Sony Xperia 5 II

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First post, long time lurker!

How are people finding the point and shoot camera? I really fancy a change from my Pixel 3 XL, but IMO the camera is just so good and I don't want to take a massive step backwards.

I have came from a P20 Pro and I'm impressed with both photos and videos. It's a cracking bit of kit...
 
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Tbh I havent noticed any issues with nova, but I'll look at the alternatives you suggested, the only thing I use it for is icon packs in fairness (plus some gesture shortcuts).

Edit what tempered glass did you order? Was it the Olixar one - beware the last one I got was just adhesive at the edges - I'm hoping they have changed it....

I ordered the pixfab case and screen protector on eBay, one listing. £4.95.
The case is fine, the glass is clearly for the original Xperia 5 as the speaker cut out is in the wrong place!

Will do for now, hopefully Spigen make one.
 
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Has anyone managed to play HDR content? I tried netflix, amazon and disney but the colours/brightness seem the same. On my TV theres a sudden increase in brightness and colours pop out more.
 
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The GSM shots look quite different to me. Which is the 'best' though, I have no idea!

One thing I would like is with the side by side shots that so many sites are doing, I wish they'd keep swapping the shots. So, for example, you'd have a Pixel image on the left, and then a Sony one on the right. But not always...and perhaps have an option to 'reveal' which is which. Makes it much easier to properly compare the shots.
 
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New case arrived and it significantly made it easier to hold. Also reduced accidental touches from my palm

Which case did you get?

Has anyone managed to play HDR content? I tried netflix, amazon and disney but the colours/brightness seem the same. On my TV theres a sudden increase in brightness and colours pop out more.

IIRC the content providers have a device whitelist and have yet to add the Xperia 5 II as its brand new. I'm pretty sure the phone defaults to enabling HDR when required.

Had no time to play with it yet!
 
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Initial impressions are great for me!

Managed to snag a case by caseology off amazon which should be arriving today. The 21:9 aspect ratio is taking some getting used to. Shame it doesn't scale automatically on Netflix etc and have to zoom in to fit the full screen.

Anyone using a launcher? If so any recommendations? Just conscious of the impact on the battery
 
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Initial impressions are great for me!

Managed to snag a case by caseology off amazon which should be arriving today. The 21:9 aspect ratio is taking some getting used to. Shame it doesn't scale automatically on Netflix etc and have to zoom in to fit the full screen.

Anyone using a launcher? If so any recommendations? Just conscious of the impact on the battery

A lot of the newer stuff on Amazon and Netflix is 21:9 by default anyway, and older films like Ghostbusters. I'd be more upset if the phone forced some sort of scaling of 16:9 content tbh!

Heres a list of 21:9 films that will use the glorious 21:9 display to its full potential.

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls073624685/
 
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I can't find these cases on Amazon. Got links? I hope you've not ordered original 5 cases :D

If you're zooming content to fit the screen then you're losing the top and bottom of the picture!

Should have a chance to have a proper play later, been busy! Stil using my 7 Pro as I've not copied my data yet.
 
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Not fussed on the above case, i don't like hiding the phone :D I've got a clear case, though from the pictures your screen protector looks good, with a notch for the earpiece, mine came with an OG Xperia 5 one, but it'll do for now!

There are Spigen cases showing on Amazon for end of month! No glass yet though, will contact them to ask about glass.
 
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