SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode - video stabilisation
Superior Auto Mode
Pulse LED Flash
Battery
Up to 2 days battery life
2620 mAh
All comments (33)
jonalexander970
26 Apr 171#1
4K recording isn't available as standard but people have had luck with open camera from the play store :smirk:
solarfusion
26 Apr 171#2
Got one of these the other week from the Argos ebay outlet when they were running the 10% off code. Nice phone for the money.
Will EVENTUALLY upgrade to Android Nougat once you run though the initial setup (Android still likes to install lots of old updates rather than just upgrading to the latest which can be a little frustrating).
Only quirk with the phone is that the NFC is on the front so you have to have the screen facing away from you to use Android pay.
cheaperbythe12 to solarfusion
26 Apr 17#3
Thanks for that. My Z3 compact is on its last legs so looking for a new phone with this sort of screen size. Also got my eyes on one of those xiaomi phones which are similar tech but less money. Decisions decisions. Have heat op.
chancooluk
26 Apr 171#4
It's a really nice little phone. The screen quality is excellent, and can go very bright, and its got great build quality. I really liked the side mounted fingerprint sensor too.
The only downside for me is the camera. It's got lots of megapixels (23MP), but it creates photos full of digital noise, blocky artefacts and it has lens sharpness issues (patches that aren't properly focussed). The camera isn't really any better than what you will find on a standard Moto G4 or G5, which is a bit of a shame for what is otherwise a great performer.
solarfusion
26 Apr 17#5
I also upgraded from a Z3 compact and wasn't keen on going for anything too big. It's a nice size and nice and thin too. It's also comfortably familiar if you're an existing Xperia user although a few features have changed in Nougat.
Oh and I looked at Xiaomis too as they're an absolute bargain for the specs but a lot of them don't support the UK 4G band 20 which put me off.
lukas83
26 Apr 171#6
How does it compare to Moto G5 Plus?
fishmaster
26 Apr 17#7
Struggling to think why this spec phone is worth £269.
Glix to fishmaster
26 Apr 172#8
One word: Sony.
They still think they are relevant in 2017. :smile:
fishmaster
26 Apr 17#9
We'll be the judge of that after they release the XZ Premium :smiley:
Sgbull
27 Apr 171#10
I always had Samsung flagships but ditched them for Sony as Sony flagships completely out perform Samsung's. A Samsung phone 3 months in runs like it's got 3 years worth of crap on it.
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Opening post
Performance:
Google Android™ M
Qualcomm® Snapdragon 650 Processor
64-bit capable
32GB
3GB RAM
Display:
5" Full HD 1080p
TRILUMINOS Display for mobile
X-Reality for mobile
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Camera:
23MP - 1/2.3'' Exmor™ RS for mobile sensor
Predictive Hybrid AF
Quick launch
5x Clear Image Zoom
24mm Wide Angle G Lens F2.0
Low-light photography: ISO 12800
Full HD 1080p Video Recording
SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode - video stabilisation
Superior Auto Mode
Pulse LED Flash
Battery
Up to 2 days battery life
2620 mAh
All comments (33)
Will EVENTUALLY upgrade to Android Nougat once you run though the initial setup (Android still likes to install lots of old updates rather than just upgrading to the latest which can be a little frustrating).
Only quirk with the phone is that the NFC is on the front so you have to have the screen facing away from you to use Android pay.
The only downside for me is the camera. It's got lots of megapixels (23MP), but it creates photos full of digital noise, blocky artefacts and it has lens sharpness issues (patches that aren't properly focussed). The camera isn't really any better than what you will find on a standard Moto G4 or G5, which is a bit of a shame for what is otherwise a great performer.
Oh and I looked at Xiaomis too as they're an absolute bargain for the specs but a lot of them don't support the UK 4G band 20 which put me off.
They still think they are relevant in 2017. :smile: