***The Official Sony Xperia Z Thread ***

[kona786]

As usual with Sony phones:

Images are rendered beautifully (with Sony's Mobile Bravia Engine 2 bringing a noticeable boost), though we do have some complaints. The viewing angles could've been better and the glass covering teh screen is quite reflective too. Still, it's easily one of the best screens we've seen.

 

[Energizer Bunny]

Hella tempted by that then. If the Galaxy S4 hasn't come out with some mouth watering specs by March I can see me getting a Z!

 

[doodah]

Just watched the Slashgear videos, liking the look of the camera. I hope the IQ is up to scratch this time.

 

[kona786]

Hella tempted by that then. If the Galaxy S4 hasn't come out with some mouth watering specs by March I can see me getting a Z!

SGS4 specs will no doubt be top spec - its the aesthetics/design/materials that worry everyone.

 

[m4rk84]

SGS4 specs will no doubt be top spec - its the aesthetics/design/materials that worry everyone.

I think it's safe to assume the SGS4 will have better specs then this, however judging by Samsungs design directions in recent years it's also safe to assume it will look much worse. This Sony is very nice looking.

Depends what you value more. I could never bring myself to buy the SGS3 just because of the design and materials used, however each to their own!

On the support side of things am I wrong in thinking Sony have been heralded by the mod community lately for promptly releasing sources for their phones? If I remember correctly Sony are fairly slow updating phones but speedy to get sources out so modders can be on the latest version before some of the other brands.

 

[Mike45450]

As always, it looks absolutely gorgeous. Just a shame Sony has such a bad track record when it comes to updates. Praying for a Sony Nexus.

 

[Mobius 1]

just seen the purple Z on gsm arena. i doubt the uk will get the purple one though :/ rather interested

 

[Tejstar]

The purple version is exclusive to O2 in the UK.

 

[Mobius 1]

owhhhh damn.

 

[kona786]

The ZL is the nicer phone - screw the Z!

Really like the ZL's dimensions - shorter and less wider than the GS3!!

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5203&idPhone2=4238

 

[doodah]

And it has that sexy notification light, though not liking the placement of the front camera.

 

[Mobius 1]

i thought the ZL wasn't coming to the UK? :s

 

[kona786]

i thought the ZL wasn't coming to the UK? :s

It isn't - another Sony 'moment'.

 

[Mobius 1]

It isn't - another Sony 'moment'.

hmmm why they do this we'll never know

 

[doodah]

At this rate, Sony should be on the ball in a few years

 

[RSR]

How waterproof is the device?

 

[m4rk84]

How waterproof is the device?

Well the demo of the device had it fully submerged in a fish bowl. So pretty damn well waterproofed actually.

I really like the idea of waterproof phones, it just makes sense. Wish more phones tried to do this.

 

[sanaxe1]

How waterproof is the device?

3ft for upto 30 minutes.

 

[RSR]

Well the demo of the device had it fully submerged in a fish bowl. So pretty damn well waterproofed actually.

I really like the idea of waterproof phones, it just makes sense. Wish more phones tried to do this.

I may have to keep a eye out for this then, as that's pretty useful when I am on the water as waterproof cases are a PITA.

 

[Christo]

Phones to get excited about..
http://gizmodo.com/5973920/sony-xperia-z-and-zl-hands-on-two-phones-worth-getting-excited-about