HTC One Max
#4205
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
#4621Category Breakdown
HTC One Max
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Performance
56.060.9
Camera
46.136.0
Display
47.258.9
Battery
26.125.2
Build
17.314.3
Connectivity
61.260.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.432.1
Summary
- The HTC One Max features a 5.9-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but slightly higher pixel density at ~344 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the One Max is powered by a Snapdragon 600 chipset with a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia Z Ultra uses a more advanced Snapdragon 800 with a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU, providing better processing power.
- The camera on the Xperia Z Ultra is superior with an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the One Max's 4 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The One Max has a larger battery capacity at 3300 mAh compared to the Z Ultra's 3050 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android with the One Max featuring Sense UI 5.5, while the Z Ultra has a more basic software experience without stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One Max
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Available as HTC One Max Dual SIM for China
Also known as Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6806, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6833
Display
Size
5.9"
6.4"
Type
Super LCD3
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~373 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP, 1/3.0", 2µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 82.5 x 10.3 mm (6.48 x 3.25 x 0.41 in)
179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
Weight
217 g
212 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.21 W/kg (body)
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.54 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), Sense UI 5.5
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass