@NightOrchid
that's awesome

im so glad you chose the sony my upgrade is in june and I've been debating on the s9+ vs the xz2premium and to be honest I'll never go Samsung again. I no the s7edge is old now but my experience with it especially the software it's been terrible.I wouldn't have thought of going Sony because many people I no don't even have one.im going to be stuck with a phone for 2 years because it's on contract, so I got to make a good choice.but your right there is alot of pointless things,to be honest I don't even thing they work.im defiantly going Sony because of your choice
Good choice... You definitely wont be disappointed, its a great device.. A few more things to entice you

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The speakers are much better these days, even louder and clearer than the XZPrem, even at high volumes.. and FINALLY.. loud ringer & Notification tones you can actually hear in crowded places. The rumble pack is fun for movies, but is a bit gimmicky, although you can turn it off..
SONYS constant OS & Security Updates every 4 - 6 weeks
Depending what region your in... there is a little bit of Bloatware apps and while you cant uninstall all of them, you can disable them and because you have 64GB of internal & SD Card, you have plenty space to spare.
IMO, The camera is fantastic too at last.. SONY are really trying to move forward with their software, their 5-axis DIS is, IMO, as good as OIS... and the camera is fun to use as well... also in Auto mode, SONY have included a Manual White Balance .. so thats a bonus... My only gripe with the camera is, unless you have a tripod the images can be noisy and can struggle in low-light. although its NOWHERE near as bad as these so-called "expert" reviewers say it is.. you just got to tinker..
And my biggest gripe with reviewers.. The design.. oh how they love to bash the XZ2 design... Personally, I think its gorgeous.. I have the liquid Blue / Green one. its stunning in the light and turns heads because theyre so rare to see. and everyone has a Samsung or an iPhone.. not that it really matters, but sometimes its nice to have something unique and different..
Also, its got nice hefty weight too it.. theres nothing better than buying a device and you feel as if your £700 was well spent.. these paper thin phones, like the S8 and S9 are too flimsy..
Youll love it, just remember to buy a case and learn to use the camera, although Superior Auto has been vastly improved as is now a great point and shoot.. but the fun, for me anyway, is learning to shoot with Manual Mode, something new