Note II or Xperia Z · DIGIT-ARC

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hi guys I extended my budget to 35k some how i did it

now I want phone to watch sitcoms n movies while traveling to work or play games...... listen music n so on but also good camera

so i short listed Note II and New Xperia Z and Nexus 4
but nexus 4 dont have external storage for my movies n sitcoms so i canceled it

I checked many new videos of Xperia Z its looking good so far

about battery of xperia z sony is giving stamina mode to save some battery life still mega confusion in two phones

Sony Xperia z all the way

Note II has only one advantage over Xperia Z, that is the s-pen.
Try it out in some store. If you feel you are going to use the pen, get it. Otherwise, Xperia Z is way better than Note II - be it hardware or design.

Note II for the S-Pen, the big screen, better talk time, Xperia Z for everything else: Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 vs. Sony Xperia Z - GSMArena.com

I want to say Xperia Z for sure. But, but, but. It is better to wait and see if X:Z has any issues. 1080p display is one heck of a battery sucker and on top of that, this phone is a new territory for Sony. Wait for X:Z to release in the market, check how perfect the monster is. if not, well, you can go with Note II, which is, till now free from issues.

Let Z come in market, then we will get to know how actually good the phone is, then only we would be able to comment on it.
So far Note 2 is a brilliant phone.

This review makes me think every other Smartphone cr@p

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Xperia Z eye closed.

pratyush997 said:
This review makes me think every other Smartphone cr@p

Xperia Z hardware will eat this alive, for snacks(not even breakfast), move over samsung, your days of flogging A9 on 30k+ handsets are over.

tkin said:
Xperia Z hardware will eat this alive, for snacks(not even breakfast), move over samsung, your days of flogging A9 on 30k+ handsets are over.

Check the Burst shot vid of xperia Z 999 Pics in 68 sec !

PS: The Note II will still have buyers, I also like it, as a tablet replacement, its just that if I can get a Nexus 7 at 20k why would I invest 35k on a phablet? It has some cool features like multi window and SPEN, and if I can afford it someday(means if I have extra cash and nothing immediate in mind to buy) I might get a Note III or IV

But isn't Xperia Z will be like 40k+ when it launch in india?

kapilove77 said:
But isn't Xperia Z will be like 40k+ when it launch in india?

36k

Shut up! O.O

^^^
Thats true.
Xperia Z will be available for 36k, you can even pre book the device at any sony store.

adventurous then z, srs bsns then note ii

Anorion said:
adventurous then z, srs bsns then note ii

Well?
Forgot the forum rules,

Usage of SMS slang language to be avoided

eh!!!!

hmm.
the effort of appropriate language is to be economical. if you can say something in fewer words, by all means, do so
using complicated, redundant, and too many words is also a grammatical error

simple answer OT is Note II

The Xperia Z undoubtedly. But when it launches , it should be expensive by atleast 10k more than the Note 2.

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I cant believe my eyes !!! Xperia Z @ 36k ??? How ??? at that price , I am ready to forget that a 'phone' called Note 2 even existed

At that price get the Xperia Z. Period.

If you want the Z this month, go and book it at Sony Center/Xperia Store ASAP. Otherwise you have to wait till March first week. Although, if you wait you could probably get it for 1-2k lesser than what you'd pay if you pre order.

AlphaQ said:
The Xperia Z undoubtedly. But when it launches , it should be expensive by atleast 10k more than the Note 2.

-edit-

I cant believe my eyes !!! Xperia Z @ 36k ??? How ??? at that price , I am ready to forget that a 'phone' called Note 2 even existed

At that price get the Xperia Z. Period.

Note II still has two advantages over Xperia Z, the SPen(its useful) and the screen itself, also the multi window feature, if you want a phone/phablet for business woks, reading ebooks, drawing Note II for sure, if you love playing games, taking snapshots and show off, then its Z(Z looks sexy

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I will choose Note II over xperia Z

Tenida said:
I will choose Note II over xperia Z

Spen lover eh?

Xperia Z

.... But why why So huge phones?
WE need huge pockets first and a sensor that beeps loudly when anyone else touches the phone..these phones might get robben easily due to their size??

theserpent said:
Xperia Z .... But why why So huge phones?
WE need huge pockets first and a sensor that beeps loudly when anyone else touches the phone..these phones might get robben easily due to their size??

