Sony XPERIA Z Ultra Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.4", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
2 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Battery
3000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number C6833
Form Factor Touch
Height 179.4 mm Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Width 92.2 mm Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Depth 6.5 mm Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Weight 212 g Worse than 95 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White
Body Material Metal, glass
Protection Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP55, IP58
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM

The Sony XPERIA Z Ultra has dimensions 179.4 mm × 92.2 mm × 6.5 mm. Its weight is 212 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.4" Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 6.4" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA Z Ultra is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Clock Speed 2.2 GHz Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 330

Sony XPERIA Z Ultra is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Sony XPERIA Z Ultra is 2.2 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 330.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
User Memory 11 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Sony XPERIA Z Ultra is equipped with 2 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS sensor
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 16x Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, Sweep Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Scene recognition
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel Worse than 81 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA Z Ultra has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 8 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 16x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Sony XPERIA Z Ultra has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 2 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 870 hours Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 960 minutes Better than 71 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 840 min
Standby (GSM): up to 870 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 110 hrs
Playback (video): up to 7 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 820 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 700 hrs

The battery size of Sony XPERIA Z Ultra is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 870 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Sony XPERIA Z Ultra will last one charge with constant phone calls 960 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Intelligent Assistant Google Now
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Sony XPERIA Z Ultra supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, DID, HDP, PXP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM
FEATURES Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, multitasking, PlayStation certified, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, Face Unlock, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, HD Voice, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, OptiContrast panel, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine
OTHERS Sony XPERIA Z Ultra
Included Accessories Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter
Compliant Standards IP55, IP58
Compatible with Windows 7 "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.

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