Sony Z is dead, long live the X.

Zebb · 25-02-2016, 12:27

Sony; "The Xperia Z line has reached its culmination – Xperia X series represents a new chapter and evolution of our product strategy."

Wonder if there will be a compact X?

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_officia...news-16899.php

Gigabit · 25-02-2016, 12:37

The X Performance isn't being released in the UK. Yes, Sony are onto a winner here.

misawa97 · 25-02-2016, 13:01

Have the realised that releasing a new flagship every 6 months is an absurd strategy. Took them long enough.

finbaar · 25-02-2016, 13:08

Compact? They have 5" screens, you can't get more compact than that. They need to bring a premium model out with a 5.7" screen.

Zebb · 25-02-2016, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by finbaar

Compact? They have 5" screens, you can't get more compact than that. They need to bring a premium model out with a 5.7" screen.

The Sony Z1, Z3 and Z5 compacts were smaller than 5".

DonkeyKonk2 · 25-02-2016, 13:28

The Z's were great phones from Z2-z5.

When I got a Z2 it really felt like my first "special" phone since I got my first iPhone 3gs.

Has really good features (NC Headphones, water resistant, nice front facing speakers, actually useful Sony Apps). They one thing that o don't like about it is it's heaviness which is very noticeable when you carry around an S5.

The z3 compact is an all time classic for a mini android phone.

I was a bit disappointed with the Z5's as didn't seem much of an improvement, still good though.

Gigabit · 25-02-2016, 13:31

The power button on the Z5 series was horrible, a huge step back IMO. The phones were solid though.

Stiggles · 25-02-2016, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigabit

The power button on the Z5 series was horrible, a huge step back IMO. The phones were solid though.

In what way was it horrible?

misawa97 · 25-02-2016, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonkeyKonk2

The Z's were great phones from Z2-z5.

When I got a Z2 it really felt like my first "special" phone since I got my first iPhone 3gs.

Has really good features (NC Headphones, water resistant, nice front facing speakers, actually useful Sony Apps). They one thing that o don't like about it is it's heaviness which is very noticeable when you carry around an S5.

The z3 compact is an all time classic for a mini android phone.

I was a bit disappointed with the Z5's as didn't seem much of an improvement, still good though.

I have had awful problems with the Z2. The USB charging port stopped working inside 18 months which Sony refused to fix under warranty. I have had to use the magnetic charging port but since using that my battery now will charge to 100% but as soon as it goes below to 70% will power off. Not to mention the glass back cracks by simply being in your pocket as well as the dodgy waterproof and Sony's mixed messages on what constitutes to a waterproof device.

Wont be getting another Sony phone after such a bad experience.

25-02-2016, 12:27	#1
Zebb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 652	Sony Z is dead, long live the X. Sony; "The Xperia Z line has reached its culmination – Xperia X series represents a new chapter and evolution of our product strategy." Wonder if there will be a compact X? http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_officia...news-16899.php

25-02-2016, 12:37	#2
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	The X Performance isn't being released in the UK. Yes, Sony are onto a winner here.

25-02-2016, 13:01	#3
misawa97 Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 11,516	Have the realised that releasing a new flagship every 6 months is an absurd strategy. Took them long enough.

25-02-2016, 13:08	#4
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Compact? They have 5" screens, you can't get more compact than that. They need to bring a premium model out with a 5.7" screen.

25-02-2016, 13:23	#5
Zebb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 652	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar Compact? They have 5" screens, you can't get more compact than that. They need to bring a premium model out with a 5.7" screen. The Sony Z1, Z3 and Z5 compacts were smaller than 5".

25-02-2016, 13:28	#6
DonkeyKonk2 Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 355	The Z's were great phones from Z2-z5. When I got a Z2 it really felt like my first "special" phone since I got my first iPhone 3gs. Has really good features (NC Headphones, water resistant, nice front facing speakers, actually useful Sony Apps). They one thing that o don't like about it is it's heaviness which is very noticeable when you carry around an S5. The z3 compact is an all time classic for a mini android phone. I was a bit disappointed with the Z5's as didn't seem much of an improvement, still good though.

25-02-2016, 13:31	#7
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	The power button on the Z5 series was horrible, a huge step back IMO. The phones were solid though.

25-02-2016, 14:43	#8
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Gigabit The power button on the Z5 series was horrible, a huge step back IMO. The phones were solid though. In what way was it horrible?

25-02-2016, 15:09	#9
misawa97 Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 11,516	Quote: Originally Posted by DonkeyKonk2 The Z's were great phones from Z2-z5. When I got a Z2 it really felt like my first "special" phone since I got my first iPhone 3gs. Has really good features (NC Headphones, water resistant, nice front facing speakers, actually useful Sony Apps). They one thing that o don't like about it is it's heaviness which is very noticeable when you carry around an S5. The z3 compact is an all time classic for a mini android phone. I was a bit disappointed with the Z5's as didn't seem much of an improvement, still good though. I have had awful problems with the Z2. The USB charging port stopped working inside 18 months which Sony refused to fix under warranty. I have had to use the magnetic charging port but since using that my battery now will charge to 100% but as soon as it goes below to 70% will power off. Not to mention the glass back cracks by simply being in your pocket as well as the dodgy waterproof and Sony's mixed messages on what constitutes to a waterproof device. Wont be getting another Sony phone after such a bad experience.

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