hi all
i recently asked a retailer about the price for the arc and acr S recently ( dunno why but o have the urge to do so and i did ) he said the price for ARC is RM1000 and ARC S is RM 1300 which is surprisingly cheap ..and i do love the phone ..never seen anyone used it but i looks gorgeous in videos ...i just bought a galaxy ACE about a month ago and i am planning to change one at the end of the year at december ...so should i get the arc ? i know it have some crappy processors and low ram but i want to hear some opinion for the users ...is it worth the RM 1000? and i do expect the price to drop to RM800 at the end of the year ...
Look wise, the arc is top tier, hands down. I guess it really ties down to what you expect out of your phone. Personally, a phone to me is to remain a phone and not a mini laptop, so the specs of the Arc S is good enough for me. It's fast enough to do everything that I want; stream videos, browse the internet, call/email/text etc. All those hype about new phones, dual cores and etc, what is the purpose exactly? It loads a page faster in 1 sec? Ridiculous. Didn't mean to rant haha, but yeah. If you want a phone that stands out and looks good and is good for everyday use, I would recommend getting the Arc/S. Not to mention, the Camera is awesome.
Hey tohno,nice seeing u here brick guy. Im using arc s rite now n lovin it. Anyway i bought mine from a guy who just used it for two months at rm900. Its used but the guy is new with android n havent mod anything yet so i think its fair if i said that it come fresh from the shop
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I say it doesn't worth it, now you have new Sony phones, hTC and many.
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A medium-high performance phone, with excellent camera and versatile multimedia functions, paired with large high resolution phone for low price? Damn yeah it's worth it!
Buy Arc S
Buy Arc S ...
Great phone ...
Bought one on the launch date itself ...
Xtremely happy
sweet! then i think i will eye for the arc s then!
oh hi malice!
I bought mine 'cause it was on Special + 50€ cash back. So i got it for 350€ in last July.
Love it except the screen which is too weak. And now it is quite weak for new apps.
I'm looking to get a Nexus in a couple of month. But since i unlocked my bootloader I really enjoy it more.
This is definitely not a waste of money.
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Love it except the screen which is too weak. And now it is quite weak for new apps.
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Screen is strong enough and there are no new apps that I am aware of that require a certain screen strength...
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Screen is strong enough and there are no new apps that I am aware of that require a certain screen strength...
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My screen has a broken line on the left side. It has been always carried in a leather holder.
Try to play GTA3 with the arc.
It is a good phone but it is (a bit) outdated.
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Please don't buy neither Arc nor Arc S, you will face some very depressing problems with these phones, as Arc user I don't suggest this phone because of very poor quality of the phone. You maybe extra careful with your phone but you won't avoid housing crack, scratched screen and body damages. Housing crack appears on almost all Xperia Arc phones, as for screen I would say, its very bright and high quality but, it is not gorilla glass, and you can scratch it by mistake for example when cleaning, as I did. As for body I would say that design is very sexy but you will notice small dots around the screen, and on the back panel, paint gets peeled. My advice, hold the phone in vacuum or wait for Xperia S!
MAX--K said:
My screen has a broken line on the left side. It has been always carried in a leather holder.
Try to play GTA3 with the arc.
It is a good phone but it is (a bit) outdated.
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Ah, so you need an enhanced durability screen because you are a passionate GTA3 player... Ok, got it!
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I still prefer the thinner look of the arc...
(is that a racoon above me ??? !!!)
giorgobiani554 said:
Please don't buy neither Arc nor Arc S, you will face some very depressing problems with these phones, as Arc user I don't suggest this phone because of very poor quality of the phone. You maybe extra careful with your phone but you won't avoid housing crack, scratched screen and body damages. Housing crack appears on almost all Xperia Arc phones, as for screen I would say, its very bright and high quality but, it is not gorilla glass, and you can scratch it by mistake for example when cleaning, as I did. As for body I would say that design is very sexy but you will notice small dots around the screen, and on the back panel, paint gets peeled. My advice, hold the phone in vacuum or wait for Xperia S!
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Remove the shutter proof thing.
Did it 3 months ago and no scratches!
@ OP:
If you want it, get it now!
By the end of the year it will be totally outdated, well, it is already somehow.
