* Sony Xperia Z5 *

Richie · 26 Oct 2015 at 07:01

^^^^ What he said... I unplugged my phone around 8am yesterday and its still sitting on 69% battery just now. Where I work (yesterday) I have 2 cell towers within spitting distance of the office (as in I can walk 25 secs and touch them) so the reception is good however cell reception is poorer at home. In fact, the phone is constantly on WiFi Calling as its so poor... Currently showing -115dBm

For the record tho, I have GPS on high accuracy and my BT and WiFi are always on and I am not on Stamina mode.

Edit: meant to add, I play around 60-80 mins music via BT Streaming to my car each day as well

jake000 · 27 Oct 2015 at 11:43

Finally decided on the Z5 (over the S6). Seems to have better battery life and I like the sd card option. Anything to look out for when I get it? Any recommendations for a good screen protector and phone case?

tiffanys · 27 Oct 2015 at 13:12

jake000 said:
Finally decided on the Z5 (over the S6). Seems to have better battery life and I like the sd card option. Anything to look out for when I get it? Any recommendations for a good screen protector and phone case?

headphones wise the s6 gets the ear phones that block outside noise (the ones that come with ear plugs built in)

jake000 · 27 Oct 2015 at 13:26

Thank you. I don't use earphones much. Anything else to look out for? I'm upgrading from an HTC one s, so really looking forward to tomorrow

dante6491 · 27 Oct 2015 at 13:29

I'll let you know about the Roxfit case and tempered glass protector when it arrives today. Headphone wise, I'm fond of Soundmagic headphones, cheapish and cheerful. I'm umming about ordering the Sony MDR EX750 HD headphone things but I do not listen to music from the phone all that often so slightly extravagant.

jake000 · 27 Oct 2015 at 13:42

That would be good. A case and tempered glass would be great because my son likes playing with my phone.

Infernum · 27 Oct 2015 at 23:50

Would also be interested to hear about the Roxfit case. Have ordered a Z5 but no case/screen protector as yet.

Not sure if I like the idea of having to hold a flap open to use/talk on the phone though

Richie · 28 Oct 2015 at 06:51

I bought this tempered screen protector - http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/olixar-sony-xperia-z5-tempered-glass-screen-protector-p55144.htm

Very neat fit so along with this case - http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/flexishield-ultra-thin-sony-xperia-z5-gel-case-100-clear-p54892.htm you dont even know a screen protector is there.

Very easy to apply as well... I kept the factory film on it until I installed this. Line it up good then just press it and watch as it applies itself to the screen. Also feels just like a naked screen as its glass and not a film.

Mr_Cool · 29 Oct 2015 at 13:09

New update 32.0.A.6.152 being pushed, alleged change list:

Update "Home" version.
Optimization "cameras" startup speed.
Re-optimized phone heating problem.
Upgrading contacts database.
Optimization of fluency.
"Camera" photographs accelerated storage time!
Optimization "cameras" code.
"Fingerprint" to enhance the ability to identify.
Optimize "RAM."
"Calendar" interface optimization.
Add "VoLTE" function.

http://apk.tw/thread-722433-1-1.html (Chinese)

gizmoy2k · 30 Oct 2015 at 05:36

Seems a good update. Battery appears better too,doesnt take a dive when screen is on as much

jake000 · 31 Oct 2015 at 12:00

I kept the factory film as well. I put some tempered glass on the screen and a see through gel case on the back. The glass doesn't quite fit to the edge but does a good job.

I haven't received the new update yet. Through my normal use, my battery lasts around 18 hours. Google play services eats away at the battery for some reason.

Richie · 31 Oct 2015 at 12:26

Just checked and my update is now there.... Downloading now

Mr_Cool · 31 Oct 2015 at 14:39

Amazon now selling for £486 vs £549 it had previously been.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Xperia...p/B014P22LN2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

Black Friday November 27th in US.
UK retailers like to take part, wonder If there will be any Black Friday Z5 deals.

Silly Goose On The Loose · 31 Oct 2015 at 20:02

Mr_Cool said:
UK retailers like to take part, wonder If there will be any Black Friday Z5 deals.

Unlikely.

stoosh · 1 Nov 2015 at 13:18

Picked up the Z5 and had a brief go on it and with my limited time it's a good solid device. Unfortunately it has to go back because it has white spots across the middle of the screen.

I understand that some Z3 units had a similar issue. Shame that Sony haven't sorted this problem out as it has inconvenienced me a great deal.

kitch9 · 1 Nov 2015 at 16:04

stoosh said:
Picked up the Z5 and had a brief go on it and with my limited time it's a good solid device. Unfortunately it has to go back because it has white spots across the middle of the screen.

I understand that some Z3 units had a similar issue. Shame that Sony haven't sorted this problem out as it has inconvenienced me a great deal.

First I've heard of it. XDA havent mentioned it and they are usually all over that stuff.

stoosh · 1 Nov 2015 at 17:04

kitch9 said:
First I've heard of it. XDA havent mentioned it and they are usually all over that stuff.

Well I must be unlucky then because I'm certainly not imagining it.

If you Google Z3 white spots you'll see what I'm talking about.

Bradmax57 · 1 Nov 2015 at 23:32

stoosh said:
Well I must be unlucky then because I'm certainly not imagining it.

If you Google Z3 white spots you'll see what I'm talking about.

Cant say I ever saw any white spots on my z3's that I had (3 of them in total)

jake000 · 2 Nov 2015 at 14:06

I thought I'd be really happy with my Z5, after upgrading from an HTC One S. It's nice and fast and I like the screen but it doesn't seem great like I feel it should have. The battery drains just as quick as my One S when playing games. Guessing because of the better hardware in the Z5 vs half the battery capacity of the One S. I'm just left wondering is it really worth £31 per month.

My other option. Send it back, the Mrs is due an upgrade at the end of the year. I would get her note 3 and she would get something new.

Mr_Cool · 2 Nov 2015 at 14:35

Managed to hold one in store, didn't realise how slippy it is.
Still unsure whether it's a tad too big for my liking.

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