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Sony Xperia XZ Premium: 4K screen, photo, video and autonomy … Here is our complete test

sivertime — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:26:11 +0000

Available for purchase in France today, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium has it all. With its Snapdragon 835, its 4K HDR display and its 4GB of RAM, this smartphone has been tested by the editorial, and here is our verdict.
With the Xperia XZ Premium, Sony has created the sensation in the smartphone market. A situation that was no longer used to seeing with the Japanese manufacturer who has, nevertheless, always unveiled products that had everything to please. But sales never really followed the ambition of the Japanese giant. Today, Sony seems to have found the right recipe to make everyone agree: a condensed technology in a luxurious terminal . I rarely as much kiffé test a smartphone, before this Xperia XZ Premium. Brilliant like a piano at 20,000 euros, it throws even though, I would have liked that it avoids to keep the prints of all my friends …. But promised, I will not make my difficult.
Aesthetically, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium takes a bit of the visual codes of the Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra. With its new device, Sony Mobile has “redefined” the concept of borderless smartphone . While the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 have more than one dream with their big screens, the Xperia XZ Premium offers an edgeless finish, only on the sides. One aspect that can be called “courageous” since Sony still does not want to imitate the others . Always at the design level, the Xperia XZ Premium offers a rather unusual system to access the microSD and SIM card slots. But it is important to remember the judicious position of its fingerprint sensor. This is located on the power button of the device.
The Xperia XZ Premium is as brilliant as a piano at 20,000 euros
But what really impressed me on this smartphone is probably its photo quality, not to mention its famous 4K screen. But let’s say it once and for all, the Japanese manufacturer does not yet master the true 4K and I will come back to it later. To return to our sheep, to the picture what, bah Sony enters a new dimension with its XZ Premium . Equipped with a 19 megapixel rear sensor and a 13MP front-end sensor, the Nippon flagship is a good photophone thanks to Motion Eye technology, Super Slow motion (a slow motion ‘At 960 frames per second in High Definition) and predictive capture. But he could have called it perfection, if it had the famous optical stabilization …
The other real pleasure of this smartphone is its power. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a little Flash smartphone version . He’s a real racing beast. Fast and fluid, the Japanese smartphone never seems to be behind what I have just asked. And thanks to its 4 GB of RAM, the Xperia XZ Premium does not encounter any slowdown. This is one of the most reactive Android devices I’ve tested. Moving from one application to another is a real pleasure, so much so that you will not hesitate to shop from your bed.
If there is indeed a trick of egg on this new Xperia, it is its mode Super Slow Motion that allows to film up to 960 images per second . There is really no picture with the idle mode of your smartphone which usually does not exceed 240 fps. Personally, I was able to make a small video in Super Slow Motion , and the result is not bad. But in contrast the Sony flagship is not really 4K. The “jewel” from Sony displays the contents in Full HD, it only goes into 4K after 4K compatible videos are launched. This is a trick of Sony so that the battery does not empty quickly.
Equipped with a Snapdragon 835, an Adreno 530 graphics chip and 4 GB of RAM, the Xperia XZ Premium is one of the best terminals for gamers. It is not for nothing that he imposed himself before the Samsung Galaxy S8 in a Speed Test . For my part, I spent a few hours on the mobile games of the moment. Apart from a slight overheating, Sony’s newest son is doing very well. And his little overheating disappears, as soon as we stop playing. But otherwise, he does not suffer (again) from any slowdown. Level autonomy, the Xperia XZ Premium is a good student. Thanks to its 3,250 mAh battery, it can ensure a good day and a half of use.
On the interface side, Sony has not changed much with its new smartphone that comes with Android 7.1 . If you’ve already had a Sony Xperia, you will see almost no change. And if the smartphone app drawer is really cool, I struggled with the many apps pre-installed on the tel. Between the music and video players, the drawing application or the activity tracker and Xperia Lounge, I find that “it’s a lot, no” (to use this expression of 2/3 French rappers ..). What is really re-released is the impossibility of removing these pre-installed apps. Yes, you read well. We can disable oklm but they will still be in the smartphone.
And even if after 15 days, I really fell in love with the Xperia XZ Premium (which is available for purchase in France, here) and on its side waouh that leaves none of my friends indifferent, I can also him Find faults. Its ratio size / screen is not up to what can be found on the Galaxy S8 or LG G6. Its 4K is not really premium and its camera is not the best performer of the market (still efforts to do in reactivity of the sensor and distance of focus, but in general, the Xperia XZ Premium is without doubt One of the most powerful smartphones of the year So you’re going to shopper it today?

