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Скроменый эксперт
07.09.2014
10/10
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If you're looking for a great phone without the massive size, this might be the one for you. This review is aimed at people who want to install a custom ROM and want to know how well it works with this phone. Below are my thoughts after running CyanogenMod 11 for a while. If you're not looking to load a custom ROM onto your phone, you should probably ignore this review.
Pros:
- Unlockable bootloader. You have to get a code from Sony to do it, but it's very straightforward.
- Rock solid stability, it has never locked up or rebooted on me.
- All major hardware features are supported with CM11: Sensors, compass, camera, light, notification LED, camera button, wifi, bluetooth, etc. (Haven't tested NFC but I think it works too).
- Works with my 64 GB microsd card
- The hardware itself is largely fantastic, see the many other reviews that cover this.
Cons:
*********** Again, CM11 specific. This does not apply to stock firmware. YMMV. ***********
- Stock firmware music player can play music through remote devices using DLNA, I couldn't figure out how to this in CM11 without installing a third-party app.
- Camera sometimes takes 2-3 seconds to initialize after launching the camera app. Might be annoying if you're trying to take a picture as quickly as possible.
- No built-in support for the FM radio. You can install a paid app called Spirit2 if you want to use the radio.
Pros:
- Unlockable bootloader. You have to get a code from Sony to do it, but it's very straightforward.
- Rock solid stability, it has never locked up or rebooted on me.
- All major hardware features are supported with CM11: Sensors, compass, camera, light, notification LED, camera button, wifi, bluetooth, etc. (Haven't tested NFC but I think it works too).
- Works with my 64 GB microsd card
- The hardware itself is largely fantastic, see the many other reviews that cover this.
Cons:
*********** Again, CM11 specific. This does not apply to stock firmware. YMMV. ***********
- Stock firmware music player can play music through remote devices using DLNA, I couldn't figure out how to this in CM11 without installing a third-party app.
- Camera sometimes takes 2-3 seconds to initialize after launching the camera app. Might be annoying if you're trying to take a picture as quickly as possible.
- No built-in support for the FM radio. You can install a paid app called Spirit2 if you want to use the radio.
Скроменый эксперт
11.04.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
All the flagship phones out these days are just too big for me, so I've been using smaller android phones. Problem is, all of the reasonably sized android phones are severely underpowered. Until this phone - finally someone has made a decent sized phone with incredible specs - this thing is blazing fast, never hesitates. I would actually prefer the phone to be a bit smaller, but I'm not expecting any smaller phone with similar specs to be released anytime soon.
I've been using the phone for almost 3 weeks now. I haven't had any issues or bugs come up in the stock Sony 4.3 ROM. I read a few complaints about this phone on sony forums and XDA before I bought it, but I haven't experienced any of them. The Sony 4.3 ROM is incredibly stable - probably the most stable I've used on an Android phone. I didn't upgrade to Kit Kat because of the bugs reported, but Sony has reportedly released an improved Kit Kat build. I'm not eager to upgrade to that because of Kit Kat's limitations with sdcard. Eventually I'll probably end up on CM11 (which is also reportedly very stable for this phone), but I'm happy with 4.3 for now. Rooting 4.3 is a pretty complex process which I have not attempted yet, but will try to do so soon.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this phone and its size/performance combination. Hopefully this will sell well and other manufacturers will take note that there are consumers out there looking for small, high powered phones.
edit: forgot to mention that I'm using on T-Mobile USA and both H+ and LTE work fine.
edit #2: Rooting got a whole lot easier thanks to George Hotz and others. Check the xda forums (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900) - there is basically a one-click-root tool for this phone now. Also, Sony updated the ROM to a stable version of Android 4.4.4.
Still no complaints after about 5 months with phone. Price has dropped a lot, too.
I've been using the phone for almost 3 weeks now. I haven't had any issues or bugs come up in the stock Sony 4.3 ROM. I read a few complaints about this phone on sony forums and XDA before I bought it, but I haven't experienced any of them. The Sony 4.3 ROM is incredibly stable - probably the most stable I've used on an Android phone. I didn't upgrade to Kit Kat because of the bugs reported, but Sony has reportedly released an improved Kit Kat build. I'm not eager to upgrade to that because of Kit Kat's limitations with sdcard. Eventually I'll probably end up on CM11 (which is also reportedly very stable for this phone), but I'm happy with 4.3 for now. Rooting 4.3 is a pretty complex process which I have not attempted yet, but will try to do so soon.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this phone and its size/performance combination. Hopefully this will sell well and other manufacturers will take note that there are consumers out there looking for small, high powered phones.
edit: forgot to mention that I'm using on T-Mobile USA and both H+ and LTE work fine.
edit #2: Rooting got a whole lot easier thanks to George Hotz and others. Check the xda forums (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900) - there is basically a one-click-root tool for this phone now. Also, Sony updated the ROM to a stable version of Android 4.4.4.
Still no complaints after about 5 months with phone. Price has dropped a lot, too.
Скроменый эксперт
13.11.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
After six months with this phone I would not recommend buying this or the MP model. We have several of these and they share a nasty "feature". The screen will go dark when you hold it up to your face and about 1/3 of the time when you pull it away it STAYS dark. You can not see the dial pad to press a button for an answering system. Sometimes the power button goes totally dumb and does nothing. You can't pull out the battery so you have to sit and wait 5-15 minutes for the phone to either reboot or wake up. I will not purchase another sony phone. Sony support is no help and they consider this a feature.
