Posted by Ebato
By the time Z will get it, there will be 5.5 or something. Android is hopeless, if you don't buy now horribly overpriced nexus, you're stuck with super slow updates, if you're lucky to get them at all.
On 2014-10-16 20:12:53, chunkybeats wrote:
Wow that is impressive! I might hold onto my Z a little longer! Just hope they are bug free updates!
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Posted by Luca-S
On 2014-10-16 21:35:17, Ebato wrote:
By the time Z will get it, there will be 5.5 or something. Android is hopeless, if you don't buy now horribly overpriced nexus, you're stuck with super slow updates, if you're lucky to get them at all.
You are wrong.
Posted by Detox
That's a nice surprise, good job Sony
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Posted by JohnnyNr.5
Since Google is "outsourcing" core Android apps I really don't need to have the newest Android version immediately . Although Kitkat for the Nexus 4 (my current device) was pushed a few month ago I updated it straight to 4.4.4 just a few weeks ago. I was totally fine with 4.3. The main reason why I will update to 5.0 at day one is mainly because of the new UX. I really hope Sony to let the new 5.0 flat design shine through their new Xperia UX
Posted by XperiaCute
On 2014-10-16 22:02:42, JohnnyNr.5 wrote:
Since Google is "outsourcing" core Android apps I really don't need to have the newest Android version immediately . Although Kitkat for the Nexus 4 (my current device) was pushed a few month ago I updated it straight to 4.4.4 just a few weeks ago. I was totally fine with 4.3. The main reason why I will update to 5.0 at day one is mainly because of the new UX. I really hope Sony to let the new 5.0 flat design shine through their new Xperia UX
What do you mean by " Google is "outsourcing" core Android apps" ?!!! isn't google developing the whole why to outsource their application development ?!!
that doesn't make sense, however any source or reference for outsourcing will be appreciated though..
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[ This Message was edited by: XperiaCute on 2014-10-16 22:24 ]
Posted by nodarsixar
Xperia Z4 Spec
http://sonygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Posted by Felimenta97
On 2014-10-16 23:23:18, XperiaCute wrote:
On 2014-10-16 22:02:42, JohnnyNr.5 wrote:
Since Google is "outsourcing" core Android apps I really don't need to have the newest Android version immediately . Although Kitkat for the Nexus 4 (my current device) was pushed a few month ago I updated it straight to 4.4.4 just a few weeks ago. I was totally fine with 4.3. The main reason why I will update to 5.0 at day one is mainly because of the new UX. I really hope Sony to let the new 5.0 flat design shine through their new Xperia UX
What do you mean by " Google is "outsourcing" core Android apps" ?!!! isn't google developing the whole why to outsource their application development ?!!
that doesn't make sense, however any source or reference for outsourcing will be appreciated though..
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[ This Message was edited by: XperiaCute on 2014-10-16 22:24 ]
By outsourcing, he means they are putting the core apps in the Google Play Store. Google Keyboard, Google Email, Google Camera, Google Play Music, Google Now Launcher.
I guess it's just a matter of time before we see the Calculator, The Dialer and other apps I can't remember in the Play Store, for easy updates.
Posted by itsjustJOH
Now you're just promoting your blog.
Posted by nodarsixar
On 2014-10-17 08:03:00, itsjustJOH wrote:
<div class="pquote">
On 2014-10-17 01:44:54, nodarsixar wrote:
Xperia Z4 Spec
http://sonygeorgia.blogspot.com/
</div>
Now you're just promoting your blog.
no
Posted by Xajel
A good read regarding the update for the entire Z series, it might be a result of a new Android feature "device tree"
Sony's Lollipop Mass Update For All Xperia Z Devices Could Be The Beginning Of A Trend
http://www.tomshardware.com/n[....]update,27903.html#xtor=RSS-181
Posted by DexterMoser
What really interests me is if and exactly when USB 3 Typ C will be on an Sony Mobile device?
