[Q] Xperia Tablet Z2 vs Tablet Z Build Quality - Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

For those who have lots of experience handling both the Tablet Z and Tablet Z2, ignoring specs, which do you believe is higher quality from a construction stand point ie. better built/stronger/better build quality?

Why are you not comparing the Z2 Tablet to the Z4?

I own both tablets and I can say both have the same built quality.
Between Z2 and Z4 may not have answer because its rare to get someone having both.
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I also own both; actually the wife has the Z WiFi, and I the Z2 LTE.
Built quality is the same.
I prefer the Z2 because
The back is non-slip
The headset port is not hidden under a flap.
The magnetic charging port is much more convenient than the micro USB behind the flap solution.

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I prefer the Z2 because
The back is non-slip
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That only goes for the black version, though.
White Xperia devices never have a non-slip or soft touch finish.

Hate to contradict: my Z2 is white and non-slippery.

ngvuanh said:
I own both tablets and I can say both have the same built quality.
Between Z2 and Z4 may not have answer because its rare to get someone having both.
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Its not only rare its expensive too

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Hate to contradict: my Z2 is white and non-slippery.
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It may not be particularly slippery, but it doesn't have that soft touch rubberized finish that black Xperias tend to have

The original Z white has a glas finish on tge back. The Z2 has a "matte" finish.
Don't know the black.
If that has rubber finish, I am glad I got the white.
I hate rubberized! All lint wil stick to, and after a few years it starts to rub off and becomes sticky.
Then again that might be just a Logitech issue. DiNovo Edge, MX Revolution, and Harmony1000.

mru55 said:
The original Z white has a glas finish on tge back. The Z2 has a "matte" finish.
Don't know the black.
If that has rubber finish, I am glad I got the white.
I hate rubberized! All lint wil stick to, and after a few years it starts to rub off and becomes sticky.
Then again that might be just a Logitech issue. DiNovo Edge, MX Revolution, and Harmony1000.
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Well I was actually talking about the Xperia devices with a plastic back. Sorry for the confusion.
This discussion is about tablets, anyway. None of the Xperia tablets have glass on the back AFAIK.

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Sony Xperia Tablet S - Build Quality