This phone does what I need. There are issues with unlocked phones in T-Mobile. Like I cannot send pics in may non-city locations. I also don't get some features like wifi-calling. That seems insignificant except that if I had that option I could use it to send pics in the non-city locals. In the last 6 months I have learned other small issues with unlocked phones and hope that the industry will move away from branded phones as the most favored children or lower their prices on phones.
This phone does what I need. There are issues with unlocked phones in T-Mobile. Like I cannot send pics in may non-city locations. I also don't get some features like wifi-calling. That seems insignificant except that if I had that option I could use it to send pics in the non-city locals. In the last 6 months I have learned other small issues with unlocked phones and hope that the industry will move away from branded phones as the most favored children or lower their prices on phones.
Скроменый эксперт
02.04.2014
10/10
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I was not sure what to expect as so few U.S buyers have tried this device. I had seen some unboxing videos but those were feature and size oriented. I am an early adopter and have owned the Galaxy Note 2 and 3 respectively as well as the Galaxy Gear watch. I have found that the Samsung products were glitchy. Constant crashing of apps. Bluetooth that won't stay connected. Plastic cases. Fragile glass. Ridiculously overpriced out of plan.
Sony has produced the finest Droid phone I have ever used. Stabile. No errors. The glass, according to specs, is not Gorilla but on close inspection is something similar and drop test videos show virtually unbreakable. Loaded with features this "compact" easily offers all the top sellers do but never crashes. The Bluetooth is amazing. Streaming high quality audio with either the Walkman app or the Droid/Google Play store music player is seamless and powerful. There are even some Sony Specific perks that aren't offered by any Us carrier like Xperia Privilege. Finally the camera. I could buy this device just for the camera. 20+ Mp of juicy feature rich still and video ability. Easily accessible with the dedicated shutter button, grabbing quick video is a second away.
And finally the thing I was most worried about. Using the Unlocked Sony Xperia Z1 Compact on the ATT Network. I slid my Sim.card in with trepidation. Nowhere online could I find anything positive about that. I was astonished when 2 minutes after turning on my device, not only was it speeding along in 4glte, but ALL MY APPS, SETTINGS AND DATA AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADED FROM GOOGLES CLOUD. It was easier than any device I ever bought
from ATT and Samsung.
Jump on board America. FINALLY! An unlocked phone with feature rich stability, waterproof protection, and iPhone like beauty. It
Sony has produced the finest Droid phone I have ever used. Stabile. No errors. The glass, according to specs, is not Gorilla but on close inspection is something similar and drop test videos show virtually unbreakable. Loaded with features this "compact" easily offers all the top sellers do but never crashes. The Bluetooth is amazing. Streaming high quality audio with either the Walkman app or the Droid/Google Play store music player is seamless and powerful. There are even some Sony Specific perks that aren't offered by any Us carrier like Xperia Privilege. Finally the camera. I could buy this device just for the camera. 20+ Mp of juicy feature rich still and video ability. Easily accessible with the dedicated shutter button, grabbing quick video is a second away.
And finally the thing I was most worried about. Using the Unlocked Sony Xperia Z1 Compact on the ATT Network. I slid my Sim.card in with trepidation. Nowhere online could I find anything positive about that. I was astonished when 2 minutes after turning on my device, not only was it speeding along in 4glte, but ALL MY APPS, SETTINGS AND DATA AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADED FROM GOOGLES CLOUD. It was easier than any device I ever bought
from ATT and Samsung.
Jump on board America. FINALLY! An unlocked phone with feature rich stability, waterproof protection, and iPhone like beauty. It
Скроменый эксперт
14.06.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I have to admit am a Sony fan. Before this phone, I had an Xperia Sola which was my first smartphone (after a W508 and a Z550) which I grew out of pretty fast. I couldn't find a suitable replacement (I even looked at other brands) but devices this size are relatively underpowered most of the times.
First. I fell in love with the Z1 Compact because of its size. I'm still apathic to the trend of larger and larger screens on a cell phone. My hands are relatively small and the dimensions on this device allow me to operate it with one hand easily.
Second. I love it's power. I've thrown everything I can at it (apps, large files, streaming, games, using all radios at the same time) and I still can't make it break a sweat.
Third. It's camera is a huge upgrade from what I used to have. Photos come out great in almost all lightning conditions. Pics in especially dark places do turn out a bit grainy but I don't really mind that.
Fourth. It's waterproof (or water resistant... whatever the right term is). I was hesitant to try out this feature, but I swam with it in a pool and no worries. I did try to snap a couple pics with the phone underwater, but it didn't work. I believe the screen protector I have on it may have played a role in that, but it is of no consequence to me.
Battery life is great. With normal use, it lasts about a day and a half. On heavy use it'll last about 16 - 18 hours.
There are a few things that Sony's skin over Kit Kat could improve upon, but overall I'm really happy with this device.
First. I fell in love with the Z1 Compact because of its size. I'm still apathic to the trend of larger and larger screens on a cell phone. My hands are relatively small and the dimensions on this device allow me to operate it with one hand easily.
Second. I love it's power. I've thrown everything I can at it (apps, large files, streaming, games, using all radios at the same time) and I still can't make it break a sweat.
