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The perfect smartphone?

I have been a long time android user and have changed a dozen smart phones from HTC to Samsung to Lg, etc(not a fanboy of any) in the past few years.. While impressive, each phone had one major short coming( HTC one's camera, s4s build quality etc)..
I decided to give Sony a try with the z2 a week ago, and have been thoroughly impressed by this phone. Everything on the z2 is top notch(screen, camera, battery life, build, speakers, water proof, SD card support, lag free ui)...
I can't understand why z2 is not a popular device in the market? Everyone I know uses s5 or m8 or iphone.. Is it due to the lack of marketing by Sony?

It kinda is lack of marketing although the z2 was sponsored by the world cup so it should be widely known.
But your right everywhere I go for some reason I'd be the only one with a sony z2. Soo many people will have never heard of this thing it's strange.
However I really don't mind this because this means we have a unique phone. We know its a damn good phone and we keep it that way. it's others that will be missing out on something special.

Hopefully your screen doesn't crack on its own like 100 of others.

I have my Z2 for one month and half now, and i used to change like every month my phone... I can't tell you that i'm fully satisfied with this phone ! It has everything i request from a smartphone.
The only one thing i'm missing is a bigger screen.. Coming from Note 3 (5.7"), Sony Xperia Z Ultra (6.4"), Huawei Mediapad X1 (7")... It's quite hard for me sometimes to enjoy at the screen easily...
So i was really disappointed when Sony shown his Z3 series instead of a new Z Ultra with the same quality from the Z2
Let's hope devs will succeed to port some news stuff from Z3 to our Z2 !

Im also womdering of the whereabouts of Z2 even Sony old flagships. Even on reviews they barely mention or compare sony.
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As for me it is great phone with vastly improved in software and hardware but not yet perfect. It can be considered as smartphone of the year.
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EnIXmA said:
Is it due to the lack of marketing by Sony?
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That, and the sheeple principle in action.
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The Z2 is the closest thing to a "perfect" phone I've come across so far. However, the simple fact of the matter is, it's just too big. That is its one major flaw.
Fortunately, the Z3 Compact looks like the perfect phone (for me, at least). Looking forward to selling my Z2 and picking up the Z3 Compact, as it will combine all the great features of the Z2 with the smaller size I'm looking for.
I do wish the Z3 Compact had 3 gigs of RAM like the Z2/Z3, but I guess I can live without that extra RAM.

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EnIXmA said:
I have been a long time android user and have changed a dozen smart phones from HTC to Samsung to Lg, etc(not a fanboy of any) in the past few years.. While impressive, each phone had one major short coming( HTC one's camera, s4s build quality etc)..
I decided to give Sony a try with the z2 a week ago, and have been thoroughly impressed by this phone. Everything on the z2 is top notch(screen, camera, battery life, build, speakers, water proof, SD card support, lag free ui)...
I can't understand why z2 is not a popular device in the market? Everyone I know uses s5 or m8 or iphone.. Is it due to the lack of marketing by Sony?
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Sony problem is less advertising than for example Samsung. (I respect htc but i don't like it cause they try to be iphone of android world! in my opinion)
+ huge ignorance of users...!
i m talking about what people thought about Xperia Z display quality and after that Z1
there were lots of rumor (for me non of them true!) that people always asking about them here in xda and other forums
for example
(with my old account on xda) i made a thread about Sudden Death of Xperia Z. After few weeks Sony solved that problem with firmware update. But after ~2yrs people check that forum and post something !!!
I mean they read rumors and believe but never try to read more technical.
for Galaxy S4 i remember that show with music, dancing and ..... from Samsung !!! (i did hate that!)
But Sony made a conference introduced Xperia Z and its features + technical info >> The End!
so eyes of normal users won't turn to Sony from Samsung
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The purple z2 is the most beautiful thing ever, this phone has it all, I haven't found any flaws yet.
Its just perfection
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Yeah, it's a good phone, but a sold it month ago and bought OnePlus One. I don't like lack of development for Z2 And being flas-a-holic, I always need new ROMs to try ) And here nothing new in weeks.... Development for OnePlus One is waaaaay better, just like on Nexus devices.
But camera on Z2 is superb. With this camera I was able to get such a good photos that many people commented like "Wow! It was shot on a professional camera or edited heavily in Photoshop?"

Ozonep said:
Yeah, it's a good phone, but a sold it month ago and bought OnePlus One. I don't like lack of development for Z2 And being flas-a-holic, I always need new ROMs to try ) And here nothing new in weeks.... Development for OnePlus One is waaaaay better, just like on Nexus devices.
But camera on Z2 is superb. With this camera I was able to get such a good photos that many people commented like "Wow! It was shot on a professional camera or edited heavily in Photoshop?"
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How's the battery life on the Oneplus one?

