2012. The S10 launched at ¥2999 and is currently available in the ¥1900-2000 range. This is not as much due to the popularity of the device as much as the way the market system works in China. Due to it's price the S10 is extremely agressively priced compared to contempory 10.1" tabs in China, being as much at 30% cheaper (also due to it being one of the few 10.1" android tabs officially available/not needing import.) The S10 is not available direct from the Dell website, but it is widely available on Taobao, the Chinese equivilent of Amazon or Ebay.
As an owner of the three previous Streaks I can say the S10 has the best battery life by far in comparison to the s5/s7, even taking into account the size of it's battery. The S5/7 share the same codebase and are known to have moderate to serious battery drain issues.
My S10 is currently going on 637 hours of uptime, 196 hours since last recharge with 52% battery used with very light use.
Even though the battery is roughly the same size as the one in the S5, if it is anything like the S10 you can expect at least double or triple the battery life of the S5 (depending on use/state of battery drain bugs)
If the SPro were launched worldwide, it could possibly compete as a flagship phone. The most similar device to it is the HTC Sensation/XE
Conclusion:
If it were not for the display size, the SPro could be easily seen as a fitting sucessor to the S5. The matter of it not running android is irrelevent as Yi would likely not be included on any device except those in China.
If the SPro is priced just as agressively then Dell may be serious about building it's mobile brand in China.
Thanks for info
I think I should buy a one
But I am running low on $
I'll never ever buy any Dell phones - the Dell Streak 5 experience was a really bad one. Even if Dell releases the Streak's successor, I will surely not follow them anymore. The Samsung Note is far better and I will stick with the likes of Samsung/HTC from now on.
Additional info:
Dell has the press release list: UMTS 900/1700/1700/2100, the double 1700 isnt a typo, it supports both AWS and the 1700 used in Japan. (More techincally it's bands I/IV/VIII/IX)
UMTS Frequency Bands - Wikipedia
That means that it's likely the same hardware submodel that will be released in Japan, minus the small logo on the battery cover(?) and the obvious difference in OS
Strangely enough, IX band is listed as supporting NTT DoCoMo, which is a competetor of Softbank.
The S5 model launched in Japan was the US submodel, which means that potentially the SPro will be compatable with multiple carriers in Japan over 3g
About Softbank:
Streak Pro Product Page - Softbank
The SPro is in fact slated for a January release for Softbank. Softbank does not list the 3g bands supported on their submodel, but this is true for many of the phones they list.
As stated before theirs is listed as supporting Android 2.3. 4.0 would be assumed to be available some time after launch, but neither Dell nor Softbank seems to have any comments on this.
The Android models will be the first in the Dell mobile lineup to support Stage 2.0. The individial widgets are available for download, but cannot be used without the actual launcher currently.
About Yi:
Dell's flash demo for the SPro
First impressions are that Yi is definitely mantaining it's android heritage. The primary difference (besides the removal of google's services) is the change in the UX (user experience), it more closely mimics iOS in that it does not require the use of the menu button, and could possibly get by with only a home button.
Android 3.x and now 4.0 are also drifting in this direction incidentally, as they have been shedding their menu buttons in support of a native menu button in the title bar of the app. 3.0+ only shows the menu button on older apps that have not been updated to take advantage of the new titlebar.
I will not buy another Dell phone, enough suck with the Dell streak
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
+1. it's been a wonderful mistake, but still a mistake. guess sammy will get my money next time (i mean! galaxy s2, galaxy note, galaxy nexus!)
It also officially supports FM Radio, a first for any dell mobile device.
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Dell Streak 5 supports FM Radio, only if the user enables it. Basically it officially supports FM Radio but Dell disabled it.
That's why I said officially, that's what official means
[email protected] said:
I will not buy another Dell phone, enough suck with the Dell streak
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
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Sorry Dell, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, well, you know.
I've had great luck & service from Dell laptops over the last 10 years, but, I did not buy my next phone from them. I got a Galaxy Note. Dell, AT&T or both dropped the ball....the streak 5 was and still is a good device, but I've moved on.
