I have been testing the new Z3 Compact for a few weeks now and here is my detailed review:
Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:21 What's in the box? [Unboxing]
01:05 Build and design
03:27 Technical specification
03:59 Performance (Antutu Benchmark, Modern Combat 5 + Riptide GP 2)
04:41 Speaker Test ( Music: Enthusiast by Tours)
05:11 Display
06:05 Interface and preinstalled apps
07:19 Battery
08:02 Camera and samples
09:32 Roundup
Pictures taken with Z3 Compact:
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Also check out my Z1 Compact vs. Z3 Compact comparison: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/video-detailed-hands-comparison-xperia-t2898946
Has your phone cracked yet?
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Has your phone cracked yet?
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dropped a couple of times with a TPU casing. pressed a couple of times under my body on bed.
hasn't cracked, hasn't scratched.
has yours?
Very well done Z3 Compact review.
Thanks.
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Difference between Superior,HDR on and backlight corrector +HDR.
U got to know how to use the camera in some conditions. 307fw
Here are some pictures
Superior:
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HDR on:
backlight corrector +HDR:
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My good-for-every-situation camera mode is
Normal Mode
Touch Focus
Manual ISO 100
Auto White Balance
Image Stabilizer OFF
HDR OFF
This configuration weakness is when you wanna take close pictures, it doesn't focus. Macro mode in Xperia Z is kinda poor I guess.
what is a backlight corrector??
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beni8978 said:
Difference between Superior,HDR on and backlight corrector +HDR.
U got to know how to use the camera in some conditions. 307fw
Here are some pictures
Superior:View attachment 2052964
HDR on:View attachment 2052966
backlight corrector +HDR:View attachment 2052967
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what is a backlight corrector???
It is a scene selection.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=9miSCqgywkI
I prefer mva z1 full hd screen, ips is not symbol of quality, lg g2 id very bad color acurracy, worst than amoled.
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Does not say anywhere that it is IPS screen though... not even the japanese spec sheet... just the normal Trilluminus +x-reality...
and I don't like how it looks... looks a lot like IPhone 5C TBH... still prefer the bigger one Z1
I will definitely buy this phone if it will be available on the international market! Unfortunately there is no official statement about this
docomo z1 will probably have this screen aswell lol. but in full hd.
I really wish that this would come out in Europe as well, whilst I do admire the Z1, it is far to big (personal feeling)
I'm not going to cry about 720p instead of 1080p, but finally a 'smaller' device that isn't cut down internally as well!
Xperia Z2 disassembly guide / Teardown / dismantling.
> Do not try this of your own, take it as warning. ( warranty will void if done ).
Via - http://www.xperiaguide.com/2014/03/29/xperia-z2-disassembly-guide/
Below you will see teardown of Xperia Z2 4G China Mobile carrier version.
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Thanks
Thanks for the share! :good:
It's AWESOME details to see what's inside the Z2.. Awaiting for the video release!
Question, which one is the SoC ? I assume thats the BIG die with the Samsung RAM stacked on it ?
It looks like bezel is plastic. Not aluminium as was advertised.
Label says "Prototype build", so it could be a pre-production unit.
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It looks like bezel is plastic. Not aluminium as was advertised.
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It looks like bezel is plastic. Not aluminium as was advertised.
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it is china mobile version, not international version
Hi guys! just want to share with you some info about the Z4 Compact, surely there are some of you who are interested
I work for a phone case company, and we have here an actual z4 compact case, it is about the same size as the z3 compact, and same camera and flash location, the only difference is the back edges are more rounded.
Want some pics? It's really almost identical to the z3c case.
Sure. Why not. But aren't they just calling it the Z5 compact?
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I'm really looking forward this Z5 Compact. I think a fingerprint sensor is a great addiction to the already very good z3 compact I've got
How will the fingerprint reader work with a case since it's embedded in the power button ?
There will likely be a hole just as there is in many z3/z3c's cases
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There will likely be a hole just as there is in many z3/z3c's cases
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In the picture above, on the Z5, the power button seems to be flat, unlike the camera and volume buttons.
might be soft touch
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_image_shows_xperia_z5_and_z5_compact_in_new_angle-news-13404.php
seems like they've moved or entirely ditched the lanyard on the compact
I'm severely disappointed at how low the volume rocker is. I dont like that at all
Since black shark did not release kernel sources does anyone know the path that needs to be taken in order to put pressure on Black Shark team in order for them to comply with the license? Has someone any experience with reporting violation to http://gpl-violations.org/?
Progress so far:
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Progress so far:
They're releasing the kernel sources because "Black Shark 2 Helo" powered by Snadragon 855+ is on its way. LOL.
Not sure if its worth upgrading. Maybe will get the new ROG2
Go the rog it's got all the support black shark doesn't have I bought a skw-a0 unlocking the bootloader converted it to skw-h0 the global rom is slow and basic compared to the china rom and until the kernel source is released can't compile lineage os
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Oh and downloads are so painfully slow now my zte blade is better so I use it as a modem but wifi even worse on this global rom so anything of significant size I'm not even bothering to download on this phone anymore
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Basically if you can't read Chinese you'll get a rom full of contempt from black shark