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doministry
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So what do you guys think?
I seriously don't understand this move.
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/p[....]tawia-nowy-smartfon-xperia-z3/
Sorry I started this topic in such unimpressive way, just wanted to ask.
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London, 26th May 2015 – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces a premium addition to the Xperia™ Z3 series flagship smartphones with Xperia Z3+, a slim, sleek and stylish high-performing premium smartphone.
Xperia Z3+ helps you get the best pictures with Sony’s superior camera technology that is now packed into both the main and front cameras. Impressive smartphone battery stamina and performance keeps you connected faster and longer, whether for work or play. And Sony’s unique signature waterproof1 design ensures you can do it, whatever the weather.
Beautiful design, better than ever
Slimmer (6.9mm), lighter (144g) and expertly crafted, Xperia Z3+ continues the Sony design story with discreet, but impressive improvements. Not only is it waterproof and dust-tight (IP65/68) ideal for use in all situations, as a further design refinement Z3+ features a capless USB port making it easier and more convenient to charge your phone. In addition the magnetic charging pin has been removed, resulting in an overall more seamless and minimalist design. With a shiny finish on the metal frames, tempered glass and rounded edges, Xperia Z3+ is beautiful to look at from any angle and comfortable to hold.
Z3+ comes available in a choice of four sophisticated colour options to meet your individual taste and style – classic Black and White are joined by a new interpretation of Copper and Aqua Green.
Great pictures anywhere
Z3+ continues to offer the best of Sony’s Cyber-shot & Handycam technologies, to ensure a superior camera performance, and extends the camera evolution not just to the main camera, but the front camera too. Now you can enjoy superior photos, even in low light, with both the front and rear camera. From sceneries to selfies, capture the best shots in any light.
The main camera features the 20.7MP camera with Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, BIONZ™ for mobile processing engine, and a 25mm wide-angle G lens. Create the best shots first time, every time with improved Superior Auto – it automatically optimises settings to give you the best possible picture and can recognize up to 52 different scenes. And with new Gourmet mode, even your food pictures will be looking their very best. Add some fun and creativity to your photos with the latest Xperia camera apps including Style portrait and AR mask. Capture impressive detail even in low light conditions, thanks to the ISO12800 sensitivity and large 1/ 2.3 image sensor. Get great shots even when there is strong backlight, with HDR for photos and videos. Preserve and enjoy your precious moments in high quality with 4K video recording and output.
The new 5MP front camera with Exmor R™ for mobile image sensor means you can now get better selfies in any light. And the 25mm wide-angle lens is perfect for group selfies. Superior Auto analyses the photographic environment and automatically adjusts settings to make you look great every time. Full HD 1080p is ideal for video chat and when you are shooting selfie videos, SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode estimates movements to produce smoother videos.
Powerful performance and up to two-day battery life
Xperia Z3+ comes packed with the ultra fast Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64 bit processor2 that lets you browse faster than ever and get the optimal graphics experience. Whether you’re multi-tasking over Wi-Fi or the latest 4G network, Xperia Z3+ delivers the speed you need. LTE Cat 6 and Wi-Fi MIMO support enable faster connection speeds for a rich, connected experience with up to 300 Mbps LTE data download speeds on the move (actual speed may differ according to operator networks) 3. Download email with attachments in seconds and enjoy video streaming with no delays or unwanted buffering.
Powerful smartphone features demand smart power management. Xperia Z3+ is equipped to let you enjoy whatever you like doing for as long as you want. Sony’s incredible up to two-day battery stamina and innovative power-saving technology combine to give you superior long-lasting battery performance. And now you can get one day usage with just 45 minutes of charging when using a Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0 certified charger, such as the UCH10 (Single SIM variant only).
Keeping you entertained
Xperia Z3+ features an ultra-bright 5.2” Full HD smart adaptive display that provides increased brightness and contrast, without losing stamina. Sony’s TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile with Live Colour LED and X-Reality for mobile ensure sharper and more vivid colours. Intuitive contrast enhancement delivers the most optimized viewing experience, even in bright sunlight.
Sony’s rich expertise in audio technologies lets you enjoy sound in incredible detail and clarity. High-Res Audio reproduces high frequency sound for a studio quality experience. DSEE HXTM upscales the audio fidelity of your existing MP3 or AAC tracks to near High-Res Audio quality. And for high quality wireless music listening, Sony’s new LDACTM codec transmits data three times more efficiently than legacy codec over Bluetooth.
For those times when you need to block out background noise, Xperia Z3+ supports digital noise cancelling and pairs with the MDR-NC31EM headset, reducing ambient noise by up to 98%. And now you can enjoy optimal audio settings when connecting any headphones, as Z3+ senses both the type and style of headset and automatically adjusts the audio settings accordingly for best sound experience.
