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Ok had a play with ZL and XZ in a local store..I am surprised by these things:
As we know most things about the XZ i wont go onto those points..rather ZL.
1. ZL is more brighter and better contrast than XZ..And no the values of calibration were set to 0 on ZL..i put up sony live wallpaper [purple] on both and ZL was visibly more brighter and vibrant!I Wonder what was sony thinking not giving its flagship that same screen? :/
2. Sound through headphones and speakers both were better on ZL..Dont know why? i can understand speakers bcoz of water proofing.
3. Easier to use due to small size and withe same size screen is a plus.
And alas i am confused :/ Dont wanna loose the build quality of XZ but want a brighter screen too!
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Ok had a play with ZL and XZ in a local store..I am surprised by these things:
As we know most things about the XZ i wont go onto those points..rather ZL.
1. ZL is more brighter and better contrast than XZ..And no the values of calibration were set to 0 on ZL..i put up sony live wallpaper [purple] on both and ZL was visibly more brighter and vibrant!I Wonder what was sony thinking not giving its flagship that same screen? :/
2. Sound through headphones and speakers both were better on ZL..Dont know why? i can understand speakers bcoz of water proofing.
3. Easier to use due to small size and withe same size screen is a plus.
And alas i am confused :/ Dont wanna loose the build quality of XZ but want a brighter screen too!
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Could have been better if you can provide pictures.
they didnt let me do that there..i was at a local store..I'll try to pursue next time..But trust me ZL is more brighter..Can there be a mod to increase XZ brightness??..
Bcoz it looks dull in comparison! But i want the XZ only
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Was it a demo unit or a retail unit ? All demo units have the ****TY JDC panels. Retail models in most countries have the Sharp panel (same as the one on ZL)
I guess both were demo units..Coz there was some videos of each's advertisemnt going on once u leave them doing nothing..but cud be some screen saver too. but i could be wrong too! bcoz one guy bought the XZ and it looked same.
P.S. Also look here even pocketnow notices the screen difference..guess we will have to wait for gsmarena -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siiv2XltFXY
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ZL uses Sharp screen only, whereas Z first batch has panel lottery and demo units get poor panels. So you can't compare that way. GSMArena got the second worst panel (JDC) so obviously ZL review they will rate the display better but it's pointless as they didn't review Z with sharp panel.
Z with sharp panel will be same as ZL.
So how do i know which is the sharp panel? anyway of knowing from the box? bcoz they will open it only if i buy it!
XZ brightness is fine, whatever you and the others say is exaggerations!
I just received my ZL on Friday, i must say the ZL is more comfortable to hold in my hand and screen is a bit better. sad but going to sell my Z soon
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Xperia z has infrared option...?
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gclancer said:
I just received my ZL on Friday, i must say the ZL is more comfortable to hold in my hand and screen is a bit better. sad but going to sell my Z soon
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Do you have a picture that shows the screen of the z and zl? I am quite curious because i am about to get the zl but is discouraged after reading reviews regarding the screen of the z.
Did you tried to uncheck AutoBrightness, and set the brightness level at maximum level? Doing so i found XZ to be very bright. In fact too bright for normal usage. Sony should tweak AutoBrightness in the next update. Also should discard gray theme. Replace it with black. Bad mistake that gray.
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Do you have a picture that shows the screen of the z and zl? I am quite curious because i am about to get the zl but is discouraged after reading reviews regarding the screen of the z.
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Brightness on the ZL is set to the lowest but color wise is still more vibrant than the Z
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its the second time ive seen comparisons like this, not only could the exact same screen be calibrated differently towards warmer and darker colours, (software, not hardware) but if you look closer they are different pictures, and picture colours could have been tweaked before its displayed on screen for exanple take a screen shot of wallpaper vuew it with bravia on, then do another screen pic and save as wallpaper. “Ohh! Look everyone my, my screen is more vivid and has better contrast then your screen! Yeah! You suck! Iam the winner, martin sheen is winning"
Dunno about you guys, but I don't have my brightness set up all the way on my XZ. It's too bright for my taste. 60-80%max.