I carry the L9 only when I wear a formal/jeans etc, I can't carry it when wearing tracksuites, too big, but the screen is worth it, once you get to use a high ppi large screen you can never go back, I was skeptical at first, but after a few days use of L9 I will take a 5" screen anyday, but over 5" is a bit too big, I can't hold it in one hand let alone one hand use.

^^even me having same problem with mah Axus!

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I like software support of Samsung.. Sony has bad record of android updating..

ankit360 said:
I like software support of Samsung.. Sony has bad record of android updating..

It doesnt. And no Manufacturer bothers to give updates to budget phones. But since the Note 2 and Z are flagships , you need not bother.

I have a brainwave :
why not wait for the next Nexus phone ?

guaranteed Software updates , powerful hardware and a possibly cheap price tag = winner.

AlphaQ said:
It doesnt. And no Manufacturer bothers to give updates to budget phones. But since the Note 2 and Z are flagships , you need not bother.

I have a brainwave :
why not wait for the next Nexus phone ?

guaranteed Software updates , powerful hardware and a possibly cheap price tag = winner.

One reason: No warranty.
*alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/png/angry-dark-stare.png

tkin said:
Spen lover eh?

Yes also os is more suited for multi-tasking.

Tenida said:
Yes also os is more suited for multi-tasking.

Agreed, so is the price suitable for multi tasking, like working and begging during off hours

Mmmmmmmmmm...............Note 2.

ithehappy said:
Mmmmmmmmmm...............Note 2.

Hmmmmm....... too big

Xperia Z

When you are putting that much money, it is better to buy something that looks the part. The specs and design look good (specs by Sony standards are 2014)

Xperia Z and Note II are two different gadgets. I would like to suggest OP to take demo of both these devices and then decide.
Note II has many other advantages like S-pen, probability of getting android OTA update earlier than sony's flagship phones and a HUGE battery that lasts forever (literally). On the other hand Xperia Z is good for who do job near water bodies, soil and durt as it is incredibly water and dust proof.

rider said:
Xperia Z and Note II are two different gadgets. I would like to suggest OP to take demo of both these devices and then decide.
Note II has many other advantages like S-pen, probability of getting android OTA update earlier than sony's flagship phones and a HUGE battery that lasts forever (literally). On the other hand Xperia Z is good for who do job near water bodies, soil and durt as it is incredibly water and dust proof.

Not even once.... the hardware, the camera, the screen..... :godzilla_facepalm:

tkin said:
Not even once.... the hardware, the camera, the screen..... :godzilla_facepalm:

Camera of xperia z is not impressive even it has new Exmos RS lens. The pictures are dull and dry even in sunlight where it is is supposed to be perform best. Screen of Xperia Z is really great and detailed but still same old technology, hence poor viewing angles compared to other phones of its range. Source: FoneArena
Hardware wise both are great. Why to brag all the time. :facepalm:

Sorry, if I hurt your ego sony lover.

I wish sony work little more hard to make better camera and voice quality. HTC and Samsung are ready to show their trump cards. OP should wait for a month or so.

rider said:
Camera of xperia z is not impressive even it has new Exmos RS lens. The pictures are dull and dry even in sunlight where it is is supposed to be perform best. Screen of Xperia Z is really great and detailed but still same old technology, hence poor viewing angles compared to other phones of its range. Source: FoneArena
Hardware wise both are great. Why to brag all the time. Sorry, if I hurt your ego sony lover.

I wish sony work little more hard to make better camera and voice quality. HTC and Samsung are ready to show their trump cards. OP should wait for a month or so.

Well I don't know what lover you are but I had seen the cam reviews of Xperia Z and the only camera that can beat it are from Nokia's stable, not samsung, the only reason you suggested Xperia Z is because its dust proof and water proof, if that's ain't a fail, I don't know what is.

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I think at that price point the choice is easy, just look at which looks more trendy and feels easy in hands & also has better UI customizations to make it more user friendly

Also a minimal check, just to make sure there is no major con with the device.

If we go with the specs then mite as well wait for one of these,
LG Optimus G Pro | Huawei Ascend D2 | Galaxy S4 | Galaxy Note 3

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so new phone came against xperia Z ........ Htc one again both looking impressive in benchmarks where htc is little ahead of xperia Z but camera is whole diffrent story ..........

^ HTC One seems ahead Sony xperia Z !

But Htc one price is even higher.

