Best smartphone ever!
927824
Need a device that can replace paper, has a large comfortable viewing screen for watching videos in HD, and is as stylish as the iPhone4S? Well, this is it!

With it's 5.3 inch screen, this phone always catches someone's eyes. Everywhere I go people can't help commenting on it's size, trying out the useful S-Pen, and trying out the latest Android apps.

Cons: It is possible that this phone will not fit comfortably in your pocket. The screen and back picks up smudges easily. Battery life is okay - without data I can use my phone for a day.
3850460
I purchased this phone 8 months ago. I was really excited about receiving a mid-level Android phone for so cheap. I used the phone with the stock operating system for 4 months. I hated the phone in the that duration of time. Despite the good hardware, the phone was sluggish and froze on me constantly. I felt like I had a legacy android phone. When you have to reboot your phone 4 times a day to keep it running, you know something is wrong. Then came the revelation: I wiped the phone of its OS/Rom and installed a custom ROM/OS. I put CM9/Android 4.0 on the phone. Guess what? Everything runs phenomenal! My wife has a Samsung Galaxy S2 and my phone now runs immensely faster than hers. I never experience lag or freezes, the GPS works flawless and fast. Honestly, I switch between 10 different apps in a matter of minutes and the phone never slows down. It runs extremely fast! I love it so much and it has now become my favorite phone. I'm glad I managed to save and salvage it because now it has become the gem I truly wanted.
1316204
My husband and I bought these phones directly from Google. This is by far the best phone I've ever owned. The screen is huge, the pictures are super clear, and it is really fast. The price is absolutely worth it.
4527046
This is my 4th attempt...I can't seem to keep it short!  Anyway, right off the bat, I LOVE this phone.  I looked for over a month, reading reviews, trying to find the perfect phone since my contract was ending (I had a Motorola V3xx). I wanted a smartphone, and thought the iPhone was the way to go...then I found out it had no stereo Bluetooth (unacceptable to me for my next phone), the forced data plan was kinda pricey to be locked into, I didn't like the plastic of the new 3G version, and I heard the battery life wasn't very good.  I also read the same about Windows Mobile phones.  Then I got to the E71.  I'd have to sacrifice the flashy big touch-screen...and I'm so glad I did.  To have a phone with a full QWERTY keyboard on a device this thin (instead of a big-brick slider phone), a beautiful steel frame and battery cover, great tactile feedback and domed keys making up for lack of space between them (even with my big thumbs)...it was so worth it.

Received it in 2 days, popped in my old SIM card, called up and got an inexpensive unlimited data plan (active as soon as I hung up the phone, turned it off and back on), and was off and running!  Web browsing is a blast, e-mailing is great (probably my only complaint with the phone is that I can't SAVE e-mails on it..check for new ones, the old ones disappear..still haven't found a work-around for that yet), there's a ton of freeware out there for the operating system (for AIM/IM programs, even a free voice-guided GPS program I found!), camera is better than the RAZR's (though most do say it's terrible compared to other phones), I've got over 500 songs (any of which can be the ring tone!) on an 8GB card, 4 e-books, and lots of room left...I could go on, but just read other reviews!

If you have the opportunity, hold one...that alone may sell you on the thing!  I don't regret spending the $$$ on this phone unlocked vs. getting a subsidized phone/new contract...the $$$ I will save on the data plan alone will pay for the difference in a lot less time than a contract would take!
1954779
I bought the white 8G version of this phone last week.  I am extremely happy with my purchase!  BUT, It is a real pain in the ass to get the sim and straight talk all working together.  I love this phone BETTER than my Galaxy S4!  It's interface is soooooo simple.  It really is made for human beings!  It does not come pre-tethered to facebook or virtually any other apps for that matter.  but that is nice because u get to pick and choose ur own apps from Google Play.  This phone was $300 cheaper than my Galaxy.  The screen resolution is beautiful.  No hesitation or lags in videos.  It looks and feels like a solid well-built phone.  My brother has the exact same model and he loves his too.  The camera is high definition and looks wonderful.  I actually had to turn my brightness down just to save battery.  It is almost too bright and vibrant.  Just turn the brightness down a litttle bit.  It saves the battery too.  With very moderate use after 2 charges, I am able to get two full days out of the battery.  Do yourself a huge favor and buy this phone.  Except for the setup aggrivation it will blow u away.  Also... make sure one of ur first downloads is an app killer, otherwise the device will run out of memory.  Just keep hitting that app kil;lert everytime u use the phone and u shouldn't ever run out of memory.
3761577
I chose my last two smartphones for their sleek designs and beautiful displays. I then proceeded to drop and break both of them. I chose this phone on whim after dropping my lg 3. Obviously durability was at the top of my list. I know that I am sometimes not a quick learner. I am not the only one, however.  My expectations for this phone have really been exceeded . I love how fast this phone is. Android 5.1.1 is wonderful. I also love the near stock android skin. Compared to my lg 3 this phone just does everything more smoothly. Lg's android skin was annoying, overbearing, and laggy in comparison. Apps on the dt2 are easy to disable or uninstall. Nothing distracts from the experience. It's just surprisingly straightforward and simple. I did not know what I was missing. Other high points to note are durability. I have dropped this with and without an otterbox case. No problems. I have spilled an entire cup of coffee on the phone (with case and glass screen protector). No problem. The phone is tough. The camera works great in most situations. I love the twist your wrist twice function to launch the camera app. Here is one drawback to the phone. The low light photography is really an issue. I compared it to a Samsung s6 in a low light situation. Samsung's s6 was noticeably better.

