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So I caved, my battered Z5 battery couldn't last till lunch... Writing this now from my 24 hour old brand new xz2. Think many here are in similar mindset as me so thought would give some impressions:
Positive:
The thickness doesn't bother me as I though it would. It actually is very comfortable to hold
Performance is top notch
Feels super premium and solid
Love the lcd screen (never liked amoled)
Battery is a beast
Games look awesome on 18/9 screens
Just love the software (am using an S8 from my company and just don't like look or design of Samsung)
Music playback with my 1000xm2 from tidal is mental
Stereo speakers are great
Negative:
Seriously slippery, they didn't have cover so am going commando and already know am gonna break/dent it
Bottom bezel is bigger than top, bothers me only in landscape mode
Watching video on 18/9 screens sucks
Thought fp sensor would suit my not massive hands but it is seriously a little to low.
Last thing, and this is minor, but when tapping it on the back hard it feels like the haptic feedback thing moves, it makes it feel hollow and am just wondering if they didn't waste a lot of space inside.
Overall I am happy to have a Sony again and it just is more me than a Samsung. Can't switch my football team which keeps losing either, haha.
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Posted: 2018-04-30 08:23:47
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And, Camera?
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Posted: 2018-04-30 08:32:43
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Yeah, lol. The camera...
I have always liked sonys natural look and personally prefer the results vs my S8. Low light performance is much improved, as well as speed. Haven't tested video and slowmo yet to much. But in general extremely happy with results.
Can't say much vs p20pro or S9 but definitely for Sony an improvement
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Posted: 2018-04-30 08:51:24
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Please share your shot with us
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Posted: 2018-04-30 09:03:34
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Can just share one, took the phone out of my pocket and just pushed down camera button. All other pics include my wife and she wouldnt be happy me sharing them
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Posted: 2018-04-30 10:43:31
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A lot of the ranting is fanboy ranting which is fine but its basically because everyone wants the perfect Sony phone. I am the same, I really wanted a XZ2 Compact that took me back to my beloved lime Z1 Compact but I'm cool with the XZ1 Compact for the moment. The facts are being missed though, the XZ2 and XZ2P will probably have exceptional performance and now give excellent photos on a competitive level to other flagships.
I think people expected more in terms of design which is what I seem to reading and I fully agree, the footprint of these phones needs to be reduced further. That is what reviewers see as well, everyone so far has highly praised the XZ2 but I feel that it should be smaller all round.
@Alvin
Pick up a XZ1 or XZ1 Compact, really cheap and solid phones. I'm waiting for more refinement in the XZ2 and hopefully when the dual camera comes to a Compact.
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Posted: 2018-04-30 11:00:24
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100% agree badassmam... I am the same. "why is it 5m taller than than other flagship" and comments like that. Honestly, it's a beautiful awesome performance device. Just as good as a S9 and yes it's a little bigger, but to me it feels more premium. P20 pro comes with last years chip and has questionable effects, smoothing in camera. S9 has a curved display which I really dislike, others have notch...
The blue/green color I have is stunning, new and different and as mentioned much prefer sonys android approach. Overall as a fan boy I am very happy, at least they are not behind the competition anymore.
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Posted: 2018-04-30 11:24:38
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I like what HMD Global is doing this year.
Nokia 6 has 5.5" 16:9 screen, but dimensions are pretty similar to XZ.
I dont know what you guys think, but in.my opinion DVS was not necessary.
Waste of space.
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Posted: 2018-04-30 12:42:44
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I agree Moe. It's useless. Would have preferred headphone jack or bigger front cam instead.
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Posted: 2018-04-30 15:05:20
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I hate when PS4 control vibrates. Too annoying.
XA2 is pretty well built. I believe bezels have enough space to keep front speakers.
And the edge to edge sides are very popular.
The original XA is very narrow, it even looks like a 18:9 phone.
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Posted: 2018-04-30 17:08:15
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