Hi guys,
For those of you that have this device, what are your thoughts on the build quality?
So I've got my first replacment now, my initial device had the creaking back, this device, at the top plastic that curves around the back, where it meets the glass on the front, seems to have come away slightly at one corner. Its ever so slightly raised and is only really noticeable if you purposely stick your finger nail in.
I don't fancy taking it back, likelyhood is it would be another issue on another tablet.
Thre overall design of the tablet is fantastic but sadly it has a few quirks in the build quality,
Interested to hear your opinions.
The plastic fold on mine is slightly raised against the glass screen but consistent thru out and not just on one corner. in fact the whole surrounding edges are the same. I think this is so that when screen protector is used it should feel more level around the edges. The overall built in mine is quite good. It feels nice to hold. It makes a little creak when hold in a certain way but I can live with it. This is my first tablet and I must say im really pleased with it so far.
The build quality is excellent, except for a small creak on the edge of the back black plastic fold, which i think is ok & nothing major.
Xperia tablet has gorilla glass or plastic screen ?
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Same here, I have the little creak as well, however it's not really an issue for me. The build quality is superb, feels very sturdy even though it is also very light in the hand
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Xperia tablet has gorilla glass or plastic screen ?
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Not really sure as it say scratch resistant glass, but doesn't specifically mention Gorilla glass
Did Sony gives the screen protector in the box ?
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i also got a small creak on the edge of the back plastic fold, i came up with this temporary solution, with a piece of light cardboard
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... well its seems to do the trick for now:
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Did Sony gives the screen protector in the box ?
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Hi,
There is no screen protector in the box, just the tablet, power cable with usb part to plug into the tablet, you can use ac power or usb to charge it and the various documents/guarantee.
No issues here, not even the creaking - solid as can be.
For me, at the front of the device you have the glass LCD. at the top right of the glass, you've then got the start of the curved plastic that wraps around to the back of the device.
The bottom right bit of plastic on the front, at the top right of the glass has ever so slightly come away, if I stick my nail inbetween the glass and the plastic, you can see the plastic comes away a good 1mm or 2mm and is raised about 0.7mm.
I only noticed it when I purposely stick my nail in there, otherwise it's not an issue, but once you know it's there, it niggles you.
Hard to show in a pic, but, I do think I may have done it sticking a nail in to get rid of some dust.
Dirt seems to collect in between the bezel and glass.
someone who has problems with the screen? today i notice a white spot with a blue aura around it in almost the middle of the screen, it appears on a white background. (check out the photo, bad camera) I will return my tablet to Sony
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Sony Logo on Xperia Tablet S?
What is up with the hideous Sony logo on the face of the Xperia Tablet S? Is the logo removable? If not, it certainly subtracts from the beauty of the table. The clean face of the Sony Tablet S is one of the features that make it a great looking tablet. Why Sony would want to bugger the face of the Xperia Tablet S with an eyesore logo is bewildering.
To me the logo is just great, love it that way.It just adds something extra. So you see, different opinions on that
I like the Logo. it cries premium.
I dont mind the logo at all!
xultix said:
I dont mind the logo at all!
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Strangely when I saw it on the web, I hated the logo, however i think it looks nice when you see it, it also stops people asking me if it's an ipad, even with the unique design, I still get asked that question everyday, amazing how sheep like and stupid so many people have become!
There's a big a** Sony logo on my SXS. And some chic looks at my phone and asks if it's an iPhone. Never mind the transparent strip, or the Xperia logo at the bottom.
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I've got no issue with the logo on the screen, I'm proud of my device.
Anyway, alot of companies do it. Take a look st Archos, they have branding all over their tablrt on the front,.
I saw in the store the previous model. The screen was very scratched. The previous model had a plastic screen? The new model definitely has a glass?
Yes New model has Glass Screen.

