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I am currently using Galaxy Note N7000, and want to change my phone. SO far I have seen in shop xperia ZL seems fine.
I also have in my mind iPhone 5, Xperia Z and lastly galaxy s4 -
My priority is something like this - off course phone, msg , notes, calender
*** very good camera (not lot of software features, I hardly use them, just good and easy photography)
*** Music
*** Design
*** wifi hotspot (I need it mostly , coz I need internet connection in my iPad),
*** at least 12 hrs battery life with 3g (Galaxy note hardly gives me 2 hr )
****I want to keep my phone at least for 2 years
I dont care about features that Galaxy S4 has coz I will be hardly using them like. with 5 inch screen why should I make air gesture when the screen is quite and comfortably reachable etc .
Do you think xperia ZL will be a good phone for me for next 2 years ?
I havent had a phone for 2 years so far. But I don´t see why the ZL would be a bad choise.
desh_iit said:
*** very good camera (not lot of software features, I hardly use them, just good and easy photography)
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Not an expert in this area, but with the lastest firmware update i gotta say i love the camera, not using any of the features, just standard shots in average situations.
desh_iit said:
*** Music
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Kind of dissapointed here, was expecting more from Sony, the audio DAC is integrated in the Qualcomm, it´s not a Sony one, my Xperia ARC used to sound better.
I´m planning to upgrade my current earphones (Senheiser CX300-II) to see if i can somehow find a more confortable sound for me.
But remember, sound is a very unique experience, every user has a different way, a differente taste for sound, so what i don´t consider excelent might be gud enough for you.
Best way, grab your earphones/headphones, go a to a local store and try them on the ZL.
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*** Design
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Best smartphone in the market for me.Period.
I absolutely love the design, in 2-3 days time it seems so small and thin on your hand...but you have a 5" inch full hd screen.
Beautiful.
I was kind of hesitating with the on screen buttons, i used a mod to reduce the size (u can even make them transparent), now i would find very hard to use a smartphone with hard buttons.
desh_iit said:
*** wifi hotspot (I need it mostly , coz I need internet connection in my iPad),
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Haven´t use it yet, but did in previous Xperia models, so i guess u shouldn´t have a problem, the option is there, just checked.
desh_iit said:
*** at least 12 hrs battery life with 3g (Galaxy note hardly gives me 2 hr )
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I always have 3G on, auto-sync off, i get those 12hrs but i´m not an intense user.
desh_iit said:
****I want to keep my phone at least for 2 years
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Well, that´s hard these days, i think the ZL has some weak points, it´s not perfect, and once i find the perfect phone then i´ll stick with it for a long period of time, but surely it´s a lasting phone, everything u need is there, sure there are those minor things u would like to be better (sound quality with earphones for me).
desh_iit said:
I dont care about features that Galaxy S4 has coz I will be hardly using them like. with 5 inch screen why should I make air gesture when the screen is quite and comfortably reachable etc .
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Regarding this, there are a few features i love from ZL, the Car Mode, the Remote Control app (u can control every single tv, music player or whatever electronic equipment with remote control) and the Small Apps (apps u can bring to the screen, small sized, such as navigator, calculator, phone, notes, camera...)
The Galaxy S4 is a hell of a phone, don´t like all the Samsung bloatware, but indeed a very nice choice as well.
Now it´s up to you considering your needs, taste and priorities.
Hi there,
Zl is a good phone, in terms of what u hv stated. Im not too sure bout the camera tho, heard so much complain bout it. But its fine for me. Software, well its android and u can download tons of it or u can just leave it alone.
Ip5 is a good choice too. As i was never a fan of apple, but particularly ip5 really capture my eyes.
Choose wisely
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Thank you all for the replies (I already did ) ... I was doing some research ...the camera is samples are quite good I found but best camera is in iPhone, I am not fan of any mobile OS but I like the simplicity in iPhone camera/other app (iOS 7 also looks promising).
But Android is also quite nice with lots of features , I love them all.
Anyways thank you guys
The camera in ZL is not very good.
Otherwise, it's perfect.
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Hi, I'm a Xperia S owner, I'm starting look for a replacement.
Is Xperia ZL a good choice?
I want a quad-core Android, that will be updated to Android 4.3 and 5.0.
I'm from Brazil, here we don't have officially (= no warranty) Xperia Z, Xperia ZR and HTC One.
I can easily find Galaxy S4, Nexus 4 and Xperia ZL.
It's important to say, LTE here is running at 2600 in the next two years also at 700.
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Yeah its a good choice but xperia zl is launched under name xperia zq there in brazil...so y dnt give a hands on..that good luck
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Thank you all for your reply ..finally I picked up iPhone 5 ..I am quite happy with it's simplicity , image quality and off course music with Bose "-)
So looking for a decent audio station, something like the Sony SRSBTX300 or SRSBTX500 , if you have any others please feel free to share.
Also whats your opinion on the Sony SRSBTX300 and 500 model? Which one is better? Is there any competition better then these in the same price range ?