Third. It's camera is a huge upgrade from what I used to have. Photos come out great in almost all lightning conditions. Pics in especially dark places do turn out a bit grainy but I don't really mind that.
Fourth. It's waterproof (or water resistant... whatever the right term is). I was hesitant to try out this feature, but I swam with it in a pool and no worries. I did try to snap a couple pics with the phone underwater, but it didn't work. I believe the screen protector I have on it may have played a role in that, but it is of no consequence to me.
Battery life is great. With normal use, it lasts about a day and a half. On heavy use it'll last about 16 - 18 hours.
There are a few things that Sony's skin over Kit Kat could improve upon, but overall I'm really happy with this device.
Скроменый эксперт
25.11.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I love this phone.
I purchased this phone about 6 months ago for use on T-mobile. It has worked wonderfully, and it is the best phone that I have ever used. I chose the phone because for its camera, display, and (relatively) small size. It looks great and takes pictures well. I have read several reviews about how the AR effect is silly, and it is. That being said, my children love to play with that feature.
The phone is responsive, and does not every feel sluggish. I usually get about two days of use on a charge, but it can be just a day if I am using it a lot. The voice interaction works pretty well, so long as I speak slowly and deliberately. The phone has plenty of internal storage space plus a micro SD slot. The Sony apps that are installed work well, but I primarily use the photo/video apps.
In the end, I am very happy with this phone and would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a premium level phone that actually fits reasonably well in your hand/pocket.
I purchased this phone about 6 months ago for use on T-mobile. It has worked wonderfully, and it is the best phone that I have ever used. I chose the phone because for its camera, display, and (relatively) small size. It looks great and takes pictures well. I have read several reviews about how the AR effect is silly, and it is. That being said, my children love to play with that feature.
The phone is responsive, and does not every feel sluggish. I usually get about two days of use on a charge, but it can be just a day if I am using it a lot. The voice interaction works pretty well, so long as I speak slowly and deliberately. The phone has plenty of internal storage space plus a micro SD slot. The Sony apps that are installed work well, but I primarily use the photo/video apps.
In the end, I am very happy with this phone and would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a premium level phone that actually fits reasonably well in your hand/pocket.
Скроменый эксперт
24.03.2014
4/10
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Ужасно
Pros:
* Compact size
* Soft-touch plastic back is relatively non-slip
* Low price point
* No problems with audio quality or call connectivity
Cons:
* Not enough storage for apps
* Inadequate processing power and/or insufficient RAM (slow)
* Camera is borderline useless
* Low screen resolution
* Sony "Xperia" value-add is underwhelming
This was my first smartphone purchase and I wanted something compact, unlocked, and relatively inexpensive. I've had the Xperia E for several months now, and in retrospect I should have paid-up for more memory and processing power. This is a classic example of "you get what you pay for." The phone can be infuriatingly slow to respond, even to actions as seemingly simple as unlocking the screen with a PIN. The screen resolution is too low for some apps, making them difficult to use. The camera is only good for capturing still subjects in daylight.
By far the most annoying feature of this phone is its small internal flash memory. 2GB seemed like it would be enough when I was shopping, since I had no intention of loading a bunch of media on it. Little did I know that only about 750MB is allocated to so-called "phone memory," which is where most apps are stored. This severely limits my ability to install much beyond than the preloaded apps on the phone. Some apps can be moved to "internal storage," and I have managed to uninstall / un-update some of the preloaded apps. Nevertheless, updating large apps such as Chrome is often a tedious process of clearing caches and temporarily uninstalling other apps in order to free enough storage perform the update. I'm sure with enough time and effort I could find a solution in some Android forum. Those who expect things to "just work" should move on.
* Compact size
* Soft-touch plastic back is relatively non-slip
* Low price point
* No problems with audio quality or call connectivity
Cons:
* Not enough storage for apps
* Inadequate processing power and/or insufficient RAM (slow)
* Camera is borderline useless
* Low screen resolution
* Sony "Xperia" value-add is underwhelming
This was my first smartphone purchase and I wanted something compact, unlocked, and relatively inexpensive. I've had the Xperia E for several months now, and in retrospect I should have paid-up for more memory and processing power. This is a classic example of "you get what you pay for." The phone can be infuriatingly slow to respond, even to actions as seemingly simple as unlocking the screen with a PIN. The screen resolution is too low for some apps, making them difficult to use. The camera is only good for capturing still subjects in daylight.
By far the most annoying feature of this phone is its small internal flash memory. 2GB seemed like it would be enough when I was shopping, since I had no intention of loading a bunch of media on it. Little did I know that only about 750MB is allocated to so-called "phone memory," which is where most apps are stored. This severely limits my ability to install much beyond than the preloaded apps on the phone. Some apps can be moved to "internal storage," and I have managed to uninstall / un-update some of the preloaded apps. Nevertheless, updating large apps such as Chrome is often a tedious process of clearing caches and temporarily uninstalling other apps in order to free enough storage perform the update. I'm sure with enough time and effort I could find a solution in some Android forum. Those who expect things to "just work" should move on.
Скроменый эксперт
08.11.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I bought this phone last winter. It has survived numerous drops, even though it is small and not too thick (I bought a case for it on Amazon a few month ago though). I use this phone mainly for leisure purposes. You can install most of the apps from Google Play. It only has a 3.2 MP camera, so don't expect to take spectacular photos. It does take nice pictures in the day or with lots of light.