To be honest a Xperia Z4 with micro USB 2.0 would be a dealbreaker for me...
On 2014-10-17 09:01:40, nodarsixar wrote:
On 2014-10-17 08:03:00, itsjustJOH wrote:
Now you're just promoting your blog.
no
I like your sophisticated answers
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Posted by DexterMoser
Sony Xperia Z4 Specs Leaked, No More Bi-Annual Flagship Releases [EXCLUSIVE]
Read more: http://www.androidorigin.com/[....]k-4gb-ram-z3x-exmor-exclusive/
XR4
No real big surprises there, but the design supposedly stays the same
[ This Message was edited by: DexterMoser on 2014-10-17 12:30 ]
Posted by nodarsixar
On 2014-10-17 13:26:04, DexterMoser wrote:
Sony Xperia Z4 Specs Leaked, No More Bi-Annual Flagship Releases [EXCLUSIVE]
Read more: http://www.androidorigin.com/[....]k-4gb-ram-z3x-exmor-exclusive/
XR4
No real big surprises there, but the design supposedly stays the same :eyes:
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I like Z3 Compact desighn.............
Posted by DexterMoser
^I like the Z3 and Z3 compact design, too.
It's just getting a bit boring and the glass on the back breaks easier than other materials.
Posted by xperiazultra
No sony phablet. Sony just lost me there.
Posted by amirprog
^^
I'm personally fine with evolved design and the other info is expected but it's nice to know it will be bumped to 5.5" and 32gb for built in storage and audio amp are a bit surprising and welcome if true.
@xperiazultra
Who knows? nobody claimed that sony won't have a new phablet. this is just early info (if true...) about the next main flag. i also think sony needs a 6" phablet flag. these days every manufacturer has one aside of arrogant apple. there is enough gap between 5.5" and 6" to justify it.
Posted by XperiaJunkie
If they can keep the size down by trimming more of the bezels then this will be to big for my tiny hands, Other wise I'll get the Z4 compact hopefully with a 4.8" 1080p display and if by magic keep the dimentions the same.
Posted by nodarsixar
On 2014-10-17 14:56:05, XperiaJunkie wrote:
If they can keep the size down by trimming more of the bezels then this will be to big for my tiny hands, Other wise I'll get the Z4 compact hopefully with a 4.8\" 1080p display and if by magic keep the dimentions the same.
or 4.6 inch...............
Posted by MNX1024
Honestly, I do wish Sony went with 64GB instead, but the AMP is definitely a welcomed and long awaited addition! Now, let's just hope that they use the new USB 3.1 type C.
On 2014-10-17 14:56:05, XperiaJunkie wrote:
Z4 compact hopefully with a 4.8" 1080p display and if by magic keep the dimentions the same.
Now that's some black magic there! And, I'd like some of that!
[ This Message was edited by: MNX1024 on 2014-10-17 14:16 ]
Posted by JohnnyNr.5
On 2014-10-17 14:56:05, XperiaJunkie wrote:
If they can keep the size down by trimming more of the bezels then this will be to big for my tiny hands, Other wise I'll get the Z4 compact hopefully with a 4.8" 1080p display and if by magic keep the dimentions the same.
Z4 Compact? Did I missed something? I thought the next compact update would hit the shelves at IFA 2015
Posted by nodarsixar
On 2014-10-17 17:23:27, JohnnyNr.5 wrote:
<div class="pquote">
On 2014-10-17 14:56:05, XperiaJunkie wrote:
If they can keep the size down by trimming more of the bezels then this will be to big for my tiny hands, Other wise I'll get the Z4 compact hopefully with a 4.8\" 1080p display and if by magic keep the dimentions the same.
</div>
Z4 Compact? Did I missed something? I thought the next compact update would hit the shelves at IFA 2015
I agree, but Z4 Compact?
Posted by Xajel
I think he meant the next compact, if the current rumours are to be believed then the next compact will be Z4 as Z5 will be a 2016 devices
+ I really hope Z4 will come with USB 3.1 Type C...
