Are Sony smartphones any good or bad? I havent bought a smartphone

I have a 2 yr old Z3C, works well but starting to get the Android™ lag.
But still does everything I need but I'm looking at getting a Xperia X Performance or XZ early nect year.

Got a Z3.
LCD is fantastic.
Speakers are weak, mic gain is weak.
DAC is great.
Camera is OK.
Front facing camera is ass.
Performance is good.
Looks sexy.

Well that sounds okay I guess, I like the compacts form factor and that it will be relatively cheaper. I guess I'll just do some research, nothing I've seen looks like the compact though, the design is something I really want. Thanks

other than being overpriced, would a xperia z5 compact be a good purchase?
i'm seriously getting sick of my lumia 830

>>56387351
Overpriced

Good but overpriced as fuck, there are always better options at the same or lower prices

>>56387351
It's not the XZ compact, just the Z compact.

What are you looking for? If you just want a phone that werks there's Oneplus and Xiaomi

>>56387380
Crashing screen, unusable

>>56387467
Pretty much, I mean I think oneplus phones are good because I watched a few reviews on them but I dont like the thin and long/flat physical feel of those type of phones. If they had some with the design of this compact phone I would be really interested in that.

can you still play ps4 on this thing?

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>>56387467
Its called the X compact

>>56387351
>paying premium prices for SD650

don't play yourself, man.

>>56387351
Try it in the store before buying
For me it was uncomfortable as fuck to hold

>>56387380
Is it still good now? I was looking at either the Z3 or Z3+ since the nexus 5x seems to have a garbage battery

>>56387351
>720p screen
>Snapdragon 650
>6 fucking 50
Fucking Sony. I was so hyped for this shit.
It's trash.

>>56388131
720p screen at that size gives the same PPI as an iphone, though

>>56387380
also isn;t the 801 incompatible with 7.0

Do not get a Z5.

After a couple of months the battery life turns to absolute shit.

>>56388204
You can get an OP3 for the same money with twice as much storage

Dont get anything sony
there is absolutely no root

>>56388252
OP3 isn't compact

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>he doesn't have a Redmi Note 3 Pro

>>56388131
>Snapdragon 650
What the fuck? The Z3C has a 801, and it's cheaper than that.

>>56388131
>Snapdragon 650
Kinda strange that Z5C that is same price and still in production costs exactly the same and has better hardware than XC

>>56389509
The 650 is just the 808 respun isn't it? Maybe a different gpu.

>>56387351
I like the XZ but the X Compact is terrible comparing to the Z5 Compact.

Just a Z here.

Best phone ive had. Water proofness has saved it twice from total submersion too. Sounds good, powerful enough. Was exceptionally cheap too (free on 15/m contract or 200 outright)

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>>56387719

Get the Galaxy Note 7. They're exploding all over the market right now.

>>56390595
weak

>>56387351
Owned Z1C and currently using Z5C. Absolutely love these phones. They're the flagship of small/compact phones. Wouldn't rather use any other. I just wish they had better optimized software for the camera.

>>56390617
I heard there is a fire sale for them right now.

I have a Z3 and the bootloader is locked :^(

that's 6th sony flagship since 2014 when they released xperia z2, and they still put 1080p screen, 3GB RAM, waterproof ability, sd card, dual speaker on front, and ~3k mAh battery. That's literally the same smartphone that was already sold 5 times, and now is redesigned to be sold once again. wtf sony?
I've been using xperia z5 compact for couple of months. it's shit. it lags (like most android phones), it gets hot while charging with normal charger (yes, it has fast charging but fucking sony doesn't give you proper charger, you have to buy it by yourself), it's slippery and fingerprint sensor almost never works. i have to literally wash my hands with soap, dry it as much as i can, and then meybe it will work (no such need an my current ip6s). but the worst of all, sony is shitlord when it comes to deliver android update. they put ota update do android marshmallow 6 months after i updated my previous moto nexus 6. another month i waited for carrier to bring it to my phone. it's fucking disaster.

>>56393348
Cool story Pajeet.

>>56391365
rofl

>>56393466
Its true tho, sony has become overpriced shit. But people will still buy the x compact, theres no competition

>>56388706
>Using a phablet

>>56387437
No. Snapshit 810 in there, 2gb of ram(same as my S3).

>>56388252

>What is expandable storage

>>56390229
Anon please help since I can't seem to get a straight answer on this. How sturdy is the glass on the Z/Z3

I'm scared I'll buy it and it'll shatter within a week

>>56394600
It'll only shatter if you are retarded and drop your phone.