Maybe thats why my battery lasts so long?
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Dunno about you guys, but I don't have my brightness set up all the way on my XZ. It's too bright for my taste. 60-80%max.
Maybe thats why my battery lasts so long?
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i leave mine @ 40% with autobrigthness "on". works well for me even under the desert sun... at noon.
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its the second time ive seen comparisons like this, not only could the exact same screen be calibrated differently towards warmer and darker colours, (software, not hardware) but if you look closer they are different pictures, and picture colours could have been tweaked before its displayed on screen for exanple take a screen shot of wallpaper vuew it with bravia on, then do another screen pic and save as wallpaper. “Ohh! Look everyone my, my screen is more vivid and has better contrast then your screen! Yeah! You suck! Iam the winner, martin sheen is winning"
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No even using live wallpapers the ZL screen looks better than XZ
Use calibration software ported from zl.
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JDC is actually the superior panel.
Please see the thread on panel identification. Someone posted comparison pics.
Sharp Panel is inferior and abysmal.
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No even using live wallpapers the ZL screen looks better than XZ
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I agree. Compared my Zl screen with three XZ screens at two different sony stores & found that ZL screen indeed has better viewing angles & colour vibrance than those on XZs. I tested same wallpaper using album app at full brightness & bravia engine enabled (adapt to light checked) in all the units. Sorry that i can't provide any photos of the same.
as the xperia z the z1 is as close to the perfect phone i can get but i thought i'd make a wishlist for the z2
1.i would like 4 speakers two on each side in the corner to utilize surround
2.the best screen you can get in a phone with the best black level and the best viewing angles (a sony developed oled would be amazing)
3.camera does not matter to me (but i guess a less noisy camera with xenon flash)
4.thinner bezels all around to give the phone a more sharp corners design (not too thin) (AND ABSOLUTELY no inner plastic like the z1 it slightly ruins that phone for me)
5.brushed metal finish at the back i read nfc won't work behind metal so not sure how to use that maybe put the nfc sensor at the side not back
6.fully customizable size/looks/color/theme and hidable onscreen buttons (hides in any fullscreen application) also customizable notification bar i like that the layer behind it dissappears when in the menu it looks nicer i want it like that always
7.able to use the phone everywhere in landscape mode menus and everything (it can be done if it's connected in the dock)
8.thinner metal frame all around matte black color (honestly i feel no difference holding the z1 from when i held the z)
9.4.6 or 4.7 inch screen like the htc one
The thin bezels
Oleophobic coating (without skin)
Optical stabilization
Support for 4K video recording to zoom during video recording
IPS or PLS screen for all versions
I really dont see a disadvantage in our not soooo small bezels. It is really anoying if you always have to hold the phone in a way that you dont touch the edge of the display and command something unwanted... Other new phones have that problem and many of my friends complained about that.
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I really dont see a disadvantage in our not soooo small bezels. It is really anoying if you always have to hold the phone in a way that you dont touch the edge of the display and command something unwanted... Other new phones have that problem and many of my friends complained about that.
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This problem does not exist. I am the owner of G2, and read reviews on S4, G2 and etc., none of that
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This problem does not exist. I am the owner of G2, and read reviews on S4, G2 and etc., none of that
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I used G2 before owning z1, and yes unwanted touches always happens...
But still G2 is better than Z1
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I used G2 before owning z1, and yes unwanted touches always happens...
But still G2 is better than Z1
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just curious, why you think the g2 is better?
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just curious, why you think the g2 is better?
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Better battery life
Better display and viewing
Bigger screen
Lighter
Smaller than z1 but 5.2" screen size
Lots of features
Better camera and video recording
Gorilla glass
I cant notice any difference when it comes to performance.
