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The Sony Xperia Z Ultra arrived for those in the UK earlier in the month. The handset arrived with a few carrier choices, however those in the US did not have the same options available. And while this latest isn’t a handful of US based carrier announcements, it does look like the handset is available for those in the US — provided they are willing to pay.
The handset has recently come available by way of Newegg. They are selling the Sony Xperia Z Ultra unlocked and priced from $699.99. Well, specifically, Newegg has the handset priced at $699.99 for the 3G model and at $729.99 for the LTE model. And on top of that, we are talking about a GSM model which means those in the US will likely be looking towards AT&T and/or T-Mobile as a possible carrier.
Both the 3G and LTE models are available in white, black or purple and at this time they are available for pre-order only. With that in mind, the wait is not going to be all that long. Newegg has the release date listed as being October 14th. And on top of that, those who move forward with a pre-order will qualify for free shipping.
Otherwise, aside from choosing the color and picking whether you want 3G or LTE speeds — the handset will retain the same specs as we saw when Sony offered the official announcement. Basically, that is to say the Xperia Z Ultra will arrive sporting a 6.4-inch Full HD display along with a quad-core 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, 3050 mAh battery, 2 megapixel front-facing camera and 8 megapixel rear-facing camera.
Aside from the news of an unlocked version coming available for those in the US, Sony also recently offered a behind the scenes look at the production.
The Xperia Z Ultra has an anti-scratch plastic film on both sides to protect it from your keys and coins like the Xperia Z. And it's available in white, black and purple.
The corners are subtly curved and don’t press into the palm when holding. Compared to the Galaxy Mega 6.3 this feels like a phone you can be proud to show off, until people realise it’s not a tablet, that is.
Like the Xperia Z1, the Z Ultra is dust-proof and IP8-certified so when the rubber-sealed latches on its sides are closed it is waterproof at five feet depth for 30 minutes. The original Z can only be dunked down to three feet.
It's great that there’s an improvement in waterproof-ness in the Xperia Z Ultra, but the lack of a camera trigger button makes the water resistance far less useful, unless you have a habit of dropping your phone in the bath or swimming pool.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is amazingly thin - just 6.5mm thick. In comparison, the Mega 6.3 is 8mm and the world’s slimmest smartphone, the Huawei Ascend is 6.2mm.
At 212g, the Z Ultra it is slightly heavier than the Mega 6.3 (199g), but considering the more premium materials used, it's not really a surprise.
If there is one thing most Samsung and Sony phones share these days, it’s the lack of consistency of button, port and speaker placement. The aluminium on/off button and volume rocker stay put and are now joined by microSD and microSIM card slots. The microUSB port is still over on the left with the 3.5mm headphone jack opposite it on the right.
The most frustrating change is the decision to move the Xperia Z Ultra's speaker to the bottom of the phone so in landscape mode you regularly block the speaker with your hand and drown out the sound. The good news is that the latches across the card slots are far more robust than on previous Xperia smartphones leaving us confident they will withstand a bit more punishment.
As for single-handed operation, it’s literally a tall order. Even the biggest-handed folk will struggle to get to grips with the Xperia Z Ultra. It's a stretch to reach a thumb to the centre of the screen never, mind the top of it.
Holding in landscape the weight does start to become a slight issue too. Once you hold it in two hands everything changes. It’s a reason to think of the Z Ultra more as a tablet than a phone.
Unlike most tablets, the Xperia Z Ultra fits in a pocket, but doesn't leave much room for anything else. You wouldn't want to bend down too far with the thing in there. It can fit into the back pocket as well if you want but you are probably asking for it to get nicked.
The Z Ultra has a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution TFT display with Sony’s Bravia Engine 2 and Triluminos display tech. The aim is to offer exceptionally natural colours and sharper images.The screen improves massively on the Xperia Z and the ‘sensor on lens’ technology clearly helps to improve the viewing angles.
The range and depth of colours is where the Z Ultra really impresses. It offers rich, vibrant surroundings for HD video and photos. Where it does lack slightly is sharpness. Despite the vivid colours, the 344 pixels per inch density doesn’t entirely hold up on the big Z Ultra screen - in part thanks to the less-than-amazing contrast.
Sony’s capacitive screen supports 10-point multitouch and more interestingly offers pen input. It doesn’t come with its own stylus like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 but you can use a normal pencil, ballpoint pen or even a coin to interact with the screen.