Keep playing your favourite PlayStation®4 (PS4™) games wherever you are in the home with PS4 Remote Play2. Simply connect your Xperia Z3+ to your PS4 via home Wi-Fi and use the DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller to ensure you never miss a minute of the action – whatever room you are in.
And to ensure you continue to enjoy the best experiences that Sony has to offer, all Xperia Z3+ users will benefit from access to Xperia Lounge Gold – delivering the world of Sony entertainment at your fingertips. Get access to exclusive competitions and offers; be among the first to try out new apps; and enjoy the latest movies, TV episodes and music included with your device.
Availability and specifications
Z3+ colour range embedXperia Z3+ will launch globally from June 2015 in both Single SIM and Dual SIM3 variants. For the full specifications of Xperia Z3+, please visit:
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/[....]/xperia-z3-plus/specifications
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goldenface
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It's not a major upgrade to the Z3, just a faster processor and a few other minor improvements. From a business sense it's a way of keeping up Z3 sales. The Z3 is still a great phone.
Personally, I'll be holding out for the next compact.
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doministry
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I just wonder now what to do.
Maybe stay with Z2 for longer?
I love to change the phone every year.
Z3+ has a great advantage - 5mpx front Cam.
Even better processor...
I wait for reviews.
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alexander87
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On 2015-05-26 13:35:13, doministry wrote:
I just wonder now what to do.
Maybe stay with Z2 for longer?
I love to change the phone every year.
Z3+ has a great advantage - 5mpx front Cam.
Even better processor...
I wait for reviews.
I'm in the same situation and I'm pretty much in for the Z3+.
The ONLY thing keeping me from doing it immediately is the SD810, I will wait for reviews to land and talk about the possible overheating/throttling of the processor.
There are no more barriers to cross. All I have in common with the uncontrollable and the insane, the vicious and the evil, all the mayhem I have caused and my utter indifference toward it I have now surpassed.
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DentyCracker
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If my Z3 hadn't been replaced under warranty with a Z3Dual I would have got this for sure. This somewhat like the Arc/Arc S but a little more. It would be interesting to see if SA mode has been improved |
Tsepz_GP
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Deja vu...with a smaller battery and power hungry chip.
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tranced
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Ha! It made me smile 
On 2015-05-26 14:38:08, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Deja vu...with a smaller battery and power hungry chip.
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ascariss
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The device will cost 3000zl (723 euros) when it launches here in Poland in the 2nd half of June. This is around 600-800zl (144-192 euros) cheaper than the current Z3, depending on retailer. Sure it brings in a new Sd810, slightly thinner, new 5MP front cam, quick charge and 32gigs of memory, but then is this worth the extra money? For me no, this is not worth it. I am not sure if the SD810 in the device is from some new batch or still the current line with the overheating and throttling. I don't take selfies, so front cam does not matter, the 32GB is great but it should have been standard long ago. Will mention the exposed usb, this should have been done on the z3, and z2 but no.
The main issue still remains, same sensor and camera, don't think much has gone into changing the algorithm, so doubt the image quality has improved leaps and bounds.
Ok effort but nothing spectacular but we already knew that.
Hopefully IFA does not disappoint and Sony brings a true flagship but then Sony has not been able to bring anything wow to the market since who knows when, so perhaps IFA will flop as well. |
Luca-S
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I would like to know if this version is the same present in Xiaomi Mi Note Pro...
If yes, it will be fine.
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doministry
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And I actually feel tempted.
I mean I have a Z2 for over a year now.
Almost perfect phone. But I want upgrade as a little geek...
What is tempting about Z3+ is the better chip and much improved 5mpx in front.
I am taking selfies or rather Snapchat them 
As let's say public person I am I need to
It's also beautiful...
I wait for reviews first though.
And also, I really want to know if Sony is planning another "full" flagship this year..
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goldenface
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On 2015-05-26 14:38:08, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Deja vu...with a smaller battery and power hungry chip.
Ha ha. Although, I wouldn't really say battery life is an issue smaller or otherwise.
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McKinley
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Finally my wait is over, I can replace my Galaxy Note 3 and my broken Z3 with the new Z3+.
I like the aqua green colour.
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amirprog
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Good small competitive update. nice sony. as expected, no surprise but not a bad thing at all. actually, it is good and refreshing for marketing and international consumers point of view. no more number change and big buzz every half a year and possibly z3+ should be the last half a year update if reliable sources are right. go sony. |
McKinley
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I just feel that the Xperia Z3+ will trail slightly behind the Galaxy S6 and LG G4 as far as camera ability goes.
Let's hope they have arsed themselves to further optimise the image quality.
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Posted: 2015-05-26 11:32
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