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Share no-filter moments with this Sony Xperia XZ smartphone. Its 23-megapixel camera has triple image sensing technology to enhance the focus and balance of objects despite movement, distance and low-light conditions for sharper, brighter results. This water-resistant Sony Xperia XZ smartphone has 3GB of memory and 32GB of storage to let you save 4K recorded videos and download apps.
Customer Rating
5
The very best Android Phone
on February 24, 2017
Posted by: abhi2002
from Dallas, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
I did not purchase the phone from Bestbuy. I initially purchased it but they delivered to a wrong address and made me wait for over 2 weeks ot get a refund. I bought it through ebay. Its the 64GB model F8332, wanted to share my review. I bought the Forest Blue model 64gb Dual Sim model F8332. The particular model I have was for Hong Kong and included the Quick Charger corresponding to the region. I had a adapter included to make it compatible for North America, which works absolutely fine.
In the box: My model came with the phone, documentation, USB Type C cable, Quick Charger, Adapter for North America, basic set of headphones from sony (The model F8331 usually doesn't include it).
In the box: My model came with the phone, documentation, USB Type C cable, Quick Charger, Adapter for North America, basic set of headphones from sony (The model F8331 usually doesn't include it).
Experience: I have been using my phone for over a month now. It is really good having migrated from my Xperia Z3. The 3 standout features are
1) The Display -Excellent with wide viewing angles, ample back light with a good light sensor to help you read clearly even in sunlight when you have ambient light sensor on. The gorilla glass 4 gives me a slight peace of mind that it wont scratch easily. You can go for tampered glass screen protectors (Find ones which are curved on the sides), but I decided not to go for it. I paid around $40 extra to get the SCTF10 Touch cover. It's expensive, but offers really good protection and is available in colors of the phone. It is super light and doesn't add bulk to the phone. The touch cover is really good. I hardly open the cover unless I have to do intensive typing like answering emails OR for playing games. For simple replies to text messages, going through twitter n facebook, calling etc. you can keep the touch cover on and do your daily tasks. The phone lets you adapt to the touch cover with appropriate level of sensitivity and light settings with the cover on. I highly RECOMMEND getting the SCTF10 even though it is a bit expensive.
2) Camera quality: The biggest upgrade coming over from Xperia Z3 i the camera. Snappy, a lot better low light performance and manual controls make it as really excellent camera. Look for unbiased reviews on youtube and you will find that the Xperia XZ is among the top 3 smartphones in terms of camera and picture quality with the Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7. All 3 have their pros and cons, but overall I am really happy with the camera. Check my instagram page to get a glimpse (@intellix). I love shooting the light trails with the manual shutter speed control. Also selfies are a lot better now in low light with support for gestures (My Xperia Z3 was horrible in low light). The color balance in images is neutral (instead of being too warm and punchy) which I prefer since I like to customize my images. Sony claims in their advertisements that the colors are true to life and you should use #nofilter which seems to be really the case. I just love the camera as of now. Although it doesn't have a 2x zoom like the Iphone 7 plus, overall the images taken with the manual mode are really nice with all the customization options available. The auto mode is pretty good as well specially in daylight. It will suffer a bit in low light. I would recommend users to use the scene selection mode in manual mode with low light portraight or twilight mode for low light scenarios. Also play with the shutter speed. By reducing the shutter speed just a little bit, images turn out to be 10 times better even in dark. To summarize, the CAMERA is at par with the ABSOLUTE BEST in all conditions.
3. Audio quality: In general like previous Sony phones, the audio quality is excellent. Turn ON the DSEE HX for getting High Resolution audio if you are using wired headphones. It is an absolutely splendid experience. Wireless music is at par as well. The blutooth audio settings give you the option to select between quality and performance, letting you choose whether you would prefer continuous connectivity VS lossless quality when blutooth device is moved away from the recipient. It is a good option to have.Overall I have tried the iphone, Moto G and previously a lot of sony phones. I simply think that the Music app of Sony(Previously known as Walkman) is the best of the lot. In terms of volume of the speaker, the speaker volume is a lot louder than the Z3 but it could have been louder when compared with the iphone 7, galaxy s7 or other flagship phones. Overall I am not disappointed since I don't use the speaker phone often. The audio output from the 3.5mm jack on external systems is really good now. Previously we have witnessed problems with audio output on Sony flagships.
1) The Display -Excellent with wide viewing angles, ample back light with a good light sensor to help you read clearly even in sunlight when you have ambient light sensor on. The gorilla glass 4 gives me a slight peace of mind that it wont scratch easily. You can go for tampered glass screen protectors (Find ones which are curved on the sides), but I decided not to go for it. I paid around $40 extra to get the SCTF10 Touch cover. It's expensive, but offers really good protection and is available in colors of the phone. It is super light and doesn't add bulk to the phone. The touch cover is really good. I hardly open the cover unless I have to do intensive typing like answering emails OR for playing games. For simple replies to text messages, going through twitter n facebook, calling etc. you can keep the touch cover on and do your daily tasks. The phone lets you adapt to the touch cover with appropriate level of sensitivity and light settings with the cover on. I highly RECOMMEND getting the SCTF10 even though it is a bit expensive.