>>56394600
I got a TPU case for my z3c, I've dropped a few times, and hasn't shattered yet.

>>56394622
>>56394689

Fuck I might be retarded. I've probably dropped my phone 20 times over the past 3 years

Not hard, just on like carpet or something

I was looking at the regular Z3 since I like the specs and the price new.

Have you had the glass separate from the phone? That's another issue I read about

Bit iffy about the international version though since I can't get a manufacturers warranty since I live in the us. Why the fuck is the t-mobile version not updated

>>56394740
I've had mine for about two years, and no issue with glass separating either.

>>56394796
What the fuck are people doing to these phones then

>>56394934
It's called not being wreckless?

Get a case and a screen protector.
Don't put it in your back pocket like a girl.
Don't throw it around.

It's a piece of electronic, not a tennis ball.

>>56395115
Recommended screen protector? Tempered glass?

>>56394740
I've had my z3c for 1.5 years. no screen protector/case. dropped it a bunch, accidentally thrown it across the room a couple times never had the glass break. the rubber bumper is all scuffed but thats all.

I have had the back glass break but not because of dropping it. company sent me out to a job site and I guess I leaned against a railing or something with it in my pocket which spidered the back. $13 to replace it myself though so I'm not that upset about it.
Have a tempered glass protector on both sides now so it should help?

>>56395230
>$13 to replace it myself though
How hard was that to do though?

>>56395251
hair drier, suction cup and a guitar pick.
because the glass was already smashed you don't have to worry about breaking it so you heat it up to soften the glue then pull with the suction cup and kind of cut/pry the glass out.
5 minute job and it's good as new. Though I'm told you lose the waterproofing afterwards. Haven't had the guts to test it.

>>56395308
How do you adhere the new glass though? Does it come with new adhesive? And where do you buy the backs?

>>56395341
i bought my back from http://www.witrigs.com/oem-back-cover-for-sony-xperia-z3-compact-green
adhesive is included.
It seems they have gone out of stock right now.

>>56387380
Been using it for a year, completely agreed

>>56394600
The rear of mine cracked when it was resting on a cool table after the gps heated it up good and hot.

Great form factor, very interesting capacitive screen pattern, terrible phone.

I had nothing but issues with mine, and it began cracking in other spots on the back as well.

But I'm just one guy. I think the waterproof part was cool

>>56387351
Z3C here, had it for a year and a half. Not planning to change phone for at least another year. Phone looks and works great Marshmallow update fucked up stamina mode which was the shit if you had to use your phone for more than 3 days and couldn't charge it. Latest M update got stamina mode back but I haven't tested it yet.
Never getting a phone that isn't water resistant or with a battery that goes for day and half or two with regular use.

>>56395491
Well it's either this or the Redmeme. At least I know the Z3 d6603 will work on t-mobile LTE, where as the RN3P is only 4g/HSPDA+

I don't know, it might be worth the hassle of having to replace the back once in two years if everything else about the phone is okay. How is the marshmallow update?
>>56395501
They fixed stamina mode?

>>56395545
I went back to iOS shortly after getting the oneplus one (amazing phone, but the upgrade to Oxygen OS fucked the battery) and sold it to a mate. I know, I'm a cuck, faggot and the rest.

Before I got rid of it though I remember primarily being constantly disappointed by the screen quality and it was beginning to lag. This was like 18 months ago, and like the bloke above me somewhere mentioned, it doesn't seem to be able to accept the latest android updates.

But I'm not you, and don't know what your looking for in a phone. If I could have any android, I'd probably pick up something from oneplus again, since they impressed me so much with the one. That or a not 7. I'm not a fan of the enormous size, but I had a note 2 for a while and I was always using that pen for shit. Sorry I'm rambling. It's early.

>>56388063
something that doesn't get mentioned is that sony batteries last tonnes of recharge cycles, I live in a hot environment and burn through batteries like butter but my mid range experias have both held up extremely well

>>56395776
As far as I know Z3/c officially got 6.0, maybe this was after you sold it. Plus it has a large ROM community

>>56396411
This is why I buy these phones, almost every other brand has the same hardware for the same price but it doesn't last/

>>56395491
If you bought a case this wouldn't have happened faggot, mine has never had this problem and I've owned it for close to a year.

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Z1, Z3 and Z5 Premium here
All are mint, still using Z1 as main until it dies (if it ever dies, it's a fucking tank) but I have the other 2 already set up and ready should one ever die

Remember to use tempered glass screen protectors
Questions welcome

>>56387437
Z5c owner here, it's easily the best phone I've ever used however I never tried the Z3c.
Given the price difference, it might be worth checking that one out over the $550 price tag of a Z5......
Unless you're rich.

>>56396655
Does international d6603 model of Z3 work in US? It looks like it should since it has bands 2 and 4

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3-6539.php

>>56396720
D6603 compatible with GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, but are not compatible with CDMA carriers such as Verizon and Sprint

>>56395170
Absolutely. And spent the extra $20-$30 on something real, the $9 tempered glass from China will just shatter on you.
Speaking from experience.

A good case will go a long way. Personally I'm using the LoveMei "steel" case with my own glass (Chinese shitty glass was shit, just punched it out) but I can understand if that's too big for the average user.

>>56388246
I had that issue until I learned that charging lithium batteries with differing amperage to what it's designed for will royally fuck up its lifespan.
Watch the amperage anon.

>>56396774
assuming 1 amp is safe for z5?
i always charge over pc usb anyways to make it as slow as possible and easy on the battery so that the lifespan never decreases

>>56396774
>LoveMei "steel" case
oh god this thing looks fucking ridiculous
And the reviews say it doesn't even work that well

>>56396768
Yeah I'm on T-Mobile anon

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Just got root access on my Xperia m5. Very good phone. 3GB RAM 2ghz processor 1080p @ a 5' screen. Both cameras are amazing quality for a smartphone camera (at least for a guy who doesn't know shit about photography). The only downside is the 2600 mah battery but if you're not a NEET that sits on his phone all day then that's not a problem. Basically if you aren't retarded enough to gayme then this phone is more than enough . Got it for around 300$ used. Screen protector is a pro tip.
>Homescreen screenshot for attention.

>>56396887
>tumblr
>>>/out/

>>56396861
T-Mobile? By all means then go ahead

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Z3-LTE-D6603-20-7MP/dp/B00ONSC5X0/
>Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as with GSM SIM cards (e.g. H20, Straight Talk, and select prepaid carriers).

This page says as well it should work on T-Mobile

>>56396898
Only blogs I follow are art blogs. And most of them are made by 4chan posters.

>>56396887
>21mp back camera
>13mp front camera
neat

>>56396953
It's very handy in social situations when you want to dick around, drink beer and talk about recent stuff.

I have the Xperia Z1C. I have nothing to complain about, I pretty much just use it for browsing the Internet while in shower and calling people. No apps, games or anything like that.

Only thing about it that I don't like is that the back is made of polished plastic, it scratches really easily. I hear that Z3 and Z5 have a glass (or was it metal?) back, I wouldn't mind one of those as a replacement.
The new X compact seems kinda shit, though. It does not appear to be waterproof so that's automatically a turd in my book.

>>56396922
Neato. Will definitely consider getting it.

GSM wins again

>>56397021
You shoulda plopped a screen protector on the back to guard the finish/polishing
It's not too late yet either it might still cover up blemishes and they cost nothing on ebay

>>56397091
I don't really care about it, the back just looks fucking disgusting. So I don't think that's the proper material to use there. A very stupid choice in my opinion. I'd prefer something like magnesium or glass.

Well I like my Z5p
Not like I have any other flagship phone from the same time to compare it to anyways

any chemistry fags know if this sounds feasible?

http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/219729-sony-plans-to-boost-battery-performance-40-percent-by-2020

Xperia Z3 user here, dropped it like 10 times from various heighs. Once I dropped it while climbing a ladder, the top right cover near the 3.5mm jack was bent. Once I dropped it while walking and the thing slided a few meters. Now half of the back cover is coming loose. It's still working great.
10/10 phone, thank you based Sony. Would buy again.

>>56387351
Z1. Two years. Been through hell. The back is immaculate. Android 4.4.4 works flawlessly, no lag.

Sony telephones are good. I don't like the new X series, Z3 and Z5 however are the best looking right now.

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>>56398616
>implying sony will be around in 2020

>>56398616
I would say that battery performance is more than 40% better now than it was in 2012, so it's probably feasible.

>>56400122
>battery performance is more than 40% better now than it was in 2012
No it isn't

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This week I switched from my very first smartphone, an iPhone 5S, to an Xperia Z5 Premium.