I'm fine with OB design language as I still find it sleek and nice not to mention the uniqueness of it, Sony is evolving it very nicely with each device
Every company has it's own design language and they stick for years for the same design Like Apple & HTC so why not Sony ?
I know it has flaws and negative aspect but Sony is evolving the design and no design is 100% perfect
Posted by nodarsixar
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_[....]_might_not_exist-news-9969.php
Posted by amirprog
If the latest rumors are true about one main flag per year then sony announcements are most likely going to be:
mwc: z4, z4 tablet.
middle of the year event: z4 ultra or sony keeps ignoring the 6" display device market and the main flag takes the phablet roll since it will have 5.5" display. i hope they don't ignore it.
ifa: z4 compact, z4 tablet compact.
Posted by Wintermute
The Z4 is the only thing keeping me from buying a Nexus 6 right now. I like large-screened phones, and what I'd really like is about a 6.25" Z4 Ultra, but if the Z4 really does turn out to be 5.5," then that's big enough. Any chance it'll have an AMOLED display?
Posted by xperiazultra
Well I consider myself a sensible person. Logically sony is going to introduce a 6 or +6 inch screened phablet at CES or MWC in 2015. Same internal configuration as Z4 but thinner since it has more surface area. I mean I work as an Assembly leader. I see none difficulties for Sony. It would step up their hype. I have this feeling that Sony is becoming the locomotive for Android. Samsung is done, people are tired because of their aggressive marketing strategy.
Posted by ascariss
On 2014-10-18 21:49:16, Wintermute wrote:
The Z4 is the only thing keeping me from buying a Nexus 6 right now. I like large-screened phones, and what I'd really like is about a 6.25" Z4 Ultra, but if the Z4 really does turn out to be 5.5," then that's big enough. Any chance it'll have an AMOLED display?
It seems unlikely; only supplier of QHD amoled right now is samsung I believe, and well as I posted in previous posts, no one is buying from Samsung, only samsung for now. Either the pricing is too high or companies don't want to channel funds into samsung via samsung display. I am not sure if AUOs AMOLED QHD will be available by MWC but it was a 5.7 inch screen and not 5.5. Unless said 5.7 in panel can be modified to 5.5, I don't think Sony will use AMOLED just yet. Worse, the 5.7 QHD from AUO is delayed due to yield problems.
As for JOLED, afaik, it is geared towards medium sized oled panels, so not smartphones. Not sure if there are any other OLED firms ready with a 5+ QHD oled screen for mobile, I could be wrong.
On 2014-10-18 22:23:11, xperiazultra wrote:
Well I consider myself a sensible person. Logically sony is going to introduce a 6 or +6 inch screened phablet at CES or MWC in 2015. Same internal configuration as Z4 but thinner since it has more surface area. I mean I work as an Assembly leader. I see none difficulties for Sony. It would step up their hype. I have this feeling that Sony is becoming the locomotive for Android. Samsung is done, people are tired because of their aggressive marketing strategy.
I would not expect CES, too early, I don't think the 810 will be ready by then to ship just yet, and introducing a device and having it ship 1-2 months later is a bad idea. Sony has to focus on the main flagship for now, no point in dumping money into the phablet market again and having it not work out, like what happened with ZU. Now with a significant price drop in various markets, the ZU is selling much better but probably not enough to warrant a new model just yet.
MWC should see the Z4 and Z4 tablet, if we see a phablet I will be surprised. One issue would be the name, would it be the Z4 ultra or Z2 ultra? Definitely could make things confusing for some customers.
Posted by Ebato
I remember RU saying there is no development going on for a phablet, so I doubt you'll ever see Z2U or Z4U whatever you wanna call it. With 5.5" size for the flagship, there are 0 reasons to have a 6" phablet alongside it
Posted by Ricky D
I think this year's Nexus range has the sizes pretty spot on (for this year at least).