Ok, so im looking for a stereo with these major points...
· Bluetooth (because i have an android device)
· Decent Bass
. FM radio would be a great plus
. Decent price, i don't wanna be paying over $200
Thanks for any advice...
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Shotgun4 said:
So looking for a decent audio station, something like the Sony SRSBTX300 or SRSBTX500 , if you have any others please feel free to share.
Also whats your opinion on the Sony SRSBTX300 and 500 model? Which one is better? Is there any competition better then these in the same price range ?
Ok, so im looking for a stereo with these major points...
· Bluetooth (because i have an android device)
· Decent Bass
. FM radio would be a great plus
. Decent price, i don't wanna be paying over $200
Thanks for any advice...
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I'm not sure if this will interest you, but you can buy a pair of used/new bookshelf speakers (choose wisely and you'll get amazing sound!) and connect it to an amplifier/receiver with Bluetooth receiving capability (again, choose wisely and you'll get amazing sound!)... Check out this link for an example:
http://www.parts-express.com/lepai-...fier-with-bluetooth-and-power-supply--310-298
Shotgun4 said:
So looking for a decent audio station, something like the Sony SRSBTX300 or SRSBTX500 , if you have any others please feel free to share.
Also whats your opinion on the Sony SRSBTX300 and 500 model? Which one is better? Is there any competition better then these in the same price range ?
Ok, so im looking for a stereo with these major points...
· Bluetooth (because i have an android device)
· Decent Bass
. FM radio would be a great plus
. Decent price, i don't wanna be paying over $200
Thanks for any advice...
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Thanks for the idea, i will definitely consider it, but i was looking for something more portable, after more research im thinking of picking up a Philips Fidelio P8 or the sony i listed above, i still haven't been able to decide
Thanks
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Looking Forward To Buy a new phone and i cam across this or Xperia Z Ultra (Sony Fan Already Own 3 xperia) So M Asking Here Is It Worth Getting?
And Some Of My Concern Are:-
1. No Glass Protection :- Is It Safe To Carry Coz I Drop Phones Often
2. Lag - I Heard The Phone Lags A Lots And Many Time Crash
3. Updates - Will The Phone Get Updates? And Does it Got Official Lolipop?
4. Less Accessories - Heard Dat Phone Has Limited Accessories Even cases Are Hard to Find?
5. IR Blaster - Does Ir Blaster Works Good?
6. Custom ROM Support - Does Developers Really Focuses On This Device As Its Not A Flagship.
7. Camera - How Was The Camera Performance?
And Does It Have Note 3 Features Like Air Gesture And Etc Etc?
Please Reply Quick As I Will Going To Buy New Phone In Few Hours . I Am Getting It At Nearby 270$ So is It Worths Buying?
Thanks And Please Reply If You Own the Phone
yaduvanshi said:
1. No Glass Protection :- Is It Safe To Carry Coz I Drop Phones Often
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I dropped the phone once without the case (Spigen), it bounced back with no damage. I wouldn't recommend using it without a case.
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2. Lag - I Heard The Phone Lags A Lots And Many Time Crash
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Nope. Stock 4.4.2 here. Never crashed.
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3. Updates - Will The Phone Get Updates? And Does it Got Official Lolipop?
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Updates suck. Don't even know if we'll get Lollipop. Some people claim "leaked" documents suggest that we do. Wouldn't hold my breath.
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4. Less Accessories - Heard Dat Phone Has Limited Accessories Even cases Are Hard to Find?
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Yep, true. N3N is not a popular phone, ergo, not many accessories.
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5. IR Blaster - Does Ir Blaster Works Good?
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It works but there is no built in IR remote app. At least not in mine. LG phones have a capable IR remote app, which covers loads of devices (TVs, DVD Players even beamers). There are some apps in Play Store though.
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6. Custom ROM Support - Does Developers Really Focuses On This Device As Its Not A Flagship.
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If you compare what you get from a Sony device, Custom ROM support is non-existing. There are 3-4 ROMs, all have issues. Some people use it as a daily driver but I consider them "alpha-level" maturity.
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7. Camera - How Was The Camera Performance?
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Very good in bright conditions. Rubbish in dark/semi-dark environments. Also, don't even think about shooting a video if the subject isn't VERY WELL lit.
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And Does It Have Note 3 Features Like Air Gesture And Etc Etc?
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Yep, it does everything.
On another plus, the battery runs for 3 days with light-moderate usage. The screen is quite pleasant. Speaker output is nice. Very good WiFi rececption (my wife's iPhone loses connection where I still have 2 bars). Overall, it is a good, cheap phone if you don't care about updates and camera performance.
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It works but there is no built in IR remote app. At least not in mine. LG phones have a capable IR remote app, which covers loads of devices (TVs, DVD Players even beamers). There are some apps in Play Store though.
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lol i had watchon
and its much better than lgs ir romote app
timuralaskara said:
lol i had watchon
and its much better than lgs ir romote app
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Best application for IR blaster, for my, is smart remote, works fine !!
