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Well I have to say I bought the Xperia S with high hopes it would live up to my past experiences of the Sony brand and the spec list on the Xperia S, however it hasnt really.
I have found it laggy and under-whelming even in normal use and dont get me started on those bottom buttons.
Looking at the spec, I would expect it to be a hell of alot quicker and less laggy than it is. Are these things that will be fixed with an update or is this the best we can expect the device to ever be.
Camera, not that impressed. It is capable of very good shots, but doesnt deal well with light, with areas of a image being washed out due to normal light from sky.
Anyone else considering sending it back / selling it, and buying something else?
I just sold it and decided to wait for a Sony model designed for ICS or with better bottom buttons. I thought the phone had too much Bezel area and length for the screen size. I hope Xperia P buttons are more sensitive. I didn't have long enough to see any performance issues. I seem to love my Arc even more now
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I'm thinking of selling mine purely down to the fact ICS is now planned for a late Q2 release which I think is shocking considering this is Sony's flagship device.
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My only disappointment so far is the damn yellow tint on my display, apart from that I would be happy as Larry.
Right thats it, am definitely selling mine. Anyone know what the going rate for one locked to T-Mobile is...was thinking about £330ish
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Right thats it, am definitely selling mine. Anyone know what the going rate for one locked to T-Mobile is...was thinking about £330ish
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Unlocked they are around 429 so 330 ish sounds about right, especially if it's branded with t mobile. So thinking HTC One X?
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Unlocked they are around 429 so 330 ish sounds about right, especially if it's branded with t mobile. So thinking HTC One X?
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I gotta be honest I'm really not sure. I also dunno if i want such a big screen. Stuck the Xperia s back in the box this morning and been using my trusty old iPhone 4 and I kinda prefer the size...but everything high spec at the moment seems to be going the 4 inches route.
I do agree btw what you said about ICS on the XS...it seems to be last in line..though I'm not really sure if it would make an improvement. You happy with yours aside from that?
Im happy with mine xperia s. Im only disappointed with built-in battery ;/
Very happy with the device, no disappointment.
I believe delaying the ICS is the correct decision, rather than rush out a flawed upgrade.
Had mine since release date I have no regrets. I like the build and NXT iface. battery I get just around 30hrs but I am not really a heavy user. Just waiting for the firmware update ICS right now is not a biggie for me. those wanting gs2 good luck to you just remember GS3 ain't that far away. Good luck to the HTC one guys personally I cannot stand sense or TW. Each to their own
XPS still is one of the most beautiful looking Android phone out there. HTC One X looks ugly to my eyes but I just pulled the trigger on it. Should have it next week. I just don't like how HTC phones have that curved edges at four corners of the screen. Decided to give it a chance till I find more details on Xperia P and the capacitive buttons.
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Very happy with the device, no disappointment.
I believe delaying the ICS is the correct decision, rather than rush out a flawed upgrade.
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I completely agree. This is the best gingerbread device on the market currently and one of the best smart phones currently available.
While lack of ICS for the time being is disappointing. The design, hardware and features more than makes up for that.
People are constantly praising my phone how amazing it looks and feels.
I've even had Nexus owners compliment my phone.
We also have the best screen and camera on the market currently.
You'd have to be crazy to give this phone up.
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I completely agree. This is the best gingerbread device on the market currently and one of the best smart phones currently available.
While lack of ICS for the time being is disappointing. The design, hardware and features more than makes up for that.
People are constantly praising my phone how amazing it looks and feels.
I've even had Nexus owners compliment my phone.
We also have the best screen and camera on the market currently.
You'd have to be crazy to give this phone up.
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Well said.
I just ordered the S as my x10 screen shattered...
I really dont like HTC handsets any more due to my experience with the sensation and the crazy overheating issues..
Glad some of you like the S.. bit disappointed to hear the touch sensitive buttons are a pain.. another non smartphone sony had similar buttons...
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I just ordered the S as my x10 screen shattered...
