I heard that z5 series is the last model in Sony mobile z series. It is being replaced by the x series. This is quite sad to hear as I just bought the z5p and it is being outdated soon by the X.

Then the device will no longer be edgy. Totally defeats the purpose. I want to like Samsung but each time I see their home button I see them as Apple copycat. I would move to Apple than to stick to Android with Samsung...just saying.

i hardly understand the issue but is there like a 2 stage click when you press the camera shutter?

mls_gamer volume maxed out? if yes, then it's normal as the speakers are protected with a sealant to prevent water from entering.

BTW, all the Z5 series receive a RM400 price cut.
Z5C - RM1899
Z5 - RM2299
Z5P - RM2699

anyone planning to buy the X series if and when it launches in MY ?

It is normal. The lens is too wide but then normally can be corrected in software. Unfortunately Sony didn't corrected it.

Only option is to shoot in 4:3 ratio but then square photos not my favorite. I would personally prefer it in 3:2 or 16:9

I can't save them already. It's like that since Z2 (not sure about Z1)
2 years of updates but that barely helps.

Edit : I only able to find Sony's phones to use as a phone but the camera is decent only. After i got myself an A6000, i hardly wanna shoot with phones already.

Yes, also I'm a current user of Z2 as well. alas after my company phone spoilt (a Z) last year, I got myself an obligatory upgrade to Z2. I noticed when snapping documents, the edges are at the blur side.

But then, my Z2 serves well as a Youtube camcorder. Two of my videos were done handheld.

First time to comparison between Z5 premium and s7 edge.

I just took few samples indoor and lowlight for comparison purposes. 12mp auto mode vs 8mp superior auto in z5p..

Outcome, most s7 edge photo come with longer shutter speed and lower ISO. Great, should help a lot in smartphone.

Have a look then, total 5 sets of photos. Left/top z5p, right/bottom s7e

i'm no expert in photography but from what i see the photos are comparable.

I hate the fact that how inconsistent Sony is, from Z1 to Z5, they have to change Z4 name to Z3+, and now they're stopping the Z series and changing it to XZ or something. Why not be like Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi, which they followed the successor with the right name? No wonder no one buys Sony now, cause even the name is misleading consumer.

The one I have is looks like the picture in the link. Not the brand. Should got open port for each part or sensor. Same as rear part..