Sony phones are overpriced, but I'm loving the experience so far. Much nicer screen, more customizable everything, waterproofing, front facing speakers.

I wish Sony would unfuck itself, if they didn't price themselves as a premium brand with no premium features they might be doing OK.

>>56396887
>Facebook
>>>/kys/

>>56387437
I have it. It was absolute shit until the 6.0 update. Now it's beautiful

>>56396887
... Why would a NEET stay at home and sit in his phone? If you are at home wouldn't you use a computer?

>>56387351
I have Z5C right now. Works super smoothly, is pretty sturdy and waterproof, battery lasts entire day no matter what i do (i could probably charge it every two days) - generally, it's reliable.

Camera is shit though. Fitting 24mpx in such a small sensor was stupid idea and now photos are full of extreme noise reduction.

Posting from a Z5C right now. Had it for almost a year without any dramas, always kept tempered glass on the front and back. Dropped it a few times without damage to the phone (replaced screen protector afterwards).

Waterproof is nice. My last Samsung phone died after I rode home through rain, no issues like that anymore. Camera is decent, performance is ok and size factor is good for me. Battery lasts a whole day easily. Small keyboard is annoying sometimes.

It does heat up when charging or intensive apps like pokemon go, but not unbearable. Not for everyone but I'd buy again.

>>56396861
Yeah it does look ridiculous. But it functions exactly how I wanted it too, it's a big fuck-off steel case with an elevation off the screen (so it doesn't touch the ground when face down) and massive rubber edges.

I'm a geo though, so I'm constantly out in the field smashing rocks and falling off things..... I'm not the average user.

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>>56387351
Z2 reporting in. They're fucking great.

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>>56393613
>people will still buy the x compact
>theres no competition

>>56396655
Why do you have three versions? Are you a Sony fanboy?

Z5 owner here, it's been through the wash and still works perfectly. Being able to take underwater 4k video is fucking amazing.

>>56400122
My G2 from 2013 has better battery life than average current 2016 phone and charges at 2amp.

>>56401904
You taking videos of girls asses In the swimming pool or something?

z5 is p. cool but im not used to the heat it generates ever since i moved from a galaxy s4 active
the audio enhancers fug some songs for some reason so i leave those off
the waterproofing means i can masturbate in the shower

>>56401937
I'd never use it in a chlorinated pool or the ocean. When my buddies and I go diving at the nearby lake I can capture every part of the dive, both above and below water.

>>56387351
I have a 4 yo sola, it has not the greatest specs, but much to my surprise it's built like a fucking brick

>>56400283
I don't care. I don't have a hentai collection on my computer ;^)

>>56400524
Most of the mobile applications work better than their website counterparts on desktop browsers. Also it's very comfy to stay in bed and sit on your phone 2/3 hours.

People said they are good.
Bought a Z3 Compact.

It's been now replaced, will pick it up next week from the carrier.

So far:
> flap opened automatically
> take it back for first time
> repair list is huge
> flap comes out just as before
> take it back for the second time
> get it back again
> now flap is stable
> now other flap comes off
> somehow they managed to water damage my phone, now my camera has vapor inside and can't take a normal picture
> send it back the third time
> it's been there for weeks
> full replace

I hoped Sony will just repay me, or the carrier will let me buy an iPhone SE instead, but I got fucked here majorly.

So, wise word of the day, do NOT buy Sony, EVER.

Other problems:
- All gets FUCKING HOT. Very, very hot. Hotter than the M7, the Note 4.
- Glass. Slippery as fuck. You think the 3GS was slippery? Think again. It's a fucking soap bar, and jail simulator. Try not to drop it.
- Cases. Because of the "oh my god so good" button placement, no cases.

>>56405423
Con't:
- No cases: Yes, you can buy cases on eBay and whatnot, but every one of them is clunky, shitty. Even Spigen's "neo" or whatever is just a rubber shit that's twisting and bending around the phone and it's just godawful ugly/weird.

So. No. Never, ever.

Oh, bonus point!
- Camera, even though it's very high in megapixel, makes VERY shit images. It's like an old Galaxy S2, all blurred out, even in "Superior" mode. Manual does not help either.
- Flip flaps on side. See my prev post why.
- Sony drops support sooner than black fathers leave their kids. The Z3 was kinda an exception, we received that bastard-ish "Sony Concept" - which was basically a buggy AOSP firmware... but that's it. Z1 got dropped fast, Z2 got dropped fast, and now people can come with the excuse "but it's because N requires 64-bit". And that's true. But Sony dropped support before too, regardless or requirements.