I really dont like HTC handsets any more due to my experience with the sensation and the crazy overheating issues..
Glad some of you like the S.. bit disappointed to hear the touch sensitive buttons are a pain.. another non smartphone sony had similar buttons...
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There's an easy trick to the capacitive buttons.
Instead of pressing the buttons, slide your finger over the area.
Garanteed 100% accuracy everytime.
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I just ordered the S as my x10 screen shattered...
I really dont like HTC handsets any more due to my experience with the sensation and the crazy overheating issues..
Glad some of you like the S.. bit disappointed to hear the touch sensitive buttons are a pain.. another non smartphone sony had similar buttons...
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Touch sensitive buttons never a problem for me, I don't understand how anyone can have problems with them. When I first got the phone it was a bit hit and miss but got used to where I needed to press very quickly. If you have big fingers maybe but otherwise you shouldn't have a problem.
I had the hd2 for two years prior to owning this phone, and I loved it especially as it was easy to root and there are loads of custom roms and tweaks,it was like having a new phone every week.
Xperia S took a bit of getting used to coz I liked sense, still do, but after all the changing of roms it's nice to have everything working out of the box and I wanted a decent camera and video recorder and the one on the xperia is first class.
I'm not totally happy with everything but I haven't been with any phone I've had, the perfect phone doesn't exist, and never will.
I specifically got this for the camera capabilities, any other positives where a bonus.
So overall I'm very happy, but as someone already mentioned, each to there own.
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Mine no laggy. Works good and I have a couple of other flagship like gnex and I still using the xperia s
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I am also very happy with my Xperia S.. Not laggy at all and handles everything very well
Thanks button everyone for the input. Interesting to see all the different viewpoints.
I am still selling mine, though not sure what to replace it with quite yet.
Does anyone know a reliable unlocker for the Xperia S?
Also, are we allowed to post ebay links on xda?
The phone in itself is fantastic im not denying that. What I am [email protected]&:#/ off with is the fact this device is the flagship but is getting ICS after the 2011 devices and im afraid that is inexcusable on Sony's part.
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I've using Arc for about a year now and now I lost it....!!!
I'm planning on buying a Sony Xperia S but I am paranoid becuase of the screen problem which is being discussed on different forum...!!! So my question is, " Is it worth to take chance...??? Should I go for it...???"
Suggestions guys...!!!
Well it's pretty much a lottery if you get the yellow screen problem. Also, if you get the problem, you always get it repaired as its an issue recognized by Sony.
I myself don't have the problem, but if i develop it I really don't care, as it could be sent in .
It's your decision. To me, I don't care, because it could always be fixed .
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I've using Arc for about a year now and now I lost it....!!!
I'm planning on buying a Sony Xperia S but I am paranoid becuase of the screen problem which is being discussed on different forum...!!! So my question is, " Is it worth to take chance...??? Should I go for it...???"
Suggestions guys...!!!
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the phone is very worth a try =)
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the phone is very worth a try =)
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Definitely
I have the S and no screen problems. i also came from the arc and i think the s is the best phone i have had. my pal just got the iphone 4s and he took 1 look at mine and he was hooked. He has the s now and he says he will never go back to apple. Android 1 Apple 0 lol
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Well it's pretty much a lottery if you get the yellow screen problem. Also, if you get the problem, you always get it repaired as its an issue recognized by Sony.
I myself don't have the problem, but if i develop it I really don't care, as it could be sent in .
It's your decision. To me, I don't care, because it could always be fixed .
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People here at Sony center in India are bloody illetrates, when I was talking to them about the issue, they were trying to convience me that there can't be any problem like that...!!! Lolzzz...!!! And I don't think I can afford to wait 15 day for a repair each time my phone develops such problems...!!! I'm gonna make sure they offer me a refund or an exchange then only I'll buy it...!!!
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the phone is very worth a try =)
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Malner27 said:
I have the S and no screen problems. i also came from the arc and i think the s is the best phone i have had. my pal just got the iphone 4s and he took 1 look at mine and he was hooked. He has the s now and he says he will never go back to apple. Android 1 Apple 0 lol
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Definately android is any time preferable to apple...!!! After all customization does matter...!!!