The only advantage of Z1 is its dust and water resistant and the presence of expandable storage. (except the Korean Variant)
My reason for shifting to Z1 is that my g2 was only 16gb and the 32gb is not available here.
But still I'm happy and satisfied with Z1...
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My wish list would be:
thinner
Thinner bezels
IPS LCD screen
Floating touch technology
Android 4.4 out of the box
Better battery
And if possible, no covered ports
S Master Chip!
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You are pretty much asking for the perfect phone which will not happen.
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The only advantage of Z1 is its dust and water resistant and the presence of expandable storage. (except the Korean Variant)
My reason for shifting to Z1 is that my g2 was only 16gb and the 32gb is not available here.
But still I'm happy and satisfied with Z1...
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Z1 only has 16GB, so you moved to Z1 just for dust resistance & expandable storage ?
As for Z2, you know these fat bezels on the Z1 that everyone likes to gripe about ? i would like to see speakers in there like htc has.
I have this idea that sony is testing the market acceptability of a form factor like on the Z1.
From the LG G2: Screen, bezels/housing, battery and reception (wifi/gsm)
From the HTC One: Speakers and build quality
From the Z1: Camera (mixed with the G2 camera, OIS), build quality, water-proof and software/looks
That would be about it
well keeping it real..
i would love to see Z2 to have these features:
OIS, oh yes this has to be included in Z2...
better camera algorithm, we know Sony cams have good potential....
S-Master for Mobile, well not exactly the REAL S-Master we see in Walkman devices, but seeing these chips in the upcoming flagship Xperias would be nice
Oleophobic coating on screen and rear glass, THIS!! THIS!!!! i hate to keep the shatterproof sheet on as it scratches easily, using screenguard is annoying too as it also scratches easily while the screen itself is already pretty tough, but the screen is a goddamn fingerprint and dust magnet
better video Codec built-in
better viewing angle, it was kinda shocking to see my old Xperia V has way better viewing angle than Z1 which is supposedly to be a superior display with Triluminos...
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From the LG G2: Screen, bezels/housing, battery and reception (wifi/gsm)
From the HTC One: Speakers and build quality
From the Z1: Camera (mixed with the G2 camera, OIS), build quality, water-proof and software/looks
That would be about it
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Build quality? Z1 has better build quality than HTC One.
I've had s4 and htc one and wanted note 3 or nexus 5 untill I got Z1, I can honestly say Z1 is a keeper and I'm very happy with it.
Cant speak for G2? Power button on back? Crap UI? No thanks.
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Build quality? Z1 has better build quality than HTC One.
I've had s4 and htc one and wanted note 3 or nexus 5 untill I got Z1, I can honestly say Z1 is a keeper and I'm very happy with it.
Cant speak for G2? Power button on back? Crap UI? No thanks.
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I like them both so I listed build quality for both devices Had no complaints wiht my HTC one, was solid as hell and felt great. But yeah, Z1 is fine too in that aspect.
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I like them both so I listed build quality for both devices Had no complaints wiht my HTC one, was solid as hell and felt great. But yeah, Z1 is fine too in that aspect.
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I was so scared to mark the metal on HTC one and seen one all dented on back after a few months lol looked awful
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Lots of features
Better camera and video recording
Gorilla glass
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Seriously? You got to be kidding with those three. And I'm not sure about battery life.
Anyway, All I wish for the Z2 is:
A BIGGER power button,
OIS,
If some act of God would make possible an uncovered-waterproof uncovered micro USB port,
a bit thinner, maybe just like the Z,
And maybe a better screen (although I'm very happy with it).
Maybe about the thing with bezels is that they should put physical buttons on that space.
camera without bubbles at zoom, better screen better than s amoled and dont know more for now
I actually would have bought it if it had an IR blaster.
I just really lol sometimes at the wishlist, if you seriously want all those kind ofa perfect features from a smartphone why don't you start manufacturing your own mobiles lol?
