Sony Xperia Z: reviews. Sony Xperia Z - phone. Smartphone Sony Xperia Z

In 2007, for the first time, the first iPhone from Apple was introduced, and practically all the guests present at the conference were struck to the core by the size of its display. Today, the screen at 6.44 inches, which has a resolution of 1080 p, rarely causes really enthusiastic reviews. Sony Xperia Z in this regard is a pleasant exception, as potential buyers noticed it immediately.

Even those users who are not too fond of huge smartphones, with great interest looked at his first presentation. Now we will review customer feedback and try to make a definite conclusion about the qualities of this wonderful gadget.

We note right away that the "older brother" of the device we are considering, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, for the most part has all the same characteristics, so that the article can be used for an in-depth acquaintance with the flagship model. Of course, it is much more qualitative in some respects, but nevertheless the basic features practically did not change in any way.

Main technical characteristics

So that you understand, on the basis of what consumers expressed this or that opinion, it would be nice to get acquainted with the basic characteristics of our "hero". Here they are:

• Manages gadget mobile OS Android 4.2.2.
• Screen with a diagonal of 6.44 inches and a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
• There is an excellent Exmor RS 8 Mp camera behind it, but for some reason the developers decided not to flash the flash.
• The heart of the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, running at 2.2 GHz.
• The core of Adreno 330 is responsible for video processing.
• On the "board" has 2 GB of RAM.
• Built-in memory - 16 GB, in addition there is a connector for micro-SD.
• Data transfer and reception interfaces: NFC, GPS, USB OTG, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
• Battery capacity is 3000 mAh.
• Dimensions of the device: 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm.
• Your pocket will be weighed immediately by 212 g.

What is the splendor of the reviews? Sony Xperia Z immediately fell in love with customers powerful filling, modern (at that time) version of "Android", as well as a smart graphics shell. As experienced users say, usually when you see the shell for Android from the developer of "hardware", you immediately want to delete it. But not this time: everything is done as accurately and qualitatively as possible, the interface does not "lag", the animation is fast and smooth.

In this regard, Sony Xperia Z, whose characteristics we have examined, sometimes can give odds to more famous competitors. In any case, the network is not so rarely you can find feedback on how people switched to it from Apple products. Users are attracted by the initial openness of the platform, which makes possible more effective interaction with the device.

Other differences from competitors

At the moment, it is this model is the largest and massive Full HD-smartphone in the world. Compared with it, the iPhone 5 is about 2.5 times smaller. However, it almost does not exceed the size of the Samsung Galaxy Mega. The latter is important, as with the further increase in the size of the display, users are finally lost the opportunity to use the device as a phone, without looking at the same time as an employee of a circus tent.

It should be noted that manufacturers often include this class of equipment in the middle price segment: the same "shovel" from Samsung has the worst stuffing (if you compare), but it is within 15 thousand rubles. Sony, known for its perfectionism, could not do this. Xperia Z is an excellent smartphone, equipped with the best solutions of the manufacturer, as well as having proprietary protection from dust and moisture.

What do the reviews say? Sony Xperia Z, according to the buyers' claims, does not react to the strong humidity in the room. Of course, in a sauna with him it is better not to go, but here's a light drenching with juice or water (in the process of watching cartoons with a child), he transfers without any problems.

Moreover, desperate experimenters report that the Sony Xperia Z phone can be immersed to a depth of one meter for half an hour! However, it is for the sake of protection from moisture that the smartphone has so many stubs. As buyers notice, due to various layers of protective materials, the dynamics on this smartphone are somewhat dull, so when you watch movies without a headset, you have to set the sound to the maximum value. However, its quality at altitude, so that the rapid loss of resource microphone is not threatened.

As for the dust, these conditions should still be avoided, as it clogs into all available cracks. Users say that picking it out from there is incredibly difficult. However, given the stunning for the model of this class water resistance, the phone can simply be rinsed under a stream of water. Of course, rubbing it with a hard brush obviously does not follow, but it is superb to carry a neat wash with a soft napkin.

This feature is extremely valuable for those who prefer not to part with their smartphone even on summer beach holidays. Important! Despite the ease and simplicity of washing, do not take on vacation smartphone, the display of which is not pasted a protective film. The testimonies testify that the screen is scratched quite easily, and there is no exact equal for sand in the matter of spoilage of technology!