My main issues: If you don't close out unused apps, the phone slows down significantly. It can just be one other app and it starts to crawl. On two different occasions, the phone erased my songs and pictures. They were sent to lost.dir and I had to manually rename each picture and song on my computer and then put them back on the phone. Some of the pictures were damaged and were permanently lost. The headphones that came with the phone didn't last long. I've tried several headphones, but the phone doesn't recognize most of them.
If it wasn't for the phone surviving drops without cracking, I would have gave it a much lower rating.
My main issues: If you don't close out unused apps, the phone slows down significantly. It can just be one other app and it starts to crawl. On two different occasions, the phone erased my songs and pictures. They were sent to lost.dir and I had to manually rename each picture and song on my computer and then put them back on the phone. Some of the pictures were damaged and were permanently lost. The headphones that came with the phone didn't last long. I've tried several headphones, but the phone doesn't recognize most of them.
If it wasn't for the phone surviving drops without cracking, I would have gave it a much lower rating.
Скроменый эксперт
25.07.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
This is truly a great feat in engineering and design. I do not like the direction Android devices have taken over the years as they have become huge and impractical. This phone is the perfect size and it's a powerhouse in a smaller form. I have always loved Sony phones for their use of materials, attention to detail, and knowing their market. They just need to advertise their products better as most people in the States think the only durable solution is a phone like the Samsung S5 Active which is a fragile piece of junk.
Key points I love about this phone:
- Excellent camera
- Very fast processing and smooth OS functionality
- Waterproof (yes I have used it underwater)
- Has Dragontrail glass (blows the doors off of Gorilla glass, you can hit this phone's screen and hard)
- Beautiful display despite the 720p. Because it is smaller, the 1080p is unnecessary.
- Battery life is great
- The docking magnetic charger is awesome (bought one for my nightstand and my desk)
- Love that I can put a camera lanyard on it as I am an active person
- Fits into the tightest of my pants pockets
All in all, an awesome buy. I do not like the poor reviews on here as they are not reflecting the phone as it should be purchased. I bought mine from Sony directly and would never get one from a not reputable third party. You get what you pay for.
Key points I love about this phone:
- Excellent camera
- Very fast processing and smooth OS functionality
- Waterproof (yes I have used it underwater)
- Has Dragontrail glass (blows the doors off of Gorilla glass, you can hit this phone's screen and hard)
- Beautiful display despite the 720p. Because it is smaller, the 1080p is unnecessary.
- Battery life is great
- The docking magnetic charger is awesome (bought one for my nightstand and my desk)
- Love that I can put a camera lanyard on it as I am an active person
- Fits into the tightest of my pants pockets
All in all, an awesome buy. I do not like the poor reviews on here as they are not reflecting the phone as it should be purchased. I bought mine from Sony directly and would never get one from a not reputable third party. You get what you pay for.
Скроменый эксперт
26.02.2014
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
Update 09/09/2014:
I have had this phone for about a year now and it's f*ing HORRIBLE. It was alright at first, but it went down hill fast and hard!! I had to delete 90% of my apps b/c my phone keeps running out of memory. I take pictures on a rare occasion if I need to document something for work. Other than that, it just keeps somehow running out of room. I don't update it anymore b/c that takes up memory. It freezes up a few times a week. Sometimes It freezes WHEN MY ALARM IS GOING OFF!! So I have to take off my phone case and remove the battery. Very infuriating when you're just waking up. There's a lot of lag on the phone. Yes this phone may be cheap, but trust me when I say save your money. Buy a cheap, non-smart, nokia phone and save up your money for an actual good smart phone. As for this phone, BEWARE and STAY AWAY. If you do buy it, a few months later don't say I didn't warn you. . .
Previous Review: February 26, 2014:
The phone works (I'm stationed in Italy). I'm able to put a european sim card in it with no problem. It's not the best phone out there, but it works as a good smart phone. I only have a short time left on my tour and I didn't want to spend a lot of money on great smart phone (ie. galaxy S5 or Note 3), so I wanted to get a budget smart phone for internet usage.
pros:
-responsive touch screen
-decent speed
-SD card slot available for extra memory
-great speakers
-has most features you find on any smart phone
-checking fb, email, bank accounts, etc runs smooth.
cons:
-low quality camera with no focus
-decent speed
-not a lot of internal memory
-reception is ehh inside certain facilities
All in all, it's a great smartphone for someone on a budget. I've had better and worse. So if you're looking for a temp phone for not too much money, this is it.
I have had this phone for about a year now and it's f*ing HORRIBLE. It was alright at first, but it went down hill fast and hard!! I had to delete 90% of my apps b/c my phone keeps running out of memory. I take pictures on a rare occasion if I need to document something for work. Other than that, it just keeps somehow running out of room. I don't update it anymore b/c that takes up memory. It freezes up a few times a week. Sometimes It freezes WHEN MY ALARM IS GOING OFF!! So I have to take off my phone case and remove the battery. Very infuriating when you're just waking up. There's a lot of lag on the phone. Yes this phone may be cheap, but trust me when I say save your money. Buy a cheap, non-smart, nokia phone and save up your money for an actual good smart phone. As for this phone, BEWARE and STAY AWAY. If you do buy it, a few months later don't say I didn't warn you. . .
