Sony Xperia XZ3

billbond4

Sonys new upgrade over the Xperia XZ2

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/8/30/17799360/sony-xperia-xz3-specifications-release-date-pricing-ifa-2018
Bigger Screen, OLED Screen, Bigger Battery, Higher Front Camera MegaPixel.
Looks really good in the videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t75WtSW0rsE

duckofdeath

Preorders are starting across Europe now. I haven't seen any Irish offers yet?

bezels are massive

billbond4

I can see a three ireland firmware for the Xperia XZ3 so I would say it should be out from them soon.
Btw they have an offer at the moment
Online Only
Get a FREE pair of Sony SBH90C High Res Audio earphones worth €189.99 when you buy online! While stocks last.

duckofdeath

That was unfortunate. I just bought the Note 9 a couple days ago. Didn't feel like waiting any more as they've reduced the price on that one by €100 at the moment.
Nice price, though! And those earbuds are definitely more worth it than just getting a voucher for a PS4 game (which was what Sony had on their online preorder).

mgudim

Anyone got theirs yet?

billbond4

Should be getting mine today/tomorrow

biebiebie

XZ3 Premium out soon also?
I heard end of month.. Anyone know?

mgudim

Got mine today, it looks great. It's locked to Three

jacksie66

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sentient_6

That's a good price 3 have. How easy or otherwise to unlock I wonder?

billbond4

I'd say a phone shop would be your best bet, should be do able easily for them.
I got mine today, its a lovely phone, screen is brilliant and I'm liking the side sense feature

billbond4

Spotted an meteor firmware for the phone so Eir must be selling it soon

jacksie66

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billbond4

Ìm really liking it, its feels quiet good when your holding it sony did a good job on the phone.
The screen is a very good step up from the one on the Xperia XZ2.
Im finding it really snappy and have no problems with it.

Id say if you get in touch with three and ask about an early upgrade they would give it to you, so you might be able to get those free headphones.

sentient_6

I would consider this except I wonder what the camera is like? Especially verus the Pixel 2 I have at the moment. The no OIS on Sony's has always put me off.

billbond4

Camera is very good, any pictures I have taken came out really well.
Sony does their OIS is software and it always seem to give the same results.

mgudim

I've been using this phone since October and it's great. The camera is surprisingly good. Little disappointed that it came with the same standard Sony charger that I got with my Z3C 4 years ago... Kinda sad that the Xperia brand appears to be slowly dying, hopefully Sony can do something about it before it's too late... They make great phones

The headset that you get for buying it off Three is quite good too. Great deal.

kavanagh_h

Hi Does anyone know why the mobile companies are not selling proper sony phones anymore please. I will be so sad if I have to change to another android brand.

Three.ie only have one miserable Sony phone for offer on bill pay. They were the best phones and best value for money I've ever had. Better than iphone, huawei and nokia. I will not buy an overpriced samsung.

Please help if you know where I can get one in ireland. I don't fancy paying 700 to amazon for one.


Regards,
Hol

dzsfah2xoynme9

kavanagh_h wrote: »

Hi Does anyone know why the mobile companies are not selling proper sony phones anymore please. I will be so sad if I have to change to another android brand.

Three.ie only have one miserable Sony phone for offer on bill pay. They were the best phones and best value for money I've ever had. Better than iphone, huawei and nokia. I will not buy an overpriced samsung.

Please help if you know where I can get one in ireland. I don't fancy paying 700 to amazon for one.


Regards,
Hol

Nobody bought them. Sonys marketing is atrocious. I have an Xperia 1 myself and I love it.

billbond4

Xperia 10ii is available on Eir and Vodafone

flazio

billbond4 wrote: »

Xperia 10ii is available on Eir and Vodafone

Started a new thread on it, highlighting the headphone offer. I'm on an XZ2 at the moment and the 10ii feels like it's a bit of a step back in quality so I'd imagine that XZ3 owners would feel the same.
I just can't bring myself to part with over €1000 for a new phone, so I'm reluctant to pull the trigger on the 1ii. I think I might hold out for the 5ii. If it's coming out for Christmas they should be announcing it any day now .
Overall I'm fearing Sony is going in the direction of HTC's mobile phone business. In the past HTC was my second preference should Sony have ever gone in a direction I didn’t like. They never have thankfully. Seems as if Huaweii phones aren't strictly Android anymore, never really liked Samsungs phone themes, especially the reversing of the back button and the task button, but Android seems to be doing away with the bottom bar altogether so maybe I can start tolerating them. Was tempted by the Pixel 4 but the battery is poor according to reviewers. I believe that the smart overnight charging is a Sony feature rather than an Android one. It's little things like that, that keep me loyal to the brand.

corks finest

flazio wrote: »

Started a new thread on it, highlighting the headphone offer. I'm on an XZ2 at the moment and the 10ii feels like it's a bit of a step back in quality so I'd imagine that XZ3 owners would feel the same.
I just can't bring myself to part with over €1000 for a new phone, so I'm reluctant to pull the trigger on the 1ii. I think I might hold out for the 5ii. If it's coming out for Christmas they should be announcing it any day now .
Overall I'm fearing Sony is going in the direction of HTC's mobile phone business. In the past HTC was my second preference should Sony have ever gone in a direction I didn’t like. They never have thankfully. Seems as if Huaweii phones aren't strictly Android anymore, never really liked Samsungs phone themes, especially the reversing of the back button and the task button, but Android seems to be doing away with the bottom bar altogether so maybe I can start tolerating them. Was tempted by the Pixel 4 but the battery is poor according to reviewers. I believe that the smart overnight charging is a Sony feature rather than an Android one. It's little things like that, that keep me loyal to the brand.

Anyone even contemplating spending e1000 on a phone needs checked

sydthebeat

https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/sony-xperia-1-ii,xiaomi-mi-10-pro

better phones available for less money

chancer007

have the XZ2 Compact, I believe Sony have stopped making the Compact models, which is a shame...not sure why other manufacturers dont do a compact line..

flazio

The Xperia 5 is their version of a compact. It's about the same size as my regular XZ2

Sony has been losing money on phones for a long time

I don't know why they keep flogging this dead horse and just call it a day

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/is-sonys-smartphone-business-dead/

billbond4

The 5ii will probably be released in Oct/Nov

kavanagh_h

billbond4 wrote: »

I can see a three ireland firmware for the Xperia XZ3 so I would say it should be out from them soon.
Btw they have an offer at the moment
Online Only
Get a FREE pair of Sony SBH90C High Res Audio earphones worth €189.99 when you buy online! While stocks last.

Please can i habeva link. Id love an xz3

kavanagh_h

flazio wrote: »

The Xperia 5 is their version of a compact. It's about the same size as my regular XZ2

Thats what i am looking for ideally but will settle for xz3 which is very good.

dzsfah2xoynme9

kavanagh_h wrote: »

Please can i habeva link. Id love an xz3

You're about 2 years late for that offer..

billbond4

Or get the Xperia 10ii with Vodafone
https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/sony/xperia-10.html?gallery=payg
And get two headphones !
One Sony WH-CH710N
and iFrogz Airtime for new signups when you topup 20€