Looking forward to the Galaxy S III or a Sony with Snapdragon S4 as the Arc gets too slow after a few days of uptime
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Great phone!
This phone is great! In poland he cost 1300 PLN, this is not too big price for that phone. He have great camera (720p Video [i record a video with friends and that camera have really good quality, better than both normal cameras]).
I did, I removed but as I said scratched with cleaning cloth
giorgobiani554 said:
Please don't buy neither Arc nor Arc S, you will face some very depressing problems with these phones, as Arc user I don't suggest this phone because of very poor quality of the phone. You maybe extra careful with your phone but you won't avoid housing crack, scratched screen and body damages. Housing crack appears on almost all Xperia Arc phones, as for screen I would say, its very bright and high quality but, it is not gorilla glass, and you can scratch it by mistake for example when cleaning, as I did. As for body I would say that design is very sexy but you will notice small dots around the screen, and on the back panel, paint gets peeled. My advice, hold the phone in vacuum or wait for Xperia S!
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Really? I didnt know...cause i have dropoed my arc so.many times...i have slept over it, i aint using a screen protector, still the screen is fine! Its quite durable mate! The only problem is..it gets really slow sometimes! So even i wouldn't suggest to purchase arc. But i still love it <3:-D
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well i am actually of buying this phone cause of the relatively cheap price...i just got my ace just a month ago but seeing the arc's cheap price i just can't resist to buy it...and by the end of the year i think arc s will be below RM1000 by then it's a sure buy ..i cant afford high end phones ( expensive ones at least ) like S2 ( it's too common!! ) , sensation etc ...
If I were you, I would buy LG Optimus 2X instead. It has Tegra 2 chipset and a dual-core processor. That makes it much better phone. Cons are it doesn't have as good camera, and the screen is a bit smaller(4.2 > 4.0).
Here in Switzerland it is even cheaper.
I've my arc s for close to 5 months and I do not regret it. It's camera is one of the best among the smart phones for the price of it. When my friend who own the iPhone 4 took the same night scene with my arc, the arc's capture the scene very well, not too bright or too dark -- like what the iPhone does.
Responsiveness is reasonably fast even though it's not rooted. Depending on how you handle the phone, mine is still scratch-free and beautiful. No cracks. The factory screen does trap specks of dust quite easily, but this can be avoided if you apply another matte filter over it.
The phone is light and still able to fit into my pocket despite it's 4+ inch screen. The big screen makes it comfortable to browse webs, watch videos and play games.
What I find a nuisance in the arc is the small internal memory capacity, which means you'll have to be selective in the apps you store in the phone.
Definitely worth buying & keeping if you're a light to medium-usage user.
Good luck in your choice!
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Hello guys, I currently own an X10 and would like to purchase a Arc as well. The only reason I have not, is cause I've seen a few threads regarding cracks and color fading. So I'm wondering if these are common issues?
If you get a blue one you have a high chance to get the crack, with a silver one you can have luck and don't get the crack.
But it's still an awesome device
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Battery cover is a tiny bit squeaky on the silver model, but I put a small paper under the cover and now its better.
Flo95 said:
If you get a blue one you have a high chance to get the crack, with a silver one you can have luck and don't get the crack.
But it's still an awesome device
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Battery cover is a tiny bit squeaky on the silver model, but I put a small paper under the cover and not its better.
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Thanks for the heads up guys, gonna take the plunge.:
i think the build quality on the x10 is better. but my arc has been dropped a couple of times on concrete and still works fine besides a couple of nasty gashes on the corners. at first, you will be annoyed by the creaky rear cover, but overall it's definitely worth the plunge.
I have a black one and after a few months use (with no cover) there is no fading, creaking or cracking.. Just a couple of little chips where I have dropped it! lol
I've used the X10 and now i'm using the Arc for two months now.
So far, there's no crack or chip. That's maybe because I use a silicone case.
The screen on the Arc is noticeably larger and I feel that the arc has a better grip than the X10. I also think that the arc fits much better in my jeans. Other than that, the software and hardware are mostly the same with the arc have slightly better processor/ram.
I am considering the xperia arc S, I am unable to get my hands on the xperia arc or arc S before buying so I have to ask you guys.
I am worried about the ergonomics of the phone after reading reviews. Some reviews say that the inward curve makes the phone harder to get a grip, it's a huge phone and I dont want to drop it too many times. Do you agree about the grip being not too good?
The other problem seems to be the power button. Unlocking is not a problem due to hardware home button but I want to be able to quickly and comfortably lock the phone and it seems like the arc will require a bit more effort. Using a widget is not an option as many times I have to lock the phone while browsing etc. So whats your take on the power button? Did you get used to it quickly? Do you find locking the phone with one hand easy?
i just picked one up, decided the galaxy nexus was too expensive and ill sell it and get another one later, compared to the gnexus this phone is super tiny, it weighs virtually nothing and is comfortable to hold, feels tiny in the hand now, id say it feels a little bigger than an iphone and twice as light, the curve is nice, but i will say that the screen and resolution feel off after using the galaxy nexus, im sure its just an adjustment im going through. the lock button is easy to reach because the phone isnt too large as well.
Is it bigger than x10?Arc S is my next phone.
thatg said:
i just picked one up, decided the galaxy nexus was too expensive and ill sell it and get another one later, compared to the gnexus this phone is super tiny, it weighs virtually nothing and is comfortable to hold, feels tiny in the hand now, id say it feels a little bigger than an iphone and twice as light, the curve is nice, but i will say that the screen and resolution feel off after using the galaxy nexus, im sure its just an adjustment im going through. the lock button is easy to reach because the phone isnt too large as well.
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it might be a bit taller but its so much slimmer it feels smaller in the hand
its slim,
comfort on your palm,
button easy to reach due to its slim and curvy body,
if you are afraid of dropping it, use a silicon casing.
never drop it before since i first bought it.
power button, if you are having big finger, yes it is hard.
but no if you are using the tip of your thumb nail.
another suggestions, you should goto the store try the phone, dont buy it yet and decide how does it fell, and let us know.
our experiences should be differ than yours after trying it...
Thanks
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i've get the chance to hold an iphone and samsung gs2..
i must say, compare to those 2 fat-phones, i'll pick the super slim arc anytime
it's so freakin light too
about the power button, i have no problem reaching it. i can use my index finger to press it, while my thumb and other 3 fingers holding it, that's using 1 hand ! yes, its that light
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i've get the chance to hold an iphone and samsung gs2..
i must say, compare to those 2 fat-phones, i'll pick the super slim arc anytime
it's so freakin light too
about the power button, i have no problem reaching it. i can use my index finger to press it, while my thumb and other 3 fingers holding it, that's using 1 hand ! yes, its that light
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The SGS2 is thinner and lighter than arc dude.
And iphone is also thinner than the thickest parts of the arc, I would say they are equal overall. Ofcourse it's heavier.
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Is it bigger than x10?Arc S is my next phone.
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No, arc is almost same dimensions while being thinner. Also the way it's designed means that despite having a larger screen the phone is almost exactly same size as x10.
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I upgraded from the previous weighty SE Aino to SE Arc S. Initially I couldn't get used to its lightness - tends to almost fly off my hand. After fitting it with a light silicon matte case, it is so much more comfortable.
Nope, haven't dropped it before, because it's such a beautiful phone that you tend to want to take good care of it.
As for locking of phone while browsing, I haven't tried doing that before. However I had a widget installed such that when I pull down the notification bar, I can switch off the screen from there. Have gotten used to it that I forgot that it was there to replace the Power button... Lol...
Ok I have to say I am exited about this phone but now after spending some time on this forum and the sony forum I am starting to get cold feet. I don't mind changing the back cover, but I see other serious issues with the screen (there is a long thread in the sony forum about it), not to mention camera button, volume, alarm problems.
It seems for a 450 euro phone it's a lot of flaws. I know in forum it's mainly troubleshooting, but buying a phone in a country where there is no warranty is scary, see my other thread.
So what is the general consensus about reliability? Also is it true the latest phones produced have fixed the the light bleed already fixed?
I own a Z1C and I can't say anything bad about it. Please remember that happy people tend not to share their good experiences, while those with faulty units tend to exaggerate their unhappiness, making them more visible.