Previous Review: February 26, 2014:
The phone works (I'm stationed in Italy). I'm able to put a european sim card in it with no problem. It's not the best phone out there, but it works as a good smart phone. I only have a short time left on my tour and I didn't want to spend a lot of money on great smart phone (ie. galaxy S5 or Note 3), so I wanted to get a budget smart phone for internet usage.
pros:
-responsive touch screen
-decent speed
-SD card slot available for extra memory
-great speakers
-has most features you find on any smart phone
-checking fb, email, bank accounts, etc runs smooth.
cons:
-low quality camera with no focus
-decent speed
-not a lot of internal memory
-reception is ehh inside certain facilities
All in all, it's a great smartphone for someone on a budget. I've had better and worse. So if you're looking for a temp phone for not too much money, this is it.
Скроменый эксперт
26.04.2014
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
This is a great phone. When I first got it, it ran smoothly and had a good UI. The camera is great and it's waterproof so I can take it with me and not worry about dropping it in water or using it in tropical rain. Plus it's nice to be able to wash this under the tap instead of taking the time to get a cloth. It's nice being able to take the phone to the pool with me or to the beach without worrying it will get wet.
This phone is RUINED by updates. Every update fixes one bug then adds more. First, I updated the phone and wasn't able to answer calls occasionally. Then another update came out and certain appse crashed the phone completely. ANother update came out and Calls could usually be answered, but every time Google Now opened, it would freeze the phone.
At this point I can't use the phone in a reliable way, but I don't remember which update to uninstall because I don't remember which update fixes which issue. Even if there was a log, I have to choose between no being able to answer callas and the phone crashing occasionally every few hours. Another thing is that Sony likes to update the theme of the phone very often and while this adds features I like, this also makes the phone freeze. The fix adds more bugs. If they just left the UI alone and concentrated on fixing errors, this phone would be awesome. That being said, the shortcuts, fro example - ability to instantly call back someone who has called you is awesome (the status bar which lists missed calls has a "call Back" option you can just press) but the many bugs are not.
Great phone but the idiots doing bug fixes better get the software right soon.
This phone is RUINED by updates. Every update fixes one bug then adds more. First, I updated the phone and wasn't able to answer calls occasionally. Then another update came out and certain appse crashed the phone completely. ANother update came out and Calls could usually be answered, but every time Google Now opened, it would freeze the phone.
At this point I can't use the phone in a reliable way, but I don't remember which update to uninstall because I don't remember which update fixes which issue. Even if there was a log, I have to choose between no being able to answer callas and the phone crashing occasionally every few hours. Another thing is that Sony likes to update the theme of the phone very often and while this adds features I like, this also makes the phone freeze. The fix adds more bugs. If they just left the UI alone and concentrated on fixing errors, this phone would be awesome. That being said, the shortcuts, fro example - ability to instantly call back someone who has called you is awesome (the status bar which lists missed calls has a "call Back" option you can just press) but the many bugs are not.
Great phone but the idiots doing bug fixes better get the software right soon.
Скроменый эксперт
05.08.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Love this phone. One thing I would change - make the glass less scratchable (maybe incorporate Corning Gorilla glass instead?) Also the stamina mode works great to preserve battery, but your screen will dim in a few seconds when viewing pictures. I never thought I'd really use the animation feature for videos (dinosaurs, elves, butterflies) but I actually do with young kids.. They love it It's brilliant and the movies are fun to share. I've used the camera in the pool and filmed kids underwater which they love. The upload and surfing speeds are blazing fast. I saw this at CES 2014 and knew I had to get it. I got mine on Ebay end of March and it's held up pretty good. I can't read multiparty text messages for some reason. Tech support from T-Mobile didn't resolve it. Maybe it's because the texts are from IOs phones. Sony Xperia offers exclusive music and video content for phone owners, and that's kind of cool. I feel like I'm an exclusive club owning the phone and show it off all the time. I like being able to use the phone with one hand and that it fits in my back pocket. The sound for calls on speakerphone is really great - clear and loud enough. I wish I could figure out how to voice dial - maybe I need to download Dragon. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves performance, design and extras.
Скроменый эксперт
18.03.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Long story short, if you are searching for a top notch phone with high end specs with a compact form then the only choice you have is this phone! Yes this phone and nothing else even comes close, at least until the time of this review.
Most phone nowadays are getting bigger because apparently the majority nowadays thinks that bigger is always better, well maybe at other things but not always. Anyway that's not our main subject is it now? Bottom line the competitors are the HTC one mini and the Galaxy S4 mini which both have mediocre specs at best compared to this beast which offers everything the top dogs have and more.
Here is a list of the pros and cons:
Pros:
1- A bright 4.3 inch IPS display panel that's razor sharp and reflects vivid colors. One of the best I've seen on any smartphone.
2- The phone fits very well in hands because of Sony's omni balance design.
3- The phone is upgraded to 4.3 Android and will soon receive Kitkat!
4- loud and clear speakers! This applies for both internal and external speakers.
5- A 20 MP shooter which beats the competition hands down.
6- A water and dust resistant phone! Now how awesome is that?!
7- expanded SD card memory option.
Cons:
1- The volume buttons could be easier to press but I promise you nothing to be concerned about.
2- Since it's a water and dust resistant phone all ports need to be covered with the exemption of the 3.5 mm jack.
