in my opinion regarding this viewing angle issue, of course i wan the best screen on my phone, compared my XZ and my iphone 5, i amazed with the contrast, more vibrant color and deep black level of the iphone 5, how i wish my xz was using that kind of screen panel. however most of the time i look at the straight on and the screen is still beautiful. im surprised that z1 didnt use the same panel as zultra or tablet z as these 2 didnt have any viewing angle problem.

btw i totally agree with u, i dont think this viewing angle be too much of an issue to the mass market. the normal average consumer dont care with this kinda of thing, only us techie people are bothered with this kind of thing, things like specs and so on. i met a lot of people - my colleague, or customers, using phones that doesnt has viewing angle issue like s3,s4,iphone 5 note1,2, htc one,  but what funny is that these people mostly applied matte type of screen protector. demm matte sp definitely will ruined the beautiful screen, everything looks demm grainy. not to mentioned people that applied privacy or mirror sp. these are even worst, totally killed the viewing angle view.

so i can conclude that, as long as head on view are beautiful, for normal average consumer, they still will buy it. other example are if sony has viewing angle problem, then samsung has this build material issue where they used plastic on their high end phones, but does it affect their sale? not at all.
i still hope that sony will continue improving and give us even better product in the future, my dream phone from sony will be super excellent display for the screen, audio chip from their walkman, good speaker, and excellent camera and software optimization.  

It gonna affected, I know you want it badly, but not everyone.

Two my friends already decide skip it because of viewing angle. It just a poor display anyway.

Customer just need to pass by and see "err how come the screen is..." then not even need to step in to check around as the screen already make customer leaving.

Not only display, the bezel is too tick also.

For me, Z Ultra is ahead of Z, using great display, slimmer and much beauty design.

But this Z1? thicker and never look nicer than Z at all, don't said only turn back to poor display after Sony use great display in Z Ultra.

The best of Sony is getting better is not really there, beside the great camera, this Z1 had nothing better than Z Ultra or even Z.

They is a lot wow factor when Sony release Z as Z really is beauty and the water resistance make some point that time. Then Z Ultra another wow factor as people see Sony finally decide use great display on it giant size display and superb slim body, and it against look much sexy than Z. When Z1 announcing, any wow factor? Not really, the detachable lens given much wow factor than this Z1.

All my friends said wow when I show them Z, they said it is sexy beauty, when I show them Z Ultra, they said OMG! over crazy big but look pretty awesome sexiness. During the time I show them Z1, the only comment I get is errr... how come the bezel is that crazy thick, err... so bulky look and etc. No one ever mention it look beauty. The beauty of Z1 no longer there, then now not even on par screen as Z Ultra, what is the left selling point of Z1? Afraid only that camera.

I didn't realize some folks are so much reliant on the opinions of others when buying their smartphones these days. Have to show friends to get their reactions before finalizing purchase. I thought the money you spend is for your own use and enjoyment?

I came from HTC ONE. Nothing is better, IMO, than HTC ONE's exquisite screen. But I look at the big picture when it comes to Z1. And that big picture is much sexier than the fixation on the screen alone. Contrary to the reactions some posted here about Z Ultra, my friends and me gets a "blerrgggh" impression at the Z Ultra, completely turned off by its humongous size. I don't want to answer a phone call and having it looked like I'm slapping my cheeks with a piece of side-face covering plastic. No thanks. The very same reason why I burst out laughing in public when I see folks using Galaxy Tab to answer phone calls. Irregardlesa of hose beautiful the screen it.

What's the old adage says? "There's more than meets the eye". And the beauty of the Z1 to me is more than skin deep, its skin being the screen. The internals and the awesome snappiness of it makes me change my perception towards previous Android devices I've used before.

Ending this post with the obligatory: My two Euro cents.

then i guess you and me have different type of friends. but that's just because different people have different preferences

its all about respecting people's choices, not making fun of them. i don't have a big deal with your gripe with the viewing angle issue, because i also don't seem to like the fact that sony still let the problem occur although they can solve it in the ZU. and its a well known fact that i believe almost evry1 who are ready to buy this phone are aware of

I never making any fun either, I post comment and not related to you, is you come and attack me.

And why you so offensive with people comment, some more beginning it is not answering you.

If you think the product is great enough and suite your need, you no need to bother people negative comment at all.

attack you ? wow it seems forumers in mobile section still take comments personally and get offended easily no wonder i left s3 section months ago and went on to xda instead

first of all, my greatest apologies and sorry to you first if you feel my post really offend you in some way, because i never meant it that way. all i want to show you is that different people have different views and preference to what is bad. if your comment i quoted is a personal "attack" on some1 else, then sorry for interrupting and ignore my words

Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony QX100 is a match made in heaven. Got the QX100 in Frankfurt today. Carl Zeiss optics. One tap NFC and it's paired for life. Image is saved both onto the SD card on the QX100 and the Z1 SD card. Requires PlayMemories app.



















EU449. After tax refund of EU48, final price EU401.

the QX100 need to charge ??

then i guess you and me have different type of friends. but that's just because different people have different preferences

its all about respecting people's choices, not making fun of them. i don't have a big deal with your gripe with the viewing angle issue, because i also don't seem to like the fact that sony still let the problem occur although they can solve it in the ZU. and its a well known fact that i believe almost evry1 who are ready to buy this phone are aware of

the QX100 need to charge ??

Went through a few reviews to learn that the screen itself is quite scratch prone. Any early adopter cares to comment on this? I am contemplating of switching from S4 to this sexy beast. I am a little anal on the durability. Cheers mate