I'm just not sure if I should go for XS or go and buy an HTC One X...!!!
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I've using Arc for about a year now and now I lost it....!!!
I'm planning on buying a Sony Xperia S but I am paranoid becuase of the screen problem which is being discussed on different forum...!!! So my question is, " Is it worth to take chance...??? Should I go for it...???"
Suggestions guys...!!!
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If you liked the Arc, you will love the Xperia S
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If you liked the Arc, you will love the Xperia S
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I liked my arc too much...!!! So much that I felt like crying when someone stole my arc...!!! Lolzzz...!!! But that gives me chance and motive to buy a new phone...!!!
The Xperia s is a great phone but gingerbread on this phone just annoys me terribly.
If you don't mind dated software then go for it. It's outstanding in every other respect especially the display.
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I've using Arc for about a year now and now I lost it....!!!
I'm planning on buying a Sony Xperia S but I am paranoid becuase of the screen problem which is being discussed on different forum...!!! So my question is, " Is it worth to take chance...??? Should I go for it...???"
Suggestions guys...!!!
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ok so since u are from India, the demo units of Xperia S should be available in market... HTC One X was already released and available, in India, since 2nd April... so go to the shops test out both devices in hand... buy the one you like
coming from the ARC i loved the One X compared to the Xperia S
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ok so since u are from India, the demo units of Xperia S should be available in market... HTC One X was already released and available, in India, since 2nd April... so go to the shops test out both devices in hand... buy the one you like
coming from the ARC i loved the One X compared to the Xperia S
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I just hope demo units to be available here in mumbai...!!! I'll go to croma tomorrow and test both XS and HTC One X...!!! Have never had an HTC before...!!! Lets see...!!!
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I've using Arc for about a year now and now I lost it....!!!
IlSo my question is, " Is it worth to take chance...??? Should I go for it...???"
Suggestions guys...!!!
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I was in similar situation. Being an SE design fan, got Xperia S. I just couldn't accept it after a week of trying hard. Phone felt too long, thick, heavy, lousy capacitive buttons, gorgeous screen, bad idea to have cover for USB port, etc. Got HTC One X and love it so far. Sleek like Arc, and the build quality is way better than any SE phones I've seen.
I miss the simplicity of SE ROMs but i guess i can go customizations soon. Waiting for screen protectors to start using it regularly.
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I love the phone, even love the touch buttons! Just don't like the battery life
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I will have 2 phones. The XS and later the Galaxy s3 when t comes out. I will skip the HTC one X now. I love the design of the XS opposed to the boring outdated rounded corners on every HTC phone. Angular is the new curve.
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I was in similar situation. Being an SE design fan, got Xperia S. I just couldn't accept it after a week of trying hard. Phone felt too long, thick, heavy, lousy capacitive buttons, gorgeous screen, bad idea to have cover for USB port, etc. Got HTC One S and love it so far. Sleek like Arc, and the build quality is way better than any SE phones I've seen.
I miss the simplicity of SE ROMs but i guess i can go customizations soon. Waiting for screen protectors to start using it regularly.
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Hi there
Could you be so kind to write a bit more comparing the two phones? I am trying hard to like my xps but coming from iPhone the hardware is a big step back. My mine worries would be the screen on the one s now getting used to my xps.
Kind regards
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I tried the one x and it's normal htc. Give you the highest spec hardware and that's it. Love my arc and Xperia S way ahead of one x. Lol
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I tried the one x and it's normal htc. Give you the highest spec hardware and that's it. Love my arc and Xperia S way ahead of one x. Lol
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While build quality of one X is better along with specs, I prefer my Arc over one X. At the same time I prefer One X over Xperia S. 4.2 to 4.3" screens are about the perfect size for me. Any bigger means stress on my thumb when pulling down the notification bar. Hope I will get used to One X screen size over time.