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HTC U 11, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy S8, Huawei P10, Sony Xperia XZ Premium … The best Android Phones by 2017!

sivertime — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:45:55 +0000

You want to buy a new smartphone and you wish to have the best phone possible in terms of photo? Between HTC, Google, Samsung, Sony and Huawei, here are the best Android phones of the year.
Because the photo sensor is one of the most important criteria when choosing its new smartphone, the editor now offers a selection of the best photophones on the market. Whatever your favorite builder, you’ve come to the right place. With a real technological advancement, the best smartphones in terms of photo make impressive shots (proof with the latest Sony Xperia) . Quality level, they have nothing to envy to some digital cameras, when the lighting conditions are good. Between HTC, Google, Samsung, Sony and Huawei, here is our selection.
HTC 11
If the LG G6 has everyone’s agreement in terms of photo, the smartphone must now compete with the HTC U11. The latest “jewel” of the Taiwanese manufacturer is even currently the best photophone market , with a score of 90 on DxO. Whether it’s on a sunny terrace or in the dark, your pictures taken with the HTC U11 will make the headlines !
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
With its experience in cameras and sensors, Sony has put everything on the Xperia XZ Premium camera. The main photo sensor features 19 MP with a focal length of 1 / 2.3 “, the same size as standard cameras, and while Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia XZs A very slow photo, the new flagship of the giant Nippon highlights Motion Eye technology that allows to quickly capture several shots before processing them in a very short time. In short, you understood, Sony really has a shot in photo With this new smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S8
While we were afraid that the Galaxy S8 is handicapped by its photo sensor which is similar to that which was discovered on the S7 Edge, the smartphone of Samsung finally fails very well. The Galaxy S8 succeeds particularly detailed photos, to the delight of the lovers of the mark. In the editorial, we still have a preference for the Samsung Galaxy S8 +, the great and strong successor of the Galaxy S7 Edge.
Huawei P10
The Chinese giant never ceases to amaze us. More than an evolution of the P9, the Huawei P10 tutoie perfection. As for the photo, the smartphone of Antoine Griezmann realizes very beautiful photos. We have already been able to immortalize Barcelona or the Parc des Princes and the result is really impressed. The latest Chinese smartphone is equipped with a dual photo sensor that benefits from the expertise of a very snoring name in the middle of the photo: Leica.
Google Pixel
The camera is probably the true highlight of Google Pixel. Before the release of the LG G6 and HTC U11, the flagship of the search engine was voted best of the photophones by DxOMark. Equipped with a sensor of 12.3 Megapixels composed of 1.55 μm cells and a lens with a f / 2.0 aperture, the Pixel sends heavy. But obviously, the Google Pixel 2 could be even stronger than the Galaxy S8.

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With the Xperia XZ Premium, Sony is entering another dimension in photo and video!

sivertime — Tue, 30 May 2017 14:50:07 +0000

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is a beautiful smartphone. And its camera is up to its performance. Has the Japanese giant finally found the miracle recipe?
With its experience in cameras and sensors, Sony has put everything on the Xperia XZ Premium camera. The main photo sensor features 19 MP with a focal length of 1 / 2.3 “, the same size as standard cameras, and more megapixels than the Samsung Galaxy S8 . And while the Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia XZs were suffering from very slow photo processing, the new flagship of the Japanese giant, which impressed me with three of its characteristics , highlights the Motion Eye technology which allows Quickly capture multiple shots before processing them in a very short time.
After spending a day with the Xperia XZ Premium , I obviously tried his camera. And from my first shots you can see below, Sony did not miss the check mark The 13 MP front-end sensor offers a wide-angle lens with autofocus. Result, the focus is done as if by magic, even when you get closer to the smartphone . For example, you can count each hair on your eyebrows in the biggest calm. But when the brightness is low, some details become a bit fuzzy. And yet, the device is in my eyes, a very good selfie phone.
Without being the best of the game, the camera of the Xperia XZ Premium allowed me to immortalize oklm subjects in motion but, I think there is still a ditch between the photos taken in low light. Sony is known for its know-how in the field: its smartphones have the ability to bring light to the darkest shots. But if the processing of the images is very fast, natural patterns like grass look quite smooth. This prevents the XZ Premium camera from tutoyer perfection. Fortunately, his video part sends very heavy.
The video is the highlight of the Xperia XZ Premium . The new flagship, which is available in pre-order with a free headset , can shoot in super slow motion by capturing 960 frames per second. This ultra-slow motion mode is easy to use and very pleasant. Thanks to this technology, I was able to discover some unusual details in my videos . After that, you have to choose these topics. The Super Slow Motion mode can transform the most stuffy stuff into trivial things : a TGV becomes slower than your girlfriend on a bicycle. But next to it, it can easily capture your dab in full plunge.
The results are really not bad but, I regret a little that the super slow motion is so short (about ten seconds only). And then, it must be confessed that the quality is good without being wow. Super Slow Motion mode gives the impression that the video is zoomed and as soon as the brightness is low, the quality of the picture deteriorates like the relationship between Booba and Kaaris . But hey, I still do not make my difficult. The complete test of the smartphone of Sony is planned in ten days but by then, I will do a max of stuff with the new baby of Sony Xperia. So subscribe to his file to be on the page!

