This post has been edited by AmeiN: Aug 1 2013, 10:21 AM

White Paper:

Sony Xperia™ ZR LTE white paper

Sony Xperia™ ZR HSPA+ white paper





1: microUSB connection terminal
2: charging terminal
3: headset connection terminal
4: Antenna
5: Front camera
6: earpiece
7: light sensor

8: proximity sensor
9: infrared port
10: notification LED
11: Mic
12: Strap Hall
13: Power key / screen lock key
14 : volume key / zoom key

15: camera key
16: main camera
17: Camera Flash
18: Second Mic
19: NFC
20: Speaker

This post has been edited by AmeiN: Jul 25 2013, 09:17 PM

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cant wait for it to reach malaysia....

this can be considered as Xperia Z Mini?

rofl...

Like superbike pulak. ZR

best pocket size

I think I'm not waiting for it.. Although it almost to my needs.. Unless it price tagged on rm1599.. Lol.. I'm looking for CMOS sensor or with dual flash.. Something's camera like satio before.. Then I'm only will go for it.. Without same quality photo like satio then not good..

Looks like it have huge battery
and removeable .....

Physical size, less than TX...


Quest RRP bro..

around RM 1800 gua

wahhh... than ZL how???

ZL not waterproof mar, both different category
it can be RM 1500 also,
but very very very unlikely unless sony still got out others new model in the coming week

lets hope it will be 1500..

Is this successor for Xperia Z?

compact version xperia z...

Internal 8g only?

yes, maybe they want to reduce the price...

I guess it could be around RM 1,599 to RM 1,699. If more than that, it is over price already since it is only HD screen not FHD, even though ZR got water resistance and is IP58 than IP57.

I am interesting getting one for my sister if price right in between RM 1,599 to RM 1,699

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: May 14 2013, 10:19 AM

wait this or SP?

haha... same dilemma.. I wait this.. see how much the price 1st..

Wouldn't it be a giant killer to Z or ZL if it is pricing at 1599 due to the rumours of OptiContrast panel and snap pictures underwater 13MP camers?

This is really a smartphone that u shall wait n decide. Cheers!

Opticontras TFT (Xperia TX, B version) vs TFT Xperia Z









This post has been edited by AmeiN: May 14 2013, 03:27 PM

Sony is really going towards the waterproof feature now, this can replace your underwater camera.

How about add in shock proof and rock solid feature like the Motorola DEFY?

i'll stick to SP......love those ah beng LED bar

Xperia Z already is OptiContrast panel.

Winner part of ZR is IP58 rather than IP57 and camera shutter button but it loose out in screen resolution & thickness, ZR cannot be too expensive or similar price with Z.



This post has been edited by Andrewtst: May 14 2013, 04:30 PM

Finally Sony claimed their phone is water proof

This time is IP58 certified, so it is waterproof level already.

So submerge time no limit?

They only put can more than 30 mins and more than 1.5 meter.

expecting even smaller screen size

not screen size only matter... also physical size..

zr vs tx



<68mm width still acceptable imho...

This post has been edited by AmeiN: May 14 2013, 06:31 PM

No lte I think? Better wait whitepaper release from Sony.

2 model....

Xperia ZR (C5502) HSPA+
Xperia ZR (C5503) LTE

height and width seems ok. but >10mm thickness...


then again have to wait sony malaysia to see which model they bring in

Water prove, removeable battery..

Deal with it..

Oooh.. Tempting but if the screen is larger, I'll buy it.

when will launch??

jun/july

okoko

any guess for ori price?

gonna start saving now

to be save, get ur self 1.6k atleast..

Sony MY bring LTE.just check sony my web.
My

This post has been edited by kakikubesi: May 18 2013, 06:10 PM

what colour did you all prefer..? since at sony malaysia show all colour available..

The white one.Because the white one makes the back look more nice...

Is the back is matte or plain? Wondered because.. Like xperia v..black one is matte at the back while white not matte..

i'm not quite sure about it.But i wish it will be rubberish type like the one in black xperia v.