Unfortunately, Xperia S design has too much bezel before the screen starts at the bottom. That pushed the top edge of the screen very high making One X screen feel easier on thumb when using notification bar.
I just like Arc so much more and I might actually consider getting Arc C if ICS runs smoothly on it when it rolls out.
has Anyone felt problem with its thickness ?
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I didn't have problem but after using Arc, it just didn't feel right to own a thick one. SE set the trend for thin phone with Arc and when everyone is making thin phones they went back to making a thick XPS. I am not sure what features made it be so thick and soooo long. HTC One X has all features XPS has and still is as thin as Arc.
I think its just the right thickness, but i like having a firm grip of the phone. Coming from HTC Legend btw
Screen is downright amazing, and the only thing i can name as a con is a steep adjustment curve from hw buttons to capacitive buttons.
Y'all have a nice day!
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I went to buy Galaxy Note today..I watched Youtube videos and though it would fit on my hands.. I saw it n
OMG!! its huge..Doesn't even fit on my pocket..
My friend laughed like hell when I tried to imitate a phone call scenario.. Its was awkward .
The shopkeeper also said its too big .
Then he showed me the Sony Xperia S..
Gosh the screen was awesome..
I check out the Galaxy S2 too..
I liked the WVGA screen of the S2 but its nowhere near Xperia S.
But the viewing angle was really bad on the Xperia S.
N I didn't like the design too..Too much extra space at the bottom. N 10mm thick too..
S2 was thin n comfortable to hold..
What I liked about Xperia S
-720p screen(but viewing angle is so bad)
-NFC tag
-Free standard hdmi cable
- 12 mp camera( i checked it n its awesome)
-PS store
-TV launcher.. Turns HD tv into smart tv.(pretty cool uhh)
What I don't like about Xperia S
-Design
-Capacitive button is not responsive
-CPU n GPU is weaker than S2( according to most techsites)
-Too thick..
Please help me choose...
Design of Xperia S is big. It's longer than SII. I didn't used SII for longer time but I am using Xperia S for a month now and I am comfortable with it. Got hanging strip attached with it . and capacitive buttons are great now I never got wrong with them. Responsive, accurate. The internal storage is 32GB, you get 25.80GB total. I am running since 12days and its still fast.
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Design of Xperia S is big. It's longer than SII. I didn't used SII for longer time but I am using Xperia S for a month now and I am comfortable with it. Got hanging strip attached with it . and capacitive buttons are great now I never got wrong with them. Responsive, accurate. The internal storage is 32GB, you get 25.80GB total. I am running since 12days and its still fast.
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So you think Xperia is better?
You used both so which one do you prefer..??
I am asking myself same question - Sony or Samsung. But this might be wrong forum to ask
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Why don't you guys try it at a store side by side?
Sony has a better display though IMO. And also feels more premium (albeit a bit too long.)
But you won't go wrong with either of the two
I had a samsung galaxy S2 before I get the Xperia S.
The Xperia S is a way better compared to the SGS2.
Better screen, better sound quality, better camera ...
I signed this 2.
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Leave the phones.
Compare first the firms..
Sony versus Samsung..
In the hardware shop they would laugh you out.
Samsung???
Xperia S is the hit.
1. Its Sony
2. Quality
3. Service (way better then Samsung)
4. Screen
5. Design
6. Faster
7. Camera
etc.
Some of my friends has S2, its seriously garbage..
And it also looks like a cheap thing, some sort plastic bumped together.
Ugly device..
My opinion.
I would say, Xperia S
I used my S2 until a week ago, when I handed my friend the phone the moment I walk out of the store with my Xperia S I do miss it sometimes, but I believe the Xperia S is the better one out of the 2. The capacitive button take times to get used to, but it's better as I sometimes hit the buttons on the S2 accidently. The CPU and GPU is just fine as Sony optimised it pretty well, not like S2 where I hated the Touchwiz Interface. The thickness helps you, trust me, as I from time to time slips the S2 off my hands as it was too "skinny" . Anyway, that's just my 2 cents. I recommend the XS.