Jiyeon90 said:
How's the battery life on the Oneplus one?
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Well... I would say 1,5 days. I wake up at 6 AM, and when I go to sleep (around 11 PM), battery is at 40-50%. That's around 2,5 hours screen on time...
It's surely worse than Xperia Z2 in terms of battery, but for me this is 100% enough. And what's even better - Cyanogen team always developing new ways to improve battery life on OPO by optimizing settings.

i used to switch phones every 2-3 mths .. from iphone to nokia, to android, blah blah blah, you get the idea.
But this android phone is the only phone which i don really have anything to complain about. (other than the magnetic port that came out after 2 weeks of use. but its rock solid now after coming out of sony service centre)
yeah, i flash alot when i was on HTC or samsung. but i just did a root on z2 and i am 100% satisfied! i don't see a need to flash custom when everything is working so fine. love the build, the camera and esp the battery life on this baby!

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i used to switch phones every 2-3 mths .. from iphone to nokia, to android, blah blah blah, you get the idea.
But this android phone is the only phone which i don really have anything to complain about. (other than the magnetic port that came out after 2 weeks of use. but its rock solid now after coming out of sony service centre)
yeah, i flash alot when i was on HTC or samsung. but i just did a root on z2 and i am 100% satisfied! i don't see a need to flash custom when everything is working so fine. love the build, the camera and esp the battery life on this baby!
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same here! after rooting the Z2 I don't see the need to flash custom roms when everything's running so smoothly, only mods I've flashed through recovery are the olokos Z2 soundmod and Viper4Android, those two alone made this phone into a musical beast and occasionally I change the system's font using the iFont app

EnIXmA said:
I have been a long time android user and have changed a dozen smart phones from HTC to Samsung to Lg, etc(not a fanboy of any) in the past few years.. While impressive, each phone had one major short coming( HTC one's camera, s4s build quality etc)..
I decided to give Sony a try with the z2 a week ago, and have been thoroughly impressed by this phone. Everything on the z2 is top notch(screen, camera, battery life, build, speakers, water proof, SD card support, lag free ui)...
I can't understand why z2 is not a popular device in the market? Everyone I know uses s5 or m8 or iphone.. Is it due to the lack of marketing by Sony?
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+1 !
I'm thinking exactly the same as you ! I only wish they could do a Xperia Z Ultra 2 with all the specs from the Z2/Z3... That would be so great ! The only one thing i miss is a bigger screen... 5,7" or 6" would be great !

gregou said:
+1 !
I'm thinking exactly the same as you ! I only wish they could do a Xperia Z Ultra 2 with all the specs from the Z2/Z3... That would be so great ! The only one thing i miss is a bigger screen... 5,7" or 6" would be great !
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Same here, but qhd is better and a big battery capacity let say 4500 mah and a Wacom stylus if they want to compete note 4 series.
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Help me choose a new phone!

Hey there!
I was planning to buy a new phone, and zeroed down on xperia z2, or LG g3. I checked all the online reviews, but wanted xda user reviews
Also, the battery life of g3 is significantly lesser than that of the z2? Z2 is touted to have the best battery backup. My average usage pattern will consist of lots of WhatsApp, and around 3 hours of music. What would you suggest?
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You should probably ask in the general forums of those phones. [emoji12]

Vivek_Vivek said:
What would you suggest?
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Personally speaking i'd like the LG G3 but that's because i have not taken much notice of xperia phones.
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You should probably ask in the general forums of those phones. [emoji12]
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All the best with your new phone whatever you decide to get

My younger bro already have this LG G3. Im impressed. Less bloatware(stockrom) than sammy rom. Smooth. Great gameplay on HD games. Superb camera quality

OnePlus One?
Have you thought about the OnePlus One? Idk where you're from but here in Malaysia we can get the OnePlus One pretty easily no invite system or what not and its great phone so It comes with colorOS though and no CyanogenMod labelling but you're on XDA so you can always flash CM or some other rom if you wish

You should really consider the Opo.. I got mine last week.. It's the best performing device on the planet according to benchmark tests.. And oneplus are getting rid of that stupid invite system in October..

Vivek_Vivek said:
Hey there!
I was planning to buy a new phone, and zeroed down on xperia z2, or LG g3. I checked all the online reviews, but wanted xda user reviews
Also, the battery life of g3 is significantly lesser than that of the z2? Z2 is touted to have the best battery backup. My average usage pattern will consist of lots of WhatsApp, and around 3 hours of music. What would you suggest?
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HTC One M8 if you want sexy phone,which is super fast,smooth,and if you don't care about camera quality and ULTRA BIG cropping.
No other phones,I would choose M8.