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium: A day to test the smartphone, our impressions!

sivertime — Thu, 25 May 2017 13:53:12 +0000

The Xperia XZ Premium is finally available. And the editorial staff had the privilege of testing Sony’s new smartphone in preview.
OMG, I’m one of the lucky ones who will be previewing the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. This smartphone has already left me speechless in Portugal and I was able to make my first video in Super Slow Motion with the device . Today, I am still impressed. Nothing but the packaging of the latest “jewel” from Sony Mobile gives me as much thrill as a new album of Future. I carefully open the package and I can take the Xperia XZ Premium in chrome. Brilliant like a piano at 20,000 euros, it throws but good, I would have liked it avoids to keep the fingerprints of all my friends …. I will not do my difficult.
It is open. Aesthetically, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium takes a bit of the Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra codes. With its new smartphone, Sony has redefined the concept of borderless smartphone . At the same time as the Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 are dreaming with their screens, the Xperia XZ Premium is without edges, only on the sides. A design that can be called “courageous” since Sony is still not trying to imitate others. But on the other hand, the brilliant aspect of the smartphone leaves me a bit dubious. As much as I hiffe the mirror effect, as much I find that it is relou that the shell keeps the traces of my fingers . The Xperia XZ Premium had already been cleaned and had already been cleaned.
If the design can leave perplexing, the grip is really very cool. Pleasant, the Japanese smartphone is equipped with a jack and a USB-C jack to recharge it. But, I did not expect to have trouble inserting my SIM on this device. At a time when most smartphones offer the possibility of opening access to the microSD and SIM card slots with a simple pin, the Xperia XZ Premium has chosen a rather atypical system that seems rather fragile . But the best surprise is undoubtedly the judicious position of the fingerprint reader.
Sony has chosen an original location for its fingerprint reader
Sony has chosen to position the fingerprint reader of the Xperia XZ Premium on its power button. While most manufacturers place these sensors under the screen or on the back of their devices, this original choice of the giant Nippon can only be validated. Once the Xperia XZ Premium has been configured, I tackle the heavy subject: the camera. And there, magic operates! The colors are hallucinating, the sensor adapts to all conditions of brightness, from the sun terrace to the subway dipped in the dark.
Equipped with a 19 megapixel rear sensor and a 13 MP front-end sensor, the Xperia XZ Premium is very good in photos thanks to Motion technology, the Super Slow motion (filming directly in idle mode at 960 Images per second in High Definition) and predictive capture. Personally, I was able to make a small video in Super slow motion, and the result is not bad. But I would have to spend a little more time with this camera which is, on paper, able to shade the Galaxy S8 to gauge its limits in terms of photo.
First smartphone equipped with a 4K HDR display, the Xperia XZ Premium has nothing to envy a Bravia TV. With its 5.5 “screen, the Japanese manufacturer sells us dream, but with what content? With the series of Amazon especially since Sony teamed up with Amazon Prime Video and I will come back later after watching 2 / 3 episodes of a series, but on my first steps with this Xperia XZ Premium, I felt like I had a real racing beast , not only amazed by its more beautiful screen Than ever but in addition, it goes devilishly fast.
Moving from one application to another is a real pleasure, never seems to be behind what has just been asked. This is without a doubt one of the most responsive smartphones I could test in 2017 (and yet the Galaxy S8 + and the iPhone 7 have passed into my hands). By adapting the interface of its new jewel to that of Android, the new Xperia is as easy to use as a good old Google Nexus. Accustomed to using an iPhone 7 and a Huawei P10, I had no trouble adapting to this Xperia XZ Premium . After a rather dense day, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium displays 40% battery, which seems correct. This smartphone that is available in pre-order with a headset offered is a pleasure to use and is probably the best Sony terminal I could try. But to pronounce definitively, I will wait for my complete test.

