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Z1 - buy it or not?

azzido
Enthusiast

Z1 - buy it or not?

Hello.
I am currently a Xperia Z user and I am wondering if I should switch to Z1 or not. 
Is this worth it? 
Is the camera really improved? 
What about the music quality? I know there is no S-Master amplifier and I heard that included headphone's sounf quality is even worse than those for Z, is that true? 

The worst is I heard that you cannot see any difference in the screen quality as Sony uses leftover panels from older Z (because still have it in warehouse) Slightly_frowning_Face

That is what bothers me most. 
Maybe I should wait until Z2 on March 2014? 
Please, Z1 users let me know your thoughts about this phone and help me to make a decision. 

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Z1_fan
Visitor

Screens on Z1 and ZU look same on paper, other than lesser pixel density on the ZU, then whats the obvious difference.

Viewing angles for one, are way better on ZU or far worse in Z1. Overall I liked the ZU screen a lot better. Read somewhere that Z1 has a TFT while ZU has an IPS panel. Can anyone pls elaborate so that many prospective buyers(incl me) can make up our mind since it's really expensive. Moreover Apple has announced they're brining Iphone 5s to my country later in October. The screen on Z1 will decide if I remain on Android or end up on the other side.

azzido
Enthusiast

Well, Triluminos, X-Reality screen of Xperia Z1 awesomed me! When I was considering of buying the phone I thought that it will be marketing, but is not. It is waaay better than the screen used in previous Z. 
It has a lot better contrast ratio (almost the same as HTC One) and very high brightness. And the colours are way way better as well Slightly_smiling_Face 
Personally, I don't care viewing angles, even if it is better in Z ultra, I always look at the screen frontally as well as do not expose any presentations to 15 people on 5 inch scree. Additional, I assume that not perfect viewing angles is a + for me because very often I don't want that a person who is sitting next to me can see /read my sms - what I am writing etc. Slightly_smiling_Face

It's up to you. 

Z1_fan
Visitor

Better than Z, it should be. It's an upgrade and a new flagship. But it should ideally have had same screens because screen on ZU is just so good. It's a market beater, a trend setter and would shut up a lot of peoples wagging tales who've been bashing Sony for a while now.

But with Z1, instead of consolidating their place, they let everyone down. Unless they get back to me and share the reason why they went for a different panel, there will be conspiracies that they're using leftover Z's panels.

azzido
Enthusiast

I had Z, now Z1, for sure this is no leftover panel, or maybe I have new trilominus and there are some people who get leftover panels and that's why they are complaining on the screen? For me it is very good and waaaay better than previous Z Slightly_smiling_Face
rocknroll64
Visitor

Good phone, but screen mirroring does not work. Intel WIDI is not supported on xperia. Do I have a TV with Intel widi? Yes.

I have an LG TV.

Does Samsung s4 connect? Yes

Does HTC connect? Yes

Does LG phones connect? Yes

I have friends with such phones. They connect easy.

Do i have an Xperia Z and an Xperia Z1 ? Yes

Do i regret bying the **bleep** phones? Yes

Have a nice day Slightly_smiling_Face