- Apr 12, 2011
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I I've only had the z2 for 24 hours at this point so these are pretty preliminary. I updated my software straight away yesterday from .55 to.69 and noticed that you only get 4G icon instead of LTE that was on .55. No big deal though at first I thought I was on HSPA--I'm on att by the way. On setup the device was able to download the relevant apn for att(use internet settings right below mobile network in the settings) as I purchased the unlocked version from Taiwan. I can't comment on reception at this point as my home is in a strong area--the test will be this week in my office as it's a marginal 1-2 bar at best and the z1 I owned really struggled to hold one and would often cycle from no signal through hspa and lte. Other att devices don't have this issue, but unlocked, unbranded ones seem to.
I have had no issues seeing the device in direct sunlight so far--I also own the m8 and s5, but I'll update once I spend more time with it.
I like the build quality--it feels surprisingly lightweight, but very solid. I don't feel like I'm going to drop it like I do the m8 so that's a nice feeling. I have no gaps near the speakers and my device looks perfect. The device doesn't feel as fluid the m8 or s5 and there are some micro stutters switching among the home screens and such, but maybe that's the new software--not sure. I disabled the xperia live wallpaper and that seems to have helped a bit, but I'm not sure yet. The sony skin in general doesn't bother me and is way less intrusive than touchwiz--similar to sense it can mostly get out of the way. I prefer stock android, but am easily able to live with it. I'll post some photos from in a few. Very promising device that is right there with the other flagships.
All of the photos were taken in superior auto. I also added the spigen clear anti glare no fingerprint screen protector--it came with a front and back and I'm not sure I like it. I typically would use their oleophobic or crystal version or just sans protector, but I'd read this one was a fingerprint magnet so I thought I'd give it a go. It makes a ridiculous whooshing sound when you rub your finger across it--oh well.
I have had no issues seeing the device in direct sunlight so far--I also own the m8 and s5, but I'll update once I spend more time with it.
I like the build quality--it feels surprisingly lightweight, but very solid. I don't feel like I'm going to drop it like I do the m8 so that's a nice feeling. I have no gaps near the speakers and my device looks perfect. The device doesn't feel as fluid the m8 or s5 and there are some micro stutters switching among the home screens and such, but maybe that's the new software--not sure. I disabled the xperia live wallpaper and that seems to have helped a bit, but I'm not sure yet. The sony skin in general doesn't bother me and is way less intrusive than touchwiz--similar to sense it can mostly get out of the way. I prefer stock android, but am easily able to live with it. I'll post some photos from in a few. Very promising device that is right there with the other flagships.
All of the photos were taken in superior auto. I also added the spigen clear anti glare no fingerprint screen protector--it came with a front and back and I'm not sure I like it. I typically would use their oleophobic or crystal version or just sans protector, but I'd read this one was a fingerprint magnet so I thought I'd give it a go. It makes a ridiculous whooshing sound when you rub your finger across it--oh well.
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