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OnePlus 5: 3 areas in which it should rip everything!

sivertime — Tue, 23 May 2017 16:28:01 +0000

The OnePlus 5 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the moment! Here are the 3 areas in which it should stand out.
Samsung, Huawei, Sony, LG … They all took advantage of the first part of the year to formalize their flagship. But OnePlus has decided to bet everything on the summer , as it did last year with the successful OnePlus 3. In a few weeks, the Chinese manufacturer will lift the veil on its OnePlus 5 – the 4 having been zapped because of morbid connotation. But luckily, no need to wait until then to get an idea of what it will have in the womb. The future flagship regularly unleashes passions on the Web, which allows us to glean information about it. To make you wait patiently, we propose you to make a point on the 3 areas in which it could be performing .
1) Photo quality
Last week, OnePlus announced that the OnePlus 5 camera would be set by DxO . The camera in question would consist of a dual back sensor, device of which its predecessors were not equipped. Specialist in the field of photography, the company will therefore bring all its expertise to the Chinese manufacturer. This makes it one of the best photophones on the market.
2) Power
According to rumors, the OnePlus 5 would ship a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and a RAM of 6 GB or even 8 GB . This allows it to be particularly powerful, and open applications quickly. It should also be able to run video games smoothly, just like your favorite series. It promises !
3) Autonomy
Like the Huawei Mate 9, the OnePlus 5 would have a 4000 mAh battery compatible with fast charging. It would therefore enjoy an excellent autonomy, since it would hold 2 full days without needing to be recharged. When one knows that autonomy is one of the major criteria for young people – precisely the target of OnePlus – one thinks that the OnePlus 5 has every chance of being a success. Which of the qualities cited most excites you?

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Samsung Galaxy S7: Is the Galaxy S8 better than it in the field of photography?

sivertime — Wed, 17 May 2017 15:02:37 +0000

The Galaxy S8 would do no better than the Galaxy S7 in the field of photography. Both flagships collected 88 points on DxOMark.
A few hours ago, meltyStyle confided to you that the HTC U 11 was the best photophone on the market according to DxOMark . With 90 points, the Taiwanese smartphone passed the Google Pixel which held one less. But this is not the only interesting information that the tests carried out by the site have revealed to us … They also looked at the Galaxy S8, considered as excellent in the field of photography. But against all odds, the flagship to the Infinity Display screen did not do better than its predecessor. Like the Galaxy S7, it reached 88 points.
The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S7 are both equipped with a 12-megapixel rear sensor. And according to DxOMark, the rendering is the same … Hence the score of 88 points! One might be tempted to say that Samsung has not trampled to improve the quality of the picture of his latest flagship. But when we know the quality of the one of the previous year, it is said that it did not really have the use. Anyway, things should move with the Galaxy Note 8 … According to the Korea Herald, the future phablette would be equipped with a dual rear sensor with 3x optical zoom . That promises! Is the photo one of your priority criteria?

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Sony Xperia XA1: Camera, battery life, performance … Our complete smartphone test

sivertime — Tue, 02 May 2017 13:53:40 +0000

Presented at the MWC 2017, the Sony Xperia XA1 is a smartphone as elegant as the Xperia XZ Premium. We tested it for a week and here are our impressions in terms of autonomy, performance and camera.
With the Xperia XA1, Sony has redefined the concept of borderless smartphone. Its new mid-range is edgeless, only, on the sides. But leaving several millimeters between the top of the smartphone and its screen, the Japanese manufacturer has delivered a device that looks very big for a 5 inches. At the writing, we did not hesitate to compare it to a Huawei P10 Lite, a smartphone equipped with a screen of 5.2 inches, and the result is impressive. The Xperia XA1 is more impressive than a P10 Lite! Fortunately, the new mobile phone from Sony is good to take in hand and its technical sheet has something to feast on.
In terms of screen, the Sony Xperia XA1 has good arguments. Whether on a sunny terrace or in a subway, the 5-inch screen adapts to different light conditions . But it’s especially the interface of the Xperia XA1 that amazed me. Very close to Android Nougat, the Xperia UI overlay offers a menu display and a similar bar that recall the latest version of the Google OS, which facilitates the user experience. The new Nippon smartphone is also offered with several pre-installed apps. Among these, particularly include, Playstation, Xperia Lounge, Shop Amazon .. . But unlike other manufacturers, the giant Nippon offers us the possibility to uninstall them.
To move on to serious things and gauge the power of the smartphone, I decided to install and launch the Asphalt Extreme. And the least we can say is that the mobile chip MediaTek Helio P20 with the 3GB memory does not pretend. Fluid, the game has not suffered from any slowdown . And on the photo side, Sony is finally up to its reputation. At the time when the Nippon provides the photo sensors of the best flagship market (LG G6, iPhone 7) , it has often been unable to have such good photo quality on its own terminals. But in 2017, Sony set the record straight.
With a high-speed, accurate autofocus, the Xperia XA1 can allow you to capture the most spontaneous moments. This picture of my cat yawning (below) that I took with the smartphone of Sony is the perfect illustration of these words. Finally, the Xperia XA1 is also distinguished by its system by its system of optical stabilization. The Sony camera also shoots in Full HD and an HDR mode is proposed to improve the sharpness of your photos against the light. In short, everything is good for taking nice pictures.
The Xperia XA1 has been designed to deliver even longer performance. Qnovo Adapt Charging technology controls the battery condition and adjusts the charge time to prevent damage and maximize battery life. Yes, you understood it. Sony has done everything to ensure a long life span of the Xperia XA1 . When used intensively, the smartphone can easily exceed 13 hours, which places it at the same level as a Huawei P10 Lite but a little way down from the Honor 6X or the Galaxy A3 2017.
With this smartphone, Sony proves to us that it is always in the blow (even if one never doubted to the drafting). Fluid and pleasant in hand, the Xperia XA1 allows to capture beautiful photos outdoors and is inspired by the swipe of Snapchat to facilitate the use of its photos app . Equipped with a good battery life and a solid technical data sheet, it stands out for its virtually rimless display and rectangular design that changes from what we are used to seeing on the market. But if you are in love with this terminal, you can also find some faults. Its elongated format is, for example, a real disadvantage in everyday life. If you want to have fun with this very nice smartphone, you can shopper it here .