Hey guys, for months now since i got my beloved xp z a thing that bothered me somewhat were that when it was flat on the table i had trouble seeing my work mails unless the phone was realy close to me, as normally refered as the viewing angles.
Since then ive been reading and experimenting with a lot of apps to tweak the contrast and backlight intensity but well everything basically sucked and didnt work as advertized in the options.
Disapointed but not beaten, i recently tried an app that actualy works realy well to my amazement.
First of all, its a screen filter that decreases the intensity of the whites, but it seems to work a little diferently from all the other milion apps that swear to do the same.
It requires some number tweaking and ive settled for 60% filter in the app, then increased the phone brightness to 65%, just tweak it to your preference.
App store: screen filter by haxor industry
It has a substancial effect on the angles and heck i think i even find the colors better...
Cheers
cos of TFT nature that produce white a little more compare to other I've using "Smart SCREEN PRO" . it has more setting such as multicolored filter, can dim navigation bar and etc.
Definitely looks nicer. blacker blacks. Thank you very much.
Thanks for sharing sir...Im gonna try this one and hopes to get the one i wanted with my Z
Really you are struggling with viewing angles? I'm so happy with my X Z, I really don't know why people are arguing about viewing angles.
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Really you are struggling with viewing angles? I'm so happy with my X Z, I really don't know why people are arguing about viewing angles.
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It troubles me at work yes. My desk is always full and my phone needs to be in weird angles while i have mails with open documents.
The majors problem is that most scanned documents are in white background and xperia z loses a lot of contrast in wider viewing angles.
With this app tough i get a little better readability on documents in weird angles.
Great, this app really works
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I noticed big.differences in screens in different phones. My dad has an older Z and his screen looks washed out when mine's on par with screens like HTC one and S4 in terms of viewing angles. My phone is about 2 months old and my dad's is half a year old.
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This difference you've noticed, are the two Zs using the same firmware?
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I have noticed some improved deep black when using following setup in White Balance App.
Just try it and see
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Sat : 12.5
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shmykelsa said:
Really you are struggling with viewing angles? I'm so happy with my X Z, I really don't know why people are arguing about viewing angles.
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Really? I came from Samsung Galaxy S 1/2/3 to Xperia Z and I'm so dissapointed I can't even tell you. This is by far,. the worst screen & colors I have seen in a while.
Any screen/angling/coloring improvement on Xperia Z is a must.
greglord said:
Really? I came from Samsung Galaxy S 1/2/3 to Xperia Z and I'm so dissapointed I can't even tell you. This is by far,. the worst screen & colors I have seen in a while.
Any screen/angling/coloring improvement on Xperia Z is a must.
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Well you are coming from oversaturated Galaxies. That is not how colors should look!
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Well you are coming from oversaturated Galaxies. That is not how colors should look!
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Yeah, it's like looking at a cartoon vs watching a movie.
lyubor said:
I noticed big.differences in screens in different phones. My dad has an older Z and his screen looks washed out when mine's on par with screens like HTC one and S4 in terms of viewing angles. My phone is about 2 months old and my dad's is half a year old.
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Check your screen types. Depending on where your unit was built, it can have a different display LCD.
Find out here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2182432
I do believe those smartphones with screens that has very wide viewing angles are for people who use their phones sideways, and those who like showing their texts and emails to strangers sitting/standing beside them.
The viewing angles can never be fixed due to the tn-display.
Compared to my n5 with excellent viewing angles and a very good black level the Z display has no chance, but honestly i don't care that much,
Z is still a solid phone.
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How many generations does it take to build the perfect smartphone? In this video I will show you all differences between Sony Xperia Z vs. Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z2. What exactly has changed between models and is it worth upgrading?
Nice comparison. I'll be able to choose a new device from August, so I'll probably wait for the z3 by then
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Great review!
Btw. is it just my eyes or is it so that the Z1 has the brightest/contrasty Screen out of the three?
luluchambler said:
Great review!
Btw. is it just my eyes or is it so that the Z1 has the brightest/contrasty Screen out of the three?
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For some reason the wallpaper is lighter on Z1. When you look at the video playback on all three they are almost identical. I have been looked closely at all three and the brightness is almost the same. The viewing angles on the Z2 are far superior though.
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almost all camera gadgets are available in market, i have latest timeshift, AR effect(this with sounds), motiongraph and this cool blurred background mode, when you shoot two images and play with background, its a bit buggy but work
I really don't like the lack of soft-touch edge on the Z1/2 like on the Z. I understand the metal frame makes it more durable and more premium, but after holding the Z, the Z1 and up feel incredibly slippery in the hand as a result.
I generally like the design of the Z better than that of its sucessors.
The soft-touch was great, aluminum is generally a bad idea when there are antennas nearby and it really destroys the look iam loving the Z for right now.
The plain black monolitic all-around, with the frame that is like pebble-blueish when looked at in the sunlight.
Just great imo.
For me the Z1/Z2 are a step back regarding the sleek elegant design that was inherent to the Z, except for a few changes.
The flap-less headphone jack is really the only thing that i really found to be annoying about the Z, and the 3200mah is also a great step forward.
Other than that there isnt really much beside hardware-specs that was improved in my opinion.
Still missing such a feature like IR, maybe with the Z3?
Display was always kinda okayish when looking straight at it, and due to the bad viewing angles i dont need any kind of "privacy-filter" foil or similiar
Things that should get improved is the Picture-Quality in dark conditions and in macro-mode i hate that blur-filter that seems to destroy any little detail i was used to see on a lot older devices.
There have been Sony-Ericcson's Cybershot phones that are now pretty much "historical" that took more natural or even in general better looking images.
Its also sad for me to know that my five year old phone takes better macro-shots
Anyways, we'll see.
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my xz is the best
It is like in the automobile sector. The first facelift is the best balance between price and features. All the bugs from the protoype version are solved. The features are not to overwhelming and the price is ok.
Z - Feels like a prototype phone. Has many things done good but also has many thing that just feel low quality...
Z1 - Feels like hell-a-lot of an improvement - better screen, and build quality. Still not perfect with those bezels and not as great viewing angles.
Z2 - *Z design brang to perfection* Great screen with good bezels and viewing angles.
I went to store with intent to buy Z2, the display model was abhorrent, the screen was misaligned, there were huge gaps around the screen and middle frame and if that wasnt bad enough the screen was flickering away. As a Z1 owner I couldnt help notice also that the entire look and feel was less premium than Z1. Im sticking with Z1 very disappointed as I was looking forward to 4K vid and display improvements.
I've been unfortunate enough to receive 2 faulty Z3s, but have had a chance to compare the 2 side by side.
I know it's normal for companies to use different panels from different suppliers, but in this case Sony also seem to be using different touchscreen overlays as well.
Aside from the fact that one screen has pink whites, and the other has green whites, there is an obvious difference when the screen is off too, in addition to the feel in hand.
The original Z3 I got felt very plasticky, scratched very easily, and had very obvious markings where the digitiser is under the screen. Even a slight bit of direct light caused the thing to shimmer. I assume this is the Dragontrail glass.
With the replacement however, the glass actually feels like glass, so I assume this one is using Corning Gorilla Glass. The digitiser, you really have to look for it under bright direct light to see it. The display also has much better uniformity as well, where as the original had loads of light bleed at the bottom.
Sadly the replacement has a faulty camera button, otherwise it'd be damn near perfection.
Either way it's strange to have a phone where screen differences go beyond stock colour calibration.
I'd upload pictures, but it's extremely difficult to capture the digitiser etc, and you've all seen the comparisons of other phones where colour temperature is concerned.