It does work, but with varying results. Picking up a pencil first, the screen struggles to even register the interaction. It's the same with a ballpoint pen, trying to apply the correct amount of pressure and angle to register a response. We actually had more luck using a coin, opening up the app launcher, swiping through homescreens and drawing in the Sketch application.
As you can imagine, it’s quite difficult trying to write with a 5p coin and the slimness of the Ultra Z makes it difficult to rest your palm like you can on the Galaxy Note 8.0, for instance, to get a comfortable writing position. Samsung clearly doesn't have anything to immediately worry about in this department just yet.
About Mobile
Main Features:
6.44 Inch, LCD, 16M Colors | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor with 2GB RAM | 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera | 16GB inbuilt storage expandable upto 64GB | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, NFC and 4G LTE | 3000mAH battery
Display, Design and UI:
The device poses a 6.44 inch, LCD, 16M colors, Shatterproof and scratch-resistant glass, Triluminos display to give a great range of rich,and natural colours with natural shades. The device has been given a metallic frame with tempered glass on both the front and back, giving it a stylish and trendy appeal. Just like Sony Xperia Z, it also poses waterproof and dustproof features. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Configuration:
The device is powered by a 2.2GHz Krait quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, latest by Sony, along with 2GB RAM. For a better graphics rendering, the device integrates Adreno 330 GPU.
Camera and storage:
Sony Xperia Z Ultra poses an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera with all camera features like Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Image Viewer. It also allows us to take snaps and full HD videos under water. From storage point of view this Sony device gives an inbuilt storage of 16GB expandable upto 64GB with microSD card.
Battery and connectivity:
On connectivity front the device poses all the features be it 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, NFC, 4G LTE etc. The Xperia Z Ultra is powered by 3000mAH battery to give appreciable backup to the device.
Design and Specifications
The device holds the same design as its predecessor but is a lot bigger, better and faster. The device weighs about 212 grams and it is just 6.5 mm thick. The phone features a 6.4-inch Triluminos full HD display with X-Reality feature. The phone runs on Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system with Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine. The phone is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor accompanied by an Adreno 330 GPU for the utmost pleasurable performance and gaming experience on the device.
Camera and Multimedia
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra arrived for those in the UK earlier in the month. The handset arrived with a few carrier choices, however those in the US did not have the same options available. And while this latest isn’t a handful of US based carrier announcements, it does look like the handset is available for those in the US — provided they are willing to pay.
The handset has recently come available by way of Newegg. They are selling the Sony Xperia Z Ultra unlocked and priced from $699.99. Well, specifically, Newegg has the handset priced at $699.99 for the 3G model and at $729.99 for the LTE model. And on top of that, we are talking about a GSM model which means those in the US will likely be looking towards AT&T and/or T-Mobile as a possible carrier.
Both the 3G and LTE models are available in white, black or purple and at this time they are available for pre-order only. With that in mind, the wait is not going to be all that long. Newegg has the release date listed as being October 14th. And on top of that, those who move forward with a pre-order will qualify for free shipping.
Otherwise, aside from choosing the color and picking whether you want 3G or LTE speeds — the handset will retain the same specs as we saw when Sony offered the official announcement. Basically, that is to say the Xperia Z Ultra will arrive sporting a 6.4-inch Full HD display along with a quad-core 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, 3050 mAh battery, 2 megapixel front-facing camera and 8 megapixel rear-facing camera.
Aside from the news of an unlocked version coming available for those in the US, Sony also recently offered a behind the scenes look at the production.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra - Design
Sony has found a look for its Xperia range. It's something very different to what Apple, HTC and Samsung are currently doing. The Xperia Z Ultra sandwiches front and back glass panels between an aluminium frame - Sony calls it the ‘Omni-Balance’ design.The Xperia Z Ultra has an anti-scratch plastic film on both sides to protect it from your keys and coins like the Xperia Z. And it's available in white, black and purple.
The corners are subtly curved and don’t press into the palm when holding. Compared to the Galaxy Mega 6.3 this feels like a phone you can be proud to show off, until people realise it’s not a tablet, that is.
Like the Xperia Z1, the Z Ultra is dust-proof and IP8-certified so when the rubber-sealed latches on its sides are closed it is waterproof at five feet depth for 30 minutes. The original Z can only be dunked down to three feet.
