CES 2013: Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL hands-on

07 January 2013
In 2012, Sony found itself behind the pace, offering its first dual-core droids just a few weeks before the competition switched to quad-core architectures. Keen to catch up... Update: hands-on videos added

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  • 10 Jan 2013

AnonD-97818, 10 Jan 2013Well Said Well Said, I liked your words:)Why are Sony phones so damn expensive. They used to give excuses of software features. Compare the Xperia Z or ZL to the Note II, there is nothing better other than the reality display. Hope Sony thinks logically and brings down the price of the phone when it is launched coz that is the only turn down for this beast

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    • 10 Jan 2013

    bubba, 10 Jan 2013"Note that the Xperia ZL is smaller (shorter and narro... moreI think Thats why its called touch screen..

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      • 3$4
      • 10 Jan 2013

      Astonishingly beautiful in its simplicity. The design I mean. It's gonna be a good year four SONY no doubt about that.

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        • t7X
        • 10 Jan 2013

        most of here complaining about the screen. as if they've go hands-on. relax. wait until the phone is at your face and shout out loud how beautiful z's screen is.

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          • 10 Jan 2013

          Immanuel, 10 Jan 2013But if you wait, then you'll always be waiting for the next... moreWell Said Well Said, I liked your words:)

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            • I05
            • 10 Jan 2013

            [deleted post]learn about viewing angle b4 posting comments.

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              • AnonD-56505
              • KxY
              • 10 Jan 2013

              about viewing angle:
              that's bcoz, its TFT LCD, when you watch
              it on youtube its ugly but in real life
              hands on its beautiful, that's why sony
              called it "Reality Display" get it

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                • Matt
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                • 10 Jan 2013

                Anonymous, 08 Jan 2013Phone? Did you say phone? 5 inches is definitely not a phon... moreTry making a call with the original Nokia N-gage then...

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                  • 10 Jan 2013

                  Gamefreakz, 10 Jan 2013But it's not that important, why would you want to view it ... moreJust like a nice design, good viewing angles contribute to the overall good look of the phone, IMO

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                    • 10 Jan 2013

                    Anonymous, 10 Jan 2013Another bland-looking brick.Well, give me a bland looking brick anytime... Seeing the SGS3 for the first time nearly made me puke all over my keyboard

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                      • Anonymous
                      • jKr
                      • 10 Jan 2013

                      Gamefreakz, 10 Jan 2013But it's not that important, why would you want to view it ... morewell, it's not something you'll only notice from the side. Just take a look at the side by side comparison picture between Xperia Z and Note2, you'll see note 2 has a significantly higher contrast ratio. Z's screen is all blueish and greyish.

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                        • 10 Jan 2013

                        AnonD-81600, 10 Jan 2013gsmarena, how about the viewing angle? It's the only thing ... moreBut it's not that important, why would you want to view it from the side?

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                          • Anonymous
                          • u{H
                          • 10 Jan 2013

                          Another bland-looking brick.

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                            • Hs2
                            • 10 Jan 2013

                            Why would one care about "viewing angle"?

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                              • bubba
                              • ssE
                              • 10 Jan 2013

                              "Note that the Xperia ZL is smaller (shorter and narrower) than the Samsung Galaxy S III, but packs a bigger screen!" for me this simply translates into more accidental touches at the edge of the screen.

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                                • AnonD-81600
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                                • 10 Jan 2013

                                gsmarena, how about the viewing angle? It's the only thing that keeps me from getting myself an Xperia. If its viewing angles are as good as the One X's, then I'll let Sony have some of my money :D

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                                  • KIC
                                  • 10 Jan 2013

                                  The black bezel in bottom with on screen buttons looks awkward to me. Its makes screen cut out. In pics xperia z is looking prototype in front of S3. Rest the phone is very good and built nicly. Love to try HDR vdo

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                                    • 10 Jan 2013

                                    Anonymous, 08 Jan 2013Phone? Did you say phone? 5 inches is definitely not a phon... moreI'm not into the supersized phone/tablet hybrids either, but if the ZL is actually smaller than the SGS3, I would seriously consider this phone.

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                                      • Immanuel
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                                      • 10 Jan 2013

                                      yowh, 09 Jan 2013still have to wait for s4 its better to be late in buying ... moreBut if you wait, then you'll always be waiting for the next best phone to come out! Best just to get something that you like at that time. There will always be something better down the line.

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                                        • 10 Jan 2013

                                        sony is big hugh company ..u canot follow samsung, must breakthrough high tech. z n zl is a junk "smartphone".
                                        we will see, how many they sell?