This post has been edited by funny duck: May 19 2013, 12:29 AM

did u know guys when will launch?? my mind still wan to get xperia z....cannot tahan already....kekek

I rather wait for zr..it got 720p screen..means more longer battery than 1080p on Z..and all Z feature have, ZR have them too....about launched date, i think around june..

Sony dy got low and mid range waterproof phone, low end - xperia go, mid range - xperia v. Since this is better than xv in terms of processing power, ram etc. I'm branding it at high end waterproof phone. Probably 1699. Anything more than 1699 ppl will top up toi get ap xperia z or lower to xperia v with d same megapixel.
Just my 2 cents.

Yes, well said there..

Dunno how come the Xperia Z's OptiContrast panel macam more pariah than the TX type b.

Sure it's very sharp, but color wise, its a failure.

That is Sony previous firmware issue for xperia Z.

Latest firmware which release few days ago - v10.1.1.A.1.253 had completely fixed the display issue.

Good to hear that!!

Ya,

Actually Z is my first Sony android phone, I am suprise Sony did big different in updates and Sony actually listening to consumer.

Look at this guys, Xperia V actually has the best display amongst all xperia line up. Compared to other Xperia phones, Xperia V's colour looks the most natural, more vibrant and sharper among all the other Xperia.
Wonder if Xperia ZR can beat dat.....

This post has been edited by briantwj: May 19 2013, 11:33 PM

Pity firmware cant fix the viewing angles.

.253 improve the viewing angle. Actually I already know Sony can tune this as during .434 ROM, I already notice viewing angle is much better when viewing photo/video at Album. The color punch up in BE2 is better the viewing.

Now Sony fixed at .253, which eventually getting better view a lot as it not only vibrant it, it also with correct white balance, better contrast level as well.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: May 20 2013, 10:23 AM

Ya, I buy Xperia Z as I seen Xperia V display before but Xperia Z let me down, it is a bit washed out and too dull, less contrast and etc.

But after updates of latest .253 firmware, I am pretty sure Xperia Z display now is equal / better than Xperia V. Everything is in correct way now, much vividness, better contrast, deep black, much sharpen and perfect white balance.

It is too obvious where everyone that had update it will notice it.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: May 20 2013, 10:29 AM

i guess the price for the zr should be rm1599.. this amount can complete with others brand and future still got more xperia to come out..

comparison must make in same best brightness.. we dont know how is the brightness for each devices.. should be choose the best brightness for each phone and compare.. but not only choose same brightness like the highest brightness or 50%..

Firmware improve viewing angle?

Wow, first time I'm hearing that

Design no where look like Xperia Z. Shouldnt be 'mini xz'

Dont derail..else i report.

Tq.

If you not believe this, you can go XDA forum, everyone talk about it.

Or go find two units of Xperia Z, one with .434 firmware, another with .253 firmware, and you will seen the different. v.253 is latest firmware instead of .434, all this confusing is due to it is actually 10.1.A.1.434 v/s 10.1.1.A.1.253

I believe Z viewing angle is same standard as V just Sony did it wrongly in white balance tune, contrast adjust and color vividness control when launching.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: May 20 2013, 10:46 AM

Thumbs up to Sony for releasing firmwares to fix the display.

I'm really into Sony's display compared to Samsung's display. I find Samsung's amoled display shows colours that are too saturated. With this ZR coming up, I'm eager to switch to Sony. Just not sure which Xperia shud i get.

Alrite TS. Just trying to share some info and anticipate if ZR's opticontrast technology can beat the other Xperia line up.

Must be because the new firmware unlock some extra pixels

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/05/21/xperi...-july-for-e479/
based on this site, xperia zr expected to launched at dutch with RRP €479..if we using google currency and change to RM, its close to RM1800++..well, its RRP, i expect less than that when arrive at here..

From what I see since Z, Sony Malaysia has always been selling cheaper than her European / Singaporean / Australian / etc counterpart. So I think if Sony Dutch sells around RM1800, it could be cheaper here, e.g. RM1699

If the price 1699, i think better get XZL. Now ZL drop to rm1578. Just my opinion

1578 just shop price is it??