[Q] Xperia Z Ultra Black or White model for scratch prevention

Hi guys.
Straight to the point here - What colour should I get, Black or White? I want the colour that will be most free from scratches/scratching, and even if it does scratch, I want a colour that could possibly hide it well/blend in etc.
Any personal experiences with black or white and scratching?
Thanks
Black is a damn attraction for all the fingerprints and the scratches in the world. Don't know about white.
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methodbeat said:
Black is a damn attraction for all the fingerprints and the scratches in the world. Don't know about white.
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Black so much fingerprints. But sexy gloss.
i owned both the black and white ultra and i have to say that the black is more prone to scratches and the smudger makes the phone looks ugly, u really have to clean it really often but it's the most sleekest color among the 3 . The white don't show smudges and always looks clean but it makes the phone looks more bigger and more ridiculous in your ear. I love the white too but the only thing i hate is is the silver bezel that surrounds it , i want the screen to be all black without a white/silver border but otherwise it's a very classy looking color. I've seen the purple at the store and i might say that women probably the only liker on this colors as it looks to gayish for a man to use.
but seriously i still have both phone and i can't still make a clear decision
Black is sexier, but my god it attracts fingerprints.
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i owned both the black and white ultra and i have to say that the black is more prone to scratches and the smudger makes the phone looks ugly, u really have to clean it really often but it's the most sleekest color among the 3 . The white don't show smudges and always looks clean but it makes the phone looks more bigger and more ridiculous in your ear. I love the white too but the only thing i hate is is the silver bezel that surrounds it , i want the screen to be all black without a white/silver border but otherwise it's a very classy looking color. I've seen the purple at the store and i might say that women probably the only liker on this colors as it looks to gayish for a man to use.
but seriously i still have both phone and i can't still make a clear decision
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If the white would have a white front like the iphones with holes cut out where the proximity sensor and all that is then I would buy it but not when the whole front is black then the sides and back are different. It looks stupid to me, like asymmetric in a bad way.
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If the white would have a white front like the iphones with holes cut out where the proximity sensor and all that is then I would buy it but not when the whole front is black then the sides and back are different. It looks stupid to me, like asymmetric in a bad way.
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make sense !!! Now im thinking keeping the black
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If the white would have a white front like the iphones with holes cut out where the proximity sensor and all that is then I would buy it but not when the whole front is black then the sides and back are different. It looks stupid to me, like asymmetric in a bad way.
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Yes, this. It doesn't look right.
LordManhattan said:
No, it looks very beautiful.
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FTFY
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What about purple?
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What about purple?
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I have never seen a purple on in real life, but it's probably in the middle. You'll probably see some fingerprints and scratches on the back cover, but not as bad as the black one. Can't say for sure though.
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I'm using white and not only does the phone look a lot better but you can't see any finger prints and I can't see any scratches
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I have never seen a purple on in real life, but it's probably in the middle. You'll probably see some fingerprints and scratches on the back cover, but not as bad as the black one. Can't say for sure though.
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Hay there I today just buy a Sony Xperia Z Ultra from B&H Photo in Manhattan NYC for $329.00 have not open it yet waiting for my case from Amazon reading some of this stuff on hear make me want to return it back I got the black hay do this phone scratches that easy I thought this was a primeium phone I dont care about the fingerprints hehe :laugh:
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Hay there I today just buy a Sony Xperia Z Ultra from B&H Photo in Manhattan NYC for $329.00 have not open it yet waiting for my case from Amazon reading some of this stuff on hear make me want to return it back I got the black hay do this phone scratches that easy I thought this was a primeium phone I dont care about the fingerprints hehe :laugh:
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It only scratches easily because the z ultra has shatterproof screen protector on both front and back glass panels.
I still have the film on both sides. Don't want to mess with trying to take it off...too lazy and impatient. But the back of my white ultra looks flawless. But if you look closely and in the right light, you will see a ****load of scratches. You really have to be looking for them and up close to notice. The white back hides any imperfection pretty good.
...and yeah, IMO I still think of the z ultra as a premium device and still one of a kind device. I actually preferred it to my note 4. The z ultra is literally sex in a 6.5mm slab.
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It only scratches easily because the z ultra has shatterproof screen protector on both front and back glass panels.
I still have the film on both sides. Don't want to mess with trying to take it off...too lazy and impatient. But the back of my white ultra looks flawless. But if you look closely and in the right light, you will see a ****load of scratches. You really have to be looking for them and up close to notice. The white back hides any imperfection pretty good.
...and yeah, IMO I still think of the z ultra as a premium device and still one of a kind device. I actually preferred it to my note 4. The z ultra is literally sex in a 6.5mm slab.
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:laughk thanks I will order a good set of screen protectors front & back from Amazon before I start using my phone.Oh good news guys I spoke to Sony tech and they said all the Sony Z phones will be getting Lollipop updates early 2015.

Does the white Z2 stain easily?

I'm finally getting a Z2 so if you have a white one, let me know!
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Jiyeon90 said:
I'm finally getting a Z2 so if you have a white one, let me know!
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it seemed to depend on how oily your hands are, and even then i found that it only smudgets easily, you can simply wipe off, or wash off ;D
I've had the white one for a little over three months. It doesn't really stain so much, rather discolor. Stains I've been able to rub off with some water and wipe clean, but as for the staining of the injection molding itself... It depends I guess. I've had it in a case thw whole time. The molding on the back is still pristine white, but on the front it's noticably darker, as not all of the molding on the front has been covered the whole time. (it is with my new cover though, Case mate Touch Naked).
Alright thanks, I think I'll get the purple one instead.
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[Q] Z Ultra or Nexus 5?