Screenshots of Baidu Yi on the SPro D43
Yi is basically android 2.3.5 but rethemed
Think moto blur or samsung touchwiz but taken to a much farther level.
Yi completly replaces Goog's GApps (as they are blocked in china anyway) and fully rethemes the UI. Besides that it is CLEARLY android running underneath it.
I imagine the upstream source (ie the people that make YI) are the reason it's on 2.3.5 and not newer, as 2.3.6/7 dont add much user facing that isnt gapps specific.
The rom listed there is 049 region 99 with the full version tag being
MILLM1A104399
0xx roms are generally early prototype roms, until I can find a screenshot that's clearly from a retail unit I cant say if region 99 is a beta region or the one for the yi
Region 01 and 51 were previously used prototype rom regions
Would this phone be compatible with Tmobile and ATT 4g?
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It's a HSPA+ phone (which all american carriers call '4g')
it (likely) will get 3/4g on tmousa but only 2g on at&t
Cam problem
I had one. But camera not good as i think. with 8.0 camera the result is too dark and focus not correctly.
Can someone help me
great
that's great indeed , like it !
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Just to assist anyone who is maybe holding out for the higher spec model outside of the USA - some insider non-news for you from the horses mouth:
QUESTION:
Dear HTC,
Are any of the UK mobile networks now providing the new version of the HTC HD2 that was recently released to T-Mobile USA (namely 'HD2b').
I believe this is physically identical except for the 1GB ROM instead of 512MB on the existing UK/Europe spec devices.
Do HTC envisage that this new spec device would generally replace the lower version once existing UK stock is sold through? Or are HTC genuinely continuing to manufacture two subtly different specs of the same device for Europe and USA regions until it is end-of-life.
Your time and advice would be very much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Adam R. Hirshfield
Information Systems Security Senior Specialist - Networks
T-Mobile (UK) Ltd.
RESPONSE:
Dear Adam
Thank you for contacting us.
In regards to HD2
I can help you with that.
The uk will continue to get the original model as released the other version you mentioned was negotiated for one of our partners and was specific for them. It is a bit like the G1 only being available on t-mobile
I trust that this resolves your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required.
Thank you for contacting HTC.
Best regards,
HTC
So there you have it. Unfortunately it's not news to be T-lighted about - Sorry.
Either emigrate to the States, jump-in with the existing spec UK/Euro model, move on to a Desire or await (ages) for the GSM version of the EVO. My personal preference would be in that exact order.
Though the HD2 vs. Desire is quickly becoming a very tough decision. WinMo vs. Android debates aside, so thinking hardware only; The Desire's AMOLED display is gorgeous and it really is quite sizeable. It's exactly the same resolution, and colour and brightness really are superior on this one. But it is never as impressive in sheer scale of the HD2's wicked monolithic screen.
Arrrgh maybe that's why we have two pockets?...
All the best XDA-devs,
Hirshy
I don't really know what to do now either... But definitely not desire I can't downgrade the screen would be such a massive difference, rest of hardware seems really competitive though. I quite fancy the Evo but is not even annouced to UK. Is a tough decision, no doubt I can upgrade to Iphone through vodafone, but that'd be the last thing I'd do, and definitely not WP7S. Anyone can clarify xd...
No SAMSUNG logo above the screen on Swedish retail version as I saw it today in Media Market store in Norrkoping. dealer said package contains MHL converter.
Btw are wich price u found it?
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Seriously? That rises more questions than answers lol
The pre-order special price is 4990 Sek (Swedish Krona) and delivery date is 12th of May.
El Salvador said:
Seriously? That rises more questions than answers lol
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I Know!!! I asked lots of different questions and also lots of same questions about non existing Samsung logo and MHL converter in the box!! The guy almost cried!! )))
samini said:
I Know!!! I asked lots of different questions and also lots of same questions about non existing Samsung logo and MHL converter in the box!! The guy almost cried!! )))
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Was this an official outlet? Sounds more likely he's got his hands on prototypes or review models...
I'd stay away from a device without Samsung Branding, as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
hmm...
If I am not mistaken, the Korean models have no Samsung logo on the front.
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Was this an official outlet? Sounds more likely he's got his hands on prototypes or review models...
I'd stay away from a device without Samsung Branding, as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
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Samsung not having a Bright White logo on GS II is strange!! I can not agree more but I made the guy call his boss and ask!! and I made sure that what I saw was retail version with 1.2GHZ CPU.
Now I have more ....
As you know, from one certain date Samsung replaced pictures with ones with logo. from then almost every online store and mobile reviewer changed their pictures too. Recently I realized Telenor and Tele2 (bigest phone companies in sweden) changed back pictures to ones without Samsung logo.
You can chek it yourself.( As I am sure you know! web sites are .se rather than .com or ...)
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as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
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Nexus S. It has the Samsung in the back cover.
But I don't believe it would come to sweden without Samsung text in front, when it does in Finland.
I have my doubts about this information. I don't doubt the veracity of what you're saying, but of the information you were given.
First, I wouldn't put it past the regional marketing branch of Samsung to hand out some of the former prototype devices to retailers to look at and Media Markt may have mistook it for a display model. Second, the very fact that Samsung doesn't include an MHI adapter cable is strange, especially when they're rare to come by and other manufacturers like Nokia have set the standard (my N8 came with an HDMI cable, USB-to-Go cable, you name it), so I think the local MM manager is just going on logic without really checking things up.
Yesterday I was in an ElGiganten in Stockholm and the whole front of the store was decked out in huge display boards. They expected to be ready for release on May 6, and kind of miffed about having to wait until May 12. Won't they look rediculous when they realize all their expensive marketing material doesn't even look like the device to be sold - with a Samsung logo on it.
I would be very surprised if the hardware versions delivered to the various EU countries have any significant differences (and I prefer the Samsung lable on the front). But then again, stranger things have happened.
The samsung brand is on the back... Strangely like the iPhone?!
And its not just Sweden. If you visit the Samsung page (swedish, finnish, whatever), only the front page and top images have it - the rest in the actual specification/advertisment of the phone doesnt have it. Three UK shows it without the name. Etc and so on.
You're right about the local Samsung page, it's a mixed bag.
The retailer pictures vary, but the OP is right in saying that a surprising number of retailers now or still have the photos without the logo on the front.
If this is true, it makes me worry that there might be other less benign differences from the units that we've seen from the UK, like cheaper camera sensors or the like.
Let's hope that there is no hardware difference in EU. I really hate it when they do that.
The worst case scenario is Samsung having many first production devices that we know as test devices mostly with 1 GHZ CPU and then they realized that they want to go with 1.2 GHZ and the Samsung LOGO and rest is not so hard to guess since CPU speed is just the matter of over clocking old devices and ..... OH just find a cold place in north to get rid of them ))))
I really hope that I am wrong ..... we will know in less than 5 days.
Danish version...
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
otacon888 said:
If I am not mistaken, the Korean models have no Samsung logo on the front.
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This is because usually carriers force their logos on the front. This was partially the reason why iPhone arrived so late in Korea. Apple wouldn't let anyone touch'em.
Eddiedk said:
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
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The Nordic countries always share the same version (at least in my experience of Samsung).
Has it already been released in Denmark???
Could you use Android System Info and see if it looks the same as Swedroid's UK device shown in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt7mdInSWqk&feature=relmfu
At 3:26 it shows some CPU info (although not entirely accurate, it does show the use of the CPU going up to 1.2 GHz).
I Saw CONVERTER WITH MY EYES!!!
People ! I saw the converter that comes with GSII in box in Sweden @ least from Media Market it is a Charger/HDMI converter you use it to charge cell phone or plug HDMI cable. You can see it in the post here for Infuse4G "http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Infuse-4G-HDMI-out-Adapter-Demonstration_id18667"
So now you can charge and use HDMI @ same time.
Eddiedk said:
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
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Is it the Exynos 1.2?