Hopefully my 3rd replacement has gorilla glass. It really does feel that much better than the dragontrail stuff.
Edit: Forgot to add, the touch response on the gorilla glass display is noticeably slower than that on the pink dragontrail display. However on the flip side, the actual display response time (ghosting, for LCD panels) on the gorilla glass display is lower than that on the dragontrail.
Thanks!
and now we have the reason why sony will not say which glas they use.
Can you please let us know where you are getting your Z3 phones from and model codes?
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I've been unfortunate enough to receive 2 faulty Z3s, but have had a chance to compare the 2 side by side.
I know it's normal for companies to use different panels from different suppliers, but in this case Sony also seem to be using different touchscreen overlays as well.
Aside from the fact that one screen has pink whites, and the other has green whites, there is an obvious difference when the screen is off too, in addition to the feel in hand.
The original Z3 I got felt very plasticky, scratched very easily, and had very obvious markings where the digitiser is under the screen. Even a slight bit of direct light caused the thing to shimmer. I assume this is the Dragontrail glass.
With the replacement however, the glass actually feels like glass, so I assume this one is using Corning Gorilla Glass. The digitiser, you really have to look for it under bright direct light to see it. The display also has much better uniformity as well, where as the original had loads of light bleed at the bottom.
Sadly the replacement has a faulty camera button, otherwise it'd be damn near perfection.
Either way it's strange to have a phone where screen differences go beyond stock colour calibration.
I'd upload pictures, but it's extremely difficult to capture the digitiser etc, and you've all seen the comparisons of other phones where colour temperature is concerned.
Hopefully my 3rd replacement has gorilla glass. It really does feel that much better than the dragontrail stuff.
Edit: Forgot to add, the touch response on the gorilla glass display is noticeably slower than that on the pink dragontrail display. However on the flip side, the actual display response time (ghosting, for LCD panels) on the gorilla glass display is lower than that on the dragontrail.
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I very much doubt they use different panels. Sony has a financial partnership interest in JDI and their panels are all sourced from JDI.
Sony use proprietary backlight LED technology that is only available from JDI as an integral part of the panel.
If you have some concrete objective evidence or source, that would be "interesting". Otherwise, I think you're experiencing production tolerance spread.
Is one supposed to be superior to the other? Never heard of dragontail glass before
as long as there are no scientific tests everything is based on assumptions and gut feelings.
LenAsh said:
I very much doubt they use different panels. Sony has a financial partnership interest in JDI and their panels are all sourced from JDI.
Sony use proprietary backlight LED technology that is only available from JDI as an integral part of the panel.
If you have some concrete objective evidence or source, that would be "interesting". Otherwise, I think you're experiencing production tolerance spread.
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Sony Z1 had different panels from different sources
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445283
also, concept of Transfer Pricing, you aren't supposed to give special favors/discounts even w/ financial relationship
Yeah, they used both goriila glass and dragontail (or whatever). Someone in the Z3C forum asked sony, and they said as much.
LenAsh said:
I very much doubt they use different panels. Sony has a financial partnership interest in JDI and their panels are all sourced from JDI.
Sony use proprietary backlight LED technology that is only available from JDI as an integral part of the panel.
If you have some concrete objective evidence or source, that would be "interesting". Otherwise, I think you're experiencing production tolerance spread.
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LOL mate, in the past Sony has used both JDI and Sharp panels. Whats to say they're not doing the same with the Z3?? Go take a look at copious threads in Z1 and Z2 forums about panel manufacturers :good:
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LOL mate, in the past Sony has used both JDI and Sharp panels. Whats to say they're not doing the same with the Z3?? Go take a look at copious threads in Z1 and Z2 forums about panel manufacturers :good:
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It may be true, or not. Fact remains we don't know. Given the remarkable USP characteristics of the Z3 panel, it would be equally remarkable that 2 suppliers were used. But not impossible, granted.