 The amoled display my not be as nice as the leading competition but it is still a great display and does not disappoint. The battery life is exceptional. It seems like it lasts three times as long as my previous phone. I disabled a bunch of apps and turned the screen brightness down. Battery easily gets me through one day but not two. The moto notification may be my favorite feature. Just wave your hand over the phone and the clock comes up with other notifications too. This is without waking the whole  screen.  Very cool. I would miss the a lot if I got another phone.

Lastly, my advice to phone buyers is this. Base your decision on your preferences. The consumer is king in the phone buyer arena. There are all kinds of wonderful products out there. I simply cannot believe how much better this phone is from my first smartphone. If durability, battery life, and near stock android ui are at the top of your list this phone is an awesome choice. If you are looking for the most beautiful design and the best camera there are probably some better choices. This phone gets knocked down in some reviews for the bloatware and it's bulk. I think those are minor concerns for the piece of mind I get for knowing I will not break it when I drop it.
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I had this phone since November 2010. I must say I am very impressed with the hardware as well as the software. I am currently running Mango (Version 7.1 of Windows phone 7) and it is perfect!. The screen on this phone is one of the very best I have ever seen, The AMOLED makes the contrast so crisp. I LOVE the sliding keyboard, not only it saves screen space, but it also has a great feel. The slightly curved Gorilla glass over the screen is not oly stylish but also virtually indestructible, and after 9 month of use, my phone still looks brand new. The phone is very stable and extremely rarely froze on me.
Windows phone 7 is a great OS, I love the tiles on the front screen that serve not only as your phone speed dial but also as a universal communication hub. I love how it consolidates all your contacts from different sources into one. The Camera was not great to start but was greatly inproved with the latest firmware update.
The User interface is very fast, sleek, clean and simple, the Bing search is very fast and the new visual search and local scout are amazingly accurate and relevant.
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Let me start by saying I am a techie geek who refuses to sign a bloated phone contract. I have had at least a dozen virgin android phones sense 2011 and This my favorite phone EVER, first i can not say anything about original Android OS, I use wicked x8.0 rom with teether and many tweaks, this phone (paired with a 7000mah Zero Lemon battery/black case), last about 48 hours of heavy battery use...And it is over clocked at 1.8ghz, I love the camera so much that my stand alone camera, has been in its case collecting dust since July when i bought the phone.
Many people have been posting if they can use the super big cards in this phone. Here is the answer I currently have a 64gb class 10 in it and i have tried a 128 GB in it and it worked awesome.
the phone has no screen protector, and still no scratches. case protects from my dropper hands!! I plan on buying another one and setting it up just the same for the HUBBY!!
3181074
I cannot tell you how much I love this phone, this quality phone with this price, it's totally over my expect. I love it! especially the 6.1 inches screen, smooth and sharp, finger feeling like vacation by touch the screen. With the big screen, the experience is awesome of watch movies, play games, read documents or browser internet. Guess what really make me happy --- read and edit emails, I'm always busy on my work, a lot of mails come in every day, the big screen make my work easy.
The battery is excellent, I have to charge my last smart phone every day, but Mate 2 is much better, it can lasts 2 days. I'm on my phone all day. Particularly at work I'm frequently use my phone.
The phone support AT&T and T-Mobile, I'm using T-Mobile and my husband using AT&T, I borrow him to use the phone only for one day and he wants it, he said he also love this big screen. He just bought the white one yesterday, you know what, I want to switch with him, haha!!!
387859
This phone is amazing I haven't had it for long but I love it! The battery life could be better but I'm not complaining... this is my first android product and I am completely and 100% satisfied with it! I would recommend this to anyone, I LOVE IT and it's definitely worth the buy!
1148264
Best phone I have ever owned. Stable, fast, amazing camera, awesome features. Only problem is Verizon sucks at letting you unlock your device. I switched to a Nexus so I can easily flash Roms and kernels.

Once Sony adds to type c charging port to their xperia I will buy another one. I wish more people gave Sony xperia a try. So my h better than Samsung and iPhone. I'm an advanced user who owns macs, PCs, androids etc and Sony really does make the best smart phone.
2129862
Excellent smartphone, at the level of the best. Great resolution on the camera. Great applications, technology, service and updates from Sony. Impressive link to televisions, playstations, car radios and other Sony equipment. Ideal size, neither too big nor too small. I have had smartphones Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, Blu, etc ... The Sony Xperia X is an excellent smartphone without having to pay too much and is up to the best, I recommend it.
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Love this phone! The great memory and everyone raves about the display!
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i have this phone through straight talk and absolutley love it. the main things i love about this phone is the 2.0 mp camera it takes great photos, the video recorder ( my first phone with a video recorder), and the call/txt reject list both list really come in handy for me lol. i could go on and on about why i love this phone but there isn't enough time in a day. I did want to get off touch screen, i've only had one and that was the phone before i got this one which was also through straight talk but i later realized touch screen phones are just not all that people get so hype about. SO i decided to switch back up and i couldn't be happier with my decision. i would reccomend this phone to any and everyone you will not regret it i promise.
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Stock android makes everything feel so smooth, amazing screen, long battery with a fast charge option, and a super responsive fingerprint reader. Much better than any Samsung, iPhone, HTC, etc... Plus the price is amazing for all that it can do. I suggest it to everyone I know.
3836335
This is the best phone ever... Try it and you will be glad you did.
2459185
Amazing. Best phone i ever owned.  From samsung to  htc. This one kills them all.  Minor issue with tmobile setting up the phone other then that it is amazing..
Great battery life.  quick to charge.  stunning display.  This is the best phone! Ashamed that Sony does not push the market and let's apple and samsung. They simply do not compare.
Only issue is that i cannot use remote play without wifi :( my carrier network is strong enough. Maybe a setting I'm  missing.