Xperia Z1 Compact... finally the holy grail for "normal sized" phone enthusiasts?
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Yeah, the on screen buttons seem really wasteful of space when there's that much bezel underneath to fit actual buttons on.
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It's up for pre-order in various places at £450. I've pre-ordered one in black directly from Sony, as they're offering a free SmartWatch 2 with it, along with free standard delivery. According to my order conformation, it'll be shipped by the end of February. I suspect that this will be another unpopular phone, but at least I haven't had to import one like I did with the Acro S 
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Bezel takes up 1/3 of the vertical screen size in 2014? Seriously?
Why didn't they use the wasted space at the bottom for buttons or speakers?
Why didn't they use the wasted space at the bottom for buttons or speakers?
Any word on whether the screen washes out even slightly off angle like all current Sony phones? I was really surprised by how bad the Z was.
The obvious response to this is "well, I never look at my screen at an angle", but even a slight angle and it starts to become white. It looks naff.
Still, I don't think there's much up with the size of the S4 for example, it's quite easy to handle even compared to my iPhone 5, so I'd want a larger screen (4.7" ~) on an Android phone myself.
The obvious response to this is "well, I never look at my screen at an angle", but even a slight angle and it starts to become white. It looks naff.
Still, I don't think there's much up with the size of the S4 for example, it's quite easy to handle even compared to my iPhone 5, so I'd want a larger screen (4.7" ~) on an Android phone myself.
You can't properly on any Android device without root.
Robbo - I would be massively surprised if the screen didn't wash out considering it's a Sony. It almost goes without saying.
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Just had a look. That is rather bad yes, it's ok directly below, but at the sides/corners it looks terrible. What a shame. I'm spoilt on the iPhone which just has a near flawless screen, can't be that hard to make one like it though, surely.
Most OEMs use two or more different panel suppliers. It's a lottery, even for Apple devices. Sony have come along way since the Z, the Z1 and Z Ultra have OK to great screen options. Just make sure you get the right one. 
Here's two Z1 compact screen types (JDI vs AUO)
Quite a big difference but I'd be happy with both if I wanted a Z1c tbh, AUO for the better blacks? (Oh yeah, OLED > any LCD.)
Here's two Z1 compact screen types (JDI vs AUO)
Quite a big difference but I'd be happy with both if I wanted a Z1c tbh, AUO for the better blacks? (Oh yeah, OLED > any LCD.
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Can somebody confirm: are the viewing angles on the Z1 Compact still dire like the Z1?
That all depends on panel suppler/factory, some Z1 units got crappy Z leftovers(?) some got OK screens, some got amazing screens.
To me it looks OK so far but it wouldn't surprise me if they ship a batch or two with typical Sony crap.
Wait and see or be prepared to send one or two back.
To me it looks OK so far but it wouldn't surprise me if they ship a batch or two with typical Sony crap.
Wait and see or be prepared to send one or two back.You know as much as we do based on the information publically available. https://www.google.ch/search?q=sony...4&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8
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Have you got a link to this offer pleaseIt's up for pre-order in various places at £450. I've pre-ordered one in black directly from Sony, as they're offering a free SmartWatch 2 with it, along with free standard delivery. According to my order conformation, it'll be shipped by the end of February. I suspect that this will be another unpopular phone, but at least I haven't had to import one like I did with the Acro S
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I assume that there's no problem with linking directly to it, given that Sony don't sell any products that OcUK sell; so here you go.
Apparently the Z1 Compact also supports Qi charging. The more I read about this phone, the more I look forward to it arriving
Apparently the Z1 Compact also supports Qi charging. The more I read about this phone, the more I look forward to it arriving