Stunning performance

Having a good (but still not outstanding) stuffing, the device earns almost 29,000 points in the AnTuTu test! At the time of the release, only the console on Nvidia Shield, which was initially "sharpened" for powerful games, was installed, and therefore it was equipped with a chip Tegra 4. Reviews of gamers indicate that all the latest innovations in mobile games, the smartphone Sony Xperia Z "digests" perfectly. No brakes or hangs (even light) you will never find.

But if you think that our review of Sony Xperia Z consists exclusively of describing the strengths of the smartphone, then you are mistaken. Like any model of technology, this gadget also has its drawbacks. There is nothing serious about them, but some points should be taken into consideration.

Negative moments

We have already noticed that there is no flash in the local camera. Absolutely not at all. For what it's done, shoppers and store marketers do not understand very well, but suggest that in this company this strange move could go to improve the competitiveness of the Z Ultra flagship. The fact is that the specimen in question has practically the same characteristics as its older brother. That's only Sony Xperia Z, whose price is about 20 thousand, is quite suitable for the role of "medium budget" phone, while the official cost of the older model is from 30 thousand rubles.

In short, the manufacturers' marketing specialists tried their best! Many buyers admit that if the camera had the same ill-fated flash, they certainly would not spend money on the model of the older generation, preferring it to "younger brother."

However, the users of both devices themselves admit that the camera does not have any outstanding capabilities, taking off almost at the level of the old iPhone 4S. But the viewing angles are excellent, and the picture quality is very high. The images are so clear and saturated that in this regard, the smartphone Sony Xperia Z bypasses all its competitors.

Concluding the review of shortcomings, it is necessary to note another unpleasant circumstance. The fact is that almost all music lovers who deal with this phone complain about the lateral location of the headphone jack. Considering the hefty sizes, it is extremely inconvenient for them to use: in a pocket of trousers such miracle with a lateral ledge is not crammed, and a normal cover can not be used.

Feedback from the masters of service centers

If you are a little follow the latest trends in the high-tech market, you probably know that the body of almost all modern smartphones, tablets and other equipment is fastened with latches. Accordingly, in the presence of patience and more or less direct hands, they can be disassembled for cleaning and simple maintenance.

This trick will not work with this phone. The fact is that all the details are planted with hot melt. So for assembling and disassembling it is necessary to use a special soldering station, which at home is only available to certain craftsmen. If you do not have any experience of such actions at all, we strongly do not recommend taking on them using this phone: you are sure to break anything in it.

Almost all internal elements are planted on the glue, so we recommend avoiding sudden "shocks", we do not recommend dropping the smartphone on hard surfaces. In addition to the risk of breaking the display, this will almost certainly cause damage to other components that simply can tear themselves away from their seats. Of course, nothing like this will happen from a simple shaking, but it is absolutely necessary to remember these design features.

What's wrong with watching movies?

One question torments all fans of watching movies on the smartphone. Company Sony! How is it that you, being a "fashion trendsetter" in the cinema world, can not make standard video viewing software more omnivorous? Nowadays, when MKV files perfectly reproduce almost all the latest models of even cheap TVs, when they try to look at them on the phone they are played without sound! Of course, you can put any preferred player, but the absurdity of the situation confuses many users.

As for the resolution of FullHD, at least in this respect there are no problems. Some buyers complain about a few unusual controls in the local player, but these features just need to get used to.

Do not forget about the case!

Yes, the aspect is unexpected, but no less important. The fact that the phone's display, although protected by a good coverage, but without a normal cover can come in a completely indigestible state in just a month or two. Users recommend Krusell. It costs about one and a half thousand rubles. A higher price (in comparison with competitors) is compensated by the fact of having a built-in stand that significantly improves the use of a smartphone for watching movies.

What do they say about the docking station?

In addition to the device is a relatively good docking station Sony Xperia Z. This circumstance is just perfectly perceived by users, because with this "gadget" the smartphone can be turned into a more or less serious tool for work, suitable not only for writing comments on social networks .

For example, on a business trip you can even draw a report. This is not very convenient, but still quite feasible. In addition, buyers appreciate that after buying a device they have a gadget in their hands, which is almost a full tablet. Important! Many buyers note that the stubs, which cover all technological connectors for protection, are not too strong. This phone Sony Xperia Z unpleasantly struck many of its fans.

