Looking to swap Xperia Z for HTC ONE

[virtualyoda]

I have had my Sony Xperia z for over a week now. I have been so impressed with the phone, it's speed, interface etc. The sound could be better but overall it's hard to complain. Defiantly the best phone I've owned.

Vodafone have kindly aloud me to trade my Xperia for the new HTC ONE at no cost or anything, straight swap. I know of HTC's recent poor history. My friends and family have had old HTC's (2/3 year old models) and they have been extremely poor in terms of reliability.

Just looking some opinions on the phones. I have read and watched many reviews on both phones and the HTC almost always comes out on top on each categorie (design, speed etc)

Considering it's a straight swap is it worth it and why. I'm a heavy phone user and I understand that phones with specs as close as these two are to each other that the differences is down to opinion. But would like some more expect (better knowledge or HTC ONE user help)

Thanks in advance


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[abd_alazeez2002]

I don't know.
You used the XZ
Why don't post this in HTC phone section.

All what I know about HTC that I had evo 3d before and it was really bad.
But my brother now have HTC one x, and it is fantastic.

You should ask around HTC sections

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[iDroid8]

The phones are near enough identical really, both premium high quality designs, really comes down to whether you want water proofing or ultrapixel. Lots of my friends have had HTCs and really hated the reliability and software support whereas Sony is markedly mote developer friendly.

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[virtualyoda]

That's for your input. I have this same topic on the HTC forum but placed it here to make my decision unbiased to only HTC users and I wouldn't have had your Brothers experience if I hadn't of thanks again

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[virtualyoda]

Thanks for your input*

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[ethan3686]

Its simple...Aluminium vs glass, Ultrapixels vs megapixels, 4.7 vs 5. These are the main differentiating factors that really matter..real world performances have reached a saturaioon point now and even S3 feels smooth. Your Choice!

 

[eDDe2]

I think I will choice htc one in many aspect.Good viewing angle screen,good speaker ,greater performance and other else（sorry for my bad English）.
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[lilstevie]

Ultrapixels vs megapixels

It really isn't, the Ultrapixel camera still has a megapixel count.

1 Megapixel is 1 Million pixels.
1 Ultrapixel is 1 Pixel.

an Ultrapixel is just a much larger pixel, the HTC One is about 4Megapixels, those 4Million pixels have a much larger size than the 13.1 million pixels the XZ has.

The total pixel surface area for HTC Ones camera is approx. 16mm^2 where the Exmor RS at 13.1Megapixel is approx 16.4mm^2

 

[nickporwal]

Specs and Reviews are better in case of HTC one. Its hard to say about the reliability though as its been released in very few markets.

 

[decadan1977]

The viewing angles issue is forever popping up. But seriously anyone that views there phone side on is in need of help.

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[PlaiBOi]

In my mind there is no doubt. I simply love the XZ.
It has totally blown me away with it's speed and the screen, in my opinion, is awesome.
And im amazed about how long the battery actually lasts.

The HTC One is a nice phone, no doubt, its quite a beautiful phone, but so is the XZ. Design wise its a question of do you prefer glass or aluminium.
HTC is really proud about their speakers, but in reality, i would never use them, i always use a headset.
And their camera, i've seen pictures from it, and im not at all impressed.

So im sticking with my XZ.

 

[goodpenguin]

Even S2 is still good for normal use. In the end it boils down to user experience. But for me, either phones are good. I am actually deciding on XZ and One as well. I saw the XZ in person already and I will see the One in person first before deciding. Some user reviews are exaggerated and biased so it's better to see it in person. S4 is almost the same as S3 so I want to try a different brand after my S2

 

[Cookie Ninja]

I did a swot analysis and eventually bought the Xperia Z. You may refer to theOP here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38627785
And then reach your own analysis and conclusion. I had choices between the SXZ, HTC 1 and the HTC Butterfly. Hope this can help you (remain on the SXZ).

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[biffsmash]

Have to say the Xperia has changed my mind about Sony. I would probably pick the Sony over the HTC Instagram phone to be fair.
Low light performance of my Z seems to match what i;ve been seeing from HTC samples and the small shots in the daytime wouldnt cut it for me.

I am constantly zooming in on photos to check out people's facial expressions in photo's as there's always something hilarious in shots of night's out.

Aside from that, the water proof aspect of the Z is what's truly sold me. Couldn't have another phone i'm constantly worrying about dropping in puddles or wrecking in the shower.

The ear piece volume on mine is really clear now, for some reason it got better over time and is really loud and clear now. The speaker is loud enough as well. Although i've bought a portable speaker and use that for music and speaker phone it's awesome.

 

[westentertainer]

The viewing angles issue is forever popping up. But seriously anyone that views there phone side on is in need of help.

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spot on ,why is everyone moaning about the screen from the sides ,do they watch they're TV from the sides ,i think not!

 

[R!n]

spot on ,why is everyone moaning about the screen from the sides ,do they watch they're TV from the sides ,i think not!

This.

Even if you just want to show your friends something on your phone, they will be looking at the phone from above like 95% of the time.

 

[decadan1977]

Much prefer Xperias. Have had the few generations. And when Sony no longer support us with firmware upgrades. Well we are never short of custom Roms on xda. And some of the best devs are behind are XZ already.

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[danw_oz]

With who, hardly anyone has one, if anybody

 

[decadan1977]

His network is going to take it back and replace it with the one

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[Smartphoner]

Keep it

You've already experienced the phone's performance and it seems u r satisfied with it. Htc 1 is a real master piece but the Z is unique! I'd say keep it and enjoy!