>>56405423
>>56405451
One last post, just for the sake of clarity.
What's good about the phone?

> It's literally one of the small devices you can buy besides an iPhone, iPod.
> Water-resistant. More or less. The Z3 sucks because of flaps, Z5 sucks because it's now less resistant. Friend had a Z3 (normal), he suffered from flap/water damage too.

And there was the "Power saver" feature which basically was a "Forced Doze" mode. It was a Sony thing since KitKat or so. It was soooo fucking awesome.

Guess what?
THEY TOOK IT OUT WITH MARSHMALLOW.

One fucking good feature, and they take it out.
Sony a shit.

>>56401847
Name a good alternative to the Xperia X Compact, between 4.5 and 4.8 inches

>>56405423
>Glass. Slippery as fuck.
How greasy fingers do you have?

And what's wrong with the button placement?
I have a case, and I have no problem with the buttons.

>>56405494
> Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
It's still trash.

>>56388204
is that supposed to be a good thing

>>56406206
Still, no competition?

All phones are stupidly huge these days.

>>56406206
>fails to name any competition

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>>56406205
> How greasy fingers do you have?
I leave no visible grease on my phones, and I don't sweat as much as my friends so.
It's just a block of glass with no case.

> Button placement
It is very comfy, but I think case makers quite dislike it. As I said I bought expensive Spigen cases too, but they were all shitty.

> I have a case
Link plox.
Since I will get back this shitty phone, I want to have a nice case on.

>>56406223
iPhone SE? Smaller, same price.
Galaxy S5 maybe? Waterproof, barely any bigger.
Cat S60? Similar size, rugged, waterproof.
HTC M7?

Yeah I know the S5/M7 are not new but the Snapdildo 650 is a potato chip anyway.

>>56406246
>iPhone SE?
Non-free software. Weak bait.

>Galaxy S5
Doesn't fit the requirements. 5.1".

>Cat S60
Even more expensive.

>HTC M7
Android 5

>Snapdildo 650 is a potato chip anyway
What do you do with your phone that requires a faster CPU anyway?
Video games? Global rule #2.

>>56406246
>Link plox
Look for a "TPU" case, they're nice and flexible.

I prefer Android over iOS
My previous phone was a Galaxy s2, exactly the same size as the Xperia z3c, perfect size imo.
And I don't like the plasticy feel that the recent Samsung phones have, also their screen button placement is "backwards".

Haven't checked out the HTC or Cat.
But as of now, I'm happy with Sony

>>56406316
>Non-free software. Weak bait.
Wut?
Sony's system is not AOSP either.
Sony Concept was not Open Source, nor Free Software either.

> CAT S60
> Expensive
True, but you get a proper device that will not break on the first drop.

> What do you do with your phone?
Nothing extraordinary. But I use it for work, on meetings, in emergency. So when I need, I need it NOW.
When I have to reach a destination ASAP, I cannot wait for Maps to load for half a minute.
When I have to call the cops or the ambulance, I cannot wait extra seconds for it to load.

Yes, a shit chip (Snapdildo 6xx, MTK, etc) is good for basement dwelling, or if you don't receive calls, or if you just Facebook on it all day.

>>56406350
> TPU
The Spigen one I have is TPU, it's already tearing on the sides, and I barely used it. I have found a different Spigen case now (Neo Hybrid), but these have metal in them which tends to block GPS signal. Happened to my Note 4, the Neo Hybrid blocks GPS on it like 99%.

>>56406371
>Sony's system is not AOSP either.
>Sony Concept was not Open Source, nor Free Software either.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Devices#vendor=%22Sony%22;cmversions=%2213%22;

Sony phones are usually supported by Cyanogenmod.

>>56406350
> preference
Well I can't do much about that.

Honestly? I can only one hand the iPhone SE/5S and old phones like the N95 Nokia.
Even the Z3C, it's small, but not small enough to be held and operated in one hand.

And last, even with the iPhone, I just tend to wait until I can use both hands and then I do what I have to do.

Pocket wise? Meh. If I have small pockets, the Z3C is also "too big". It's not a very thin phone. I tried carrying it around instead of my Note 4, but even though it's smaller, it's just as uncomfortable to carry.