Especially gets to the connector for charging. If within six months regularly pulling its cap, it can be very loose, or even fall off altogether. Where better to use to charge the docking station: just remove the smartphone from the tablet and install it on the site intended for it. The charging process will start immediately, and you do not have to mock the plug.

Image Quality

The quality of the picture that the Sony Xperia Z screen gives out is fine, but part of the screen "eats" the panel with control buttons. By the way, Sony - one of the first companies that completely switched to virtual buttons. In some cases, this is not so convenient, because to activate the display you have to use the side button, and in some cases, reach it at the first try clearly will not work.

However, we would still not consider this as a serious flaw: using the phone on the road strongly does not recommend traffic police, but in other situations it is quite possible to find a couple of extra seconds, stop and then click on this ill-fated button.

The screen is made very high quality, as a result of which users note the excellent color rendering. Since the manufacturer uses really good matrices, even black color actually looks like that (although buyers with good eyesight still note some greyness). Of course, the quality of the backlight is excellent, there are no annoying light spots in the corners.

Admirers of modern gadgets have grown fond of a tablet also for the fact that its display perfectly displays both web pages, and movies, and dynamic games look great. Alas, there is no magnetic latch that would activate the display when you open the cover of a special cover. However, almost all users are absolutely calm about this circumstance, not counting it as a disadvantage of Sony Xperia Z. The tablet of the average manufacturer (the same Samsung) also does not have such an opportunity, and therefore our users are not spoiled.

Wireless and GSM modules

If you have a router capable of operating at a frequency of 5 GHz, then you can rejoice! The phone supports this range, so that it is possible to avoid interference in multi-apartment buildings, where almost every wireless point has it. In addition, users note the impressive "tenacity" of the module on this model: the phone more or less confidently catches the network even in the remote corners of the apartment or house.

As for ordinary mobile communications, there are no outstanding results here: not better, but not worse than competitors. How does it behave in the new networks of Sony Xperia Z? LTE-networks (which we have so far very few) work with it perfectly. With the sims of any domestic operators it is friendly without problems. In any case, there are no negative reviews on this score. However, many users believe that the Sony Xperia Z Ultra can transfer data at a faster rate.

Decide whether it is worth it to spend an additional 10 thousand rubles - a purely personal matter.

A bit about other wireless standards

As we have already pointed out in the characteristics, there is support for the newfangled NFC. Until recently, this option was completely useless, but the new owners of the printer LG and smartphone Sony DSC-QX10 indicate that the smartphone began to work with them immediately, without any failures. In addition, on sale you can find wireless headphones NFC, so many music fans also speak about this function with respect.

In the new Sony Xperia Z 2, this option was saved just the same because of the fact that users found it very useful. In particular, representatives of the company mention that the buyers repeatedly wrote about the advantages of this standard in the form of feedback.

Since the size of the device, when used as a phone, gives the user a somewhat ridiculous appearance, it's better to get a headset right away. Customers also note that the smartphone perfectly "hooks" for virtually all existing samples of "smart" watches, so that for solidity you can buy more of them.

A little bit about design

As for the design, then here Sony went its own way. It's about her branded button, which many do not like. However, a large part of the users still claims that it is very pleasant to the touch, and it is very convenient to use it. The engineers of the company can be understood: this little stroke of design has become so familiar to users for many years that it will not be possible to simply get rid of it.

What do the reviews tell us? Sony Xperia Z - an excellent choice in its price category. The phone is very comfortable to use, the materials of the case evoke pleasant tactile sensations. If you've always wanted to have a gadget that will combine the qualities of a smartphone and tablet, then nothing better to find simply fails.

Let's sum up ...

With the device Xperia Z definitely do not want to leave. In no way inferior to tablets with a diagonal of a display of 7 inches, it at the same time perfectly performs all the functions that are typical for ordinary phones. If you have a TV that supports the corresponding function, you can stream videos and photos from your Sony smartphone to it. In short, the device is definitely good and well-cut.

The manufacturer promises that the update of Sony Xperia Z will be made at least for a year and a half, so even fans of the most recent "Android" can take their time with the transition to a new model. If you need something more powerful, then we recommend that you look at the model with the Ultra prefix. Users testify that its capabilities are enough to completely replace the standard seven-inch tablet.