Instead of z2 you could wait for z3?

Go for the Iphone 6 !
Just kidding
It all depends on what you are going to use the phone for.
The Note 4 will probably kick but regarding hardware and performance, great note functionality but if you don’t like big phones .. it’s not for u
Seriously, there are many great phones out there (many already mentioned above) so pay a visit to your local phone house and check them out … after all it is you who will own and use the phone …
For me .. I just ordered the Note 4 but thats because i have to compensate for my small Di..

As said, you're best seeking advice in the General thread that has a massive sticky for "what phone should I buy?!?!?!?!?!?!"
Anyway, I'm leaning toward the LG out of those two. As someone else said, if you can wait for the z3 it might be a tighter race, but the LG seems to be an impressive phone. Read a lot of loving reviews and playing with it in-store was a good bit of fun. Don't have a ton of experience with the z2 but I think the LG has it beat ATM.

I vote for Nexus X.
Or LG G3.

LG G3

My next phone ill be LG G3. Just waiting when my i9300 dies

Just got a G2 very cheap yesterday. I've flashed a G3 ported rom and OMG that thing is smooth. I'm still going to keep my i9300 for serving me well 2 and a half years

I have a G3 and a G2. Gave the G3 to my wife. G2 is the better device. Wins hands down in terms of speed and battery life which is just incredible. Also it has active development unlike the G3 which does not have bootloader unlock yet.

the z3 seems like a winner

I would go for the LG.
And if you still have a bit more patience to see what the new Nexus will be.

G3
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Galaxy S5 or Note 4.

z3 is the way to go

So I had a z3 for a week z2 vs z3 differences. Almost none! Except for design

Well. The z3 looks very nice is thinner than the z2 and also lighter. That's the major difference. Design. Software and camera is almost identical as performance too. Display on the z3 I think is slightly better but not 100% sure. The z2 display is good too. Camera is the same thing. With a two or three new features mostly the downloadable apps for the camera. Battery it is better on the z3 the z2 is not bad. So I decided to sell it. I might get the z3 compact I don't think is worth it unless u love the design and the ps4 feature. Which is not out yet. Grrrr I couldn't test that.
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ajftl said:
Well. The z3 looks very nice is thinker than three z2 and also lighter. That's the major difference. Design. Software and camera is almost identical as performance too. Display on the z3 I think is slightly better but not 100% sure. The z2 display is good too. Camera is the same thing. With a two or three new features mostly the downloadable apps for the camera. Battery it is better on the z3 the z2 is not bad. So I decided to sell it. I might get the z3 compact I don't think is worth it unless u love the design and the ps4 feature. Which is not out yet. Grrrr I couldn't test that.
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Agree! Small update over Z2. With 4.4.4 Z2's battery performace will be as good as Z3.

And if Z2 gets good update to 4.4.4 (at it definitely will), differences will be even harder to see
But, as we said few times already - Z3 isn't here for Z2 users.
It's aiming to Z and Z1 users...

The fact that both devices are mirror images of themselves was known the day the specs of the z3 got confirmed.
Most of the differences are software based and that will narrow significantly once the z2 gets updated.
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Good thing I went with the Z2 three weeks ago, I saved 150 euro ?
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Jiyeon90 said:
Good thing I went with the Z2 three weeks ago, I saved 150 euro ?
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I wouldn't really say dats a good thing. Z2 price will drop. If I was going to buy a phone right now, I will be getting the Z3. But as I have the Z2 now, NO!

stanley08 said:
I wouldn't really say dats a good thing. Z2 price will drop. If I was going to buy a phone right now, I will be getting the Z3. But as I have the Z2 now, NO!
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What he was trying to say is that he prefers the z2 at €150 less. Makes perfect sense to me. Who wouldn't?
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zodiac100 said:
What he was trying to say is that he prefers the z2 at €150 less. Makes perfect sense to me. Who wouldn't?
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Yh. Is quite a margin i must confess. Tempting really. But here in West Africa, when a newer device comes the older one gets a HUGE price drop and resale value is almost nothing. Well. Speaking from my own point of view. I resell my devices. But anyways, i was never gonna upgrade to the Z3 anyways.. Even Z4 not sure, i want to see what M9 looks like. I think i prefer my devices stay a flagship for a whole year
P.S: You said 'He' but i think it's a lady. Lol.

stanley08 said:
Yh. Is quite a margin i must confess. Tempting really. But here in West Africa, when a newer device comes the older one gets a HUGE price drop and resale value is almost nothing. Well. Speaking from my own point of view. I resell my devices. But anyways, i was never gonna upgrade to the Z3 anyways.. Even Z4 not sure, i want to see what M9 looks like. I think i prefer my devices stay a flagship for a whole year
P.S: You said 'He' but i think it's a lady. Lol.
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I'll second that. I'm no fan of Sony's 6 month nonsense either. It's got me thinking of trying the s6 next year. Don't trust htc on the camera front. Their phones have never had good cameras and that's even before ultrapixels bull****
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zodiac100 said:
I'll second that. I'm no fan of Sony's 6 month nonsense either. It's got me thinking of trying the s6 next year. Don't trust htc on the camera front. Their phones have never had good cameras and that's even before ultrapixels bull****
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Lol. Exactly why I want to see what they have to offer really... But Z4 might be good tho. Oh well... Only time will tell

stanley08 said:
I wouldn't really say dats a good thing. Z2 price will drop. If I was going to buy a phone right now, I will be getting the Z3. But as I have the Z2 now, NO!
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Funny you should say that. I've just bought a new Z2, primarily because the phones were so similar and the Z2 was cheaper. I didn't see any reason to go for the Z3 other than better battery life.
The Z3 has remote play and such like, but that WILL come to the Z2, either by Sony themselves or by some talented individual on these very forums.
I also like the styling of the Z2 better. The Z3 looks too much like the new iphone for my tastes.
Battery life isn't an issue for me because my phone is plugged in every night anyway.
And anyway, it's only six months wait till the Z4.....
Quick Edit - I see by your signature that you have unlocked your bootloader. Have you seen any difference in the Camera or other DRM protected apps since you did it? Also, I take it you backed up your TA? Was it easy to do?

ianrobbie said:
Funny you should say that. I've just bought a new Z2, primarily because the phones were so similar and the Z2 was cheaper. I didn't see any reason to go for the Z3 other than better battery life.
The Z3 has remote play and such like, but that WILL come to the Z2, either by Sony themselves or by some talented individual on these very forums.
I also like the styling of the Z2 better. The Z3 looks too much like the new iphone for my tastes.
Battery life isn't an issue for me because my phone is plugged in every night anyway.
And anyway, it's only six months wait till the Z4.....
Quick Edit - I see by your signature that you have unlocked your bootloader. Have you seen any difference in the Camera or other DRM protected apps since you did it? Also, I take it you backed up your TA? Was it easy to do?
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Unlcoked bootloader, didn't backup TA. Camera is better than HTC M8, I'm not a photographer. So I'm living Happily ever after.

hehehe saved my pocket too! Will stay on Z2 until Z5 which most probably will be a copy of Z4

ianrobbie said:
Funny you should say that. I've just bought a new Z2, primarily because the phones were so similar and the Z2 was cheaper. I didn't see any reason to go for the Z3 other than better battery life.
The Z3 has remote play and such like, but that WILL come to the Z2, either by Sony themselves or by some talented individual on these very forums.
I also like the styling of the Z2 better. The Z3 looks too much like the new iphone for my tastes.
Battery life isn't an issue for me because my phone is plugged in every night anyway.
And anyway, it's only six months wait till the Z4.....
Quick Edit - I see by your signature that you have unlocked your bootloader. Have you seen any difference in the Camera or other DRM protected apps since you did it? Also, I take it you backed up your TA? Was it easy to do?
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There is definitely a difference in picture quality, especially in low light pictures. Backing up the Ta partition is easy though. You just need to root first. Can restore at any time.

I was scared to get the z2 in July not knowing what the z3/next version would be like. I'm glad to hear I didn't make a totally horrible decision.

Does it really give you 2 days battery life?

ajftl said:
Well. The z3 looks very nice is thinner than the z2 and also lighter. That's the major difference. Design. Software and camera is almost identical as performance too. Display on the z3 I think is slightly better but not 100% sure. The z2 display is good too. Camera is the same thing. With a two or three new features mostly the downloadable apps for the camera. Battery it is better on the z3 the z2 is not bad. So I decided to sell it. I might get the z3 compact I don't think is worth it unless u love the design and the ps4 feature. Which is not out yet. Grrrr I couldn't test that.
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Hmm, i disagree. The differences are noticeable, but not enough to get envious of Z3 owners. Source: Wife has one and I set it up for her.
4.4.4 will address the differences in the software. Flashlight on quick settings, many more headphones listed in audio, etc
The screen is brighter and whiter, with precisely the same Nova settings on wife's z3 and my z2, hers is noticeably quicker and responsive - I'd say 10% quicker.
I have to say, I am jealous of the build quality - the covers on the side are recessed a little, so removing the phone from a pouch doesn't dislodge them occasionally.
Once 4.4.4 comes along, I'll be very happy. I bought some STH30 earphones and was disappointed that my z2 doesn't list them. Wife's z3 audio is much clearer than mine with the same headphones. Software no doubt, but she has the STH30 phones listed and it makes the difference somewhere.
The phones are different. In a lot of ways.