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Huawei P10: The king of selfies? These pictures taken with the smartphone tutenient perfection

sivertime — Tue, 02 May 2017 13:47:35 +0000

The dual photo sensor of the Huawei P10 which is designed in partnership with Leica is one of the highlights of the new smartphone. And these photos taken with the Chinese flagship in selfie mode will leave you speechless!
The Huawei P10 continues to impress us. Tested and validated by the editorial team, the Huawei flagship has it all. Equipped with a dual photo sensor designed in partnership with Leica, the P10 has already managed to impose itself in terms of photo in front of the Samsung Galaxy S8 or, the iPhone 7 Plus. True photophone, the newborn of Huawei can allow you to capture selfies of very good quality. And these many photos taken by Instagrameurs with the favorite smartphone of Antoine Griezmann will convince you in the biggest calms!
For its P10, Huawei bet on a dual sensor Leica 2.0 with a definition of 12 megapixels for the one that manages the colors and 20 megapixels for that in monochrome. The aperture is f / 2.2. As for the result, it was found that Huawei kept its promises, given the quality of the colors. The rendering is really not bad and the dual photo sensor of the P10 adapts quickly to the different conditions of brightness . And if you want to give a side a little hipster to your selfies, the Huawei P10 will regale you. For the shopper, it is here that it happens!

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Huawei P10: The king of selfies? These pictures taken with the smartphone tutenient perfection

sivertime — Mon, 01 May 2017 16:21:09 +0000

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4 tips and tricks for your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

sivertime — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:37:57 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 has successfully passed the testing stage of our editorial staff. Today, we are interested in its software features, between tips and tricks.
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 delights us. This smartphone tutoie perfection, while being affordable. After our test, it imposed itself as the best alternative to the Galaxy S7 . Powerful and stand-alone, Samsung’s new terminal is equipped with two 16 megapixel photo sensors and can boast of being perfect for selfies . The editorial decided to take stock of the software features of this device. Those who are used to consulting meltyStyle will not be surprised, while those who plan to buy it will spare themselves some tedious searches on the web.
The king of selfies
On the new Galaxy A5 2017, one can capture a selfie by simply presenting the palm of the hand in front of the sensor . It’s really cool and pretty practical. And as if that was not enough, you can access a filter system by dragging the screen to the left . Not to mention the Selfie Panorama mode which is really nice for the group photos. Only regret, the disappearance of the optical stabilizer that could be found on the Galaxy A5 2016.
Always On Display
As you should know, the Always On Display allows you to display your notifications on your smartphone’s screen saver, which is supported by Samsung’s AMOLED panel. But what you do not know is that it is possible to customize the information displayed on your screen saver . For example, you can change the type of clock and calendar, just as you can add images in oklm background.
Display number
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 incorporates technology allowing it to identify malicious phone numbers or spam . Once activated in call settings, this feature will allow you to identify callers and unsaved message senders on the call screen, in the log, and in the messages application.
Share a WiFi connection
It is a feature on which Samsung has very little communication , but, it could prove very convenient when a WiFi network drops us. The Galaxy A5 2017 allows the sharing of WiFi connection , provided a small adjustment is made in the “mobile access point and modem” settings. Nothing better to join the useful to the pleasant.

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