[Sony Xperia X Performance Guides, News, & Discussi] Supa_Fly:
Spoken like a true child.

My post makes perfect sense but I see already you're beginning to backpedal from someone whom just quoted you. I'll break it down for you.

1. only a child on forums (cliché of the last 4yrs) claims someone who doesn't agree with their opinion about a brand works for said brand (first bold quote above). Hence why I said grow up!

2.

When i bought my z2 almost 2 years ago it was THE top notch device

^ I stated that sales are affecting Sony's decision here to consolidate screen size and the specs along with shipping times and the brand sub-model here. SPECIFICATIONS like Skills or knowledge means nothing. It's sales to a company that continues to be a going-concern (accounting term) to make revenues that turn into profits and when sales don't go in that regard changes are inevitable for good or for worse, get used to this regardless if you don't like or do like the device ... change is here and in perfect timing. And like skills or knowledge both mean nothing without the means and the will to act ... using them (like drawing talent in a child that doesn't wish to pursue a career in that regard, drawing or visual arts is a useless skill).

3. great screen, comfortable size, nice front stereo speakers, waterproof, huge battery

Xperia Z5 Premium boasted the best screen (at least in terms of resolution and ppi).

The LG G Pro also released in April 2014 as teh Z2 had Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g_pro_2-6052.php

having a huge battery ... means nothing if the cpu, screen, storage and ram guzzles. Battery consumption efficiency and recharging efficiency is KEY because it's all about using the device.

4. Price ... this is a HUGE concern for what you get. No disagreements here from me ... BUT I did specifically state it's about getting more sales but more profits (the key) for Sony.

3 phones all sharing 5" LCD displays and resolution

All have the same storage options - consolidating and benefiting on economies of scale.

what you get vs what you loose in bold below. I've left out the battery because nobody knows the talk-time (continuous) standby time or continuous video/music playback times between the two on a production phone BUT if it increases you may reconsider.

XPeria X Performance (slightly smaller by dimensions but not Z5 Compact

5.0 inches (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio)

1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch: Yes, up to 10 fingers

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820

Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo

Adreno 530

Primary Camera: 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, phase detection autofocus, LED flash

Secondary Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm, 1/3" sensor size, 1080p, HDR

Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP, apt-X, LE

Radio: NONE

USB: microUSB v2.0, USB Host

Xperia Z5

5.2 inches (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)

1080 x 1920 pixels (~428 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch: Yes, up to 10 fingers

Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57

Adreno 430

Primary Camera: 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, phase detection autofocus, LED flash

Secondary Camera: 5.1 MP, f/2.4, 1080p, HDR

Bluetooth: v4.1, A2DP, apt-X

Radio: FM radio with RDS

USB: microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host

- ANT+ support

- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

At the end of the day your opinions are yours to make ... just stop being so childish about it and realize you can VOTE with your hard earned cheddar! Seems you didn't get this the first time around.