z2 or m8

sofia-captivate said:

Guys basically i have to buy 1 of these device tomorrow cant really decide on which one to get. Here is whats important to me

Camera , instagram , battery life i dont do videos or anything and i heard there is some batch problems? i am buying the canadian bell version z2 which batch is usually good? or m8 Thanks

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I guess the answer that you will get from everyone in this Z2 forum is getting Z2. If you ask the same question in HTC forum then they will suggest you getting M8. At the end of the day it's still your decision. Best way to find out is to go the the local shop of put your hand on the devices and feel it for yourself. Good luck with your purchase.

If You want camera for more than just Instagram (which already ruins photos by itself), Z2 all the way. M8 camera isn't bad, but it is really sub par most of the time compared to their competitors.

But, remember, the good hardware/software is only part of a good photo. The photographer makes the most of it. ?

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sofia-captivate said:

Guys basically i have to buy 1 of these device tomorrow cant really decide on which one to get. Here is whats important to me

Camera , instagram , battery life i dont do videos or anything and i heard there is some batch problems? i am buying the canadian bell version z2 which batch is usually good? or m8 Thanks

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If you want good camera and outstanding battery life, then the choice is only one among those two - Z2.

You will not be able to check the batch until you open the phone and no one will allow you to do that before you buy and even so, I don't think anyone will exchange just because you want a different batch.

Whatever batch you got, if it works OK just keep it and don't care about this batch talk.

Mine has a bit off centered camera in the shell, front and back one, but it does not affect photos so I do not care.

sofia-captivate said:

Guys basically i have to buy 1 of these device tomorrow cant really decide on which one to get. Here is whats important to me

Camera , instagram , battery life i dont do videos or anything and i heard there is some batch problems? i am buying the canadian bell version z2 which batch is usually good? or m8 Thanks

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If you care about the camera then Xperia Z2 is what you should be after as it has a far superior camera and battery life is the best when compared to current flagships.

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I suggest go for m8

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The Z2 isn't perfect - but if you're looking for a good camera and a long battery life this phone is AMAZING.

Speakers on the M8 are fantastic! A friend of mine has one and I'm loving the speakers on it. though I prefer the design and durability of the Z2. I've dropped my phone a few times and haven't had any problems with the waterproofing or something like that due to the drops.

Well I'd choose the z2 all day. But its your choice.

You mentioned the battery life if that's the case the z2 has an unbelievable battery life I managed to squeeze out 12 hours of On Screen Time the other day which is incredible.

The other point you mentioned the camera. Well according to many htc m8 reviews ive seen the camera is the m8s biggest dissapoitment.

The z2 camera is very impressive though probably not the best cameraphone out there but still impressive.

I think the z2 would suit you and nope i have never had any issues with my z2 i think a lot of them are exaggerated.

I have both and you wont be dissapointed in either. Camera and battery is way better on z2, not to mention waterproof. M8 is nicer to hold and easier to operate with 1 hand, also sound output is wonderfull. Both devices are great, but for me z2 is just better overall package.

I had the m8 and currently have the Z2. They're both great devices but, for what you want, the Z2 is quite a bit better.

@omersak I see from your signator, you use of Galaxy S5 + Xperia Z2 + One M8 .
Which one of these phones have better daily use?
My poins is:
Best battery life
Goooooood performance and smooth UI
Goooooood camera quality

arash64a said:

@omersak I see from your signator, you use of Galaxy S5 + Xperia Z2 + One M8 .
Which one of these phones have better daily use?
My poins is:
Best battery life
Goooooood performance and smooth UI
Goooooood camera quality

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Huawei Ascend Mate 2 <---- perfectly match your requirements.

I am using Z2 and thinking of buying HAM2 as a backup/tablet-phone.

Cheers,

Doesn't the M8 have problems with SD card read/write access, even when rooted? To me, full SD card access is a must (Damn you Kit Kat, you c*ck blocker!)

arash64a said:

@omersak I see from your signator, you use of Galaxy S5 + Xperia Z2 + One M8 .
Which one of these phones have better daily use?
My poins is:
Best battery life
Goooooood performance and smooth UI
Goooooood camera quality

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Best battery life: Z2 > M8 > GS5

Performance: M8 > Z2 > GS5

Camera: Z2 = GS5 (GS5 is better in daylight and Z2 better in indoors and low light) > M8



I first got a GS5 and I quite loved it for its camera, features and erognomics but it was horrible at maintaining a stable LTE signal at my office and that would drain the battery pronto. Other annoyances about it was the comparatively laggy and slow UI, especially coming from a nexus 5, and it's low-light blurry camera shots (these issues may or may not have been fixed via firmware upgrade). Had it for around 10 days.

I then got an M8 and really loved it for it's build quality, speakers and fast UI - faster than the nexus 5 even. It held the LTE signal well and had good battery life, lasting me a full day. Unfortunately it's camera was beyond awful and beyond my patience and was thus unacceptable for me. Also, like the M7 before it, the M8's UI was too sterile and boring for my tastes. Had it for around two weeks and got bored.

For me, the Z2 has been the best overall package of the three with that huge battery, potentially great camera and good performance. I've had it for 2 months now it has the best of both the GS5 and M8, along with the best battery of the bunch. The camera is capable of producing phenomenal results in any lighting conditions, the battery can easily last me two days and beyond, the UI is quick and pleasant to use, the screen is bigger and nicer than the other two (IMO) and I love the build quality and water-resistant features. The speakers also fall in between the M8 and GS5, and are good.

It's not as easy in the hand as the other two though, but if you can get to hold it for yourself and find it acceptable, this really is the best all-round phone in the market IMO.

valdigre said:

You will not be able to check the batch until you open the phone and no one will allow you to do that before you buy and even so, I don't think anyone will exchange just because you want a different batch.

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I think this depends on the shop your go to and/or country you're in. Everytime I've been to buy a new phone I've always been able to inspect and have a close look at what I'm buying, the trick is don't be afraid to ask and if they refuse then you tell them you wont be buying. With distance selling, you should have at least 7 days no refusal exchange/refund so long as the device hasn't been used with a sim card but again depends which country or shop you buy in/from.

I own both the devices, I prefer Z2 as my daily driver due to the camera.

Z2 wins in camera and battery life department.

M8 is smoother. But I like being able to go from sleep to snap within seconds.

I prefer Z2 solely for its looks(I have the white version) and the available customizations.

sofia-captivate said:

Thank you guys for helping me. Guess what? I got the z2 last night and I am really happy with it way better than my s5 glad I sold it. Now some case and screen protector shopping to do ?

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Congratz! Welcome to the greatest flagship club.

I thought about going back to my M8, turned it on and while that screen is supposed to be one of the better ones out it does not look as good as the Z2 does. I love how the Z2 screen looks. I think the sound quality issues might not be as bad as I thought so Im keeping it. Pictures Ive taken with the Z2 blow the doors off the M8. Only thing I dont care for the glossy back panel on the Z2, if I wanted a glossy iPhone I would have bought one of those.