I am aware of the 2 panel manufacturers for the Z1, but nothing about the Z2 apart from early pre-release models.
Again, without factual evidence it's impossible to be certain, one way or another, and purely speculation.
My display is neither red or green whites, it has extreme blue whites. Even with adjustment I find it difficult to reduce the blue.
As for the rest of the post, can't say I have anything to add as usual lol
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It may be true, or not. Fact remains we don't know. Given the remarkable USP characteristics of the Z3 panel, it would be equally remarkable that 2 suppliers were used. But not impossible, granted.
I am aware of the 2 panel manufacturers for the Z1, but nothing about the Z2 apart from early pre-release models.
Again, without factual evidence it's impossible to be certain, one way or another, and purely speculation.
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we just need the people who already rooted to check /sys/devices/mdss_dsi_panel/panel_id
I don't know if this is anything to go by but ill share anyway. I have recently noticed that if i tap the front display lightly using my finger nail and then tap the back of the phone. The glass panel on the back feels harder /more solid and makes a slightly louder noise to the tap. I also remember the display on my HTC one feeling similarly glass like as does the back panel on the z3 but the front display feels a tad more plastic but i wouldn't describe it as feeling cheap or anything! Just a little surprised by this finding as i thought bought the back and front panel used the same panels?
I have two Z3: D6633 + D6653 ( to compare camera before + after UB ). I can confirm that the screen panel are noticable different. Maybe this story same as 2 year ago with some other mobile brand like Samsung, HTC. The manufacturer just don't have much experience in screen calibration.
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I have two Z3: D6633 + D6653 ( to compare camera before + after UB ). I can confirm that the screen panel are noticable different. Maybe this story same as 2 year ago with some other mobile brand like Samsung, HTC. The manufacturer just don't have much experience in screen calibration.
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Sir, will you open a thread about locked/unlocked picture quality? This would help many people to decide.
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Sir, will you open a thread about locked/unlocked picture quality? This would help many people to decide.
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Of course I will.
Zanr Zij said:
I have two Z3: D6633 + D6653 ( to compare camera before + after UB ). I can confirm that the screen panel are noticable different. Maybe this story same as 2 year ago with some other mobile brand like Samsung, HTC. The manufacturer just don't have much experience in screen calibration.
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Which is better? the D6633 or the D6653..? I have the D6633 and the screen looks amazing! Way better than my z2 was. I don't use screen protectors or cases, I am VERY carful with my devices.. The only thing hitting it in my pocket is lint... My z2 had the same treatment and STILL the screen had micro scratches... Pissed me off to no end! Hope things are NOT the same with the z3.
Raspster said:
Which is better? the D6633 or the D6653..? I have the D6633 and the screen looks amazing! Way better than my z2 was. I don't use screen protectors or cases, I am VERY carful with my devices.. The only thing hitting it in my pocket is lint... My z2 had the same treatment and STILL the screen had micro scratches... Pissed me off to no end! Hope things are NOT the same with the z3.
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My D6633 screen is better. D6653 ( my friend's ) is too bluish. Harder to calibrate it.
As my experience, screen panel ( or screen calibration ) are random, not depend on model.
After calibrate, my D6633 is nearly same my UltraSharp monitor. I also have Note 4 (demo model N910X). Note 4 screen are sharper, more detail but Z3 are brighter and whiter. Note 4 screen are a bit yelowish.
Ahh, OK... Yeah, my d6633 screen is perfect... I was so happy as I know so many are different. My 1st z2 had a better screen than my 2nd z2 but my 1st z2 would get the micro scratchs easier ... Hope my z3 has a GG3 screen. I have a small blemish or scratch on the lens for the camera but after numerous tests, the pics still look awesome.
Whats with all the different model numbers? Its mentioned here that the D6633 display is better then the D6653 but why make one display better then the other? It doesnt make sense to me! Plus why so many different models? I have a D6603 and i have also seen a C6603