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Posted 2 May 2015

sony xperia z3 compact £225 @ Vodafone

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I went into vodafone in whitgift centre selling a white or black one for £225 deal will be their until 4th May or until sold out.

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  1. deleted1098237's avatar
    ether707

    The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or … The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or black. hmm cold.

    That's probably the most stupid reason for a person to vote cold I've seen in a while
  2. zackariah's avatar
    Borat

    Would be a idea if the site allowed comments to be voted cold.



    would be even better if you could just send a slap across the Internet
  3. miffyl's avatar
    schnide

    Viewing on my Z3C right now.. Favourite phone ever. I too believe the … Viewing on my Z3C right now.. Favourite phone ever. I too believe the cracking is a very isolated issue.



    Mine cracked. When I walked into the edge of a table with it in my front pocket...

    Sent it off to Sony with the sob story of it cracked after shutting down due to overheating when filming in 4k (true). Repaired for free.
  4. Borat's avatar
    ether707

    The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or … The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or black. hmm cold.



    Would be a idea if the site allowed comments to be voted cold.
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  5. d10brp's avatar
    RiverDragon8

    http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/01/sony-xperia-z3-owners-complaining-fragile-screens-glass-back.html"Following the trail of breadcrumbs left around the Internet we find a little survery on the XDA Developers Forum consisting of owners of the Xperia Z3. Of the 1369 respondants of the survey 376 are reporting that the screen or the back have cracked with no apparent reason attached to it, such as dropping the phone or placing it in a tight pocket."


    Got to be the most self selecting survey in history. Why not say of the 100 people who entered a watch repair shop, 98 of them said their watch was broken
  6. schnide's avatar
    HotPak

    The problem is you can't revert back once you have updated...rooting Is … The problem is you can't revert back once you have updated...rooting Is an idea but then you have the issues with the DRM keys and the camera low light quality.



    None of this is true - I updated, rolled back, rooted and kept my DRM keys and low light camera performance.

    Here's how:

    XDA Guide

    Can you edit your post please? This is all misinformation.
    (edited)
  7. Orioninaspin's avatar
    I bought one of these on o2 refresh for £240 a few months back. The best smart phone I've ever owned (owned the galaxies, nexus phones, LG's). Battery lasts two days, great 20.7 mp camera and smaller than the flagship phablets now being released yet just as quick. An amazing bit of kit and at that price a steal.
  8. iDealYou's avatar
    Aph3x

    Any idea if the bootloader is locked on these ? - i know you can network … Any idea if the bootloader is locked on these ? - i know you can network unlock them for any sim but the carriers tend to lock the bootloader so you are stuck with only their custom rom etc.


    See this
  9. DonkeyKonk's avatar
    Xpera z2 and Z3 phones and tablets are really impressive, kind if went under many folks radar, but have some great features.

    I got a Z2 after dabbling with a One plus and an S5 around Xmas and its a great phone, noise cancelling, waterproof, fab battery, front facing speakers, ps4 compatible. The Z3 compact looks great too, very tempted.
  10. vulcanproject's avatar
    Z3 compact is fantastic. Basically it has the chipset specs to match the previous big boys (SGS5, M8, G3 etc) but in a smaller body with a smaller screen. The screen itself is 'only' 720p but this is the main contributor to this phone's superb battery life, and we're talking better than even iphone 6 life here.

    If you're tired of near phablet sized phones with pitiful battery life but still want something with big smartphone performance, pick one of these up.
  11. tizzyone's avatar
    best phone I've ever had. had it over a year. when I upgrade, will be probably another sony
  12. M1sterDeeds's avatar
    Had mine since December and used it extensively for 4 months as it was only source of entertainment/internet connection/etc. It's the best 'phone I've ever had. I'm heavy whatsapper so the phone was is in and out of my pockets all day long.