Hello XDA followers
Got some good news for people who are anxious about the release of the Xperia S and do not want to wait for the European release
the Xperia S will be released in Japan on Feb 24th
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/product/next/so02d/index.html
Whoever wants the Sony Ericsson NX (xperia S) LT26
PM me so i can send you the purchase info
note: its branded Sony Ericsson
this is what it will look like if you order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh5g2eNTkpg
i see a sim card adaptor
Peace
note: i do not have anything to benefit from this
and famous " alsaqr " is back after a year and bringing back lots of good news for us. Thanks for researching this information and keep us posted on this.
I am definitely interested on one like last year when I got the Japanese ARC from the same seller and his service is very good.
Thank you again.
According to the Xperia S spec sheet, the phone will support U.S. 3G. There will be no "a" and "i" version. As the "i" version will still support at&t 3G.
Networks:
UMTS/HSPA 850/900/1900/2100
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
I remember that this was a LT26i and even if what you said is correct still having the phone a month earlier is awesome. Maybe you can wait...
Nimche said:
I remember that this was a LT26i and even if what you said is correct still having the phone a month earlier is awesome. Maybe you can wait...
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I actually got confirmation from unknown13x that the "i" version will be quad band UMTS and will support at&t 3G (which is what the spec sheet states). I am not trying to keep you from ordering the Japanese S. I just wanted to share this info
I really want the ion for its 4.6" screen. I watch a lot of stuff on my arc (mostly anime), so a larger screen and higher res would benefit me greatly. Not to mention the dual-core processor that allows me to watch them directly without reencoding.
1280x720 + 4.6 inch screen = Awesomeness
I like this phone. But it's a pity that they don't allow us to open battery cover on it.
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I really want the ion for its 4.6" screen. I watch a lot of stuff on my arc (mostly anime), so a larger screen and higher res would benefit me greatly. Not to mention the dual-core processor that allows me to watch them directly without reencoding.
1280x720 + 4.6 inch screen = Awesomeness
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dude its the same screen resolution and the same dual-core processor only the screen is slightly larger
So how much cost this kind of phone will be?
kickerz14 said:
So how much cost this kind of phone will be?
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As soon as Docomo releases more information on their webpage and pricing which shouldn't be that far away. Maybe something around $650to $750on eBay when this guys is selling..hopefully less.
Nimche said:
As soon as Docomo releases more information on their webpage and pricing which shouldn't be that far away. Maybe something around $650to $750on eBay when this guys is selling..hopefully less.
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agreed ; should be around that price hopefully with fast shipping. i just need to know how many people may order so that i can persuade the seller to give us a low price.
+ I am certainly in
I'm in, put me down sir
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+ I am certainly in
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I'm in, put me down sir
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ok so its three so far
There is no reason to get a model that might be difficult to unlock and has different software when you can just get the European version this time. The Xperia S that will be sold in Europe has support for the AT&T bands you know...
$570 if you get it from Germany. And that gets you a proper unlocked phone with 2-year warranty and all possible software updates.
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There is no reason to get a model that might be difficult to unlock and has different software when you can just get the European version this time. The Xperia S that will be sold in Europe has support for the AT&T bands you know...
$570 if you get it from Germany. And that gets you a proper unlocked phone with 2-year warranty and all possible software updates.
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+1. I agree. I will probably get it from Europe if SonyStyle USA does not sell it. However, people want to have it a month or so earlier to show it off. I don't blame them!
Ambroos said:
There is no reason to get a model that might be difficult to unlock and has different software when you can just get the European version this time. The Xperia S that will be sold in Europe has support for the AT&T bands you know...
$570 if you get it from Germany. And that gets you a proper unlocked phone with 2-year warranty and all possible software updates.
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Let's see what comes out of the whole story. So far nothing on the S except pre-orders with no specs. We count on the NX since it is more solid as we can see it or maybe we change our mind.
But always investigation is nice to see your options. I was just wondering if that Acro HD with TV tuner and Antenna works anywhere else besides Japan?