Would I recommend it? Yes Definitely in a heart beat! Kudos for Sony for creating a compact phone that doesn't sacrifice any of the latest and greatest hardware and software offering in the market today.
Most phone nowadays are getting bigger because apparently the majority nowadays thinks that bigger is always better, well maybe at other things but not always. Anyway that's not our main subject is it now? Bottom line the competitors are the HTC one mini and the Galaxy S4 mini which both have mediocre specs at best compared to this beast which offers everything the top dogs have and more.
Here is a list of the pros and cons:
Pros:
1- A bright 4.3 inch IPS display panel that's razor sharp and reflects vivid colors. One of the best I've seen on any smartphone.
2- The phone fits very well in hands because of Sony's omni balance design.
3- The phone is upgraded to 4.3 Android and will soon receive Kitkat!
4- loud and clear speakers! This applies for both internal and external speakers.
5- A 20 MP shooter which beats the competition hands down.
6- A water and dust resistant phone! Now how awesome is that?!
7- expanded SD card memory option.
Cons:
1- The volume buttons could be easier to press but I promise you nothing to be concerned about.
2- Since it's a water and dust resistant phone all ports need to be covered with the exemption of the 3.5 mm jack.
Would I recommend it? Yes Definitely in a heart beat! Kudos for Sony for creating a compact phone that doesn't sacrifice any of the latest and greatest hardware and software offering in the market today.
Скроменый эксперт
18.04.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
When i was looking for a new phone i was thinking about getting some old Xperia phone from 2009 or 2010 cause that was the option when i bought my Sone Ericsson Satio 2 years ago. I though that its time to move on so i went to sony and i researched what where the new phones they released, i was amazed on how many pphones there where. I dont know why but i liked the SP phone better, when i found out that the price for it is only 270 i bought it right away i also bout a book flip case, and a SD card for 32GB and it all together costed me 300 buck, so thats nice. Now lets get to a phone, unlike the most people i understand that phone isnt a PS3 or a PSP and its not ment for gaming no matter how good it is, i never play games, (when i played games on a phone last time it was when i was 13 in Belarus and we all had Cimense C65) i only read books, and sometimes watching videos cause i have an MP3 player for a music. Battary life- set up to a stamina mode, it says that i can live about 4 days and 8 hours in a standby, ive charged my phone about 3 years ago, i used texting, calling, red a book couple of times and i still got 75% AMAZING because with stamina mode it only kills 1% of battary during the night. The screen- the screen is really good, i like all the details about it. Performance is good too its not lagging and it fast, sometimes might freeze the internet cause my wi-fe is bad. Overall look of the phone is very good, i liked that little plastic bar at the bottom that glows with different colors no matter what you do is it music, photos, sms, or calling. The phone is great and id recommend to buy it.
Скроменый эксперт
11.11.2014
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I've only had it for a few days, but so far it's a great phone, there is no lagging and I was upgraded to KitKat as soon as I turned on the device. The camera is excellent, but taking pictures at night is a bit of a bother (I have to play around with the settings some more). However I do notice that in landscape mode while playing games the sides of the screen is darker and it makes it a bit difficult to see things there. I do think the bezels are too big, Sony could take a page from Samsung and utilize the bezels for the home and exit buttons etc. The placement of the speakers makes it easy to block with your hands, especially when playing games.
I'm from the Caribbean and the phone is truly unlocked.
P.S I did drop the phone about two feet this morning and not a scratch or crack :-)
The seller Mobile Front got this to me on time and I was very happy about that.
I'm from the Caribbean and the phone is truly unlocked.
P.S I did drop the phone about two feet this morning and not a scratch or crack :-)
The seller Mobile Front got this to me on time and I was very happy about that.
Скроменый эксперт
16.03.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This phone is top of the line. It doesn't crash it doesn't have any compatibility problems with anything, blazing fast and waterproof. it got soft corners and slides into my pocket with ease. the interface is easy, and for music and media lovers I recomend it, sony has always been ahead in that department. the screen looks awesome for its size, the colors are ridiculously bright with the Xperia Xreality engine turned on. side buttons are easier to operate than top buttons. you can turn on the phone and zoom in out with the volume buttons, and the camera button is dual action, you can focus with soft press, then shoot with full press. for underwater shots.
I ride scooters and motorcycles so I don't have time to move my phone a lot, if it starts raining I no longer have to worry. I also went to a Disney world vacation and it was raining, I was glad to take all the pics under the rain with no problems.
Some people complain that the glass attracts fingerprints and dirts etc. if you're a germophobe, or a person wtih a cleanliness OCD, maybe its not for you? a quick wipe away is all I need. The speaker is in the bottom so you have to hold your hand in a cup position to direct the sound to you.
Camera shots are great, comes with many photo useful apps, and no bloatware. Expandable memory and whatnot. This phone is blazing fast. I recommend you get the magnetic charger adapter so you dont have to open the usb port every time, and order all covers and glas protectors before you guy the the phone, you can't find anything in the US for it anywhere!!
the only glitch i found was the audio would go away after 5 seconds into a call. I rebooted the phone and it went away.
I ride scooters and motorcycles so I don't have time to move my phone a lot, if it starts raining I no longer have to worry. I also went to a Disney world vacation and it was raining, I was glad to take all the pics under the rain with no problems.