P/S: @Efe64 : Mate, try owning and using the phone first, before saying crap about it. Pretty damn fine phone the S2 was.
Really?????????
leminhnguyen0703 said:
P/S: @Efe64 : Mate, try owning and using the phone first, before saying crap about it. Pretty damn fine phone the S2 was.
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Of course I used it, how should i say then its crap?
Not even comparable to me.
We call Samsung here a "Sheissung", from Samsung and Scheisse, german word for ****.
Jokes aside, SGS II is a 2011 hit. Ugly, ****ty UI. Yes, good hardware but X S is just working better and faster in any way. No comparison really.
Galaxy nexus is much better than Xperia s, 1st I bought Xperia s then switched to galaxy nexus and then I tries switching to Xperia s again and it was painfull galaxy nexus is so much better.
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Galaxy nexus is much better than Xperia s, 1st I bought Xperia s then switched to galaxy nexus and then I tries switching to Xperia s again and it was painfull galaxy nexus is so much better.
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elaborate please..
On XS you can't transfer 4GB+ file. I didn;t knew this before buying. I hope they change the file system to ext4 with ICS update. I am happy with my XS Its my primary phone. Never let me down.
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Galaxy nexus is much better than Xperia s, 1st I bought Xperia s then switched to galaxy nexus and then I tries switching to Xperia s again and it was painfull galaxy nexus is so much better.
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Lol ?¿
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On XS you can't transfer 4GB+ file. I didn;t knew this before buying. I hope they change the file system to ext4 with ICS update. I am happy with my XS Its my primary phone. Never let me down.
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Its Fat32
Efe64 said:
Lol ?¿
Its Fat32
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Yes, it's FAT32. Hope they change to ext4 with ICS update.
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Yes, it's FAT32. Hope they change to ext4 with ICS update.
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Not gonna happen IMO. FAT32 is simple and works with windows. Most people wont be putting DVD images on their phone(especially with not external SD slot) so it really isnt an issue.
I had s2before the xs, my reason to change where:
No notification led, I had to hold the phone always in my hand, like the iphone, no possible to leave it on the table and look from far at it. There are tricks to use button light as notification but this uses the battery.
The battery was not great, at first also this of the xps, now is great.
While angle of vision where good, better than xps, these of the s2 become bluish, so not better
Dimesions wise, the xps is thinner than s2 and this greatly helps hand holding, if i remember there are 2mm more in eight but 2mm less in large for xps. Also rouded back helps hand holding as surface finish.
Wifi, gps, 3g, all much more sensitive in xps.
Music with earbud better for xps.
And last, when I looked at the screen in the shop I was amazed by xps.
Many advantages I discovered after IBought the phone, other may be subjective, the s2 is still a great phone but now I only miss the wery low weight, otherwise if you only watch a 1080p trailer on xps you'll loose all doubt.
Ciao
There is no comparison between S2 Touchwiz and Timescape UI from Sony. It's my first Sony smartphone, but i'm very very happy that i've made this choice... I had Acer Liquid, Galaxy SCL, Nexus S, Htc Desire HD, but not even one can compare in terms of android software with the XPS...It's the most complete and bug free android flavour. You will never believe how good and helpful is the camera button and the fast picture from standby function. It's just amazing how you can take the XPS locked out of your pocket and in 1 second you already have the picture...
Hello,
I just want to get the opinions of all xperia users who would like to take the time to answer my question.
I currently have a samsung galaxy note and i stumbled across the xperia s via the smartwatcha and smart wireless headset pro (i have this ocd-ish problem where all of my gadgets need to have one brand primarily) and i was wondering what are the community's take on the phone?
I'll primarily be using it as a secondary phone if not become primarily as soon as i get tired of lugging my big ass Galaxy Note around.
There is just something alluring about its sharp minimalistic style not to mention having a hd bravia tv in the palm of my hand.