Xperia S release date confirmed 5-March-2012
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449910
weird they are still writing LT26 with "i" after it
when it says 850mhz
http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/105/035/2/1326096543/Xperia_S_WP_1.pdf
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/01/1...s-no-microsd-slot-and-1750mah-sealed-battery/
hope the Japanese Feb release will have a reasonable price
guys as far as i remember (from X10 & ARC) the Docomo models (SO-xx) are slightly different, hardware wise, than the International/Global versions...
the International/Global versions generally get quicker official updates & maximum support, development wise... so the kernels/basebands for these devices may be different and may not support cross flashing (like ARC/ARC S)...
these DoCoMo models may not compatible with standard firmwares (kindly correct me if i am wrong)... so if a new update is released for the International/Global version then it may not work on the DoCoMo version...
so keep the above in mind before buying this...
Hi. This thread is ONLY for Korean users of Xperia Z and Koreans who wants to buy it.
Since Xperia Z is not most likely coming to Korea, let's share where to buy it and more.
Please share your reviews, where to buy it and more.
Disappointed in Sony and SK Telecom
I have sent email after email to Sony Mobile Korea (SMK) since the Xperia S was announced last year to find out if it was coming to Korea. They could not give me any answers. Eventually I was told that Sony will DEFINITELY release a "new and better phone than the Xperia S in 2013".
When the Xperia Z was announced I thought This Is It!!!
Again one email after the other got me nowhere - each time the same response: we have no information yet...
The only info I got from SMK was that the phone will NOT be released in March. So will it be released later or not???
The handset has been released in more than 60 countries already. One would think that Sony would make decision about Korea. This country has a tough market and the Xperia Z is the perfect phone to get a stronger hold in the Korean market.
Anyway, I know the phone is available on Gmarket. Just search Xperia z
It would be good to have a Korean phone the seller and ask if the phone can be used in Korea, just to be sure.
You can then choose from a variety of service plans from KT: ktexpatblog . com
Choose the "Mobile Phones" tab and then "Rate Plans".
I hope this is helpful.
I will wait a while longer until Sony officially make an announcement on whether the Xperia Z will be released in Korea (I doubt though if we will ever get a definite answer).
I don't think Z will launch in Korea. Simply because Sony and HTC have given up on the Korean market due to Samsung's obvious dominance in its home country.
Maybe
SEFanX10i said:
I don't think Z will launch in Korea. Simply because Sony and HTC have given up on the Korean market due to Samsung's obvious dominance in its home country.
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Maybe they will. Sony is desperate to get back into the market and they finally have the phone to do so.
On the other hand, it's not good news that Motorola and HTC pulled out of Korea last year and Blackberry will do the same this year. This shows how dominant Samsung is in SK.
But the Xperia Z is finally a phone that can compete with Samsun's Galaxy and Note. They would be stupid if they don't push the Z in Korea.
This is Sony's chance to get into the Korean market.
Yeah... I mailed them and they said that they are working for releasing a new phone between Q1-Q2. But no news If they are planning for XZ, they need to be quick because it isnt smart for sony to release XZ after Samsung release S4.
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Simply because Sony and HTC have given up on the Korean market due to Samsung's obvious dominance in its home country.
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I totally agree
pongnamu said:
Yeah... I mailed them and they said that they are working for releasing a new phone between Q1-Q2. But no news If they are planning for XZ, they need to be quick because it isnt smart for sony to release XZ after Samsung release S4.
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I totally agree. They need to release it (whichever handset they choose) ASAP. Once Samsung releases the S4 Sony will have no option but to throw in the towel.
However, I've learned to take everything Sony Mobile Korea says with a (huge) pinch of salt. Last year they told me a better phone than the Xperia S WILL be released in Korea during Q1 of 2013. No chance of that happening!
Sad but I am considering to buy it from handtec.
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pongnamu said:
Sad but I am considering to buy it from handtec.
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Can the Xperia z from handtec be used in Korea?
I will probably buy one from them as well and get a data plan from KT
Intact1980 said:
Can the Xperia z from handtec be used in Korea?
I will probably buy one from them as well and get a data plan from KT
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Yes. I am almost sure about it.
P.S. for 4G connection and mms, you should visit service center etc to set up for you. Find more at cafe.naver.com/x1smart
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pongnamu said:
Yes. I am almost sure about it.
