*** Sony Xperia Z5 ***

[BananaDunka]

That looks great, I'm siding more with the Z5 now having seen that frosted matte back. more of that is preferred than mirror finish smudge magnet

 

[Warp279]

Im digging the new Z5 camera. It was always the camera that put me off xperia phones.

The Z3 is no match for it. Looks like Sony have a decent camera for once.

 

[kona786]

Video camera looks much improved. It's like comparing 1080p to 480p there.

And the new graphite matt back looks a lot better than the old glass.

 

[M1k3H]

Right, my initial budget was £30 a month, but being between the s6 and z3c, it makes sense to spend £32 and go for the new z5c. Question is, vodafone or EE? What do people think?

 

[Charlie Bravo]

EE without a doubt.

 

[mark43]

The matte black does look really nice. Also quite like the look of the green, though would need to see it in the flesh, plus I always worry about going for a colour as I figure I'll tire of it quickly, always play it safe with black...

 

[welshdragon]

Just preordered on Amazon. Matt black. Hoping it drops a few quid once the 6s is announced....

 

[Mr_Cool]

Doubt it'll drop due to the 6s.
It'll probably stay at its current price, I dont see Sony dropping it.

Though it would be very welcomed

Although once it release's I hope it drops quickly lol.

 

[Warp279]

Doubt it'll drop due to the 6s.
It'll probably stay at its current price, I dont see Sony dropping it.

Though it would be very welcomed

Although once it release's I hope it drops quickly lol.

The Z3 was dropped heavily just days after the ip6 announcement. The same could happen with this

 

[Mr_Cool]

The Z3 was dropped heavily just days after the ip6 announcement. The same could happen with this

Really?
Would be nice but still dont see two price cuts happening before launch lol.

But Sony do the right thing drop it again

 

[welshdragon]

If it went to say £490 ish I'd be mega happy. Not sure what I could get for my S6 but that's being put in towards it.

 

[Warp279]

Really?

Yep http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/12/xperia-z3-on-pre-order-for-429-95-at-carphone-warehouse-in-uk/

The compact was also dropped to £350 & had a few misprices for under £300.
Would be great if that happened again

 

[Smeghead]

^

That image stabilisation video is very impressive. Reminds me of my Olympus E-P5 with its 5-axis stabilisation - sort of floaty movement, but smooth. A lot of image stabilisation in mobile phones has that really weird effect where everything is like jelly, but that looks great. Image quality is way better too.

 

[welshdragon]

I've preordered on Amazon but would there be any advantage buying direct from Sony? I know Amazon CS would be awesome but not had dealings with Sony.

 

[pinkpound]

I've preordered on Amazon but would there be any advantage buying direct from Sony? I know Amazon CS would be awesome but not had dealings with Sony.

i 'd stick with Amazon my dealings with Sony/Samsung etc direct always been pain in the ass

 

[Kobi]

Really tempted with the z5. 6s was quite the(expected) let down. A worthy upgrade on an iPhone 6? Seems to tick all the boxes.

 

[Belloni]

Definitely. The z2 was near perfect, I only changed to the S6 because I'm fickle and needed a new Gadget. Will definitely be picking this up.

 

[stoosh]

Personally I can't wait to go back to the Xperia range. IMO Sony do things decently a near stock experience with a fluid performance and decent battery life is pretty much spot on. They could do with debloating some of their apps but they are headed in the right direction by fixing all that was wrong with the Z3+

 

[BananaDunka]

I don't feel there's much bloat to begin with really. The bulk of the Sony apps seem to be the various camera addons which show as individual apps in the launcher.

Just Xperia Lounge and What's New ghat are the two I'd never use.

 

[MLAM]

Speaker comparison video of Z5 vs Z5 Compact, Z3, Z3+ and M9 from Basil at Btekt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey-xg45Dmfk