Some people complain that the glass attracts fingerprints and dirts etc. if you're a germophobe, or a person wtih a cleanliness OCD, maybe its not for you? a quick wipe away is all I need. The speaker is in the bottom so you have to hold your hand in a cup position to direct the sound to you.
Camera shots are great, comes with many photo useful apps, and no bloatware. Expandable memory and whatnot. This phone is blazing fast. I recommend you get the magnetic charger adapter so you dont have to open the usb port every time, and order all covers and glas protectors before you guy the the phone, you can't find anything in the US for it anywhere!!
the only glitch i found was the audio would go away after 5 seconds into a call. I rebooted the phone and it went away.
Скроменый эксперт
08.11.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Product of 5 Starts. 5 Months with the Phone, not any complain.
Lots of Pros:
- Really fast and smooth, never lags, many apps installed, great camera.
- Good for intensive use (camera, browsing, games), battery life (2 days until reach 0%).
- Until today I didn’t get a freeze or un-expected reboot.
1 drawback:
- Is not properly of the phone, is more fault of Google Android kitkat 4.4.4 restrictions.
- I am running out of space in the internal memory, the Android version 4.4.4 doesn’t allow the Apps move to an external memory, and I can not use Link2SD, and can not install heavy games.
+2 Bonus:
- If you root the phone, you can install the cool camera apps of the Xperia Z2 and Z3, and record in 4k resolution.
- Until today, I don’t consider this phone had something to envy to Z2c or Z3c.
Lots of Pros:
- Really fast and smooth, never lags, many apps installed, great camera.
- Good for intensive use (camera, browsing, games), battery life (2 days until reach 0%).
- Until today I didn’t get a freeze or un-expected reboot.
1 drawback:
- Is not properly of the phone, is more fault of Google Android kitkat 4.4.4 restrictions.
- I am running out of space in the internal memory, the Android version 4.4.4 doesn’t allow the Apps move to an external memory, and I can not use Link2SD, and can not install heavy games.
+2 Bonus:
- If you root the phone, you can install the cool camera apps of the Xperia Z2 and Z3, and record in 4k resolution.
- Until today, I don’t consider this phone had something to envy to Z2c or Z3c.
Скроменый эксперт
26.01.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
It is good for the price, just looking for a basic smart phone this is for you, but if you want more bells and whistles then go for something else. The phone storage is low, using a SSD card is essential but doesn't totally help with all the apps, the camera is way low compared to what they can do (3.8 mp), but the screen is vivid and the sound is good, the in-call sound is clear and so is the pick up on the mic. It is simple to operate and to get to know. If you just want one to do basic stuff this is perfect for the price, but if you want a do it all phone try a Xperia TL or Z
Скроменый эксперт
22.12.2014
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
Hello, I bought my sony xperia v about a month ago the operation was generally excellent. in explaining the features of the phone that is waterproof and even submersible which for me does not turn out as expected because even taking into account the recommendations of the box and given by the vendor me the phone got wet and the screen stay in black, stopped working which has really disappointed me because it is a malfunction of the telephone which has caused me discomfort and loss of my money :(
I would appreciate any help you can provide me with either the return of money or equipment repocision because for me it's really embarrassing and annoying this situation.
Ana Trejo
I would appreciate any help you can provide me with either the return of money or equipment repocision because for me it's really embarrassing and annoying this situation.
Ana Trejo
Скроменый эксперт
04.08.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
This phone is ok, main issue is it does not have enough internal memory if you are running several apps...I downloaded a few apps, and already running out of internal memory..
However, for the price is a good phone if you just want the super basic phone..
I'm using this phone as a temporary phone... until the new models come out in August..
I used to have a Nexus 4, but I dropped it while getting out of the car and the screen broke, so I had to get a new phone in a hurry, this one seemed to meet the budget... I tried it, everything works, but it is way slower in processing speed than the $350 nexus phone.. its a neat little nice designed phone, but lacks processing speed and memory... compared to the more expensive phones...
its good phone for a back up phone.. but if you are a techy person and looking at pictures online and facebook, then maybe its best to upgrade to a more memory and faster processing chip... I guess you get what you pay for... but its really cheap at $100... so I guess I can't complain... the screen is slightly small too... but size wise the phone fits well in my pocket..
However, for the price is a good phone if you just want the super basic phone..
I'm using this phone as a temporary phone... until the new models come out in August..
I used to have a Nexus 4, but I dropped it while getting out of the car and the screen broke, so I had to get a new phone in a hurry, this one seemed to meet the budget... I tried it, everything works, but it is way slower in processing speed than the $350 nexus phone.. its a neat little nice designed phone, but lacks processing speed and memory... compared to the more expensive phones...
its good phone for a back up phone.. but if you are a techy person and looking at pictures online and facebook, then maybe its best to upgrade to a more memory and faster processing chip... I guess you get what you pay for... but its really cheap at $100... so I guess I can't complain... the screen is slightly small too... but size wise the phone fits well in my pocket..
Скроменый эксперт
08.08.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I bought this phone from Sony and couldn't be more HAPPY! I would marry it if I could. After having owned several smartphones, Note 2, LG 9, Pro G and used others, this one wins hands down, I have experienced problems with all. This one wins hand down. Firstly, it does what a phone should, sounds great on calls. It is a great piece of hardware, fast, good battery life and well engineered. After having owned a phablet, I would rather have something that is easy to carry and I can hear callers clearly on. Of course the speaker could be louder and instructions on installing sim card could be better, but these are small things. I don't understand why the xperia line isn't supported well in this country, it is the best phone in my opinion. Oh did I mention that it is the truest android experience besides the Nexus. I bought mine from Sony and got 0% financing and a 2 year accidental insurance policy for $59 with no deductible which sealed the deal. If I had wanted a larger form factor, I would have bought the Xperia Z1 instead, but this size is all I need.