P.S. for 4G connection and mms, you should visit service center etc to set up for you. Find more at cafe.naver.com/x1smart
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How about clove.co.uk? The Xperia Z is the same price as on handtec.
Does anyone have experience with any of these companies?
Galaxy S4
The fact that there is STILL no info on the Xperia Z's release in Korea, not even from Sony Mobile Korea, is really disappointing.
I was planning to buy the Z online and get a contract from KT. However, what if something goes wrong with the phone or I lose it? There is no insurance plan like you can get when buying a phone on contract.
So I have officially decided that if the Z is STILL not in Korea by the release of Galaxy S4 this will be my next phone.
To hell with Sony and their poor service.
It's sad because I truly love Xperia, but the S4 looks like the most viable option
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The fact that there is STILL no info on the Xperia Z's release in Korea, not even from Sony Mobile Korea, is really disappointing.
I was planning to buy the Z online and get a contract from KT. However, what if something goes wrong with the phone or I lose it? There is no insurance plan like you can get when buying a phone on contract.
So I have officially decided that if the Z is STILL not in Korea by the release of Galaxy S4 this will be my next phone.
To hell with Sony and their poor service.
It's sad because I truly love Xperia, but the S4 looks like the most viable option
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Sad.. i gave up will buy xz online... S4 is disapointing for me I have to pay alot for the device since i cannot get contact with SKTelecom.
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pongnamu said:
Sad.. i gave up will buy xz online... S4 is disapointing for me I have to pay alot for the device since i cannot get contact with SKTelecom.
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if anyone wants a xperia Z . I have one it is never used so if anyone wants it i can sell it. I am in korea right now.
I'm from Spain and I really want to get an Axon 7, but I can't decide where to get it and what to do with it since there are three different versions (A2017, A2017U and A2017G).
I immediately cross out the A2017U off the list since I don't think there is any way to get it from here. That leaves me with two options:
- Get the A2017 from Aliexpress
- Get the A2017G from Amazon
Here is what I'm debating myself on:
- The A2017 from Aliexpress is 50€ cheaper than the A2017G from Amazon, but it only has one year of warranty versus two years if I get it from Amazon. I am careful with my phone so I don't think it makes much of a difference other than the price and the version.
- From what I've read in forums, the A2017G is apparently worse than the A2017, regarding physical aspects like the audio jack output being less powerful, and internal aspects like software accesibility. I'm not really sure about this, I hope someone can illuminate me.
The idea that I have right now is to get the A2017 version from Aliexpress and ask for an unopened box so the seller doesn't install anything on the phone (I've read that the phone won't update if this happens), and then install what's needed myself, but I don't know how hard/dangerous that is.
I need a lot of help here, thank you very much.
I had the A2017G and have the A2017 now. I would say the 2017 feels better to use and a bit snappier than the 2017g version.
The only downside is some of the apps are in Chinese and i am unable to create a zte account right now. Can't get the sms code to come through.
Still prefer this and you can have a better specced phone in terms of storage and ram
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If you buy ftom amazon you have 3 years waranty. I have g model and it is great. Sound is loud enough for me with headphones. The Chinese version does not have european LTE bands, so no LTE if you buy Chinese version... The phone is great, I don't know what are people talking about... Nougat is on the way and cm13 is also almost finished is you like to root and flash roms.. The phone is one of the fastest i ever seen.
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As you can see. ..i have LTE in the uk.
Signal strength is good inside the house in comparison to other phones as well.
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That is really great, thank you for the confirmation picture.
Did you have to do anything to the phone related to software when you first got it? Or did your seller install the things for you?
Seller installed stuff, and had a leaflet sarong you can't do factory reset etc.. but i reset and upgraded the firmware to b11. Nothing else
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I'd also add that chances are you'll have to pay 15 euro + VAT extra (In case of Belgium for example, with a VAT of 21%, this adds the hefty sum of 96 euros) if the customs officers catch your phone.
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I'd also add that chances are you'll have to pay 15 euro + VAT extra (In case of Belgium for example, with a VAT of 21%, this adds the hefty sum of 96 euros) if the customs officers catch your phone.
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I am aware of that. That's a point in favor of buying from Amazon, even if the price is a little bit more expensive.
I think that chinese model does not have band 20. This is used in europe I don't know for the uk...
Diffrences in bands. Chinese model won't have lte in europe..
And better update support for the "without G" modell , easyer root ,bootloader unlock but as kodmusa shown, different bands
Need a better email app. The stock one doesn't push the emails...wish I could have the Samsung email
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How reliable is "WillMyPhoneWork.net"?
According to that website, the A2017 is completely compatible with the service my carrier offers.
Here is a screenshot of the results:
https://gyazo.com/b7282b0dc1334e68ae75eff96ddff4cc
Also, if the A2017 is easier to root and unlock, it's probably going to be the best option.
You can root the g model same way as other models. LTE will work for you but with slower speeds, because some bands are missing.
So if the only plus that the A2017G model has over the A2017 is that the connection is a little bit faster, I think I can safely get the A2017 from Aliexpress for a cheaper price.
Thank you very much for your answers!
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So if the only plus that the A2017G model has over the A2017 is that the connection is a little bit faster, I think I can safely get the A2017 from Aliexpress for a cheaper price.
Thank you very much for your answers!
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Have you ever dealt with RMA with China-based ASC's? You do know that ZTE Europe won't accept your device in case you need a repair, right?
Plus, you're wasting 3 years warranty, 6 months screen repair and & 3 years liquid spillage repair for what? A marginal dB difference in sound (did you even listened both models in person? Was that ever proved to be real?)? To save a measly 50€ IF you aren't caught by customs?
Why not just buy it via Amazon with Prime and return it for free in case you don't like it?
And in regard to the Bootloader, who's to say it won't be standardized in N?
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So if the only plus that the A2017G model has over the A2017 is that the connection is a little bit faster, I think I can safely get the A2017 from Aliexpress for a cheaper price.
Thank you very much for your answers!
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I would check at your phone operater which bands are needed for lte. Show them my screenshot just to be shure that lte will work.
I also recommend you to buy european version...
I would pick a better warranty over other features anyday. The headphone low volume already has a work around on these forums. If anything has to go wrong with your phone I think the warranty process will be a huge hassle with the Chinese model. I have a G version and the headphone is plenty loud as is.
Never say never as far as things that can go wrong with your phone goes. Even if you are incredibly careful with how you use your phone, you can't guard against manufacturing defects The only motivator for buying the Chinese one could be the lower cost. Is it worth your time if you end up wanting an RMA?
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I would pick a better warranty over other features anyday. The headphone low volume already has a work around on these forums. If anything has to go wrong with your phone I think the warranty process will be a huge hassle with the Chinese model. I have a G version and the headphone is plenty loud as is.
Never say never as far as things that can go wrong with your phone goes. Even if you are incredibly careful with how you use your phone, you can't guard against manufacturing defects The only motivator for buying the Chinese one could be the lower cost. Is it worth your time if you end up wanting an RMA?
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I'm sorry, but i bought the Chinese model because it has the 128gb storage and not because it's cheaper. Also, I've never used any warranty for any of my phone's.... Ever! So not bothered you much about that. Android phones are so easy to take apart and do any repair necessary. I'm very happy with this one.
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I'm sorry, but i bought the Chinese model because it has the 128gb storage and not because it's cheaper. Also, I've never used any warranty for any of my phone's.... Ever! So not bothered you much about that. Android phones are so easy to take apart and do any repair necessary. I'm very happy with this one.
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Yes well however I was referring to the OPs situation and considerations not yours Also, it is important to consider that not all users are power users or are comfortable with taking their phone apart. The warranty is important in the case of a manufacturing defect as I mentioned which unfortunately is a known concern with some batches of this device. No one can deny the the Chinese model especially the 128 GB ones are cheaper on AliExpress but I suppose that one isn't available on Amazon anyway so it's safe to assume that the OP is looking to buy the 64 GB one Cheers!