Hi guys.
So i've been thinking about buying either one of these devices.
i'm leaning more towards the z ultra because it's such a gorgeous device, but i don't know if i'll be able to carry it around like a regular smartphone and i've been seeing a lot of complaints about screens breaking.
i really wanted the opinion of you guys on this, how is it to use a z ultra in your daily routine, is it weird to walk around with it on your pocket?
the nexus 5 however, is a beautiful device aswell, but a 5" screen seems too small for me.
so, z ultra, might be too big and fragile?
and nexus 5, too small?
or maybe there is another device that can reach a mid-term?
pin70 said:
Hi guys.
So i've been thinking about buying either one of these devices.
i'm leaning more towards the z ultra because it's such a gorgeous device, but i don't know if i'll be able to carry it around like a regular smartphone and i've been seeing a lot of complaints about screens breaking.
i really wanted the opinion of you guys on this, how is it to use a z ultra in your daily routine, is it weird to walk around with it on your pocket?
the nexus 5 however, is a beautiful device aswell, but a 5" screen seems too small for me.
so, z ultra, might be too big and fragile?
and nexus 5, too small?
or maybe there is another device that can reach a mid-term?
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It must be only me but the last phone I carried in my pocket was a Motorola flip phone years ago. I carry the ZU in a nylon tool holster pouch that clips on to my pants pocket (it also has a belt loop but it stays on fine with clip).
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It must be only me but the last phone I carried in my pocket was a Motorola flip phone years ago. I carry the ZU in a nylon tool holster pouch that clips on to my pants pocket (it also has a belt loop but it stays on fine with clip).
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Carrying around a nylon tool holster is too ugly imo.
but i've seen a few videos and seems like it fits very well in most pants and shorts. want to know if it feels to heavy on the pocket? or weird?
pin70 said:
Carrying around a nylon tool holster is too ugly imo.
but i've seen a few videos and seems like it fits very well in most pants and shorts. want to know if it feels to heavy on the pocket? or weird?
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IN my tighter pants (with smaller pockets) it sticks out a little and is noticeable, in all my shorts and most pants it's fine. Note I have mine in a flip cover so that adds some more bulk to the ZU.
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IN my tighter pants (with smaller pockets) it sticks out a little and is noticeable, in all my shorts and most pants it's fine. Note I have mine in a flip cover so that adds some more bulk to the ZU.
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Hmm nice to know. it realy amazes me how cheap this phone got, it's cheaper than the nexus 5 and the lg g2 and it has that massive screen.
btw, i saw a review from a guy saying it uses gorila glass 3, but i don't think it does, can anyone clear that out?
and, is there a chance of the screen breaking just by using it in a mildly tight pocket ? cause i've seen a lot of posts here saying the screen is very fragile.
The Z Ultra really isn't fragile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Rf2q4b-24
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The Z Ultra really isn't fragile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Rf2q4b-24
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What about weight wise, does it weights in your pocket?
I don't find the phone to be heavy at all, especially for its size. It's freaking huge though, which can be a burden at times.
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I don't find the phone to be heavy at all, especially for its size. It's freaking huge though, which can be a burden at times.
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What times? examples please .-. so i can see if that would be a problem for me.
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What times? examples please .-. so i can see if that would be a problem for me.
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Carrying it around in your front pocket, which i do, can be uncomfortable when you're sitting down, bending, etc. I wear loose fitting jeans, and im 6-2", so it isn't too bad. This Phone is just plain huge though, and it will be a problem for some people.
Watch this video and check out this girl trying to stick it in her pocket.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...MVGWeE8wxdZZuB-8Q&sig2=Ye2WtM06Kf2ZAvFZ9XGV9Q