The HTC one will take atleast two months to come to India. By that time , the Z would get a price drop. The Z makes more sense.

tkin said:
Well I don't know what lover you are but I had seen the cam reviews of Xperia Z and the only camera that can beat it are from Nokia's stable, not samsung, the only reason you suggested Xperia Z is because its dust proof and water proof, if that's ain't a fail, I don't know what is.

I love only the truth. No fanboynism. No partiality among any particular brand.

Watch this: about camera picture quality at 12:30

AlphaQ said:
The HTC one will take atleast two months to come to India. By that time , the Z would get a price drop. The Z makes more sense.

Your posts go so well with your avatar

I guess all upcoming beasts Xperia Z, GS IV, HTC One would be priced around 35k in local market.

rider said:
I guess all upcoming beasts Xperia Z, GS IV, HTC One would be priced around 35k in local market.

Butterfly came at 44k, its HTC

tkin said:
Butterfly came at 44k, its HTC

Well I don't think HTC will launch it for that much price. If they do, they will remembered in the history of android phones.

Remember HTC done this before. They launched 4.7" HTC Sensation XL with beats audio. It was priced for about 40k after some months they launched HTC One X for 35k as their flagship device.

theserpent said:
Xperia Z .... But why why So huge phones?
WE need huge pockets first and a sensor that beeps loudly when anyone else touches the phone..these phones might get robben easily due to their size??

One answer : Cereberus.

Second answer : Alarm app.

I use both time to time, with those two, a smartphone can NEVER get stolen.

KyleSforza said:
One answer : Cereberus.

Second answer : Alarm app.

I use both time to time, with those two, a smartphone can NEVER get stolen.

Please leave your smartphone on a bench in a road side tea stall, if it gets stolen, I can bet not even Cerberus from hell could find it

This is India man, here people can jury rig a mercedes, let alone a phone

^^^+1
This is India man.

Haha, but I can definitely screw the person who stole it

*play.google.com/store/apps/details...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sc2Ryb2lkLmNlcmJlcnVzIl0.

It'll take picture and mail to you even when the person enters wrong unlock code!

+ total remote control and you can shoot videos and take pictures from either camera, and locations provided by it are extremely accurate.

That is the BEST app in the android history ^^

KyleSforza said:
Haha, but I can definitely screw the person who stole it

*play.google.com/store/apps/details...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sc2Ryb2lkLmNlcmJlcnVzIl0.

It'll take picture and mail to you even when the person enters wrong unlock code!

+ total remote control and you can shoot videos and take pictures from either camera, and locations provided by it are extremely accurate.

That is the BEST app in the android history ^^

Hahahaha? Unlock? First thing they do after getting the device, remove the battery and the sim on the spot without even turning the phone off, so no alarms, instantaneous shut down, if the battery is non removable they take it to a service guy nearby, who takes 5 mins to remove them, and then it disappears forever, these phones then get sold in other states after a few months, most possibly with a false IMEI.

This is India man, if someone steals something its gone for good, forget a cell, they can't even trace crores of rupees that cheat fund scammers steal from the people, there are places in kolkata where a stolen car can be repainted, and all identification numbers sawed off in about 2 hrs max, and if needed it can be dismantled overnight.

A thief always thinks and knows twice or thrice of what normal person think for their security. :wink:

Doesn't matter, it'll also take pics whenever a new sim is inserted and lock itself ^^

Also, I can remotely brick the phone. Cereberus installs as device admin.

KyleSforza said:
Doesn't matter, it'll also take pics whenever a new sim is inserted and lock itself ^^

Also, I can remotely brick the phone. Cereberus installs as device admin.

A. They won't insert a new sim without flashing it.
B. In order to remote brick it, you need to turn it on.
C. As I said, they have the methods to flash firmwares to them.

D. Lets say you do that, so it gets bricked, they'll tear it apart and take out the lcd, battery, memory card etc, or just keep it in the storage, its not a written rule that they would give it back to you if they can't hack it. So in the end your phone is gone, so, you(or us in this case), lose eventually. See the problem? If you want to use your phone you have to stop the theft, once its gone, you'll never see it again.

And phone parts market is not a small market. Everything has its value.

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I will suggest Note 2. Simply because this is the best smart phone which is costing all most 4K less than Xperia Z still provides all most all the features in fact more like S-Pen. Battery is amazing..Regular updates...looks smart.....Build quality good ..has got an excellent reputation. No user complaints what so ever. So a lot of value for the money that you would spend. So go with it