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Don't believe everything you hear in the internet. Samsung, HTC, Apple, LG, Nokia...They all have interest to bash this phone on the net.
Great battery life, Great screen with really good blacks, Snapdragon 800, Aluminum and glass, fast 20MP Camera. What's not to love?
Never judge a phone until you hold it yourself in the store! Don't believe internet until you check it yourself, ever!
I thought the same as you until I held that phone in the store and then everything changed.
Option58 said:
Don't believe everything you hear in the internet. Samsung, HTC, Apple, LG, Nokia...They all have interest to bash this phone on the net.
Great battery life, Great screen with really good blacks, Snapdragon 800, Aluminum and glass, fast 20MP Camera. What's not to love?
Never judge a phone until you hold it yourself in the store! Don't believe internet until you check it yourself, ever!
I thought the same as you until I held that phone in the store and then everything changed.
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I agree with you but sometimes if u r unlucky enough then u can get a faulty product too and it can happens with any phone.. as i bought galaxy s4 and replaced 3 times but got weird display issue and finally asked for refund. As soon as i will get my refund i will buy z1 compact. So always buy from somewhere where u will get replacement easily.. and also dont blame all the phones if u get a faulty phone.. manufacturing defect can be present on any phones from any company..
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I agree with you but sometimes if u r unlucky enough then u can get a faulty product too and it can happens with any phone.. as i bought galaxy s4 and replaced 3 times but got weird display issue and finally asked for refund. As soon as i will get my refund i will buy z1 compact. So always buy from somewhere where u will get replacement easily.. and also dont blame all the phones if u get a faulty phone.. manufacturing defect can be present on any phones from any company..
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Agreed. :good:
Had my z1c about a month and no problems here. I also read about screen problems before buying and was a little nervous but I've had zero issues with screen. I also read a few complaints about a wake up delay but I haven't experienced that either. No random reboots (which I had on all my previous phones) I'm still on sony's 4.3 OS. It's very stable and no reason for me to upgrade to 4.4 at the moment. This thing is the best phone I've ever had, no complaints.
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I've had the Z1 for about a month now, it is a good device. But I'd say the price tag is a bit high for this device.
Display is good, but not the best for this price tag.
Camera is good, and that's all it is. I wouldn't stop carrying my camera around, but yeah, it still does take a few nice shots here and there.
Speaker is a big let down. And the software seems to be getting a bit buggy with each update. That I'm sure they'll fix.
Literally half an hour between removing the shipped screen cover which was dirty and putting on a screen guard I had a tiny scratch on the screen. Depressing.
I'm not too happy with the call quality either. But it's probably my service provider.
Pro. Battery life. It's AMAZING. 2 days easy with pretty decent usage.
(for me) New phone after a realllllly long time.
It is a snappy, quick phone. So if you're looking for that, then go for it.
If it's for videos or music, I'd give it serious thought.
At the end, there will be die hard fans and haters, you have to figure this out for yourself!
Just my 2 cents.
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thanks for all the feedbacks given.
I will be using the phone mainly for maps, music, Skype, mail, internet and the casual pic here and there. it sounds strange but in the US I wont be using this as a phone beucase Verizon will force me to get data, but in Europe I am good to go.
I never had a smart phone but I had a ipod touch 4g but I need something with gps, better wifi reception and more customizable.
It's too bad the speaker stinks, I think the speaker in the touch it's pretty decent and I didn't have to carry a headphone with me when I am biking around. So perhaps that's something I should think about.
Speaker is rather good quality and clear. Only it reproduces a little lower sound.
I got this phone coming from the Nexus 4. It is a really good phone. Takes great pictures and videos. Sometimes they don't look that good on the phone screen. I cast them to my 42 inch TV and they are crystal clear. Battery is great. I really like the audio quality. Better than the Nexus 4 and 7. Call quality is good. I always have rooted my phones but this one has enough things to tweak I can get it the way I want. No need to change anything. And the great thing is even in a poor signal area the battery doesn't drop like a rock like it has on my other phones. I recommend it.
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There is no real reason to replace the back cover now. It only affected early production models.
Getting a $1 screen protector for the back is a far more convenient way to keep the phone looking good, rather than swapping it out for glass.
jewelkobayashi said:
There is no real reason to replace the back cover now. It only affected early production models.