2) Camera quality: The biggest upgrade coming over from Xperia Z3 i the camera. Snappy, a lot better low light performance and manual controls make it as really excellent camera. Look for unbiased reviews on youtube and you will find that the Xperia XZ is among the top 3 smartphones in terms of camera and picture quality with the Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7. All 3 have their pros and cons, but overall I am really happy with the camera. Check my instagram page to get a glimpse (@intellix). I love shooting the light trails with the manual shutter speed control. Also selfies are a lot better now in low light with support for gestures (My Xperia Z3 was horrible in low light). The color balance in images is neutral (instead of being too warm and punchy) which I prefer since I like to customize my images. Sony claims in their advertisements that the colors are true to life and you should use #nofilter which seems to be really the case. I just love the camera as of now. Although it doesn't have a 2x zoom like the Iphone 7 plus, overall the images taken with the manual mode are really nice with all the customization options available. The auto mode is pretty good as well specially in daylight. It will suffer a bit in low light. I would recommend users to use the scene selection mode in manual mode with low light portraight or twilight mode for low light scenarios. Also play with the shutter speed. By reducing the shutter speed just a little bit, images turn out to be 10 times better even in dark. To summarize, the CAMERA is at par with the ABSOLUTE BEST in all conditions.
3. Audio quality: In general like previous Sony phones, the audio quality is excellent. Turn ON the DSEE HX for getting High Resolution audio if you are using wired headphones. It is an absolutely splendid experience. Wireless music is at par as well. The blutooth audio settings give you the option to select between quality and performance, letting you choose whether you would prefer continuous connectivity VS lossless quality when blutooth device is moved away from the recipient. It is a good option to have.Overall I have tried the iphone, Moto G and previously a lot of sony phones. I simply think that the Music app of Sony(Previously known as Walkman) is the best of the lot. In terms of volume of the speaker, the speaker volume is a lot louder than the Z3 but it could have been louder when compared with the iphone 7, galaxy s7 or other flagship phones. Overall I am not disappointed since I don't use the speaker phone often. The audio output from the 3.5mm jack on external systems is really good now. Previously we have witnessed problems with audio output on Sony flagships.
Overall:
The dual sim option where the 2nd slot is a hybrid sim slot for microsd card or nano sim is a really important option for users like me who travel a lot. I tend to use the 2nd sim slot when I travel internationally while for day to day use, I usually keep my 64GB MicroSd card for my photographs. The 64gb internal memory is a big boost from 16GB models that sony produced earlier. Another nice gesture is the option to move data of the apps to SD card which I believe only Sony still supports, although I may be wrong. It proved to be a life saver time and often when I used my 16GB Xperia Z3. The fingerprint scanner is snappy and accurate. I just love it when folks take my phone and get confused as to where the fingerprint reader is ..lol
The dual sim option where the 2nd slot is a hybrid sim slot for microsd card or nano sim is a really important option for users like me who travel a lot. I tend to use the 2nd sim slot when I travel internationally while for day to day use, I usually keep my 64GB MicroSd card for my photographs. The 64gb internal memory is a big boost from 16GB models that sony produced earlier. Another nice gesture is the option to move data of the apps to SD card which I believe only Sony still supports, although I may be wrong. It proved to be a life saver time and often when I used my 16GB Xperia Z3. The fingerprint scanner is snappy and accurate. I just love it when folks take my phone and get confused as to where the fingerprint reader is ..lol
So, I'd definitely recommend this phone. Go for it. You will not be disappointed.
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This UV lens filter is compatible with most digital cameras with a 49mm lens and features high-quality glass that protects your digital camera lens from dust and scratches.
Posted by: abhi2002
from Dallas, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
Cheapest filter with the best build quality and performance. Would recommend to anyone looking to protect the lens
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Take photos, music and movies on the go with this Family Guy USB 2.0 flash drive that features a generous 8GB capacity for storing media. The Stewie design displays your fan status.
Customer Rating
5
Must have for a Family Guy fans
on June 13, 2014
Posted by: abhi2002
from Dallas, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a must have item for Family guy fans. Other models are available as well
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
4
Capacity
5
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Easily pair these Sony MDR10RBT headphones with your compatible Bluetooth 3.0-enabled device for simple wireless audio streaming. Beat Response Control delivers tight, robust bass, and 40mm driver units offer high-quality sound.
Posted by: abhi2002
from Dallas, TX
How Often Used:Daily
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent Bluetooth headphone at such an amazing price. Since it is a Sony, the sound quality is really good. The only difference with Bose and other headphones can be the Bass but Sony is way better in terms of overall sound quality and clarity (The bass is good but could have been better). You will not regret on buying this product at this amazing price.
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
My Best Buy number: 2646017626
What's great about it: Sound,Price,Wireless
What's not so great: NA
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Comfort
4
Durability
5
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