5-6-9
5 to pitch up to the 'that's way too big' mentality
6 for the tech lovers who can handle it
9 for a slightly better portability without a massive compromise in screen size
I applaud.
And I may just go out and buy a Z3 Dual LTE tomorrow seen as though Sony seem to have very little in the way of a 6 incher coming.
Posted by Xajel
I still favor IPS over S/AMOLD specially with advances e and working in in Z2 & Z3, AMOLED tends to be over saturated and not natural, it makes me feel that i'm seesing a fantasy or a dream.
I hope Z4 will have IPS LCD...
If the latest rumors are correct, I hope Sony surprises us with the USB 3.1 Type C connector
Posted by supercoolman
On 2014-10-19 08:09:40, Xajel wrote:
I still favor IPS over S/AMOLD specially with advances e and working in in Z2 & Z3, AMOLED tends to be over saturated and not natural, it makes me feel that i'm seesing a fantasy or a dream.
I hope Z4 will have IPS LCD...
If the latest rumors are correct, I hope Sony surprises us with the USB 3.1 Type C connector
if 810 won't have USB 3, then Z4 probably won't have USB 3
Posted by ascariss
According to qualcomm's site, usb3.0 and 2.0 are supported, no 3.1 support. Unless qualcomm will modify to have 3.1 support but no idea if that is feasible by Q1 2015.
[ This Message was edited by: ascariss on 2014-10-19 12:35 ]
Posted by Ricky D
How certain are we that Z4 will get Snapdragon 810?
I'm really itching for the Z3 Dual to replace my ageing Z, but if 810 is out at CES or MWC I will wait just a little longer.
Posted by xperiazultra
On 2014-10-19 02:25:16, Ebato wrote:
I remember RU saying there is no development going on for a phablet, so I doubt you'll ever see Z2U or Z4U whatever you wanna call it. With 5.5" size for the flagship, there are 0 reasons to have a 6" phablet alongside it
Well I don't agree. In android market you have to make a phablet. Problem with Z Ultra was the poor camera and software features. Now with the 6 inch Nexus I believe Sammy S series and Z series are in serious threat. You have to compete with Note series just for the sake of brand recognition. Or you end up like HTC. Good phones but niche. I refuse any ideas accepting Sony ignoring the phablet market. The 2 products you make really shine your brand. Phablet and the flagship. Latter one declining year over year. Mark my words. No phablets with software features rival to Note series from Sony in 2015. Goodbye Sony Mobile Division.
Posted by XperiaJunkie
I wonder what the chances are in Sony releasing these 2 screens in the Z4 and Tablet Z4. Could 2015 be the year Sony goes beyond full HD.
POSSIBLE PANEL FOR THE XPERIA Z4?
Display mode IPS
Screen size 5.46-inch (13.87cm)
Number of pixels 1440(x RGB) x 2560 (WQHD)
Resolution density 538 ppi
Dimensions 70.94 mm (W) x 128.26 mm(H) x 1.35mm (D)
Contrast ratio 1000:1 (Typ.)
Viewing angle 160 degree (CR>100:1)
Surface luminance 450 cd/m2 (Typ.)
POSSIBLE PANEL FOR THE XPERIA TABLET Z4?
Display mode IPS
Screen size 10.07-inch (25.58cm)
Number of pixels 3840 (x RGB) x 2160 (4K2K)
Resolution density 438 ppi
Dimensions 231.6mm (W) x 140.9mm (H) x 2.35mm (D)
Contrast ratio 1100:1 (Typ.)
Viewing angle 160 degree (CR>100:1)
Surface luminance 400 cd/m2 (Typ.)
Both panels have been in development for a fair while now with JDI and while it's almost a dead cert the Z4 will have a QHD display, what about the tablet Z4.
[ This Message was edited by: XperiaJunkie on 2014-10-19 16:48 ]
Posted by Gitaroo
unless S810 is 3-4 times more powerful than S805, 4K will be laggy as hell and battery life is going to be complete crap. I can see sony current battery life tech gets improve and works on 2K screen but not 4K.