Скроменый эксперт
21.01.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I got this smart phone from Sony showroom, as I did not want any contracts from money rippers like Verizon and other companies and wanted something in my budget.
Here are my thoughts on this phone:
This mobile phone is the successor of Sony Xperia Tipo.
Pros::
3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display and good sensitivity. Responds well to your finger tips.
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A processor. This is the latest processor from Qualcomm and designed to deliver the highest-quality mobile video, imaging and graphics experiences at Ultra HD resolution and at the same time conserve your battery. I thought the processing speed of opening the apps was pretty good.
-Timescape UI
-Scratch Resistant
-512MB RAM ( Decent power to run all your applications)
-4GB internal storage, up to 32GB expandable memory with microSD and this is amazing storage.
-3.2-megapixel rear camera. Its not an amazing resolution camera, but the images were decent.
-1530 mAh battery. Which is quite a decent battery
-Free Headset (for limited period of time)
Cons::
-Resolution of the screen is not that great. On a scale of 1-10 its at 6 and Apple iphone being at 9 and HTC one phone at 10
-No front camera and the existing camera of 3.2 MP will not get you amazing clarity pictures, if you are a big selfie.
-No flash
For Gaming::
It can play casual games like angry birds, temple run, temple run 2, subway surfer etc. without any lag. It can also play high end games like dead trigger, gta 3, etc. but it will skip few frames(means its ill be a bit laggy).
Conclusion::
Decent phone for a great price.
Here are my thoughts on this phone:
This mobile phone is the successor of Sony Xperia Tipo.
Pros::
3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display and good sensitivity. Responds well to your finger tips.
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A processor. This is the latest processor from Qualcomm and designed to deliver the highest-quality mobile video, imaging and graphics experiences at Ultra HD resolution and at the same time conserve your battery. I thought the processing speed of opening the apps was pretty good.
-Timescape UI
-Scratch Resistant
-512MB RAM ( Decent power to run all your applications)
-4GB internal storage, up to 32GB expandable memory with microSD and this is amazing storage.
-3.2-megapixel rear camera. Its not an amazing resolution camera, but the images were decent.
-1530 mAh battery. Which is quite a decent battery
-Free Headset (for limited period of time)
Cons::
-Resolution of the screen is not that great. On a scale of 1-10 its at 6 and Apple iphone being at 9 and HTC one phone at 10
-No front camera and the existing camera of 3.2 MP will not get you amazing clarity pictures, if you are a big selfie.
-No flash
For Gaming::
It can play casual games like angry birds, temple run, temple run 2, subway surfer etc. without any lag. It can also play high end games like dead trigger, gta 3, etc. but it will skip few frames(means its ill be a bit laggy).
Conclusion::
Decent phone for a great price.
Скроменый эксперт
02.05.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I've read/watched as many reviews as I could possible find. I knew about any and all issues before buying. That said this device actually exceeded my expectations. Its a compact flagship device with pretty great look and feel. Reminds me of the old Sony Ericsson candy bar phones I used to have. The OS is ever so slightly modified and I actually don't mind it. Being a stock/CM fan, I was surprised that any modifications made Android better, not worse. The only reason I would root is to get App Ops permissions working on 4.4. The process is more involved than just about any other device I've had and still requires a Windows machine to do it. Needless to say, I don't expect much modder community support on this one, but it does look like there is a small, passionate group.
Pros:
- Compact, quality build, with great specs.
- Water proof, dust proof.
- Great battery life. I've been seeing 24hrs+. Nexus 5 was about 12hrs.
- Camera and auto camera setting are just plain awesome.
- Works on TMobile USA
Cons:
- All buttons (power, volume, camera) as small and hard to press.
- Lint and grease is worse than I imagined. Its really annoying but a quality screen protector set really helps.
- Price. Off contract, higher end phones are trending less than this. Oppo OnePlus, Nexus 4/5, etc.
- Included headphones are odd.
Pros:
- Compact, quality build, with great specs.
- Water proof, dust proof.
- Great battery life. I've been seeing 24hrs+. Nexus 5 was about 12hrs.
- Camera and auto camera setting are just plain awesome.
- Works on TMobile USA
Cons:
- All buttons (power, volume, camera) as small and hard to press.
- Lint and grease is worse than I imagined. Its really annoying but a quality screen protector set really helps.
- Price. Off contract, higher end phones are trending less than this. Oppo OnePlus, Nexus 4/5, etc.
- Included headphones are odd.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2014
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
This phone was anything but "Used- Very good condition." The phone looked like it went skidding across a parking lot before being thrown back in the box and sent to me. The screen was all scratched up, and the corner was chipped off the phone's trim. The box was all beat up, and the manuals that came with it had writing throughout. I didn't expect perfection, but this phone was clearly rode hard and put away wet, on top of the fact that it wasn't shipped until after it's guaranteed delivery time. I was extremely disappointed in this purchase, and would give it zero stars if I could.
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