Sony Xperia 10 II
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- bentlisbg
- 0yT
- 10 Jun 2020
AnonD-783118, 08 Jun 2020Okay so I bought this phone and I have it now for a about a... moreThank you for your clear headed view on this phone. I'm thinking of buying one myself and I'm glad to see something said from someone who is neither pureblood Sony fanboy nor hater who only looks on numbers.
I mean, could this phone be better? Of course, OIS on main camera would be awesome, stereo speakers would be nice (but meh) and a better SoC would be greatly appreciated, not for the extra power but better lifespan and performance after few years.
I think this phone will be great for day to day use as a phone. For media, web and all normal apps. If you are looking for a gaming beast why are you looking at 6" phone? I want a phone that feels good in one hand, can easily run all my daily apps, if I see a funny bird take a picture of it and if I want, I can plug my Audio-Technika wired headphones in for some premium sound. This is the phone that can do it.
I've seen some people compering phone companies to cars and I think it has a point. You can buy VW Golf or other VW concern car (Samsung, Xiaomi) and it would be good car. You can buy a BMW and pay premium for great engine and features (flagships). This phone is a Toyota, it is not flashy or extra powerful, but it will perform almost anything you need it for and most likely will perform it far longer then others thanks to optimization. It is the boring safe bet, but it will work.
For those who call this phone overpriced I say 'sure, I guess'. You can find better for cheaper from Chinese companies or just as good for cheaper. But if you care, you can take in consideration that Sony has stricter environmental policies than most companies so bit of that higher price can make a huge difference on the effect on the sustainability.
I personally will wait and buy one as soon as the price drops to ~300 euro and I think it will be worth every single cent.
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- Fosil
- 3Dc
- 10 Jun 2020
ralf316, 09 Jun 2020For few first days i had the same problem.
since i turn on... moreThanks - but turning of the screen wont help you if you don't move your finger away, right? It still recognizes your fingerprint sooner or later and unlock it again even if you turned it off before.
Yes, I tried the video and its sound as you wrote about it multiple times - but I don't think there is a problem in my case. What should I do to check it? Right now I don't think there is a problem, but so far didn!t have time to test it properly (did the tech tests in settings though - everything was alright)...
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- ralf316
- pmH
- 09 Jun 2020
Fosil, 09 Jun 2020Have the phone for second day, and I am happy about it so f... moreFor few first days i had the same problem.
since i turn on flight mode while phone call ( :D) i try to catch it below the sensor or when its possible turn off screen before put it next to my ear. There is no way to change any fingersensor settings.
BTW are u check the sound level in videos? is it ok in your device or very very low like in my case?
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- Anonymous
- 32B
- 09 Jun 2020
Kfav82, 09 Jun 2020Did it arrive on next day delivery? Just wary as haven't he... moreI placed the order abour 4 days ago, and was notified about shipment yesterday morning and it arrived this morning. All still in order so far.
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- Fosil
- 3Dc
- 09 Jun 2020
Have the phone for second day, and I am happy about it so far... But how do you guys deal with touching the fingerprint sensor during the calls? It's on the exact same spot where I tend to keep my hand on, so it continuosly turns on the display (and then my ear mess up all the settings with the screen turned on :-)
Is it just about getting use to keep the phone in some different possition so I wouldn't touch the sensor (I'm not so succesful with that so far)? Or is there some trick I am missing? Like for example seeting the sensor to be activated only when pressing also the button, not only touching it? I didn't find that anywhere either...
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- ralf316
- pmH
- 09 Jun 2020
amiens80, 09 Jun 2020OMG !
sony finally get back the radio FM !
i love that de... moreNo radio Fm on a board...
I missed Xperia themsand sonys album too (no preinstalled app). Rest important things for me are present:)
- TheGoldenMellifluous
- y{0
- 09 Jun 2020
Anonymous, 09 Jun 2020Does it have Gyroscope?The requirement for SteadyShot in Sony Xperia's camera needs gyroscope and some people told that Xperia 10 II does have a gyroscope sensor inside by some sellers and providers. So, it does have a gyro. Only it wasn't mentioned explicitly by Sony.
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- amiens80
- nJa
- 09 Jun 2020
OMG !
sony finally get back the radio FM !
i love that device !
i love it ! i love it !
I just waiting for a red color version and i'll purchase it !
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- AnonD-783118
- 38g
- 09 Jun 2020
117, 08 Jun 2020@bornnaughty nice simple review im the same as you not a he... moreThanks, I'm glad it helped. I'm from Belgium and ordered from The Netherlands (it's not available in Belgium either), maybe you could do the same? Don't know how import to UK works these days.
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- Kfav82
- nHT
- 09 Jun 2020
Anonymous, 09 Jun 2020I've ordered this phone from Clove and received it today. N... moreDid it arrive on next day delivery? Just wary as haven't heard of clove and worry if there was a problem with the phone. With the likes of o2 you can just walk into their shop to get it sorted (once they reopen obviously) Getting fed up of waiting to may end up ordering it elsewhere
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- ralf316
- pmH
- 09 Jun 2020
Looks like i have any software problem. I still have problem with low sound in videos. And today phone first time broke- mega lag black screen (i only saw time,battery and rest of top bar) - i several times on and of screen (fingerprint sensor was working perfectly:P). When i restart everything was normall. Its strange because i do not maked anything speciall- play video via chrome. Till today i never had even small lag or smth.
I wrote to Sonys supportdue too low sound level but they only advise me to do fix option in Xperia companion. (I done this firstly before wipe and all i done). I wrote to them again and wait for an answer.
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- Anonymous
- 32B
- 09 Jun 2020
Kfav82, 09 Jun 2020Evening, yeah I eventually got a reply from clove but just ... moreI've ordered this phone from Clove and received it today. No problems at all so far, everything is in order.
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- mXv
- 09 Jun 2020
Kfav82, 09 Jun 2020Evening, yeah I eventually got a reply from clove but just ... more@Kfav82 do you know I forgot all about giffgaff and your right about clove there is something about them that's putting me off from ordering from them, hopefully O2 will have it this week or next
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- StN
- 09 Jun 2020
Next year Sony must make smartphone based on snapdragon series 7 especially 765 or fans will go to other brands because 660, 670 are old and next year also 730 will be old so Sony have to go to 765 to compete other brands (e.g samsung A71, A72...)
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- Anonymous
- IbG
- 09 Jun 2020
Is it better than Z3?
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- Anonymous
- 0Qh
- 09 Jun 2020
Does it have Gyroscope?
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- Anonymous
- mpt
- 09 Jun 2020
This phone is advertised on virgin media for just £15 a month
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- Kfav82
- nHT
- 09 Jun 2020
117, 08 Jun 2020@Kfav82 hello mate hopefully that's true, I think the daily... moreEvening, yeah I eventually got a reply from clove but just something about it put me off buying from them. giff gaff now have it listed as available but the order now button doesn't work yet for some reason. Reckon O2 will have it in the next few days then I can finally order it
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- Desmond
- 0Qh
- 09 Jun 2020
Gyroscope is there or not?
A real rarity among Sony mid-rangers 😅