MichaelWT said:
Hmm, i disagree. The differences are noticeable, but not enough to get envious of Z3 owners. Source: Wife has one and I set it up for her.
4.4.4 will address the differences in the software. Flashlight on quick settings, many more headphones listed in audio, etc
The screen is brighter and whiter, with precisely the same Nova settings on wife's z3 and my z2, hers is noticeably quicker and responsive - I'd say 10% quicker.
I have to say, I am jealous of the build quality - the covers on the side are recessed a little, so removing the phone from a pouch doesn't dislodge them occasionally.
Once 4.4.4 comes along, I'll be very happy. I bought some STH30 earphones and was disappointed that my z2 doesn't list them. Wife's z3 audio is much clearer than mine with the same headphones. Software no doubt, but she has the STH30 phones listed and it makes the difference somewhere.
The phones are different. In a lot of ways.
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how about the battery performance? is it noticeably better on the z3?

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how about the battery performance? is it noticeably better on the z3?
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Z2 and Z3 battery is different too. We both always get 7hrs screen on time, but wife plays *a lot* of games.
Last time we both compared, I was impressed with my 8hrs screen on time (6% batt left) and she was 10% battery up and at 8hrs46 screen on time. Not sure what she did with it those 2 days uptime though, but gaming in there no doubt.
Hope we get the z3 battery algorithms in 4.4.4!

I can't get 8 hours screen on time because if my screen is on, I'm transmitting data. I use my phone only for phone calls or chatting (sending pictures, videos, taking pictures and sharing them, etc). I get about 5-6 hours of screen on time which is just FANTASTIC in my opinion! I'm on the Z2 by the way.

Jumping Ship

Hi every one,
I'd like to get some opinion here before I make my final decision of jumping to the other phone brands, and FYI, I have a been very loyal Sony users until I lost count of how long has it really been.
Tempted by the look and praises that all LG g3 gets, and after holding it with my own hand, I'm now closer than ever towards a new phone experience. I know that I'll miss some of Sony features if I ever make the jump such as waterproofing, but I think I'm willing to take my chances, and to be honest, I'm even willing for some disappointments (well I hope not so, but just want to make myself ready if there is any).
And along with this, I'm also interested in knowing if any of you thinking of making a jump into any ships, for whatever reason it is, maybe even if you are not satisfied with Sony, well you see, it can be anything.
I will honestly appreciate all honest feed backs, and if you think that I shouldn't make the jump, please let me know why, by leaving a very good, healthy advice/criticism.
Thanks

I wouldn't do that if I were you!! It's right there's no such a different between z2 and z3 but I believe the camera experience won't be as good as sony's plus the water resistance ??
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Judging by how many G3 and Z3 phones I sell at work, it's both zero. Ha!
IMHO, stick with the Sony. Better interface, water resistance, better update schedule and the G3 has buttons in a terrible and infuriating location.

Hi,
Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z3 compact.
My reasons for this decision are:
- they put the Hardware of a "High-End-Phone" in a smaler case without cutting the mainreasons (eg camera, performance)
- waterresistant
- a stock-userinterface where I can change the sorting of my apps in the app-drawer

Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z2 (I can't go back to a smaller screen)
But I also "play" about 20 minutes with a G3 in a store and love it. Meanwhile, If I choose the G3 I'll miss all the media apps from Sony.
The battery life in Z3 is far better than in G3.

I'm waiting for my Nexus 6, hopefully some Beast like Z4 isn't announced while I'm waiting.

I've jumped ship already. My XZ is now a glorified tablet, and I'm happier rocking a Nokia 515!
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AntonyStark said:
I'm waiting for my Nexus 6, hopefully some Beast like Z4 isn't announced while I'm waiting.
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Yikes! The Nexus 6 was a disaster. Bugs, awful battery life, poor performance, a bad camera and incredibly expensive to boot. I would've waited for a Z4 if I were you. The Nexus 6 is a definite mistake by Moto/Google.

iDroid8 said:
Yikes! The Nexus 6 was a disaster. Bugs, awful battery life, poor performance, a bad camera and incredibly expensive to boot. I would've waited for a Z4 if I were you. The Nexus 6 is a definite mistake by Moto/Google.
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All nexus phones start like that, but at least you get an update!!!!
Z4 won't be a great leap that is my point.