Anyways, back to my question: what are your general opinions of the phone? Good or bad i'd like to hear them all.
Its a good phone, I love the screen and the processor seems fast enough. My gripes with it are, I am not sure about the button placement. Also I am not a fan of the usb flap cover. The light bar is awesomeness though.
It's awesome. That's all.
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It would be a great phone if it wasnt for that damn yellow tint!!
I love the phone
There's a few more threads about people on the fence with this phone around here somewhere. I imagine it may feel tiny though after lugging around a note .
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i had sgs2
now i have XS
worth it ? yep
I came from a note as well although mine died
I love this phone, my only gripe is the lack of developers here on xda, most devs seem to goto Samsung or HTC. I actually don't know if that's a good or bad thing because Sony's UI is fantastic and so is the whole experience so rooting the phone isn't really worth it at this stage for me, whereas with the note I was flashing every other day and that wasn't necessarily a good thing.
I miss the big screen of the note but I sure don't miss the SAMOLED display and the bad placement of those capacitive buttons and also the power button. The other real bad thing I noticed when I came to the xperia was how badly the note handled itself under sunlight I could never make out what was displayed and had to use my other hand as shade which didn't improve it much and also adding to the already difficult handling. With the Sony there is zero problems under sunlight I was amazed. I've held the Sony directly in sunlight and still can see the screen at around 80% vision comparing to the notes 10% vision.
I paid 800AUD for the note in November and I just paid 420AUD for the xperia s just after they got released and personally it outperforms it in software and hardware.
Sony feels expensive in the hands yet its cheap, Samsung feels cheap yet its expensive.
Oh yeh one other thing I really hate is the flap covers for the USB I could understand if the phone lasted a week without charge but when you charge everyday its pointless and frustrating.
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XS is simply stupendofantabolouslyfantasmogoricallymagical!!!!
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it's an amazing phone...
but in my case i a little bit disapointed because i can't root it (yet, i hope) and i can't unlock the bootloader
I love this phone. Best android phone I have used or seen. The button placement does take a little getting used to but this phone rocks otherwise. Smooth, fast and to me looks better than any other android phone.
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dibdin said:
It would be a great phone if it wasnt for that damn yellow tint!!
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xps lcd is warmer the gs2 that is so cold... anyway you can adjust as you like
with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmanslab.sa&feature=search_result
or if you root with chainfire3d
daoutlawz said:
I came from a note as well although mine died
I love this phone, my only gripe is the lack of developers here on xda, most devs seem to goto Samsung or HTC. I actually don't know if that's a good or bad thing because Sony's UI is fantastic and so is the whole experience so rooting the phone isn't really worth it at this stage for me, whereas with the note I was flashing every other day and that wasn't necessarily a good thing.
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The Xperia S is a new phone, just give it some time and more devs will come to make roms and add-ons Most of them are just waiting for the ICS update I think
But the phone is really great Also love the fact Sony will give us 4.0.4 probably instead of 4.0.3 like most devices
Considering XperiaS to be my first dual core smartphone, it does its job pretty well. Superfast processing,loads of RAM,great camera on a phone.. Unlocked Bootloader on mine.. And ICS not that far away.. What more would you want?
@All SXS owners
I'm thinking about jumping from Galaxy Nexus. I saw Xperia S in local Sony Center and fall in love with it's design and UX <3
One thing that concerns me is lack of light sensor... How do you guys manage to live without auto-brightness? (Serious question, my last 4 Androids had one)
I appreciate all your help
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@All SXS owners
I'm thinking about jumping from Galaxy Nexus. I saw Xperia S in local Sony Center and fall in love with it's design and UX <3
One thing that concerns me is lack of light sensor... How do you guys manage to live without auto-brightness? (Serious question, my last 4 Androids had one)
I appreciate all your help
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I got no problem without.
I got my screen brigheness on around 25% normal, and the Sony screen widget that turns it on max if needed. So i didnt even knew we lacked such a thing.
