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I keep debating whether to get it. The price is now 250 EUR. Anything significantly better on the horizon (for a comparable price)?
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There was the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra the year after the XZU, which was the right size, but no improvement in performance worth "upgrading" to.
Now there is a rumor of a Sony Xperia Z4 Ultra, but nothing confirmed. The Japan only Z4 has nice new upgraded parts, but smaller screen, and only in Japan for now.
The news may break any time
I have had the XZU since release day, pre-ordered and delivered from Sony, supported by our local Sony retail store, and it is still running strong with Lollipop 5.0.2 - better performance, smoother more fluid use - but it wasn't bad before.
The only gripe I have is I like the Sony CP-12 battery case, and they are way expensive to replace now, and hard to find. Everything else is available.
Even when the performance improves in the new X4ZU with the Snapdragon 810, I don't really know how much faster response time can get over the existing XZU.
IDK if the XZ4U will be any margin better than getting an XZU new now. All that new power hungry CPU/GPU, and possibly higher density screen, might make it heavier with the same battery life (bigger battery, more power drain), or the same weight with less battery life.
We are talking a phone here, not a compute server, or a graphics workstation
I am also looking at getting a XZU new as a backup, while they are still available, just in case we don't see any new > 6" phones, or we don't finally break out voice capability in the mini-Tablet range.
That is what I thought would happen, the 7" tablets would add phone capability, maybe an Asus first, but nothing yet.
The form factor of the XZU => XZ4U is likely going to be the same, the performance and screen might be better, but overall I don't know how much that will contribute to a better day to day experience.Last edited: Apr 29, 2015 -
Update: I may end up with a Nexus 6
Google Project Fi has a great feature, Wifi hosted phone/text, which means locations with no cell coverage, inside large buildings for example, will now be able to make "cellphone calls" over Wifi. No more running outside to make a "cell phone" call.
The only catch is Project Fi only supports the Nexus 6.
The Nexus 6 has the "multi-home" SIM and radio hardware to use both T-mobile/Sprint, so Google is only provisioning the Nexus 6 for the project. Google Fi supports seamless call hand-off between T-mobile/Sprint/Wifi.
The other nice feature is you pre-pay for Cell based Data, but get a refund at the end of the billing period for the Data (cell) not used.
I am also counting on eventual integrated Google Voice and Google+ access to support my GV number and allow integration with Android tablet / PC for making / taking calls hosted through the phone or direct over Wifi / ethernet network.
Project Fi
https://fi.google.com/about/
"Project Fi is a program to deliver a fast, easy wireless experience in close partnership with leading carriers, hardware makers, and our users" -
If you submit a request to be Invited, and you get accepted, Google will sell you the Nexus 6 on a 24 month plan for payment as long as you stay in Project Fi, otherwise if you leave the total becomes due.
I paid more than $650 for my XZU new. After almost 2 years of use, it was worth it
FAQ - Supported Devices
https://fi.google.com/about/faq/#supported-devices-3
"How much will a Nexus 6 cost if I get a new one from Project Fi?
If you need a new Nexus 6 to use with Project Fi, you can buy one direct from us when you sign up. You can select the "Midnight Blue" Nexus 6 in two storage sizes—32GB ($649) and 64GB ($699), plus applicable taxes, with two ways to pay: all at once or over 24 months.
If you choose to pay for your Nexus 6 over 24 months, it is $27.04/month for the 32GB option and $29.12/month for the 64GB option. There's no interest or fees. However, a credit check is required to be eligible for this pricing."Last edited: Apr 29, 2015 -
I wouldn't hold my breath on the Z4, looks like a small incremental update from the Z2/Z3.
Any if anyone is interested in the battery life of the Z3/Z3V:
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How is the Sony xperia Z ultra now?
Discussion in 'Smartphones and Tablets' started by Kyle, Apr 29, 2015.