Posted by XperiaJunkie
http://www.knowyourmobile.com[....]ys-55mp-cameras-64-bit-android
According to Know Your Mobile the SD 810 is the first CPU designed to be used with a 4K display and also the Adreno 430 is able to play full 3D gaming at that resolution so who knows I suppose we'll find out soon enough.
Posted by ascariss
On 2014-10-19 16:49:02, xperiazultra wrote:
Well I don't agree. In android market you have to make a phablet. Problem with Z Ultra was the poor camera and software features. Now with the 6 inch Nexus I believe Sammy S series and Z series are in serious threat. You have to compete with Note series just for the sake of brand recognition. Or you end up like HTC. Good phones but niche. I refuse any ideas accepting Sony ignoring the phablet market. The 2 products you make really shine your brand. Phablet and the flagship. Latter one declining year over year. Mark my words. No phablets with software features rival to Note series from Sony in 2015. Goodbye Sony Mobile Division.
Nexus 6 will not be a threat to the Note or Z series. Simple reason, price. Before nexus devices were sold cheap with ok/good specs, but now, at 649 US unlocked, not subsidized, the phone competes with all the brands. This is a hard price to swallow for users used to cheap nexus devices. Sure the phone will get all updates almost instantaneously but it is still a SD805, not 64 bit cpu, and on old process, ie not 20nm as the SD810 will be.
Sony does not need a phablet at this moment, maybe in the future, but it first needs to sort out its flagship, mid and low end, then expand. Besides, competing with samsung's immense marketing budget is not something Sony is not capable of right now. Absence of a phablet will not kill Sony mobile, a poor Z4 flagship might.
On 2014-10-19 20:44:03, Gitaroo wrote:
unless S810 is 3-4 times more powerful than S805, 4K will be laggy as hell and battery life is going to be complete crap. I can see sony current battery life tech gets improve and works on 2K screen but not 4K.
Not to do with power but the chip inside the 810, which has dedicated hardware encode/decode of 4K using H.265, something which is currently missing on the SD805 and older CPUs. So this should help in battery life and file size for videos.
The current crop of cpus is built on a 28nm process, where as the new 810 and 808 wil be on 20nm which will reduce both battery power consumption and heat generation. So if the battery size remains the same, new 20nm, new 4k screen, then battery life should be near what we have today. Who knows, it might even be longer. As chips get smaller and more efficient, power consumption drops and battery life increases.
Don't think Sony would go for a 4k screen on a smartphone, don't think it exists or is production ready. Currently 2k or QHD is the highest, this is of course 4x 720p (pixel wise)
Real 4K is UHD, or 3840x2160, which is 4x full HD (pixel wise again). This is the resolution which all 4K phones record at, which is nice, since if you have a 4K tv, it should look quite good, or at least better than fullHD on it from a cell phone.
Until said Z4 appears in photos or leaked benchmarks, it is anyone's guess what it will feature. Even the supposed Sony rumours and sources should not always be trusted.
Posted by Wintermute
Good posts, ascariss. Thank you.
Posted by xperiazultra
On 2014-10-19 23:36:14, ascariss wrote:
On 2014-10-19 16:49:02, xperiazultra wrote:
Well I don't agree. In android market you have to make a phablet. Problem with Z Ultra was the poor camera and software features. Now with the 6 inch Nexus I believe Sammy S series and Z series are in serious threat. You have to compete with Note series just for the sake of brand recognition. Or you end up like HTC. Good phones but niche. I refuse any ideas accepting Sony ignoring the phablet market. The 2 products you make really shine your brand. Phablet and the flagship. Latter one declining year over year. Mark my words. No phablets with software features rival to Note series from Sony in 2015. Goodbye Sony Mobile Division.
