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• Rated 3 out of 5 stars

  Nice screen and beautiful picture taken wihthe cam

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  Dont like at all use this phone on landscaping works cause the dust get in the speakers and sounds distortionated. Nice speed on apps and no lag at all. The fingerprint button are badly located and sometimes if the finger are wet don't recognize the fingerprint. Nice big bright hd screen, almost like iphone 7, frontal sound are nice and vibration instead of bass its amazing. Hd resolution make videos looks nice pictures are awesome and high quality resolution batyery long last enough for my and i charge every 2 days (hardly used 10 hours straight using Bluetooth and Pandora music then get home and using before i go to sleep and still have battery for next day same use and i get home with 10%)

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  This review is from Sony - XPERIA XZ2 with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Liquid Black

  Posted 7 years ago by Joaquin

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  I Feel I Started At The Top For My First Android

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  I have had an iPhone since they first came out and have always been happy with them, but decided to give an Android a try this time. It was easy for me to find all the In's and Out's of this new phone as I spend a lot of time working on and using computers and related equipment daily. This Sony Xperia XZ2 is about the most stunning phone I have ever owned. It has a sturdy aluminum frame with a gorilla glass front and back. The back is slightly convex for a better fit in the hand than if it were completly flat. But being Gorilla Glass front and back, also makes it the absolute most slippery phone I have ever had. Sliding right out of a pocket, off the lap desk and even vibrated off the end table until I put a very inexpensive case that I managed to find online on the phone and that took care of the slickness and Im now happy with that. Speaking of the back, most of the criticism I have seen is about the fingerprint sensors location on the back of the phone. Many seem to dislike that and even question the intellegence of the designers, but after using it, in less than a day, I was a really big fan of it being on the back and find it in a convenient natural place for myself to use. I also didnt like the dedicated camera quick launch button as I hit it every time I used the phone, but found out its very easy to disable and arm again at will in the camera settings so I turned it off...one more issue, at least for me, solved. And as for the camera, it is 19MP and takes ome of the crispest vibrant photos of any phone I have owned. It also has excellent video capabilities you can check out in depth at the company website. Its display is unbelievable with a crisp clear image, no matter if its photo, video or gaming. The speakers deliver loud and clear true stereo sound. The processor is a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 Mobile Platform and that makes it one of the fastest phones on the market. Its Dynamic Vibration is another feature folks who play games ( It Has Sony Playstation App Pre Installed) will really enjoy as it brings games more to life as you can feel whats going on in the game. Music lovers will like that feature as well. With many more features standard I really suggest you check the Sony Xperia Xz2 page out for yourself and get all the details on all of them. Another thing to keep in mind is the fact that Sony, like Apple on the new iPhones have done away with the 3.5 headphone jack, however Sony includes a set of headphones and the adapter to use then thru the USB 3.0 charging connection even simultaneously while charging the phone. That is no issue for me at all, I went wireless with headphones and earbuds a very long time ago. Also, at this time since its new to the market, cases and other sony accesories are few and far between but that is a usual when I new phone comes out. I cant stress enough how slick this phone is without a case and highly recommend finding one with a grip to it online as soon as possible after or even before you make the purchase. It has Wireless charging (Qi) as an option so any Qi wireless charging device will work just fine. So far I really love this phone and make it a little more customized every day to fit my wants, needs and personality and think you cant go wrong with the Xperia Xz 2 if your looking for a high end Android

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  This review is from Sony - XPERIA XZ2 with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Liquid Black

  Posted 7 years ago by PapawJeff

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Fast and smooth, solid camera, amazing battery