AntonyStark said:
All nexus phones start like that, but at least you get an update!!!!
Z4 won't be a great leap that is my point.
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It seems as if the Z3 should be a good upgrade?

SXZdabbler said:
It seems as if the Z3 should be a good upgrade?
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Z3 is only as good spec wise as phones that came out a month after the Z2.
Qualcomm are having issues with the 810 so the Z4 will just be like a IPS screened Nexus 6 but waterproof and maybe more RAM.

Zewarxx said:
I wouldn't do that if I were you!! It's right there's no such a different between z2 and z3 but I believe the camera experience won't be as good as sony's plus the water resistance ??
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I don't know how long have you been with Sony, but if you have been for as long as I have, you probably change long ago...hahaha
xFJSx said:
Hi,
Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z3 compact.
My reasons for this decision are:
- they put the Hardware of a "High-End-Phone" in a smaler case without cutting the mainreasons (eg camera, performance)
- waterresistant
- a stock-userinterface where I can change the sorting of my apps in the app-drawer
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Good for you, it's hard to imagine myself back to smaller screen.Thanks for the feedback.:good:
deerhurst said:
Judging by how many G3 and Z3 phones I sell at work, it's both zero. Ha!
IMHO, stick with the Sony. Better interface, water resistance, better update schedule and the G3 has buttons in a terrible and infuriating location.
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Many reviewer says that you get used to the button sooner than you thought you would, but that doesn't bother me really. Right now, I'm using my button only to turn the screen on and I have "long press back button" to lock it back, I imagine, I would never use that lock button since I'm gonna do the same and G3 have double tap to wake.
SolidSnake1976 said:
Actually I have a Xperia Z and my next phone will be a Xperia Z2 (I can't go back to a smaller screen)
But I also "play" about 20 minutes with a G3 in a store and love it. Meanwhile, If I choose the G3 I'll miss all the media apps from Sony.
The battery life in Z3 is far better than in G3.
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With bigger screen, more pixels and smaller battery....I know that it's not gonna last as long. But I'm sure it is going to make it through my day. That is the least of my expectation. I will probably be dissapointed by it, but I hope not so.
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I'm waiting for my Nexus 6, hopefully some Beast like Z4 isn't announced while I'm waiting.
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I don't see myself using anything smaller than 5", but I think N6 is huge, iPhone 6+ is monstrous(and over-priced, and ........lets not get into that.).
Cookie Ninja said:
I've jumped ship already. My XZ is now a glorified tablet, and I'm happier rocking a Nokia 515!
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Good to hear. Now I'm still thinking about it.

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I don't know how long have you been with Sony, but if you have been for as long as I have, you probably change long ago...hahaha
Good for you, it's hard to imagine myself back to smaller screen.Thanks for the feedback.:good:
Many reviewer says that you get used to the button sooner than you thought you would, but that doesn't bother me really. Right now, I'm using my button only to turn the screen on and I have "long press back button" to lock it back, I imagine, I would never use that lock button since I'm gonna do the same and G3 have double tap to wake.
With bigger screen, more pixels and smaller battery....I know that it's not gonna last as long. But I'm sure it is going to make it through my day. That is the least of my expectation. I will probably be dissapointed by it, but I hope not so.
I don't see myself using anything smaller than 5", but I think N6 is huge, iPhone 6+ is monstrous(and over-priced, and ........lets not get into that.).
Good to hear. Now I'm still thinking about it.
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Even the Z2 is a big phone compared to the Z, go big or go home!

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Many reviewer says that you get used to the button sooner than you thought you would, but that doesn't bother me really. Right now, I'm using my button only to turn the screen on and I have "long press back button" to lock it back, I imagine, I would never use that lock button since I'm gonna do the same and G3 have double tap to wake.
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I sell the G2/3 and work and deal with them often and still hate the buttons. It is in no way natural or easy for me. My fingers just don't go to the buttons.

That is it, about the same foot print, but larger screen on g3. That is one of the reason why am I considering the g3,and not to mentioned, the price.

G3 Updates Sucks not forgetting I would suggest something like Nexus 6 -> AOSP

iKillCypher said:
G3 Updates Sucks not forgetting I would suggest something like Nexus 6 -> AOSP
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I know, I don't think LG g3 will get anything after lollipop, but heck, my xperia z is still on 4.3. I'm the type don't bother so much about updates. Once I get the phone set up to my liking, I will probably stick with it until it's breaks apart.