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Carrying it around in your front pocket, which i do, can be uncomfortable when you're sitting down, bending, etc. I wear loose fitting jeans, and im 6-2", so it isn't too bad. This Phone is just plain huge though, and it will be a problem for some people.
Watch this video and check out this girl trying to stick it in her pocket.
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Hmmm. firetruck! that just made me more unsure, cause the phone is extremely cheap right now with such an amazing hardware. would you happen to know any good phone with a screen bigger than or equal to 5.5 and same hardware for the same price?
You can buy a 1+
Doesn't have to buy where i'm going to buy.
is the lg g2 or nexus 5 any good?
Wait for the nexus 6 google it i was announced today
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Wait for the nexus 6 google it i was announced today
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Can't, it'll be released in november and i'll be doing a trip at the end of this month, and i'm going to buy the phone there cause it's way cheaper than where i live.
i'm still in doubt between the lg g2, nexus 5 or the z ultra :/
I had the nexus 5 and switched over to the xzu.. I have to say given the opportunity I'd take back my Nexus 5. Don't get me wrong performance wise and price they are both on par. I've installed a ported version of the Google play edition Rom and it works perfectly well. Downside is the size of this device,, it really is massive and I bought it thinking I would get use to it eventually... 2 months on and I'm still having a hard time getting use to holding it. Also I'm not sure if this issue is wide spread but the screen on this thing is super sensitive (no screen protector). When I say sensitive I mean as in I get random presses from just about anything from screen condensation, breeze and oil smudges and it gets so annoying especially when you're trying to compose an email and it hits the send button mid way. I've even tried out a hack to reduce the screen sensitivity but it still occurs from time to time. Also coming from a Nexus line I have to say there's barely any activity or new developments in the XZU forums,,something you might want to consider if you're into customizing or flashing roms all the time.
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I had the nexus 5 and switched over to the xzu.. I have to say given the opportunity I'd take back my Nexus 5. Don't get me wrong performance wise and price they are both on par. I've installed a ported version of the Google play edition Rom and it works perfectly well. Downside is the size of this device,, it really is massive and I bought it thinking I would get use to it eventually... 2 months on and I'm still having a hard time getting use to holding it. Also I'm not sure if this issue is wide spread but the screen on this thing is super sensitive (no screen protector). When I say sensitive I mean as in I get random presses from just about anything from screen condensation, breeze and oil smudges and it gets so annoying especially when you're trying to compose an email and it hits the send button mid way. I've even tried out a hack to reduce the screen sensitivity but it still occurs from time to time. Also coming from a Nexus line I have to say there's barely any activity or new developments in the XZU forums,,something you might want to consider if you're into customizing or flashing roms all the time.
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i think i'm sticking with the z ultra afterall.
i've received a very positive review of this smartphone by a friend of mine who owns one, he says this is the best phone he ever had.
Just remove the ASF and apply a tempered glass over for reinforcement. No more ghost touches and you get the best experience.
Also you get the naked Nexus look on front without logo.
Best device I had in years and trust me I had a lot, including Nexus 5.
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Just remove the ASF and apply a tempered glass over for reinforcement. No more ghost touches and you get the best experience.
Also you get the naked Nexus look on front without logo.
Best device I had in years and trust me I had a lot, including Nexus 5.
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I'm holding on removing the ASF for now since I have to order the glass screen protector which takes about 4weeks to arrive from hongkong.
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I'm holding on removing the ASF for now since I have to order the glass screen protector which takes about 4weeks to arrive from hongkong.
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Yeah i'm going to keep the ASF until it actually starts giving me problems.
i just have one more question,
is there any difference in the z ultra GPe and the regular Z ultra?
is it only the stock android? if yes, can u get the stock android for the regular version of z ultra?

Bumper that works with mods?

Has anyone found one?
Just got a Z3 play. Had a Z, and my wife has a Z2 play. No trouble getting a bumper for those phones, but can't find one for the Z3 play. It's bumming me out, cause I have troubles with extra screen touches from my hand without the bumper. But definitely need to use mods with it, so other cases are out.
Hopefully someone makes one soon. :fingers-crossed:
I'd watch Sprint and US Cellular's sites once the Z3 Play is available from them. Verizon made the best bumper for the Z and Z2 series, but since they aren't carrying the Z3 Play they won't make one. Hopefully either Sprint or USC will make a bumper. Otherwise I wouldn't hold my breath since there were very few aftermarket bumpers for the Z or Z2 Play.
In also looking for a bumper case for this phone. I hope they make one for us like the z play and play 2.
I wonder if those bumpers with the clear back, would work with the back neatly cut out. Might risk 7 bucks to try it.
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I wonder if those bumpers with the clear back, would work with the back neatly cut out. Might risk 7 bucks to try it.
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Please report back if you give it a try!
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Please report back if you give it a try!
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Just ordered this, and going to conduct surgery to remove the back. Wish me luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Rnicy-Shockp...i+z3+rnicy&dpPl=1&dpID=31TWxWrO-jL&ref=plSrch
@Darth
I wish you good luck, indeed.
My opinion is that *any* bumper or cover will make it hard to reach the sidemounted fingerprint. it sits deeper. With Sony devices, I only used snap-on hard cover with a cutout for the sensor. Which is obviously not possible for the Z1-3 series.
Another issue forced me to dump my expensive Z2 Play Verizon Bumper: It makes the phone too large, so that I can't hold it securely with my short fingers. Two-handed usage, even without...
My solution was to use a full screen protector to prevent scatches while pulling phone out of pocket or screen facing the table. The back side has it's Mod on. This is surely no drop protection onto the edge, but this is a risk I have to live with.
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I wish you good luck, indeed.
My opinion is that *any* bumper or cover will make it hard to reach the sidemounted fingerprint. it sits deeper. With Sony devices, I only used snap-on hard cover with a cutout for the sensor. Which is obviously not possible for the Z1-3 series.
Another issue forced me to dump my expensive Z2 Play Verizon Bumper: It makes the phone too large, so that I can't hold it securely with my short fingers. Two-handed usage, even without...
My solution was to use a full screen protector to prevent scatches while pulling phone out of pocket or screen facing the table. The back side has it's Mod on. This is surely no drop protection onto the edge, but this is a risk I have to live with.
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Dang, think I just wasted some cash. LoL
Didn't even think about the fingerprint sensor, which I really don't want to lose. Ah well, I'll have a lightweight case that still lets the nice looking back be seen, that I can use when I don't need the battery mod. Which I don't think I need much really, the battery life has been awesome for me.
My Z had a fried battery I'm sure, would barely last an hour and a half of use. So the battery mod was a full time necessity. Not the Z3 play though. Doubt I need it except as emergency power when I'm not near a plug, or for sitting on the couch.
So I got the case delivered that I linked above. And got to cutting the rubber sides off of the harder clear back.
The bumper does have a cut out for fingerprint scanner and works fine. So that's good! I rushed and my cutting job is really not nice. That's on me. A sharper utility knife blade and taking my time more would have made for a much neater cut. Did it on a breadboard and was extremely careful not to slip and cut a corner open. Really took time cutting out the corners.
I basically cut right along the edge of the hard clear back plastic. My knife was kinda dull though. Was too impatient to get a new blade for it.
But, success! It's on, stays on, and my battery mod is on. It's way flimsier than my Z's old bumper or my wife's Z2 play bumper, but those were thicker cause they were made without backs and made thicker. So the sides move a bit and are a wee bit floppy, but the corners are tight, so it stays on.
Aside from the back being a bit ugly cause of my bad cut, which I'll try to tidy up later, it does work. Just a but flimsy. But I still prefer it to no bumper, for me personally.
I'll probably only use it at home, and will definitely buy a real one if someone ever makes one. I'd like a thicker more sturdy one for sure.
**Try at your own risk and satisfaction not guaranteed.** :laugh:
Darth said:
So I got the case delivered that I linked above. And got to cutting the rubber sides off of the harder clear back.
The bumper does have a cut out for fingerprint scanner and works fine. So that's good! I rushed and my cutting job is really not nice. That's on me. A sharper utility knife blade and taking my time more would have made for a much neater cut. Did it on a breadboard and was extremely careful not to slip and cut a corner open. Really took time cutting out the corners.
I basically cut right along the edge of the hard clear back plastic. My knife was kinda dull though. Was too impatient to get a new blade for it.
But, success! It's on, stays on, and my battery mod is on. It's way flimsier than my Z's old bumper or my wife's Z2 play bumper, but those were thicker cause they were made without backs and made thicker. So the sides move a bit and are a wee bit floppy, but the corners are tight, so it stays on.
Aside from the back being a bit ugly cause of my bad cut, which I'll try to tidy up later, it does work. Just a but flimsy. But I still prefer it to no bumper, for me personally.
I'll probably only use it at home, and will definitely buy a real one if someone ever makes one. I'd like a thicker more sturdy one for sure.
**Try at your own risk and satisfaction not guaranteed.** :laugh:
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Thanks Darth! Can you keep us updated about how it holds up?
You'd think someone wouldn't made an official one by now. It uses less plastic to make a bumper.
Finally found one on sale on amazon! If anyone gets it, please give impressions.
It's aluminium so Idon't know how it will work with the fingerprint sensor. Reviews say it's a bit too thick to place your finger correctly. Now that verizon is supplying the Moto Z3 they might release a rubber bumper like the ones for the moto Z and Z2. I'll wait and see.
Moto Z3 Play Case,Dngn Luxury [Aluminum Alloy Frame Bumper
https://www.amazon.com/Dngn-Luxury-Aluminum-Shockproof-Motorola/dp/B07FYBRSKH/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1533592842&sr=8-15&keywords=moto+z3+bumper
This looks to be more of the same by another dealer but the pics show no figerprint sensor. Reviews do say there is one though.:
https://www.amazon.com/HikerClub-Aluminum-Pattern-Silicone-Motorola/dp/B07F6C3HHX/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1533594325&sr=8-7&keywords=moto+z3+bumper#customerReviews
jayb222 said:
Finally found one on sale on amazon! If anyone gets it, please give impressions.
It's aluminium so Idon't know how it will work with the fingerprint sensor. Reviews say it's a bit too thick to place your finger correctly. Now that verizon is supplying the Moto Z3 they might release a rubber bumper like the ones for the moto Z and Z2. I'll wait and see.
Moto Z3 Play Case,Dngn Luxury [Aluminum Alloy Frame Bumper
https://www.amazon.com/Dngn-Luxury-Aluminum-Shockproof-Motorola/dp/B07FYBRSKH/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1533592842&sr=8-15&keywords=moto+z3+bumper
This looks to be more of the same by another dealer but the pics show no figerprint sensor. Reviews do say there is one though.:
https://www.amazon.com/HikerClub-Aluminum-Pattern-Silicone-Motorola/dp/B07F6C3HHX/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1533594325&sr=8-7&keywords=moto+z3+bumper#customerReviews
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I have one like this, from eBay, for the Z2 Play. The "bumper" does not stay on the phone, without the back of the case attached. Even with a Mod attached to the phone it does not seem like the "bumper" portion will remain on the phone. It is very loose.
pizza_pablo said:
I have one like this, from eBay, for the Z2 Play. The "bumper" does not stay on the phone, without the back of the case attached. Even with a Mod attached to the phone it does not seem like the "bumper" portion will remain on the phone. It is very loose.
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I saw a review saying the same. Disappointed.
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I saw a review saying the same. Disappointed.
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pizza_pablo said:
I have one like this, from eBay, for the Z2 Play. The "bumper" does not stay on the phone, without the back of the case attached. Even with a Mod attached to the phone it does not seem like the "bumper" portion will remain on the phone. It is very loose.
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Well that is disappointing. Oh well, I'm waiting on you Verizon. Provide us with that little piece of plastic. Anyone for that matter!
Also this case I have for my z2force and it interferes with reception of the antennas. Had it on for ten minutes then just threw it into the trash. I had a company I reached out to and said they were making some.I bought one of theirs for the force 2 and it was hands down best bumper I had..
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kenbrownstone said:
Also this case I have for my z2force and it interferes with reception of the antennas. Had it on for ten minutes then just threw it into the trash. I had a company I reached out to and said they were making some.I bought one of theirs for the force 2 and it was hands down best bumper I had..
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Name of company?
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Name of company?
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The same one u we're talking about.. Also got it in the Moto z play version and it was worse on reception and wouldn't stay on ,was to big..If they would've been better I would buy for my z3
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Name of company?
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Just got this
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