Getting a $1 screen protector for the back is a far more convenient way to keep the phone looking good, rather than swapping it out for glass.
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and how do I know if it's a later production? is there a particular date? I see the production number but since I buy it online it's hard to know. Sony always has some problems with their top of the line electronics, vaio, cellphones, etc and are never good at admitting or replacing the faulty units. Look at the problem with their sony vaio 13 and wifi.
I've had mine for 2 and a half months so far and it has had absolutely zero issues. Everything works exactly as it was supposed to work. Display, back cover, camera, buttons, MicroSD card/slot, GPS, battery, you name it. It has never had any weird reboot issues either. I have tested RomAur 1.2, 3.0, and official and unofficial CM 11 nightlies. In fact, I wasn't aware of any of these issues until I read this thread.
It is a great phone. Most of the complaints are nit-picking as we strive for absolute perfection (not a bad thing!) As it is, it is better than all the competition as a good all-rounder.
I have to say owning from 3g iphone to iPhone 5 and I'm on android from lg P990 sgs2 sgs3 and 4 htc one one x and now I have this only drawback huge ugly bottom front side and uncomfortable when I use it with one hand rest is a almost perfect phone for me
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Guess I have the early version of the phone.. cause I have the flash bleeds when I make photos at night or in the dark room.
So far I love this phone if only for this issue.
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Guess I have the early version of the phone.. cause I have the flash bleeds when I make photos at night or in the dark room.
So far I love this phone if only for this issue.
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I also have this issue and as per box information my phone was imported to India on march..
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Hi.
I want to get a new phone and one of the contenders is the Xperia Z1 compact.
I usually read a lot before buying a new phone about possible problems the phone might have.I did read a lot this time too.
So my question for all of you is:
Is this a good phone, is it worth my money or should i go with something else?
I read about water damaged phones, screen cracking by itself, usb flap giving up after 3 weeks and other minor problems.
I would like a waterproof phone to be waterproof, and now i am not sure what to do.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thank you.
I've had it for just over two months, and I constantly use the USB port to charge it. The flap is a little more difficult to close now, but still looks to be sealed. I haven't dropped it in water, but I've spilled on it a couple times and cleaned it and there are no issues whatsoever. It's an excellent phone, after installing a custom ROM everything works extremely well. Before that it worked wonderfully as well, but I wanted to customize it a little more. I would maybe recommend waiting for the Z3 Compact since that's coming out in a little while, and it looks to be strictly better than the Z1C.
The Z3 compact will probably cost much more than the Z1.The Z1 is now approx. 200 euro and I guess the Z3 will cost somewhere around 500, so the difference is too big for me .
the new z3 compact will not be so compact anymore, so keep that in mind
Personally I bought this phone because it is the best hardware packed in a screen less than 4.5
And now they decided to give it more screen space which can compete with s4 and all those kinda tablet phones.
If I had to buy a small phone now I wouldn't buy z3c for any reason. Maybe a moto e but not this giant 'compact'
berbecverde said:
The Z3 compact will probably cost much more than the Z1.The Z1 is now approx. 200 euro and I guess the Z3 will cost somewhere around 500, so the difference is too big for me .
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If you can buy the Z1c for about 200, do it! IPersonally I haven´t seen it that cheap anywhere! its an excellent phone, fast, good battery life.
Don´t trust it to be waterproof, read too many accidents.
I bought de DK32 dock to avoid stressing the usb flap with opening it for every charge.
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the new z3 compact will not be so compact anymore, so keep that in mind
Personally I bought this phone because it is the best hardware packed in a screen less than 4.5
And now they decided to give it more screen space which can compete with s4 and all those kinda tablet phones.
If I had to buy a small phone now I wouldn't buy z3c for any reason. Maybe a moto e but not this giant 'compact'
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I could have sworn the Z3C was the same size, or very close, just with thinner bezels? I'm pretty sure I saw them side by side and they looked like they had the same dimensions.
I was going to touch on the price as well, but I didn't think it would be that much higher. I bought my Z1C for 389 USD unlocked, and that was a great price for me. 500 Euros does sound really steep though.
Go for it if you're OK with screen size. I am a new user, bought the phone brand new for 350 euros just a few days ago.