RRP still same i quest...

Yes shop price ori set.
But this zr also more advantage n lte. But only 8gb internal.
Think to get this also,but waiting for i1. Hehe
My tx still serve me very well so i think can hold until next xperia.

Most probably my next device after my 2 years+ Defy

You are actually comparing apple to orange. I was talking about RRP, although I didn't state it in my last post, I thought it is quite understood since I was replying to a post about RRP. If you want to compare apple to apple, you should be comparing shop price to shop price, not RRP to shop price. Now since you're comparing RRP to a shop price, I'm not sure how much you understand about RRP vs shop price.

The RRP for Z is RM2199, shop price is RM1899
The RRP for ZL is RM1899, shop price is RM1599

So if you want to compare Z vs ZL price, should it be RM2199(RRP price) vs RM1599 (shop price),
or should you be comparing RM1899 (shop price) vs RM1599 (shop price) ?

By the way, just a little bit extra information. If you go to a random real physical shop (not the one you know is selling online at Lowyat Forum), I think chances are you will still get RM1899 for ZL.

Tq for explaination. I know the diff rrp n shop price. Just my opinion.

Xperia ZR not heading to Australia or Singapore

The limited availability of the Xperia ZR (C550X) won’t only be seen in Europe, but will also extend to South East Asia and Australia. From our understanding, there is currently no plans to launch the Xperia ZR in Singapore or Australia.

However, a number of South East Asian countries will be getting the device including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. We expect pricing to be similar to the €479 price point in the Netherlands.

wahh i want buy this phone when release

Am I the only one who thinks Sony is releasing too many phones in too short a time? Almost like Samsung already, spamming different versions of the same thing left and right. But what do I know, I don't run a company...

I love the Xperia designs, but wonder why the Sony screens are nowhere near as good as HTC's, even with their so-called Bravia Engine, Opticontrast or whatever. Hope this ZR screen is really an improvement

Regardless, I still think the ZL, together with Butterfly, is the sexiest phone available today.

If they don't make many phone the buyers wouldn't able to make choices,example i want the xperia zl light bezel and I also want the waterproof feature so I can't decide whether to choose the zl or the z.So it is important to make many choices for us.

haha.. u comparing AP and ORI set???

Based on customer feedback like yours, Sony will have to make phones in all sorts of colours with all sorts of bezels with all sorts of screen sizes to cater for everyone. Companies like Apple will fail.

So between Z and ZR, why is ZL needed? More choices is a good thing, but still...

Get a design and management master and join the company.
Then you can decide the rules .
Sry , needed or not is not on ur call .

If someone says a footballer in a particular team is not performing and the team shouldn't have bought him, would you tell the person to be a football team manager so he can decide the rules and make the calls?

I'm not making rules or calls. I'm discussing. Relax bro, this is just a forum

As xerox say , you are denying others ppl opinion and state ur opinion like fact . That is not allowed . Anyway ur post is totally unrealated and twisted .

Basically

Z = 5" waterproof
ZL = 5" non-waterproof cheaper
ZR = like Z but smaller

I'm just giving an example why should Sony make many phone so that we can choose.It is not like I choose between Xperia Z and ZR and nobody will choose Xperia ZL.
Apple is not like Sony nor samsung,Apple just make a phone that doesn't suit any ppl choices and there are only few choices for you to choose.If you are about to choose a phone that suit you more will you go for the more choices one or the least choices one?I'm just giving my own opinion,if you feel offended I'm sorry about it.

another xperia rumored... the Xperia UL... looks like (again) same spec with Z, only differences are XUL with IP58 rating, camera button and removable battery.

Now we are talking about too many models with similar spec!

where is the source?

That's not rumour, it's been announced since 19th May, exclusively for KDDi carrier in Japan only. No words on international version.

not for international market..

problem? both are the SAME things in terms of hardware, if you are destined to be unlucky, no matter ORI or AP, its still the same

he's talking about comparing two different models.

This post has been edited by toda_erika_II: May 29 2013, 01:35 AM