    Dropped it a few times and I was relieved to find no damage.
  13. capelli's avatar
    bigup

    What issue did you have? Sent my z3 to Sony a few weeks ago for having … What issue did you have? Sent my z3 to Sony a few weeks ago for having screen issues and got a new replacement within a week. Can't fault them really



    I had a few issues and then the phone died, I think the main killer in the end was water, I tested it and it failed and Sony say that is my fault and refused to repair under warranty, I followed all the rules and Sony not only did nothing but also blamed me for the failure rather than their defective product.
    Of every company I have ever dealt with then Sony have been the worst by a country mile.
  14. NUMBER8GAMESTER's avatar
    Great price for this
  15. Reiko86's avatar
    Had one of these for about 8-9 months now and it's a beast. Awesome phone, highly recommend. Closest you'll get to stock Android outside the Nexus series which are huge in size now. Compact is perfect

    I've been using a Casemate 'Barely' since I got it and I've dropped it A LOT. No cracks or issues at all.
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  16. deleted164512's avatar
    Agree with HotPak, Best phone I ever had until Lollipop, 5.0.2!
    Phone is useless now, battery drains in less than 12 hours, got 36 hours pre update, silent or priority mode is confusing and annoying but worst is apps close immediately when switching, get a text or email you want to check in the middle of a game or another app, closes immediately, but everything stays in recent apps forever until restart, no quick way of closing all(without rooting), you have to do one by one including every web page/tab. Great phone now ruined by update. Thousands of complaints about lollipop update so hopefully Sony will sort so or else I'll get a new phone
  17. illy1965's avatar
    vstnpnc3000

    Does anyone know if once unlocked, a phone stays unlocked, even e.g. … Does anyone know if once unlocked, a phone stays unlocked, even e.g. after upgrading the firmware?Thanks


    Going by my experience of the one m8 I purchased from Vodafone that stayed unlocked after 2 firmware upgrades so you should be fine
  18. doncoop's avatar
    vstnpnc3000

    Does anyone know if once unlocked, a phone stays unlocked, even e.g. … Does anyone know if once unlocked, a phone stays unlocked, even e.g. after upgrading the firmware?Thanks



    Yep separate thing. You can root / flan etc and sim unlock will remain.
  19. deleted425700's avatar
    pray it comes running kitkat and not lollipop. lollipop will turn you from loving this to wanting to throw at the nearest wall!!
  20. vulcanproject's avatar
    Looked through the 'best phone I ever had' comments- there are a lot of them, for good reason. Add mine to the list. It's the overall package pound for pound size for size that impresses me.

    I vow to never go back to a phone bordering on paperback size while phones specced like the Z3 compact exist. You have to draw a line somewhere with bulging smartphone dimensions and that time is now. Bigger is not better.

    The back as mentioned makes it a slippery little devil so I had a nice cover on it. aliexpress.com/sna…574 I really liked the holographic/diamond like finish
  21. SupraGaz's avatar
    chrisbenwalker

    Reason? If it's battery life, I'm not sure why people getting this issue … Reason? If it's battery life, I'm not sure why people getting this issue as mine is easily better since the update. Better user experience too imho....



    My Z3 (non compact) significantly drains quicker on Lollipop compared to kitkat unfortunately. Tried monitoring background apps etc but nothing seems to be much different other than the battery pretty much not even lasting a full day compared to over 2 days previously
  22. silverslingshot's avatar
    Thanks OP. Great deal.

    I'm happy to report that I've managed to buy one in Watford. They didn't had any available for Sim only, but they moved one from contracts. When I've asked the price, I was told £385 - then I've asked to check online and they come back with £235 (including the top up). Great price.
  23. Gormond's avatar
    schnide

    Agreed. I was waiting excitedly for Lollipop for ages, but it's hideous. … Agreed. I was waiting excitedly for Lollipop for ages, but it's hideous. Battery drain and awful UI. It was a downgrade in every respect.So I "downgraded" back to KitKat, rooted, debloated, and now have the perfect phone.<3



    I have had no issues with 5.0.2, the battery has been just as good and it's still very fast.,
  24. deleted830164's avatar
    Nice phone though like nearly all UK android phones they have on screen buttons which I hate and they take up screen. That's why I buy Chinese phones as all have capacitive buttons.
  25. dietcolajunkie's avatar
    stuartbaker80

    Must be possible as I got exactly that!



