5 Reasons To Buy The Z2.

[thatdennis]

Re: Sony Xperia Z2 the perfect smartphone?

Yes I would say it is closest to the perfect smartphone. Sony got it right, with avoiding bloatware, adding killer features (especially dat 4k and camera), and a really great design (looks premium and official).

However, the drawbacks I see are the internal memory (needs 32gb), and a smaller screen size (Z2s please come out). Other than that it's really the best phone you can get right now.

Sony also has a lot of accessories that can be paired easily with the Xperia, such as the SBH50/52 headset, Sony Smartwatch 2 and a magnetic dock charger. Samsung has them too, but their phone is lackluster design wise and too heavy with bloatware.

 

[Duncan1982]

Do you really buy a phone for gimmicks?

I loved my first real smartphone the S3 full of excitement when I purchased and it was a joy to use. I then purchased the S4 and gimmicks galore, which I initially liked. I have had the mega and still retain the Note 3.

However my attention moved away when I purchased the Nexus 5. The only draw back was battery life, the rest was so great considering the price.

I have since purchased the Xperia Z2 and I now see what I value as important, Build I love this, but I still don't criticise plastic both have pro's and cons, but I prefer my Z2 if I'm honest. The Camera is brilliant (not perfect by any means) but really good. The battery life is great, Noise cancellation is superb, the light Ui, front facing speakers, and many other great features.

The Z2 has awoken me to what I really appreciate in a smartphone.

Gimmicks like fingerprint scanners & heartrate monitors ect really?

This is all just my opinion & obviously many like gimmicks whether it be for use or just a talking point I don't know.

I will now from this point on be buying a phone that is focused. I never used many features of the S4 it was just initial and then a talking point as I said.

We all appreciate different things and that is good I'm not having a pop at anyone or Samsung lol

Just now realising what I prefer since moving away from yes Samsung I have been more content. Other than my Note 3 which I still own & like as the feature with the S-pen are somewhat useful atleast.

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[Duncan1982]

So many choices..

So with the likes of the One +1, oppo find 7 & 7a, LG G3, Xperia Z2 & Htc one M8.

Will Samsung have to up their game?

The answer is no and yes, weird right lol people still love gimmicks and thus is partly why the S5 Is selling well. Not detracting from what is OK and in some areas great. But this is why Samsung now are realising they have to do something for change hence the looking likely S5 prime or whatever the name might be.

This year is very interesting with the QHD Display and the introduction of a new device the One+.

So the choices are many...

1)The Galaxy S5

2)Htc One M8

3)The One +1

4)The Oppo Find 7 & 7a

5)Xperia Z2

6)LG G3

7)The Motorola X +1

8)Nexus 6

9)The Note 4

10)Must mention Apple iPhone 6

Some not released and others available now...

The options for flagships are great and comes down to what suites..

But for me Samsung are growing thin and the competitions offerings are better and more focused.

What do you all think of what has been announced this year, and upcoming devices...

And your views on Samsung now?

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[Duncan1982]

Re: Do you really buy a phone for gimmicks?

Well I would not totally agree on that, yes most of the features of phones are never even opened by the users ... very true ... we should always remember that people have different needs and a Gimmick to ONE could be a necessity to the other.

Just a thought ... I have been sticking to my HTC for a very-very long time by now and I simply love it. The more features they add, the more I love it.

"A gimmick to one, could be a necessity to another"

This is very true and if you look at it you are not forced to buy Samsung and there are many many alternatives.

So if you look at it and as I have now, there is no real need to whine and moan, there are so many available choices..

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[bobsacomano]

Re: Sony Xperia Z2 the perfect smartphone?

would be perfect if it had wireless charging built-in. For a waterproof phone that could potentially have cover flaps fall off, wireless charging is a MUST.

 

[vamp07]

Re: Sony Xperia Z2 the perfect smartphone?

I agree about wireless charging. I wonder why it did not have it. Saving features to sell z3s or z4s.

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[RicKaysen]

Re: Sony Xperia Z2 the perfect smartphone?

would be perfect if it had wireless charging built-in. For a waterproof phone that could potentially have cover flaps fall off, wireless charging is a MUST.

The magnetic charging dock is essentially wireless charging. There's little practical difference between putting the phone on an inductive charging pad and setting it on the dock and the dock props it up at a good viewing angle. The inductive circuitry would have likely added bulk to the phone.

 

[vamp07]

Re: Sony Xperia Z2 the perfect smartphone?

You have to take it out of a case. A non starter for me .

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[z33dev33l]

Re: Do you really buy a phone for gimmicks?

The heart rate monitor really cracks me up because knowing how it works, pretty much every phone with a flash can do it. We had it on Windows Phone well before the galaxy S5 came out.

 

[bembol]

Re: Noise Cancellation Headphones

Can someone please post pics. The ones that came with my Z2 doesn't look like noise canceling. Thanks.

Pro Z2

 

[Duncan1982]

Re: Noise Cancellation Headphones

These are the Noise Cancelling Headphones

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[zorak950]

Re: Do you really buy a phone for gimmicks?

Everything is a gimmick until it's not. Less than a decade ago, a phone that did more than make calls and send texts was a gimmick. I respect Samsung for always being willing to try stuff. I just happen to prefer the Google experience of the Nexus line.

 

[A895]

Re: Do you really buy a phone for gimmicks?

Gimmicks or not. Samsung does do better than other OEMs and people love their phones so take that as you will.

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[monsieurms]

Re: Do you really buy a phone for gimmicks?

One man's gimmick...

Samsung often draws fire for this and that. When KitKat came out and so many people were unsure of how to access their SD Card, suddenly Samsung's native file manager started lookin' pretty good!

I love the hover features and the integration with other Samsung stuff (like televisions...screen mirroring). I love the camera modes. I love the custom design on the pull-down toolbar.

I probably wouldn't buy it JUST for that...but given that it is also a high end device that is brilliant...ta da...it is stuff that can be a tie-breaker.

 

[bobsacomano]

Re: Sony Xperia Z2 the perfect smartphone?

The magnetic charging dock is essentially wireless charging. There's little practical difference between putting the phone on an inductive charging pad and setting it on the dock and the dock props it up at a good viewing angle. The inductive circuitry would have likely added bulk to the phone.

Well, the difference I see is that there are many cheaper wireless chargers than there are reliable magnetic chargers. So, there's that. Also, laying it on a Tylt VU is effortless, compared to inserting it into a dock.

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[bembol]

Re: Noise Cancellation Headphones

That's not what I got. WTF?

Pro Z2

 

[bembol]

Re: Sony Xperia Z2 the perfect smartphone?

I love that Sony added the Magnetic Chargers, I would've preferred Wireless Charging but this is great because as much as I love it being Waterproof it's more of a PITA dealing with flaps.

Pro Z2

 

[Jdane07]

Re: Noise Cancellation Headphones

That's not what I got. WTF?

Pro Z2

Some regions get them, some don't.

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[bembol]

Re: Noise Cancellation Headphones

I just found out earlier. Thanks.

 

[nessinhaw]

Re: Do you really buy a phone for gimmicks?

and that's why i love my Moto X! surely the hardware is not top-notch for today's standards but it is still an awesome super fluid and smooth phone with features that make it different and are not gimmicks!

active notifications and touchless control are rly rly useful! i luv being able to see notifications even with the screen off and being able to go directly to the app! it's rly dynamic and practical!

i will prolly stay with my X until next year and keep hoping Motorola will continue with this amazing useful features for the X successors!

sent from my Moto X <3