Nexus 6 will not be a threat to the Note or Z series. Simple reason, price. Before nexus devices were sold cheap with ok/good specs, but now, at 649 US unlocked, not subsidized, the phone competes with all the brands. This is a hard price to swallow for users used to cheap nexus devices. Sure the phone will get all updates almost instantaneously but it is still a SD805, not 64 bit cpu, and on old process, ie not 20nm as the SD810 will be.
Sony does not need a phablet at this moment, maybe in the future, but it first needs to sort out its flagship, mid and low end, then expand. Besides, competing with samsung's immense marketing budget is not something Sony is not capable of right now. Absence of a phablet will not kill Sony mobile, a poor Z4 flagship might.
On 2014-10-19 20:44:03, Gitaroo wrote:
unless S810 is 3-4 times more powerful than S805, 4K will be laggy as hell and battery life is going to be complete crap. I can see sony current battery life tech gets improve and works on 2K screen but not 4K.
Not to do with power but the chip inside the 810, which has dedicated hardware encode/decode of 4K using H.265, something which is currently missing on the SD805 and older CPUs. So this should help in battery life and file size for videos.
The current crop of cpus is built on a 28nm process, where as the new 810 and 808 wil be on 20nm which will reduce both battery power consumption and heat generation. So if the battery size remains the same, new 20nm, new 4k screen, then battery life should be near what we have today. Who knows, it might even be longer. As chips get smaller and more efficient, power consumption drops and battery life increases.
Don't think Sony would go for a 4k screen on a smartphone, don't think it exists or is production ready. Currently 2k or QHD is the highest, this is of course 4x 720p (pixel wise)
Real 4K is UHD, or 3840x2160, which is 4x full HD (pixel wise again). This is the resolution which all 4K phones record at, which is nice, since if you have a 4K tv, it should look quite good, or at least better than fullHD on it from a cell phone.
Until said Z4 appears in photos or leaked benchmarks, it is anyone's guess what it will feature. Even the supposed Sony rumours and sources should not always be trusted.
Well We'll see next year when Sony announces another loss. There is nothing wrong about Sony's flagship phone. The Trend is moving to 6+ devices. Hope Sony does not miss the boat.
Posted by heorung
I don't know why people want to put a 2K display on a 5.5inch screen , absolutely awful and crazy. With the new cpu tech and 1080p display , xperia 2015 phone can easily hit 4 days battery life.
Posted by amirprog
@heorung
The answer to that is that current battery life of z3 is very good, maybe best in the market. nobody really needs a smartphone to operate without charging for 5 days with use. if one wants easily a few days of battery life with use then you can always buy external pocket battery. second, there are subtle differences in 2k displays. whether its imprtant to you or not - personal preference. you can always buy the previous year flag (to be z3) and enjoy your 1080p display.
@xperiazultra
of course. sony can only benefit from a 6" flagship phablet. the thing is - with their new rumored strategy of main flag once a year i think it will be better if they announce a phablet between mwc and ifa so they get more wow effect and innovation/evolution in the device features. no manufacturer aside of arrogant apple wants to announce main flagship and phablet at the same half of the year...
[ This Message was edited by: amirprog on 2014-10-20 12:14 ]
Posted by xperiazultra
On 2014-10-20 13:09:48, amirprog wrote:
@heorung
The answer to that is that current battery life of z3 is very good, maybe best in the market. nobody really needs a smartphone to operate without charging for 5 days with use. if one wants easily a few days of battery life with use then you can always buy external pocket battery. second, there are subtle differences in 2k displays. whether its imprtant to you or not - personal preference. you can always buy the previous year flag (to be z3) and enjoy your 1080p display.
@xperiazultra
of course. sony can only benefit from a 6" flagship phablet. the thing is - with their new rumored strategy of main flag once a year i think it will be better if they announce a phablet between mwc and ifa so they get more wow effect and innovation/evolution in the device features. no manufacturer aside of arrogant apple wants to announce main flagship and phablet at the same half of the year...