The only thing - and I mean THE only thing - I am not happy about is the rather small screen. I was deciding between various screen sizes and given that my eyesight is rather weak with growing age, I kinda wonder if a 5+-inches screen wouldn't be better for me.
I still have the option of returning the phone, but of course in the meantime I fell in love with it Almost everything about it suits me. I especially appreciate the microSD slot. I wonder if I went for a Galaxy Note device how would I feel then...Never had a 'phablet' in my hands...
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I bought the Z1C unlocked about a month ago for $350 (!) US. Best purchase I've made on a phone or PDA going back to the first Compac PDA. And $400 LESS than I paid for my last phone. I suggest you look around for bargains. The source for my Z1C sold out in 24 hours. But with the Z3C having been announced, the Z1C may drop in price quickly.
I'm extremely happy with this phone. Very fast; no real bugs in the software. And, unlike my last phone, I am using it without any modifications to the OS (that will come after the warranty period and after Sony stops updating the OS ). My only complaint, and it is based only on the warnings I've read here, is the supposed susceptibility to scratches on both the front and back. For that reason, I added an applique to the back and a glass screen protector to the front. Never used either (or a case) on my last phone over a 3-1/2 year period. That phone had no scratches on the front when I gave it away. But that issue is not great enough to warn you off this phone, especially if you can find it for under $400US.
Good luck with your search.
Here is a comparison between them. I would say paying extra 300$ just for the thinner design and a 801 proc instead of 800 is not worth it.
No Brainer
So far I can't fault it.
Smaller footprint than my Xperia T I feel more comfortable with it in my pocket.
I just got me a bargain on Z1 Compact £18 /month Free handset 500 mins X network unlimited texts and 500MB Data on O2 for 2 years.
Mrs Got the Z1 not too long after release date and I liked the specs but not the size. When compact was released I knew this would be the next phone.
This is my personal preference but I find all the larger phones to be just too big.
If I go with it I have to pay 13 Euros a month(I am doing it anyway ) and the phone would be around 190 Euros.
Hey guys,
I' m thinking about buying an Xperia z1 compact, great performance, awesome camera ...
but I've read that some users had hardware related issues with it .
I want to know your opinions, advice, experiences from using this phone ?
oh, how about the waterproof side is it reliable ?
cheers
nan92 said:
Hey guys,
I' m thinking about buying an Xperia z1 compact, great performance, awesome camera ...
but I've read that some users had hardware related issues with it .
I want to know your opinions, advice, experiences from using this phone ?
cheers
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Just got it now for almost a month, coming from a Motorola Razr I. So i don't have very much experience with this phone.
But i like it. It's fast, great photo quality and i like the leds. Nicely integrated into the call speaker (or how do u call it..).
Battery is good. Last 3 days on stock, almost 2 days on CM. But that's all i tested with no modifications whatsoever to the roms.
The only advice i have is get at least a back cover protector. After just 2 days of getting it, going to work, traveling the back plastic cover is full of scratches (small and big ones). After a week it didn't look nice anymore and i got the silicon cover i wanted. Now everything is good, but those pesky scratches are still there. Thinking of replacing that back cover.
I've had mine for about 14 months now, and I would buy it again today in a heartbeat. It's still lightning fast and the Sony KitKat build is extremely stable (haven't tried LP yet). No desire to upgrade to anything else and I expect to use this phone for a long time. Not to mention you can get this for very good prices now.
Go for it! It's a solid phone that can still contend with recent high-end android devices.
Though, as Hazou said, you might want to invest in a back cover protector, since its backside is not very scratch resistant.
Been used it for almost a year and just upgraded to SGS6 while still keeping z1c as a spare phone at the moment. When it come to the price & performance point, z1c is unbeatable on market. The only and one thing I dislike is the camera focus bad but all other stuffs on this phone is good.
The support is ongoing in this year and get 5.1.1 around August but that's probably the last major update and we'll need devs to port future OS from Z2/Z3c.
No complain about the phone. Just that u can't take photo with flash in the dark. (which u probably should not even use led unless the phone has xenon flash)
But sometimes I do envy phone with double tap to wake and manual control and multi Camera mode that will nv be available on z1 compact.
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