ALL IN ALL, after trying all sizes:
I would buy an LG most likely. Because it's got a big screen, yet no huge body. It can be unlocked / operated with one hand (tap to wake, etc), and it's big enough to handle any media / office task. (G4, V10)

I've got the z3c and it's great, issues with me were the headphone jack stopped working and the charger flap gasket came off. Sony would not stop asking me if I dipped it in water, which I didn't

After I got it back I replaced the flap, got a magnetic charger for the side, and used Bluetooth headphones. Not long after the back cracked basically randomly, which I hear happens.

Besides that I love the phone. Only software issue is that it has trouble with MMS

>>56406396
Supported does not mean bug-free.
I used Cyanogen for longer periods on all kind of devices (Note 2, S3, Z1, M7), but every build, every branch has some issues.

And trust me, it's going to fuck you in the ass.
> take bus
> it's full of people
> takes a new route for some reason
> end up in an unknown part of the city
> GPS not working in this build

> wait for job call
> "missed call 1"
> try to call back
> they can't hear me

Friend:
> has anxiety attacks
> we try to call him
> he won't pick up, we get worried
> turns out it was Cyanogenmod

... it will happen at the worst times.

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>>56388706
Redmi sucks.

They lag out of the box. Sony no more.

>>56406434
>charger flap gasket came off
see my post above anon, I had the same issue.
Sony was not able to repair it even after several attempts, now they replaced the phone.

Now.
I will get it back.
Start using it.
And if that goddamn fucking flap comes off, I will go at them at the court.

Chances are good I will get my money back at least.

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What went wrong?

I need /g/ opinion on choosing a smartphone
my carrier gives following phones away for "free" which should I pick up. That's their latest collection btw

>lumia 650
>sony xperia xa
>p9 lite

I'm familiar with winphone app situation but this never really bothered me 2bh

>>56406919
sd810 and 820

So my Z3C died after a year of using it. Should I buy another one, get the Z5C or get the new compact?

My Z Ultra is still kicking
Great all around device, especially for reading

Sadly, they are bad, and say this because I want to like them, but I simply can't.

- Too expensive (example: Xperia X, Snapdragon 650 for $500)
- Wasted camera potential. Their sensors are top-notch and better than most other phones, but their software just sucks and images turn out worse than those from phones with worse sensors but better software (example: compare Sony's flagships to a Nexus 5X on GSMArena)
- Their great stamina mode disappeared after Marshmallow with the worse Doze.
- Bad with updates, they're slow, inconsistent with the phones they update and usually they make the phone worse (example: the loss of Stamina mode) or introduce other problems.
- Bad support: self-cracking glass on Xperia Z series, including the Z5s. They didn't acknowledge it and charged a lot for their repair.

It's a damn shame because they have good build quality, waterproofing, great camera sensors and overall a good design. The hardware is good, they just need to step up in the software and pricing aspects.

>>56387351
The XZ Compact is shit, it's quite literally a step down from the Z5 Compact
>less powerful processor
>no IP protection
>while increasing the price
Just get the Z5 Compact

>>56411413
How could they fuck up this bad.

My Z5 is great since they fixed the Bluetooth audio bug on the last update.

I am pretty pissed off that I have to keep bending it back it into shape though, I've never known anything like it.

Z3+ or z5 with 150 dollarinos difference
anyone with a z3+ updated? how is it?

>>56412028
Z3+ is pretty much a Z3 with gimped battery. Get the Z3 instead and you'll save even more burgergold.

>>56387351
They are overpriced, whatever you're getting for the price you can get better for less. If you have the money to spend, they are pretty devices tho.

>>56387351
Nope. They are famous for overheating and the screens and back spontaneously break by themselves because one half of the phone gets significantly hotter than the other part.

Happened with my Z3, which is already unsupported even though it's not even 2 years old by the way.

They also advertise the phones as waterproof and then later change it to water resistant. It's a fucking mess.

>>56412047
i don't want to open a lid every time i need to charge my phone
dock station are shit
Z1 user for 3 years

>>56388706
>buying piaopi pumimi linkini s2 mirimi oishii pilili mi phones

>>56405470
You lying rat. It's already been like a month since they reintroduced stamina mode back. You don't even know the name of the fucking thing.

http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/08/16/sony-xperia-devices-are-most-stable-smartphones-around-report/

The lightest and most stable software around, and most dev friendly device after the Nexus. If they're overpriced, then I don't mind paying for this level of care. My Z1 is nearly three years old, would probably be using it more a couple more years, still smooth as new