Sony Xperia Z5

[poffle]

As good as the z5 is... S7 trumps it, if its camera quality you after then go s7!

 

[Nefertiti]

I have the Z5P.
unplugged it early morning(before 6am).
have done some mybb, and other browsing. Spoken to a few people(prob about 1hr talk time), chatted on sms, whatsapp, telegram.

And my phone still on 90% power.

wow, that is good going! have you used it as a hotspot before? How did that drain the battery?

 

[faniebraai]

Hi All

Thanks for all the info. I must admit I am now more unsure.

With which phone then will the photos which you take and down load to a computer be better? S7 or Z5.

Does not matter which way she decides to go it will be a massive jump from a Samsung S4 Mini.

From what I saw on GSM Arena both phones will deliver when looking at phoning, Whatsapp, Facebook ext.

The deciding factor in the end will be which phone takes the best pictures. (Viewed on something else and not the phone)

Thanks for all the advice.

The Samsung beats the Sony hands down.

 

[faniebraai]

If she's on a Samsung, then it's less pain in going to another Samsung device. I went from a Samsung S3 to a Sony Z2 and found it irritating in the beginning in terms of the Sony way or rather Sony Android user experience. Now I've gone back to Samsung in the S7, and I prefer Sony's button & controls placement.

The only thing I don't like is the volume rocker placement.

 

[hawker]

The dedicated camera button is also underrated.

 

[faniebraai]

The dedicated camera button is also underrated.

When I had it, I constantly forgot to use it, even though I used it to wuicklaunch the camera.

Old habits die hard.

 

[poffle]

What annoys me about the dedicated camera is when you quick launch it, it defaults to auto mode, so you can't take that quick pic if you like shooting manual.

 

[faniebraai]

What annoys me about the dedicated camera is when you quick launch it, it defaults to auto mode, so you can't take that quick pic if you like shooting manual.

Nothing quick about a manual shot

 

[hawker]

What annoys me about the dedicated camera is when you quick launch it, it defaults to auto mode, so you can't take that quick pic if you like shooting manual.

I don't see how this is a problem

 

[hawker]

Got a new update this evening still Android 6.0.

 

[poffle]

Get a z3 or z3c. We on 6.0.1
I must say, so far marshmallow is great. Super fast and smooth, still get a good 5hours onscreen time after 1 1/2 years. Ui hasn't changed too much but where it has it just looks more slick and better. Worth the wait, thanks Sony!

 

[CAPS LOCK]

Guys, I dropped my Samsung Note 3 and it is now switching off randomly.

I currently have a MTN contract (SIM only). Upgrade due in two months time but I requested retention department for an earlier upgrade.

What you think of this deal?? Input appreciated. (allotted minutes and data is fine for me)

 

[hawker]

Do it! I couldn't be happier with my Z5P.

 

[hawker]

Got my Dbrand skin for my Z5!

(Have a pack of 3 (red,black and white) went with the red first (colour I like the least of the 3).

 

[faniebraai]

Guys, I dropped my Samsung Note 3 and it is now switching off randomly.

I currently have a MTN contract (SIM only). Upgrade due in two months time but I requested retention department for an earlier upgrade.

What you think of this deal?? Input appreciated. (allotted minutes and data is fine for me)

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What are your considerations?

Price or a good handset, and what features are most important to you?

 

[CAPS LOCK]

What are your considerations?

Price or a good handset, and what features are most important to you?

In this instance, it is the price in comparison to what people are already paying on their contracts for the device. R419 seems pretty decent for what you get.

I'm in the G4, P8, Z5 ballpark in terms of phone specs. Most important is camera.

 

[faniebraai]

In this instance, it is the price in comparison to what people are already paying on their contracts for the device. R419 seems pretty decent for what you get.

I'm in the G4, P8, Z5 ballpark in terms of phone specs. Most important is camera.

G4 then. I had both the G4 and Z5, and the Z5 lacks badly. The G4 has the best camera for sure.

 

[CAPS LOCK]

G4 then. I had both the G4 and Z5, and the Z5 lacks badly. The G4 has the best camera for sure.

Cheers for that. I think G4 is even cheaper too, I'll consider it. Oh, and unlock bootloader and custom ROMs is a must - for future proofing etc.

 

[faniebraai]

Cheers for that. I think G4 is even cheaper too, I'll consider it. Oh, and unlock bootloader and custom ROMs is a must - for future proofing etc.

Well then, you gonna have a problem with the unlock bootloader on both the Sony and the LG.

 

[CAPS LOCK]

Well then, you gonna have a problem with the unlock bootloader on both the Sony and the LG.

Damn. Can't win on all fronts. One quick question Fanie, checking the G4 out, specs look pretty good - Is the LG's "touchwiz" (don't know the name) decent enough?

/sorry Z5 owners, bit if a hijack.