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  Sony Xperia XZ2 Summary With the new Xperia XZ2, Sony delivers a beautiful and well crafted 2018 flagship with a capable camera, outstanding battery life, and one of the smoothest user experiences you’ll find. Pros: - The top-tier Snapdragon 845 processor delivers outstanding performance for any task, including graphically intense gaming - The best battery life I’ve experienced in a modern smartphone – easily 6+ hours screen on time - Beautiful HDR display that clearly demonstrates Sony’s decades of expertise with high-end LCD TVs. - Excellent audio, including loud and clear front facing stereo speakers - Solid 19MP camera delivers sharp photos, 4K HDR video, and 960 fps slow motion - Dedicated camera button - Class leading software optimization for a silky smooth user experience - Generous 64GB storage can be easily upgraded with an inexpensive SD card - Dual SIM capable - Fast charger included Cons: - 1080p display is not as sharp as some other recent phones that run QHD or higher - Outstanding LCD display still can’t match OLED for contrast - No headphone jack (Sony supplies a USB C adapter in the box) - Ambient light sensor is a little too sensitive / directional at times - If you’re not familiar with using unlocked phones, carrier support could be a factor Setup / What’s included In addition to the device itself, Sony includes a USB C fast charger, USB C headphone adaptor, and a nice set of Sony headphones which sound good and include a microphone for hands-free calling. Setting up the XZ2 is as easy as popping in an active SIM card (no SIM tool required) and walking through the excellent guided setup. The software allows you to easily restore a backup from another Xperia phone, from your Google account, or via Sony’s transfer app which, when loaded onto the old phone, will allow the new device to carry over your settings, contacts, etc. The entire process takes just a few minutes and you can easily go back and run the transfer app later if you choose to skip this option at first. Design and Build The Xperia is a well built device. The glass back has a gentle curve that fits well in the hand and there’s no camera bump protruding. It’s definitely a large device, and at a measured 199g it’s about a third heavier than a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. That said, while not as easy to use one-handed as something like a Galaxy S8, but it’s well balanced and pleasant to use. Sony includes an easy-to-activate one-handed mode that shrinks the display down a little if needed. In addition to volume and sleep/wake controls, there’s a dedicated camera button which can wake the device directly to the camera – a great feature to ensure you don’t miss those passing photo ops. Sony says the device is rated IP65/68 for dust and water resistance. I’m not sure why the dual rating, but it’s probably safe to say that the phone will handle any inadvertent spills or rain showers, but wouldn’t be a great companion for underwater photography. There's a fingerprint sensor about mid way down the back of the phone. Some may find the position a bit low and may, as a result, end up smudging the camera lens instead. I found that I got used to it pretty quickly and it's easy to reach with one hand. It's also very quick and doesn't require perfect alignment. The screen is both a strong and a weak point. Colors are gorgeous, contrast is excellent for an LCD panel, and the HDR video rendering is a nice benefit. However at 1080p, the resolution is lower than many other new phones. In my experience, the difference is noticeable but not a real problem in day to day use. Videos, web pages, games, and text documents all look great on this screen, but just that little but less sharp then some of the QHD options out there. The lower resolution probably does contribute to the stellar battery life, a point conceded in a way by the fact that Samsung has recently been switching their displays to 1080p as a software default. Camera The 19MP rear facing camera does a great job capturing scenes in full auto mode in most situations. For those cases where lighting is challenging, a quick tap on the right focus point generally gets the metering and focus set for a solid shot. I’ve tested close ups, landscapes, and low light interior shots and the XZ2 has handled them all really well. Low light shots don’t come out as bright as something like the GS9 with its dual aperture, but I found nothing to complain about and the extra resolution is nice to have too. Video can be recorded at up to 4K with HDR enabled and the results look great despite the lack of optical image stabilization. I also test the 960 fps slow motion mode and the results are great so long as there’s enough light in the scene. One caveat here is that Sony requires you to manually trigger slow motion shots, which can make getting the timing right rather challenging. Overall the camera is a great improvement over my Galaxy S7 in most situations and I suspect most non-enthusiasts will be more than pleased with the results. Software Experience Sony’s software is very light weight with a very close resemblance to standard Android Oreo (the latest version as of this review). Partly as a result of this approach, and I suspect partly due to some very impressive and deliberate engineering effort from the Sony team, this is one of the smoothest phones I’ve ever used. At first I wondered if I might miss features given this simple approach, but a few days of use convinced me that the fluidity and speed of the experience more than make up for the lack of custom software extensions and features. That’s not to say that Sony hasn’t stirred in some of their own ideas. The phone features some additions like HDR video rendering, a theme engine, and a thoughtful battery health system that manages your nightly charge cycle to keep the battery below 90% until shortly before you usually take your phone off the charger. This should help to extend the life of the battery as Lithium batteries prefer not to stay at full charge for long periods. Performance and Battery This phone is fast. Everything I’ve tried from graphically heavy games to Excel to video apps to tools like EverNote has run perfectly. In addition, the highly optimized software does a great job of launching, managing, and switching between apps. With the large display and Android Oreo on hand, split screen app usage is both practical and buttery smooth on this device, so it’s easy to have a YouTube video running on the top third of the display and email below. I’ll leave the benchmarks to others, but while those I’ve seen show solid results, they don’t convey just how fluid this phone is in everyday use. Perhaps the same optimization that makes things run so smoothly also leads to excellent battery life. This device is very efficient in standby and I was easily able to get through a day and a night before charging, even with 6 hours of screen time and a couple of hours of gaming. The stamina of the device goes beyond what you’d expect even the admittedly large 3180 mAh battery. For times when battery life is low, “Stamina” and “Stamina +” power saving modes are available to extend battery life by disabling certain services. Network Performance The XZ2 performed well for me on both HSPA and LTE networks with AT&T. Calls sound fine, but quality is limited by that of your connection. The device supports a wide range of frequency bands and should work fine with any GSM / SIM based carrier such as AT&T and T-Mobile. That said, if you’re new to the world of unlocked phones, having a device that’s not officially provided by the carrier can bring some complexity. It took me several days to get LTE working with AT&T (best bet is to just use your current SIM card and NOT call AT&T to activate your new unlocked phone as a new device). Online posts suggest that T-Mobile may make this easier. In any event, once up and running the performance is excellent, and having an unlocked device makes for a lot of flexibility in moving between carriers, and easily using local service when travelling. The XZ2 makes this even easier because as a dual-SIM device you can keep your US SIM installed when travelling and insert a local SIM in the second slot. Conclusion At first glance, the Xperia XZ2 may appear to be a nicely designed phone that doesn’t really have any outstanding features to distinguish itself in the market. However, after over a week of use as my full-time phone, I believe this to be one of the stronger offerings available today from an overall user experience perspective. Sony has gone to great lengths to create a thoughtful and optimized experience. If you’re looking for a new phone with a good camera, fast performance, smooth software and outstanding battery life – and if you’re wanting to take a different route to the usual Apple and Samsung fare – this could be your next device.

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  This review is from Sony - XPERIA XZ2 with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Liquid Black

  Posted 7 years ago by PhilipM