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@All SXS owners
I'm thinking about jumping from Galaxy Nexus. I saw Xperia S in local Sony Center and fall in love with it's design and UX <3
One thing that concerns me is lack of light sensor... How do you guys manage to live without auto-brightness? (Serious question, my last 4 Androids had one)
I appreciate all your help
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Well its a simple answer....
We don't.
Its enabled by default
A lot of people think its not there but it is and works just fine. It just doesn't adjust drastically, its more of like using a dimmer switch.
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shmoejoe said:
Well its a simple answer....
We don't.
Its enabled by default
A lot of people think its not there but it is and works just fine. It just doesn't adjust drastically, its more of like using a dimmer switch.
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So.... Does it adjust itself when you, ale for example, go outoors or turn IT on at night? I saw that it doesn't have auto brightness option in the settings and in Sony Center was quite bright and I asssumed that for some reason Sony didn't install this feature:-(
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The Xperia S is a new phone, just give it some time and more devs will come to make roms and add-ons Most of them are just waiting for the ICS update I think
But the phone is really great Also love the fact Sony will give us 4.0.4 probably instead of 4.0.3 like most devices
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4.0.4? Sure about that? Any sources?
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k_myk said:
So.... Does it adjust itself when you, ale for example, go outoors or turn IT on at night? I saw that it doesn't have auto brightness option in the settings and in Sony Center was quite bright and I asssumed that for some reason Sony didn't install this feature:-(
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It works just as any auto-adjust, it just isn't as drastic when it adjusts ( more adjusts in phases than the 'low light > omg my eyes!'). It adjusts how it should at night, and outside (even in the sun) it is the most visible and clear I have ever seen in a touchscreen phone, the clarity is really impressive.
I don't know why, but I guess since most people use the auto setting,they removed it? I dunno, but you can still disable it with a widget anyways, so it doesn't really matter
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shmoejoe said:
It works just as any auto-adjust, it just isn't as drastic when it adjusts ( more adjusts in phases than the 'low light > omg my eyes!'). It adjusts how it should at night, and outside (even in the sun) it is the most visible and clear I have ever seen in a touchscreen phone, the clarity is really impressive.
I don't know why, but I guess since most people use the auto setting,they removed it? I dunno, but you can still disable it with a widget anyways, so it doesn't really matter
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Thank you That's the answer I was hoping to hear I'll definitely try to get rid of Galaxy Nexus and look for this 2001 Space Odyssey monolith-like piece of great hardware
Considering selling this phone, even though it's on contract. Problems listed below:
Top power button becoming less responsive, phone only 3 months old.
Jelly Bean update has been quite terrible in many respects.
Games have graphics glitches; which I managed to eventually resolve.
Death Grip when holding the phone, from 3 bars to loss of signal.
Back cover build quality is terrible.
The death grip issue is the main reason, but its just the cherry on the top.
I will never be buying another HTC product again. Even after reading reviews, I expected a bit more from this device.
Rant over/
#Pointless rant.
Suit yourself and leave...
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Dal2000 said:
Considering selling this phone, even though it's on contract. Problems listed below:
Top power button becoming less responsive, phone only 3 months old.
Jelly Bean update has been quite terrible in many respects.
Games have graphics glitches; which I managed to eventually resolve.
Death Grip when holding the phone, from 3 bars to loss of signal.
Back cover build quality is terrible.
The death grip issue is the main reason, but its just the cherry on the top.
I will never be buying another HTC product again. Even after reading reviews, I expected a bit more from this device.
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1, i have no problem with power button
2, htc is going to fix JB soon
3, no problem with games(even RC3 works perfect)
4, maybe u did something, dont see this problem before
5, its true, but u can use protective case and u dont need to touch the back case
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Are we supposed to give a flying **** about ur problems? Stfu and gtfo
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Even I had trouble pressing the power button. But cleaning spirit did the trick and it's as responsive as it can ever get.
Bye. We will never miss you.
Regards,
navmad
navmad said:
We will never miss you.
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true stoy
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Well i must be one of the lucky ones, no problem with anything on the phone at all.
Everything working just fine.
You will never find the perfect product. But for the price and the performance of THIS model. it works for me.
ORA 1 said:
Well i must be one of the lucky ones, no problem with anything on the phone at all.
Everything working just fine.
You will never find the perfect product. But for the price and the performance of THIS model. it works for me.
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@OP
You have my blessing, May you enjoy the plasticky/smudgy/finger-print magnet hell of samsung and sony
First that is a mid-range device.And I can say that he work perect with all task that I make...Just jelly bean now i realise that is not so big problem, the phone works very well with ics(Maybe htc make it jb with problem for us to dont want more updates ) .Anyway for the price is good device..And if you ask me - games work just fine...I guess some games are not optimizied for our devicec and thats is not our problem.I love the style of this phone, i love the back , is so beaufitul...I use case ,once i droped on one rocks and nothing! Its still alive and no scratches.If you want go buy samsung ugly plastics bags...I guess they cant be more ugly ,can they ???
PS:When I drop my phone is like i drop my baby
Agree with mefysto. It's like my baby also I have a full leather cover and dropped it once from about a meter height. It's hit two chairs and metal binding of school table on the floor (two scratches on each side right on the edge of display glass) but that's all, I everything working great... In the minute it fell out of my hands I thought I'm screwed it's great phone with awesome design and great performance for this kind of money
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Gnaver said:
Agree with mefysto. It's like my baby also I have a full leather cover and dropped it once from about a meter height. It's hit two chairs and metal binding of school table on the floor (two scratches on each side right on the edge of display glass) but that's all, I everything working great... In the minute it fell out of my hands I thought I'm screwed it's great phone with awesome design and great performance for this kind of money
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Sounds like someone played games in class...
Epic moment when i wanted to play Granny Smith and i didnt mute my phone. It has the worst intro music, like a 50years old classical music. Everybody think that music is my ringtone, even my literature teacher who said that is a beautiful ringtone, but dont play with granny smith on her class modern teacher (L) (maybe 55years old)
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Its a great phone with Custom ROM
i dont know from where u got that problem, i used stock rom and have tried all custom ROMs (thanx to all developers) and its working awesome. Presently i am using myONEdx RC4.0 FX+ and its flawless, many many thanx to @ckpv5. Me and my friend got the mob together and he was amazed by speed and beauty of my mob coz he is on stock ROM. i am loving it.... :good:
stock rom is actually already awesome. as long as you know how to tweak it by yourself.
I can only agree with you..Before DX i have low-end Galaxy Ace and i can sadly say it was better smartphone...Loud speaker is horrible...Battery cover qualitty si horrible...Non responsible or hard responsible HW buttons..and i don´t want to buy cover case because i dont want to have DX bigger and taller...But still, HTC is good..When i will have some money, i´ll buy HTC One maybe... I only hope i´ll get JB update soon
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I can only agree with you..Before DX i have low-end Galaxy Ace and i can sadly say it was better smartphone...Loud speaker is horrible...Battery cover qualitty si horrible...Non responsible or hard responsible HW buttons..and i don´t want to buy cover case because i dont want to have DX bigger and taller...But still, HTC is good..When i have some money, i´ll buy HTC One maybe... I only hope i´ll JB update soon
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Are you kiddin me?! I was also using a low end galaxy Y and it was a really slow phone! The only reason ace is good is that it has good dev support whereas we have small community right now.
yeah, you right...great support at all...best ROMs therefore it was a really good phone...my first real smartphone but also quality of hw (covers, atc) was really good. I have it for 2 years and nothin bad happend...no scratchs, scoring or abrasions i mean it this way, that it was better
Ace1 better than DX, haha probably just kidding.
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I'm going to be honest and say my phone is cracked in the top right area of the display. This happened when it fell off of my lap onto the ground. Not a great height. Also have damaged casing above the micro-USB port, but that's no biggie. I love my device, and I know I'll love it more with CyanogenMod