Sony Xperia Z C6603 Black Factory Unlocked LTE BANDS 1/3/5/7/8/20 International version - Original Sony phone On Line
Best Review: Sony Xperia Z C6603 Black Factory Unlocked LTE BANDS 1/3/5/7/8/20 International version - Original Sony phone - I've been using the Symbian OS ever since the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition and Nokia N8 came out some years back. I have always liked the Symbian system, and both the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition and Nokia N8 have been great phones using it for my use. I also own and use the Motorola Tundra and I've been an AT&T Wireless customer for 15 years, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to try an Android phone or Verizon service. So, I always look to see if a new phone I'm interested in works on the AT&T system. This one does - it also has some connectivity with LTE markets...I know the system compatibility may be a deal breaker as some just don't like the AT&T system or T-Mobile, who basically use the same wireless service parameters. Others will also like that the Sony Xperia Z isn't supported by AT&T customer service as I do. What? Yes, I like that this phone is unsupported by AT&T customer service - just as I did concerning the Nokia 5800 Navigator Edition and the Nokia N8. More on this later...My Tundra is supported by AT&T customer service, and it too works great - but I've used it for different reasons than the Nokia 5800 Navigator and Nokia N8 I've also been using. The Tundra is just about bullet proof when it comes to water and rough treatment - but you can't immerse it in water. It has been the phone I carry hunting, fishing, while working in the yard, or just about any time I'm engaged in some activity would damage other phones. In this respect, the Tundra has been a great phone - and its battery life is still excellent after years of use. It still looks good and works like new despite a lot of rough usage.Now, I've always used the 5800 Navigator because it has a nice car mount and gives great directions when driving. The N8 also has great navigation features, but there is no mount for it. Other major differences are the 5800 Navigator has a plastic case and a soft touch plastic screen (resistive and requiring a screen protector) where my N8 has the better aluminum case and a hard mineral glass screen (capacitive). Both of these phones still work and look brand new, and work well overseas. Unlocked/unbranded, they accept SIM cards used by other service providers here and in other countries. My AT&T branded/supported phones don't allow this unless unlocked, and AT&T doesn't readily allow their phones to be unlocked.Where the above has been going -I've always wanted one great looking phone for use in the office and everywhere, I've also used Windows phones and the Blackberry. The Windows and Blackberry phones just didn't cut it with me. For one reason or another they just weren't that great in the office or while traveling. The Nokia N8 gave me the best all around performance at work and while traveling except in two areas - connectivity in fringe coverage areas and water resistance. The Tundra beat the N8 in connectivity, simply because the AT&T system recognizes it as one of their proprietary system phones - but the Tundra is not a smartphone or for office business use by any stretch of the imagination. Of note the Tundra also uses the lower tier level 3G plans (less expensive plans). The N8 also uses those lower expense lower tier level plans despite it will make use of much higher tier level plans on the system. But, because it isn't recognized on the system as an AT&T banded phone, it suffers from reduced connectivity - even when higher service plan levels are in effect and available. This means the N8 needs to be charged more often due to the Nokia connectivity locking losses caused by AT&Ts system phone recognition parameters - to keep smartphones off their higher tier levels unless paid for or branded as an authorized AT&T smartphone. This user problem is most prevalent in fringe coverage areas. I can't say for sure, but T-Mobile users probably have the same issues with their service.With the Sony Xperia Z, I get a phone that looks great while giving me more of the features I need on a time proven Android platform. The phone offers tethering and offers up to 48 Gb. of memory. It is an upgrade in most every way to my Nokia N8 which is still superior to any iPhone - that AT&T continues to offer me. I should no longer need the Tundra now as the Sony Xperia Z has some ruggedness built in along with its water resistance.Some dislikes:The radio is RDS capable, but not HD.No user accessible battery.While the phone is LTE compatible, it doesn't have the band capability to work everywhere in all bands of the various LTE markets. For USA use, the phone lacks LTE band support for the current LTE bands AT&T uses (bands 4 and 17) for their 4G LTE markets. T-Mobile also just started using LTE band 4 for their LTE 4G tier - so the Xperia Z also doesn't support their new LTE service launch. Of note, the new Xperia ZL does support both AT&T and T-Mobile LTE 4G services - but, the ZL is no Z. The ZL has expanded features for more LTE compatibility, but lacks the same svelt case the Z has, and the water resistance of the Z.No warranty on this "International" version.Likes:Water resistant to one meter (IPX 5/7). Also has a sensor that senses a wet speaker and reduces the volume until the speaker is dry - smart feature to improve speaker life.Strong glass fiber polyamide frame with tempered glass and shatterproof coating.The lists of features I like on the Sony Xperia is so extensive it would not be feasible to try listing and describing their use here. For that, I think you should just try the sonymobile site.Will the AT&T and T-Mobile systems recognize and allow the Sony Xperia Z to make full use of their upper tier 4G level LTE communications in all areas? This remains to be seen as AT&T currently only uses the LTE bands 4 and 17 for their 4G service - with T-Mobile following with a new LTE band 4 for their service. At least the system provider chips will be recognized, and the phone can be used - at least at AT&T 3G and lower 2G and 2.5G tier levels, and at current T-Mobile 2G and 2.5G tiers. It's no longer an Apple only world - if it ever truly was.It looks like Sony has achieved where Motorola was trying to get to in their later executions of the V3, and we again have a diamond of a phone with similar size without the clamshell design. At 5.3 ounces, the Xperia Z is only one ounce heavier than that first RAZR V3 with its aircraft aluminum case and hard screens. Too bad the V3 never made it into "smart" territory as it is still a sweet design, but the Xperia Z is loaded with very useful smartphone features from its touchscreen, and has only a single side button power control and a rocker switch for volume/zoom. The Xperia Z is also right at home in a gold cigarette case or that inside breast pocket of your black tie dinner coat. On the other hand, it's also right at home in the front pants pocket of your casual wear. Unfortunately, remembering the RAZR V3x, it's possible the Xperia Z falls into the same category - a great high-end execution of a phone that works better (at higher speeds) in European markets due to its included band frequencies (or lack of for current US markets).As for price, one should choose the phone others will see them using as an extension of their character, and no different from their apparel - but the phone should also work as well. I believe, were he around, Ian Fleming would be pleased with this phone - and suspect it may be seen in the current 007's hand sooner than later - with a few added features in an upcoming theater release.This Sony Xperia Z is available in three case colors from Sony - black, white, and deep purple.Detailed Specs:Networks: UMTS HSPA+ 850 MHz. (Band V), 900 MHz.(Band VIII), 2100 MHz.(Band I), GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz, LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20.I predict the price of this one will be coming down soon.Update 3/3/2013:As expected, this product has dropped from the over $900 in asking price since posting this review. It will be interesting to see when and if it makes it into the $400 range. In a span of only four days, this product has dropped in price $200 in this listing. I believe the point is clear that consumers want a phone that works with available 4G LTE services and not just 3G services here in the USA - especially since 4G LTE service is now quite widespread here and still expanding.***Update***There is an expected Sony USA release of the Xperia Z model this summer - with a warranty. It also remains to be seen which Sony phones will get the new 40 band Qualcom chip for 4G operation across more systems - due to be seen later this year, and reputed to allow added Sprint and Verizon capability to AT&T and T-Mobile capability. Also, there is a new expanded chip, already being seen in some models, that gives AT&T and T-Mobile 4G capability to another Sony Experia phone. This chip more or less fills the interim before the new 40 band chip is seen. There is also a new Sony novel BlueTooth headphone system that is compatible. Does this current phone show up as a Sony Xperia on the AT&T system? The answer to that question is no, it showed as an unrecognized device when I looked at the account Online.Update 5/8/2013:IT IS HERE AT AMAZON! The Sony Xperia Z model variant C6602 is now available unlocked, and has a USA warranty - but there is a caveat. The C6602 has no LTE bands. That means 4G LTE service is out, NADA, no way shape or form, kaput. But, T-Mobile users will get the 3G service from T-Mobile using the C6602 - that AT&T users have had with the C6603. So, if a warranty and good 3G service was what you were waiting for, the C6602 may be what you were waiting for. Read more ›
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