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Sony Xperia Z2 Officially Announced
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JoeyJungle
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Khalifa Jayy
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Please say it ain't so. I need dis.
limited stocks? looks like the new PS4
Yeah there seems to be limited stock. The Singapore release was delayed to first week of April due to a similar reason too
Edit :http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-sony-xperia-z2-available-pre-order
Confirmed. Looks like if you are going to pre order without contract here, you can only get it in may. Free smartband though so that's cool I guess
edit2: the carriers in singapore also have it up for pre orders.
comes with free sony smartwatch 2
FallingEdge
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Just gotta be patient for now...
Yes. Sony phones are much more popular in Japan, Asia and Europe.
Go watch Kaz Hirai's CES interveiw with Verge he made in 2013. He talked about that.
There's going to be a shortage in the UK but "key partners" will still get it in April
Only found this out after I pre-ordered with EE today, £38/per month for 10GB 4G and unlimited minutes and texts with £90 upfront cost.
Desperately want rid of my Xperia S so hoping I'll get it soon!
Only found this out after I pre-ordered with EE today, £38/per month for 10GB 4G and unlimited minutes and texts with £90 upfront cost.
Desperately want rid of my Xperia S so hoping I'll get it soon!
roflwaffles
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It probably won't be out til August in US.
FallingEdge
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I wouldn't mind importing it but it is just going to cost way to damn much. Bah....
OmegaSkittle
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Damn so with this out of the picture for a few months at the very least... it looks like I will be going with the HTC One M8
My Droid Bionic really needs to be sent to pasture
My Droid Bionic really needs to be sent to pasture
Yeah. It's probably to combat the limited stock
katsubento
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At least Sony is trying to crack the US market now. And they have a real shot at being a strong contender in this market with what they've been coming up with.
ZombiePlatypus
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Yeah, they phone looks great. Might be a long shot, but I really hope Sprint carries this.
shinshoryuken
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Camera comparison test are popping up and once again the Z2 is a disappointment ...compare to the S5, G2 pro and even the m8 
This really sucks cause I'm pretty disappointed with my Z1 camera and want to upgrade to the Z2.
Also someone on xda is saying that the z2 screen is not even as good as the Z ultra!....
This really sucks cause I'm pretty disappointed with my Z1 camera and want to upgrade to the Z2.Also someone on xda is saying that the z2 screen is not even as good as the Z ultra!....
Camera comparison test are popping up and once again the Z2 is a disappointment ...compare to the S5, G2 pro and even the m8
Also someone on xda is saying that the z2 screen is not even as good as the Z ultra!....
Are you talking about this comparison?
They're using default auto mode settings so It's not even using the full 20.7MP.
As for screen, how can it not be better than the Z Ultra screen? It uses IPS now. :s
shinshoryuken
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Nope
I'm taking about this one..which uses the manual mode full 20mp....a disappointment just like the Z1...
http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/124/4899661/1/rv/sony-xperia-z2-review/
Auto mode on the Z1 sucks...I guess it's the same for the Z2..
That's the same comparison
Auto mode sucks because for some reason they restrict you to 8MP. Manual mode is always going to be better.
shinshoryuken
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That's the same comparison
Auto mode sucks because for some reason they restrict you to 8MP. Manual mode is always going to be better.
The comparison was using manual mode on the Z2...which use 20mp....
"All cameras featured their default/auto settings for shooting, so your results may vary."
/confused
Will wait for the Erica Griffin review.
shinshoryuken
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If you click the full res image the Z2 picture is the biggest.. Plus the the Z2 is the only 4:3 compare to the rest which are 16:9 because the manual 20mp is only available at 4:3
The Xperia Z2 image isn't as sharp as the others... Same behavior like the Z1.
Jazzy Network
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Sony so fail with their cameras. Next Xperia will be 30mp and will still suck.
shinshoryuken
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Sad but it might be true
When I had the LG G2 it blew away my Z1 it terms of pictures.
Now I'm hearing that the screen won't be good as the Z ultra....
Himynameischris
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really couldn't care less about the camera, it's more then good enough for cat pictures i just want a release date with carrier!
i just want a release date with carrier!
We still have no word on the 'complete' version (haven't heard anything from sony since the announcement) so a compact version shouldn't really be expected at this point. Maybe by the end of this year.
It went out of stock even for pre order in Singapore. Looks like the closest would be May now. I might jump to the S5 or M8 if that's the case :/
edit: tried the z2 is stores today. there really wasn't any difference from the z1 even in terms of performance of apps. i tried both phones side by side and they felt exactly the same. the performance differences only becomes apparent once you play a high end game from gameloft or EA where he FPS difference pretty huge. there was some stuttering of asphalt 8 on the z1 while it ran butter smooth on the z2
edit: tried the z2 is stores today. there really wasn't any difference from the z1 even in terms of performance of apps. i tried both phones side by side and they felt exactly the same. the performance differences only becomes apparent once you play a high end game from gameloft or EA where he FPS difference pretty huge. there was some stuttering of asphalt 8 on the z1 while it ran butter smooth on the z2
Looks like It could still be here for April.
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z2-will-still-be-available-uk-april
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z2-will-still-be-available-uk-april
Available in Singapore.
it is currently available in in Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and japan(?)
I'm getting tired too, but the difference with you is that I actually pre-ordered (free Sony headphones!) the Z2. The original release date was mid April. Last week I got an email telling me the release of the Z2 has been delayed to 1st or 2nd week of May at the earliest.
WTH Sony! Why make so few??!! Way to let people make the easy decision to go for the S5 or HTC One M8.
One of their component suppliers couldn't produce enough so they have shortages, apparently.
shinshoryuken
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Any impression of the screen and camera compare to the Z1?
longdi
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camera felt the same in terms of responsiveness.
the screen is definitely a step up, it maintains the high definition whereas Z1 would grey out at off angles, but it kind of lack the punchy look of HTC or Apple phones, Sony must have upped the brightness calibration too much.
Operational speed wise is no difference from Z1. I do hate part of the Xperia UI where their left custom panel would pop out time and again. Can it be disabled?
Z2 is visibly taller than Z1 but it is also lighter, the bezel are shrunk down to a very acceptable aesthetics level, so it does not "look" too big. It felt better in my hands too, almost..i think Z2 front and back panel are indented inwards more and you can feel the bezel cutting your palms at times. The new speakers dots are definitely much needed improvement over the grills which were easily bent
Z2 is really sweet and cant wait for next week to get one. I do hope Sony continue these improvements with Z2Compact, make it a 4.5" phone, you know due to those soft buttons taking up dem screen estates.
Killing_Joke
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Ugh, come on Sony i need a new phone. I'm sorry the States treat you bad but my money is yours.
Amazon says 14th for me
Was tempted by the white model but went with the black. Still feel a little indecisive though.
Amazon says 14th for me
Was tempted by the white model but went with the black. Still feel a little indecisive though.
Heh, she went white!
Amazon says 14th for me
Was tempted by the white model but went with the black. Still feel a little indecisive though.
I pre-ordered the black one. Wanted the white one first, thought it would look similar to the phone I have now, the Xperia SP, but it's totally different. Front is black, the aluminum strip around the phone and the back is white. The back looks nice, but from the front it just looks a bit weird/off. Especially where the speaker grills are. You won't have that "problem" with the black Z2.
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