It's great that there’s an improvement in waterproof-ness in the Xperia Z Ultra, but the lack of a camera trigger button makes the water resistance far less useful, unless you have a habit of dropping your phone in the bath or swimming pool.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is amazingly thin - just 6.5mm thick. In comparison, the Mega 6.3 is 8mm and the world’s slimmest smartphone, the Huawei Ascend is 6.2mm.
At 212g, the Z Ultra it is slightly heavier than the Mega 6.3 (199g), but considering the more premium materials used, it's not really a surprise.
If there is one thing most Samsung and Sony phones share these days, it’s the lack of consistency of button, port and speaker placement. The aluminium on/off button and volume rocker stay put and are now joined by microSD and microSIM card slots. The microUSB port is still over on the left with the 3.5mm headphone jack opposite it on the right.
The most frustrating change is the decision to move the Xperia Z Ultra's speaker to the bottom of the phone so in landscape mode you regularly block the speaker with your hand and drown out the sound. The good news is that the latches across the card slots are far more robust than on previous Xperia smartphones leaving us confident they will withstand a bit more punishment.
As for single-handed operation, it’s literally a tall order. Even the biggest-handed folk will struggle to get to grips with the Xperia Z Ultra. It's a stretch to reach a thumb to the centre of the screen never, mind the top of it.
Holding in landscape the weight does start to become a slight issue too. Once you hold it in two hands everything changes. It’s a reason to think of the Z Ultra more as a tablet than a phone.
Unlike most tablets, the Xperia Z Ultra fits in a pocket, but doesn't leave much room for anything else. You wouldn't want to bend down too far with the thing in there. It can fit into the back pocket as well if you want but you are probably asking for it to get nicked.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra - Screen Quality
Where the Z Ultra wipes the floor with the Mega 6.3 is the screen. Sony taken tech from its TV business and bunged it into this phone.The Z Ultra has a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution TFT display with Sony’s Bravia Engine 2 and Triluminos display tech. The aim is to offer exceptionally natural colours and sharper images.The screen improves massively on the Xperia Z and the ‘sensor on lens’ technology clearly helps to improve the viewing angles.
The range and depth of colours is where the Z Ultra really impresses. It offers rich, vibrant surroundings for HD video and photos. Where it does lack slightly is sharpness. Despite the vivid colours, the 344 pixels per inch density doesn’t entirely hold up on the big Z Ultra screen - in part thanks to the less-than-amazing contrast.
Sony’s capacitive screen supports 10-point multitouch and more interestingly offers pen input. It doesn’t come with its own stylus like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 but you can use a normal pencil, ballpoint pen or even a coin to interact with the screen.
It does work, but with varying results. Picking up a pencil first, the screen struggles to even register the interaction. It's the same with a ballpoint pen, trying to apply the correct amount of pressure and angle to register a response. We actually had more luck using a coin, opening up the app launcher, swiping through homescreens and drawing in the Sketch application.
As you can imagine, it’s quite difficult trying to write with a 5p coin and the slimness of the Ultra Z makes it difficult to rest your palm like you can on the Galaxy Note 8.0, for instance, to get a comfortable writing position. Samsung clearly doesn't have anything to immediately worry about in this department just yet.
About Mobile
- The Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a 6.4-inch X-Reality full-HD screen
- The phone packs a 2.2GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor
- The device sports an 8 MP primary and 2.2 MP secondary cameras
- The device runs on Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
- The device is just 6.5 mm thick
Main Features:
6.44 Inch, LCD, 16M Colors | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor with 2GB RAM | 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera | 16GB inbuilt storage expandable upto 64GB | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, NFC and 4G LTE | 3000mAH battery
Display, Design and UI:
The device poses a 6.44 inch, LCD, 16M colors, Shatterproof and scratch-resistant glass, Triluminos display to give a great range of rich,and natural colours with natural shades. The device has been given a metallic frame with tempered glass on both the front and back, giving it a stylish and trendy appeal. Just like Sony Xperia Z, it also poses waterproof and dustproof features. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Configuration:
The device is powered by a 2.2GHz Krait quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, latest by Sony, along with 2GB RAM. For a better graphics rendering, the device integrates Adreno 330 GPU.
Camera and storage:
Sony Xperia Z Ultra poses an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera with all camera features like Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Image Viewer. It also allows us to take snaps and full HD videos under water. From storage point of view this Sony device gives an inbuilt storage of 16GB expandable upto 64GB with microSD card.
Battery and connectivity:
On connectivity front the device poses all the features be it 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, NFC, 4G LTE etc. The Xperia Z Ultra is powered by 3000mAH battery to give appreciable backup to the device.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Reviews
- Large display
- Powerful configuration
- Waterproof and dustproof
- Great camera
- Back cover not removable
- Might sound oversized as an smartphone
Verdict: The features of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra make it a device worth owning especially for the people who are in rugged profession or live an adventurous life. Recommended if you can live up with its size. If its sounds too big to you consider Sony Xperia Z
Design and Specifications
The device holds the same design as its predecessor but is a lot bigger, better and faster. The device weighs about 212 grams and it is just 6.5 mm thick. The phone features a 6.4-inch Triluminos full HD display with X-Reality feature. The phone runs on Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system with Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine. The phone is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor accompanied by an Adreno 330 GPU for the utmost pleasurable performance and gaming experience on the device.
Camera and Multimedia
The phone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. The rear camera offers a wide variety of focusing and image stabilizing options. The handset can record HD videos at 30fps. The rear camera should be able to take pictures at a decent resolution. The front shooter is of 2.2 MP, which is ideal for video calling and it can also record HD videos. The device is at its best for video watching experience. The 1080p full HD display with an amazing pixel density makes pictures and videos a splendid viewing experience. And the text on the phone looks crisp and clear. Sony has always been keen about music experience on their devices. The device has one speaker that manages to give out great sound.
Connectivity and Features
Connectivity and Features
The device will feature all the basic connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, 3G, 2G and also feature 4G (market dependent). This device will have NFC features that let you get connected to the compatible devices with a single tap. The device has Bluetooth v4.0 and microUSB v2.0 for data transferring solutions. Bluetooth is ideal for connecting and streaming music across the multimedia devices.
Battery and Storage
Battery and Storage
The device comes with a massive 3,000 mAh battery. The device has 16GB of internal storage and it might feature a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Design and Specifications
The device holds the same design as its predecessor but is a lot bigger, better and faster. The device weighs about 212 grams and it is just 6.5 mm thick. The phone features a 6.4-inch Triluminos full HD display with X-Reality feature. The phone runs on Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system with Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine. The phone is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor accompanied by an Adreno 330 GPU for the utmost pleasurable performance and gaming experience on the device.
Camera and Multimedia The phone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. The rear camera offers a wide variety of focusing and image stabilizing options. The handset can record HD videos at 30fps. The rear camera should be able to take pictures at a decent resolution. The front shooter is of 2.2 MP, which is ideal for video calling and it can also record HD videos. The device is at its best for video watching experience. The 1080p full HD display with an amazing pixel density makes pictures and videos a splendid viewing experience. And the text on the phone looks crisp and clear. Sony has always been keen about music experience on their devices. The device has one speaker that manages to give out great sound.
Connectivity and Features The device will feature all the basic connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, 3G, 2G and also feature 4G (market dependent). This device will have NFC features that let you get connected to the compatible devices with a single tap. The device has Bluetooth v4.0 and microUSB v2.0 for data transferring solutions. Bluetooth is ideal for connecting and streaming music across the multimedia devices.
Battery and Storage The device comes with a massive 3,000 mAh battery. The device has 16GB of internal storage and it might feature a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
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The device holds the same design as its predecessor but is a lot bigger, better and faster. The device weighs about 212 grams and it is just 6.5 mm thick. The phone features a 6.4-inch Triluminos full HD display with X-Reality feature. The phone runs on Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system with Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine. The phone is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor accompanied by an Adreno 330 GPU for the utmost pleasurable performance and gaming experience on the device.
Camera and Multimedia The phone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. The rear camera offers a wide variety of focusing and image stabilizing options. The handset can record HD videos at 30fps. The rear camera should be able to take pictures at a decent resolution. The front shooter is of 2.2 MP, which is ideal for video calling and it can also record HD videos. The device is at its best for video watching experience. The 1080p full HD display with an amazing pixel density makes pictures and videos a splendid viewing experience. And the text on the phone looks crisp and clear. Sony has always been keen about music experience on their devices. The device has one speaker that manages to give out great sound.
Connectivity and Features The device will feature all the basic connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, 3G, 2G and also feature 4G (market dependent). This device will have NFC features that let you get connected to the compatible devices with a single tap. The device has Bluetooth v4.0 and microUSB v2.0 for data transferring solutions. Bluetooth is ideal for connecting and streaming music across the multimedia devices.
Battery and Storage The device comes with a massive 3,000 mAh battery. The device has 16GB of internal storage and it might feature a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
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