Samsung W999
#5678
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
#4621Category Breakdown
Samsung W999
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Performance
46.560.9
Camera
15.436.0
Display
78.358.9
Battery
15.225.2
Build
16.814.3
Connectivity
29.860.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.832.1
Summary
- The Samsung W999 features a compact build with a 3.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering lower pixel density compared to the Sony Xperia Z Ultra's larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, which provides superior clarity.
- In terms of performance, the W999 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3, while the Xperia Z Ultra boasts a more advanced quad-core Snapdragon 800, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the W999 is 5 MP with 720p video recording, whereas the Xperia Z Ultra has an 8 MP camera capable of 1080p video, enhancing photographic quality.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the Xperia Z Ultra at 3050 mAh compared to the W999's 1500 mAh, supporting longer usage.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the W999 on Gingerbread and the Xperia Z Ultra on Jelly Bean, upgradable to Lollipop, providing a more modern software experience on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung W999
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6806, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6833
Display
Size
3.5"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~344 ppi density)
PPI
480
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 59 x 17.8 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 0.70 in)
179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
Weight
206 g
212 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.54 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n , hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass