Overall Score
54.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#6656)54.1
Performance(#11240)54.3
Camera(#6219)42.1
Display(#5584)70.5
Battery(#11761)43.5
Build(#11578)66.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia Z Ultra features a sleek design with dimensions of 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm and a weight of 212 grams, making it relatively lightweight for its size.
- Its 6.4-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 344 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU, the device offers robust performance, supported by 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- The 3050 mAh battery provides decent longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.2, it can be upgraded to 5.1, offering a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
- The phone is available in black, white, and purple, with no water resistance specified.
- Notably, it lacks HDR support and stereo speakers, but includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Xperia Z Ultra combines a large display with solid performance and essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6806, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6833
Display
Size6.4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionShatter proof glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3050 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
Weight212 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes