Things to consider when placing the XZ Premium pre-order

[Sensination]

So I’ll start with admitting I’m a huge Sony fan and maybe even a fanboy. However at the same time I’m smart and don’t like being taken for a ride. Almost all electronics in my house are made by Sony. I have Sony TV, Sony radio, PlayStation (I had all PlayStation models, including PSP and Vita), Sony Home Theatre, and owned many more Sony products over the years (countless Walkman’s, phones, TVs, radios, mp3 players, etc.). I can easily say that I spent in excess of £10,000 on Sony products over the years. I have also convinced countless friends and family members to choose Sony products acting as their brand ambassador for years and can only imagine how much income it got Sony. Unfortunately over the last 4 years my love and trust to Sony brand has been seriously weakened to the point where I’m seriously considering abandoning it forever. I will now tell you why.

It’s all to do with Xperias. I had Xperia Z1, Z2 and now Z5 (and would probably have more if it wasn’t due to issues with other models). It looks like I have a Stockholm syndrome as I’m also planning to buy Xperia XZ Premium however I will wait until people buy it and post their opinion to this and XDA forum (and I urge you to do the same). And this is why:

• Xperia Z3+ - Link
• Xperia Z5 - Link
• Xperia XZ - Link

Every time they botch something their response is appalling! They either deny the issue exists or ignore it and never fix it. My Xperia Z5 still disconnects from WiFi and Sony still didn’t fix it after few months of the problem being brought to their attention. Just go and see the pathetic responses (or complete lack thereof) on the countless forum threads where people are literally begging Sony for help!

This is why I urge you to:

1. If you placed the pre-order already:cancel it and wait for the reviews and forum threads to see if the new models are free of issues. Don’t let Sony take you for a ride and show them they have to care more about their customers!
2. If you didn’t pre-order,wait with your purchase until more people have it in their hands and can post their problems (or hopefully lack of thereof) online!
3. Do not believe the Sony marketing and do not succumb to the hype! Do you remember “No more blurred photos” and how the predictive movement feature failed to work on Xperia Xz? Yeah, exactly that Sony! Don’t let Sony treat you like that and have respect for your hard earned money.

And if you still trust them with the pre-order maybe this will change your mind. While this was done with the pre-production unit and might still be fixed in the final software release it looks like the Xperia XZ photo processing issues are still present in the new models. Please see this YouTube link for first photo comparisons with other models.

 

And here’s a little bonus post of mine from 2016   Njoy!

I guess I'm not all doom and gloom 

Thanks 

[rothnroller]

Hi Emir

Thank you for your reply.

Phone dropping is a common if unwelcome risk for most smartphone users.

Does the phone need a protective case?

[Lord_viridis]

I personally always use a protective case, for such mishaps as dropping. 

On XZ I have been using these TPE thin style bumper cases, and they have protected very well.

Excuse grubby table, at work lol 

[Emir1]

@rothnroller It's always a bit of a personal choice, regarding whether or not you should use a case. I personally do not use one as I like the look of the device, but by doing so I have to make sure to be cautious. A protective case may help shield the device, but with that said it does not mean that the device is indestructible. 

My recommendation is to use a case if you wish to do so, I know many of my colleagues and friends chose to use a case so it is definitely a popular option!

[rothnroller]

Thanks Emir.

I held the phone for the first time in a shop yesterday. Its really big and heavy. I don't think I could use it comfortably in one hand or carry it comfortably in my trouser pocket. I was very disappointed.

As a result I have cancelled my pre-order. I'm going to wait for the leaked XZ1 Compact which should be announced by Sony in September as this should suit me better.

Thanks for your advice.