So Should I Get This Phone ?
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So Should I Get This Phone ?
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We answered all of your questions, didn't we? The rest is up to you. Personally, I'd compare the screen qualities side-by-side with the Sony device. For me, AMOLED was a deciding factor, despite the fact that it is "just" a 720p display. I personally like looking at it
hi all xda users
i want to buy a cellphone for gift giving to someone
i want to know is it good choice ? or i need to find other choice with the same price ??
s27moto said:
hi all xda users
i want to buy a cellphone for gift giving to someone
i want to know is it good choice ? or i need to find other choice with the same price ??
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Hi there. I've been using the phone for about a month. (1.5GB 13mp version)
You can ask me anything about it. So far everything runs really smooth and I'm quite pleased with the camera (and quite dissappointed with the stock camera app).
What do you need to know?
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Hi there. I've been using the phone for about a month. (1.5GB 13mp version)
You can ask me anything about it. So far everything runs really smooth and I'm quite pleased with the camera (and quite dissappointed with the stock camera app).
What do you need to know?
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can you able to play hd games for example asphalt?
can you share some photo capture with stock camera app with no edit
iPp350z said:
quite dissappointed with the stock camera app.
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What camera app are you using?
firthy said:
What camera app are you using?
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How can I change lock password or knockcode I don't know where to change it
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firthy said:
What camera app are you using?
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Open Camera (you can find it here on XDA) and the full version of Camera FV-5. Both work well but sometimes you have to take a few shots to adjust the exposure correctly.
Thanks, will look into them, phone should arrive this week.
iPp350z said:
Hi there. I've been using the phone for about a month. (1.5GB 13mp version)
You can ask me anything about it. So far everything runs really smooth and I'm quite pleased with the camera (and quite dissappointed with the stock camera app).
What do you need to know?
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Is it possible to root it? What about battery endurance? You have Mediatek version? Thanks.
Hello iPp350z,
Do you test the GPS? Because i'm between K10 (K420N)and LG Zero (H650E). And on test here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/
LG H650E have little more accurate GPS.
But K10 look better
Thank you!
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Is it possible to root it? What about battery endurance? You have Mediatek version? Thanks.
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I'm using KingRoot and it roots just fine but I have the Snapdragon 410 version. Battery life is about a day and a half for me and I use it quite often.
Belqta said:
Hello iPp350z,
Do you test the GPS? Because i'm between K10 (K420N)and LG Zero (H650E). And on test here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/
LG H650E have little more accurate GPS.
But K10 look better
Thank you!
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Sure, no problem, I'll test it. Any specific app that you prefer? From my experience the GPS locks almost instantly and is quite accurate but I haven't done any specific tests.
Yeah, it looks way better than the H650E and it also has a bigger screen while being almost the same size. That was the main reason I bought it. The camera also takes great photos in daylight but night photos are terrible.
Well I have the t-mobile (US) version, and it has ups and downs.
UP:
1) The 1.5 GB of ram helps keep things snappy.
2) It actually received security updates. I'm. Only 2 months behind the Nexus phones, which is pretty good for a carrier branded phone.
3) Display is nicely bright.
4) SD card support
5) Removable battery.
6) $165.
DOWN:
1) 8 MP camera,
2) No USB OTG support
3) I've had 3 times where the phone audio didn't work at all. Had to reboot to get it back.
4) Screen size a little.large for me to type in landscape.
The only one I care about is the call audio issue...
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Yes , i have call audio issue too, i have to reboot the phone everytime
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Its good phone but its LG Security is too tight. Fastboot mode crackin is difficult
I'm not entirely happy with the Z1... but am still willing to give them another chance lol!
http://www.androidcentral.com/zuk-z2-could-turn-out-be-best-sub-300-phone-year
never gonna buy cyanogen phone anymore
big disappointment in them rolling down the OS update
Same. Never buy Cyanogen phone.
kusumo said:
Same. Never buy Cyanogen phone.
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Same, no COS again
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I'm very happy with the phone, and we have dedicated devs making dependable ROMs and kernels. Plus at a price like that there's no way I can say no
Same to......
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The zuk z1 is a decent phone but cyanogen just messes it up.
I would consider buying one if the get rid of cyanogen and include a better home button that won't brake so quickly
No way, not again Cyanogen OS, no matter which device.
They even can't get the basics running well, like a stabile GPS or even wifi.
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if you love taking photos specially on low light. better go with the Pro version. it has better camera.
For me i miss the main features of the ZUK Z1 - large battery and 5.5". i dont want Z2.
krueck83 said:
For me i miss the main features of the ZUK Z1 - large battery and 5.5". i dont want Z2.
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3500mAh is big for 5inch display.
I don't know if it's true but I read on (not sure if it she right site) zukfans.eu that the are not gonna launch it global but China only
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3500mAh is big for 5inch display.
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But why not stay at 4100?
krueck83 said:
But why not stay at 4100?
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Because it's smaller phone thus it's harder to squeze that amount in that small space.