    Rung the Bristol Whiteladies Road store yesterday and they wanted £225 + £10 topup + £20 to unlock. No deal.

    Just returned from the Bristol Broadmead store a couple of hours ago. Props to stuartbaker80, I looked for the lovely Sophie, got chatting to her and she was happy to sell me a "converted from contract" Z3 Compact, no topup, with unlock code, all for £225! Deal!! Plus it's always great to speak to a girl who knows her tech

    Sorry ramper777, guess you were either unlucky, or the people you spoke to didn't warm to you enough.
  26. Franky_1971's avatar
    I've had the Z3 Compact since October on contract with O2. Excellent phone with zero lag and superb battery life compared to 5 other smart phones in the household. It's been bumped and dropped several times but no damage thanks to the £2 wallet case I got off ebay....... ebay.co.uk/itm…13f
  27. viper8's avatar
    ramper777

    I might try again tomorrow if I get time ... Such a good price for a … I might try again tomorrow if I get time ... Such a good price for a cracking phone.



    I think the offer finished today 4th.
  28. deleted551625's avatar
    The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or black. hmm cold.
  29. mayzi's avatar
    vodafone... hmmm. good luck with getting it...

    Easy unlock,though. £8 on ebay
  30. deleted1093302's avatar
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    mayzi

    vodafone... hmmm. good luck with getting it...Easy unlock,though. £8 on … vodafone... hmmm. good luck with getting it...Easy unlock,though. £8 on ebay

    ether707

    The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or … The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or black. hmm cold.

    ether707

    The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or … The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or black. hmm cold.


    i didnt put pucture up.
    Went into croydon store thursday eve £225 pay as u go plus £10 freedom top up.
  31. Marky264's avatar
    Was going to post this up myself, Great Price, Guildford have plenty in stock for those wanting one, Orange, White & Black
  32. Aph3x's avatar
    Any idea if the bootloader is locked on these ? - i know you can network unlock them for any sim but the carriers tend to lock the bootloader so you are stuck with only their custom rom etc.
  33. sparky64's avatar
    I was in Vodafone today and it wasnt this price, strange. I will go back in tomorrow and ask as I'm wanting either this or the full size z3
  34. Aph3x's avatar
    iDealYou

    See this



    Thats music to my ears >_
  35. EdgySam's avatar
    ether707

    The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or … The picture has a orange/red one and you say they only have white or black. hmm cold.

    I work at Vodafone and i know for a fact the orange one is on the offer. Just based on stock in store at the time. So it isn't wrong.
  36. Captainbeavus's avatar
    Would this have any impact on the pay monthly prices?
  37. Captainbeavus's avatar
    EdgySam

    I work at Vodafone and i know for a fact the orange one is on the offer. … I work at Vodafone and i know for a fact the orange one is on the offer. Just based on stock in store at the time. So it isn't wrong.




    Maybe you could be kind enough to help with my question above. Thanks in advance.
  38. deleted930203's avatar
    I was contemplating buying this phone because its the perfect size with an excellent camera + you can stick a 128gb sd card to store all your music then i read that peeps were reporting the glass back apparently cracks by itself whilst in your pocket. oO seems to be a known problem with this phone.
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  39. deleted930203's avatar
    androidheadlines.com/201…tml
    "Following the trail of breadcrumbs left around the Internet we find a little survery on the XDA Developers Forum consisting of owners of the Xperia Z3. Of the 1369 respondants of the survey 376 are reporting that the screen or the back have cracked with no apparent reason attached to it, such as dropping the phone or placing it in a tight pocket."
  40. DonkeyKonk's avatar
    Yeah, the reports of cracking, (and that it uses a nano sim, a bit of a pain for me) puts me off a bit, especially as I would be unlocking it, so spoiling the warranty, I believe. Still interested in the phone though, hopefully it will be around this price unlocked soon.
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