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I know, I don't think LG g3 will get anything after lollipop, but heck, my xperia z is still on 4.3. I'm the type don't bother so much about updates. Once I get the phone set up to my liking, I will probably stick with it until it's breaks apart.
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pretty much I'm the same

I don't know if this is an important factor for you, but LG phones are proving to be really annoying to mod.
LG have done something to their apk files which make them difficult to decompile and recompile. In fact, some of them can't be recompiled at all yet.
One of the first things I do when I get a new handset is change the status bar and notifications screen to my liking...which is one reason why I won't be getting an LG phone anytime soon.
Gotta admit it's tempting though!

about 10 years !! w960 . x8, and now the Z !! and they were all working fine actually they are all working so far :'D !! i got disappointed with the x8 updates (however the custom roms got me back in the game) but the updates with the Z are cool !! and my phone is really satisfying i don't need anything more except the audio volume

Stick with Xperia Z3 or move to Nexus 6P?

Everything is in the title, really!
I've been toying with the idea of keeping my Z3 and getting a tablet, before realising that I'd never actually USE a tablet. As a result, I've come to the conclusion that I should just get a slightly bigger phone and meet my demands half way.
I've always liked the Nexus phones, previously had a Nexus 5 that I loved, despite the not-so-great battery life. I went for the Z3 after my wife got the Z1 compact, just because of the battery life, and I've not been disappointed. I always get two days battery life in normal use, and around six hours screen time consistently.
However, the Nexus 6P has definitely caught my attention. The screen size is pretty much what I'm looking for, the battery size appears to be pretty much the same, and of course it looks lovely!
So, my question, Nexus 6P owners, is it worth changing, based on my needs, or do I stick to what I have? I've heard the battery life isn't quite as good as what I'm used to!
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Why not get a Z5 Premium? You would most likely get better battery life, camera and build quality all in a package that you are already used to with a bigger screen. Seems like a win-win to me.

I had a Z3 (which I do miss). The Nexus 6P is better in terms of updates, camera, speed, speakers, fingerprint scanner and ROMs/development if you're into that. Also, I get better cell reception with the 6P too, which could be due to band 12. The battery on the Z3 is better, but I have no problems getting through the day with my 6P, plus you have quick charging, so that's a plus.
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I had a Z3 (which I do miss). The Nexus 6P is better in terms of updates, camera, speed, speakers, fingerprint scanner and ROMs/development if you're into that. Also, I get better cell reception with the 6P too, which could be due to band 12. The battery on the Z3 is better, but I have no problems getting through the day with my 6P, plus you have quick charging, so that's a plus.
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I have to ask, if everything is better on the 6P, why do you miss the Z3?
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
Why not get a Z5 Premium? You would most likely get better battery life, camera and build quality all in a package that you are already used to with a bigger screen. Seems like a win-win to me.
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Weirdly, from what I've read on a few different sites now, the only thing that seems to be premium about the Z5 Premium is the price!
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I just miss the size sometimes, the overall feel, waterproof, dedicated camera button, and how bright the screen gets. The software on the Z3 isn't bad at all either.
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I just miss the size sometimes, the overall feel, waterproof, dedicated camera button, and how bright the screen gets. The software on the Z3 isn't bad at all either.
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It definitely is a nice phone. I really do find it interesting that despite the 6P being pretty superior in most regards, you still miss little things about the Z3!
I know the gold 6P is currently on sale in the UK, but I don't know if I could honestly drop the battery life in favour of the other things, despite the differences being fairly substantial!
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FlamingAngel82 said:
It definitely is a nice phone. I really do find it interesting that despite the 6P being pretty superior in most regards, you still miss little things about the Z3!
I know the gold 6P is currently on sale in the UK, but I don't know if I could honestly drop the battery life in favour of the other things, despite the differences being fairly substantial!
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I would wait and see what the Marshmallow update brings to the Z3.
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I had the T Mobile Z3, which was better than the others but lagged with updates. The 6p is a better phone in many ways, but I miss the size, water resistance, battery life, and noise canceling of the Z3. I'd probably still have the Z3 if it was getting updates.