[ This Message was edited by: amirprog on 2014-10-20 12:14 ]
@amirprog
I agree. April-May seems reasonable like Note series used to be announced. But they should at least leak info about a phablet in process. Not shutting down every rumor.
Posted by coolkid8689
It'll be great, if Sony manages to reduce charging time of Z4.. Cos, my Z1 is taking too much time to get charged fully.. So it'll be a great improvement...
Posted by amirprog
@xperiazultra
Well, based rumors for a new device usually come a few months before so i don't think we should expect phablet rumors before february.
another good time frame for phablet announcement would be ifa with a new compact and tablet compact because there is more differentiation between 4.6" and a 6" as opposed to 5.5" and 6" and you want to maximise the device innovation/evolution of its features as much as possible... if i'm sony then i'd actually like ifa better. i'd try to avoid announcement of flag phablet outside ifa.
@coolkid8689
+1
[ This Message was edited by: amirprog on 2014-10-20 12:54 ]
Posted by XperiaJunkie
I think the addition of a phablet is a welcome to those that require such a product. However in my store and on a daily basis the amount of customers that complain about phones being 2 big now massively out weigh those that require a phablet. The one area Sony is doing wonders in is their Compact range. That is currently the best selling Xperia smartphone on the market. As Samsung have cornered the phablet market with the Note Series, Sony could and they are probably on their way in doing so corner the smaller, high end/premium Android smartphone.
Posted by Xajel
Regarding USB 3.1 and USB Type-C connector in Z4,
Some says that Snapdragon 810 only support USB 3.0 and not USB 3.1, it's fine as Type-C connector does not require USB 3.1, it can still be used with USB 3.0 or even USB 2.0.. in fact a passive adapter can be used to convert from microUSB to Type-C and vise-versa with no complexity required...
Posted by evaleon
And I was looking forward to a new design concept in Z4
... One of the reasons i skipped Z3 and still stuck with my Xperia P (that transparent bar!)... Everyone in my family owns a Z series phone and they all look similar..I wanted something different.Oh well i guess i will still wait for Z4 and maybe get it, my XP even though manages everything beautifully its still too outdated..
Posted by Wintermute
I'd like to see Sony maintain something like the 4.6-4.7" (4.7" max) Z Compact, a 5.2-5.3" flagship, and a 5.9-6.something phablet. If they can further slim the bezels (and I have no doubt that they will continue to make progress there) then I think pretty much everyone interested in a Sony phone could find one of the three they could live with.
On a side note, I must be one of the few pleased to see Sony retain the Omnibalance design. Of course no one wants the exact same design year after year, but I think it's so classy looking, and Sony has done a good job refining it in subtle but noticeable ways. Apple has their own sort of style, so I think it's smart for Sony to have a general sort of design philosophy that's immediately recognizable. I'd love for Sony to become the anti-Apple: great designs and high quality, just like Apple, but non-proprietary accessories that work with any Android phone. Phones that make it easy to install an AOSP ROM if that's what the customer wants. I think they're heading this way, and I like it.
Posted by evaleon
On 2014-10-20 18:37:59, Wintermute wrote:
On a side note, I must be one of the few pleased to see Sony retain the Omnibalance design. Of course no one wants the exact same design year after year, but I think it's so classy looking, and Sony has done a good job refining it in subtle but noticeable ways. Apple has their own sort of style, so I think it's smart for Sony to have a general sort of design philosophy that's immediately recognizable.
Agreed..Ok I am gonna contradict myself saying this but you are right omnibalance is unique, I can spot a Sony phone anywhere because of it.One of the most beautiful phones out there..but I was wishing for a black phone with golden metal highlights or something along those lines.. dreams dreams..
I'd love for Sony to become the anti-Apple: great designs and high quality, just like Apple, but non-proprietary accessories that work with any Android phone. Phones that make it easy to install an AOSP ROM if that's what the customer wants. I think they're heading this way, and I like it.
Amen to that bro!! +1