Hi peeps! I have two issues which I would like to clarify in regards to my Xperia Z.

Firstly, the battery drains from 100% to 12% within 7 hours of normal usage. My mobile date is always kept off and only turned on when I intermittently check my Facebook. Brightness is set at lowest. GPS & Wifi is off too. Just want to know if this is normal since my last Xperia S could last at least a good 12hours.

Secondly, the camera image quality. No doubt the sensor on the Xperia Z is decent, but the image quality is appalling. It is grainy and full of noise even under optimal light condition, regardless of whether it's shot in 9MP or 12MP. Truth be told, it is worse than the images captured on my old Xperia S. I updated my Xperia Z to the latest firmware using PC companion. It's now running on Android 4.2.2 with a build number of 10.31.A.2.67. This's foolish but I'm disappointed that my brother's S4 camera can actually perform better than my Z.

Nonetheless, the killer design on the white Xperia Z and the ability to dunk it under water now and then is the reason why I still love it

This post has been edited by Pacmangoku: Oct 14 2013, 08:35 AM

Hi peeps! This is an example of a photo I took on my XZ.
I use Superior mode all the time (9MP):


There are lots of noise and I wonder what camera mode should I be using to get better image quality.
Thanks in advance!

This post has been edited by Pacmangoku: Oct 14 2013, 10:08 PM

Thanks, by setting the iso lower, my photos are less noisy nw

Thanks bro! For best result I think I should invest in a good DSLR/MILC for my vacation photos

Wow if original can get that price would be awesome!
Anyways for AP lowest I found was 1549.

This post has been edited by Pacmangoku: Oct 23 2013, 03:34 AM

I would suggest Ori for better warranty coverage. As for water damage, I don't think that Sony Malaysia will cover that though.

Yes! For mine it is not exactly clicky kind of sound but more like a soft "duk"

Hi! Indeed I have updated quite sometime ago. May I know the model serial number for the XZ you're using?

This post has been edited by Pacmangoku: Oct 23 2013, 11:33 AM

Hi! Hav you tried pluggin in your XZ after installing Sony PC Companion on yur PC? The software will prompt you if there is an update.

so I better be careful nvr to drop my XZ into water ><