I have heard good things about the Marshmallow concept, so perhaps as you've both said, its worth hanging on until the update is released to see if I want to stick with it.
Thanks for the opinions and thoughts though, guys. Much appreciated.
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FlamingAngel82 said:
Everything is in the title, really!
I've been toying with the idea of keeping my Z3 and getting a tablet, before realising that I'd never actually USE a tablet. As a result, I've come to the conclusion that I should just get a slightly bigger phone and meet my demands half way.
I've always liked the Nexus phones, previously had a Nexus 5 that I loved, despite the not-so-great battery life. I went for the Z3 after my wife got the Z1 compact, just because of the battery life, and I've not been disappointed. I always get two days battery life in normal use, and around six hours screen time consistently.
However, the Nexus 6P has definitely caught my attention. The screen size is pretty much what I'm looking for, the battery size appears to be pretty much the same, and of course it looks lovely!
So, my question, Nexus 6P owners, is it worth changing, based on my needs, or do I stick to what I have? I've heard the battery life isn't quite as good as what I'm used to!
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At this point in time, I would wait. Then get the HTC M10. I really wish I'd waited, I had the understanding that it was going to be a mediatek chipset. How wrong was I, big battery, water proof, sd820, 32GB with ext SD, decent camera (hopefully) and those boom sound speakers.
This is kind of make or break for HTC , I think its going to be a beast. Development will be superb too as it always is with flagship HTC devices.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the 6P its a stellar device but I'd have waited for the M10 If I'd have known.
Have had a few Sony devices and I find them a bit boring. On paper they're great but they're just not for me. My mate has the Z5 which he loves but its exactly the same as the older devices going back to the z1.
I like their tablets though
PS: my apologies, the size might not be what you need. Unless they release a plus version?
Tablets are a funny sort, you don't think you'll use them but then do once you have one. Everything looks great on a tablet, HD games (made for tablet) movies, web browsing.. Coupled with a fold away keyboard you'd be forgiven for thinking you werent using a laptop.
I use citrix with work and on my prime with keyboard and touchpad it looks amazing.
Your choice mate.

dladz said:
At this point in time, I would wait. Then get the HTC M10. I really wish I'd waited, I had the understanding that it was going to be a mediatek chipset. How wrong was I, big battery, water proof, sd820, 32GB with ext SD, decent camera (hopefully) and those boom sound speakers.
This is kind of make or break for HTC , I think its going to be a beast. Development will be superb too as it always is with flagship HTC devices.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the 6P its a stellar device but I'd have waited for the M10 If I'd have known.
Have had a few Sony devices and I find them a bit boring. On paper they're great but they're just not for me. My mate has the Z5 which he loves but its exactly the same as the older devices going back to the z1.
I like their tablets though
PS: my apologies, the size might not be what you need. Unless they release a plus version?
Tablets are a funny sort, you don't think you'll use them but then do once you have one. Everything looks great on a tablet, HD games (made for tablet) movies, web browsing.. Coupled with a fold away keyboard you'd be forgiven for thinking you werent using a laptop.
I use citrix with work and on my prime with keyboard and touchpad it looks amazing.
Your choice mate.
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I do like HTC phones, the last one I had was the One X, and apart from the (quite frankly) terrible battery, it was a really nice phone! I know a couple of people with the M9, and it is a nice phone. I do prefer Android more stock though, Sense is quite heavily modified compared to some other manufacturers.
I had a Samsung S3 too, that was also nice, but I really hate Touchwiz.
There's something really nice about stock!
Thanks for that though, I'll have a look at the M10 when that's released. I'm sure I'll find the sweet spot sooner or later. I did have a tablet (Microsoft Surface), but just never turned it on. Didn't see the point when I had a phone that did the same but on a smaller screen!
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FlamingAngel82 said:
I do like HTC phones, the last one I had was the One X, and apart from the (quite frankly) terrible battery, it was a really nice phone! I know a couple of people with the M9, and it is a nice phone. I do prefer Android more stock though, Sense is quite heavily modified compared to some other manufacturers.
I had a Samsung S3 too, that was also nice, but I really hate Touchwiz.
There's something really nice about stock!
Thanks for that though, I'll have a look at the M10 when that's released. I'm sure I'll find the sweet spot sooner or later. I did have a tablet (Microsoft Surface), but just never turned it on. Didn't see the point when I had a phone that did the same but on a smaller screen!
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Why not just get the HTC nexus tablet then?
Also with OEM launchers / interfaces, sense for me is the best, its very well made and vanilla android always comes to HTC devices (I like to have the choice or I get bored)
Good luck all the same

dladz said:
Why not just get the HTC nexus tablet then?
Also with OEM launchers / interfaces, sense for me is the best, its very well made and vanilla android always comes to HTC devices (I like to have the choice or I get bored)
Good luck all the same
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I nearly did when they were on sale over Christmas... I can't seem to find one anywhere now! :/
Never mind, thanks for your input, and you're right, certainly as far as skins over Android go, Sense is definitely one of the nicest looking ones!
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FlamingAngel82 said:
I nearly did when they were on sale over Christmas... I can't seem to find one anywhere now! :/
Never mind, thanks for your input, and you're right, certainly as far as skins over Android go, Sense is definitely one of the nicest looking ones!
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Online and or the samsung shop in brent cross London had one the other week.
I'm sure other places have them.
Good luck mate