
Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4509)56.4
Performance(#4328)60.3
Camera(#3299)42.5
Display(#4096)70.5
Battery(#6386)43.5
Build(#4970)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia Z4 Ultra
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia Z4 Ultra features a sleek design with a large 6.44-inch IPS LCD display, offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at approximately 342 ppi.
- The performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 16GB of storage paired with 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- Its rear camera boasts 16 MP with autofocus, although it lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- The device is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery that supports 18W charging but does not offer wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the software experience is enhanced by stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G.
- The build quality is solid, available in black and white, though specific materials and water resistance details are not provided.
- The display refresh rate is capped at 60Hz, and HDR support is absent.
- Overall, the Xperia Z4 Ultra combines a large display with competent performance and a decent camera, making it a notable option in its release year.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.44"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionShatter proof glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsYes
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
DimensionsN/A
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-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, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes