Flashback: Sony Xperia Z, ZL and Z Ultra lay the foundations for the modern Xperia flagships
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- Anonymous
- PE3
- 18 Apr 2021
SizN80, 18 Apr 2021None of them are Waterproof, who the hell wrote this articl... moreip67 isnt waterproof ?
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- An0n
- tDQ
- 18 Apr 2021
6,4" was huge back then. Now, it's mainstream. Sony always have a place in modders hearts. Less drama, more action when talking about device source. Others should learn from Sony about it.
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- SizN80
- run
- 18 Apr 2021
None of them are Waterproof, who the hell wrote this article? There is a difference between Water Resistance and Waterproof!
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- AnonD-994147
- p%B
- 18 Apr 2021
I remember my only Sony smartphone, the Xperia Z1 back in 2014-2015 I think. It was such a nice phone (when talking about built quality). The software wasn’t so great though if I remember (probably because of the way Android was back then). Before that Sony phone I had a Samsung S3 (no comparison when it comes to built quality, Sony was much better).
Sadly for Sony (the same like LG) it targeted a particular type of user in the end. Samsung went to target the average users, so they followed a different path (a better one if you ask me).
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- Aaron
- YTx
- 18 Apr 2021
It's sad to see Sony go the way of LG. Goodbye Sony
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- Anonymous
- YTx
- 18 Apr 2021
RIP Sony Xperia, you were ahead of your time.
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- Priyan Randil
- Hxe
- 18 Apr 2021
Relationship between Sony and me;
Sony Ericsson J230i
Sony Ericsson K510i
Sony Ericsson K530i
Sony Ericsson J108
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray
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Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia XZ1 (this comments is typed using this)
Definitely Xperia 1iii will be my next device. ❤️
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- Nobody
- tu2
- 18 Apr 2021
Ahhh nostalgic.... Good old day
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- Zaelbusta
- rX}
- 18 Apr 2021
I have my Xperia XZ3
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- Rahul
- EQ3
- 18 Apr 2021
I still got a Xperia Z ultra in near mint condition. Works well even today.
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- Driftit
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- 18 Apr 2021
Good article.
Really enjoyed my Sony Phones.
Currently trying a OnePlus 8t as I'm in a country that took too long to get the current Sony's in.
I will ditch this 8t as soon as the 5iii is available. My OnePlus experience has been absolutely terrible. Bugs, slow updates, terrible camera post processing and bugs related to it. Zero support outside of the OnePlus community.
But as usual the pro China anti Japan shils will be along to flood this comment section with propaganda any moment.
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- Tangient
- bJb
- 18 Apr 2021
The Z series was great, but unfortunately Sony stayed stagnant when it came to their design, and failed to keep up with market trends like OLED screens, bezelless desgins etc. And their poor marketing strategy only made the situation worse for them, unfortunately. Sony has the potential and resources to make their smartphone business great, but I guess it's just a conscious business decision they made since a long time ago.
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- IWR
- 18 Apr 2021
Not only modern Xperias.
They laid the foundation for many smartphones to come later.
The Xperia Z was an epitome of Xperia.
It was perfect except for the average or mediocre battery life in today's standards.
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- TheLastOracle
- U{8
- 18 Apr 2021
Sony's phone have alot going for them, though they need to work on their confusing and random naming scheme, their uninoising designs and their camera quality could definitely improve. They HDR is definitely behind most of the flagships.
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- Qimchi
- ijs
- 18 Apr 2021
Claudesp33d, 18 Apr 2021I used xperia sp and it was the worst android experience i ... moreYeah it's weird yet amazing how the Xperia ZR nowadays still feels faster and snappier than my current midranger phone. Tho that's only when its in very light apps like Youtube or the homescreen.
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- Exyvia
- bJy
- 18 Apr 2021
Claudesp33d, 18 Apr 2021I used xperia sp and it was the worst android experience i ... moreBasically most of the Honey Comb or Jelly Bean era was kinda shit
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- Anonymous
- vxC
- 18 Apr 2021
The Arc series had the hardware shutter as well. And lets not forget their feature phones.
This was my second smartphone, after the Arc S. The Z was a great phone, but suffered gradual slow downs as Google kept bloating their Play Services. My first smartphone (aside from Japanese keitais) where I could use in light rain or less-extreme elements and not have to worry.
While a definitely upgrade over the Arc S (and much better build-quality), I hated the loss of the shutter key. Made the under-water shots impossible due to the capacitive display going nuts underwater (and probably why the Z1 brought that key back).
Had mine for three years before upgrading to the S6, which remains the longest phone I've used at four years. Currently on a Pixel 3a, and I may go back to a Sony with the I mk III.
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- Anonymous
- fFA
- 18 Apr 2021
And Sony still struggling....