Sony Xperia Z Ultra
First released | 24 July 2013 |
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Availability by region | 24 July 2013 31 July 2013 (Hong Kong, Malaysia)13 September 2013 (United Kingdom)15 October 2013 (Canada)10 December 2013Google Play Edition) (United States,24 January 2014[1] 25 January 2014 (Japan, SGP412 Wi-Fi only variant) (Japan, SOL24 variant exclusively formAh | (India)
Display | 6.44 in (164 mm) diagonal TFT 3 1920x1080 px (342 back-side illuminated sensor
MP (1080p video recording) |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi DLNA Miracast GPS/GLONASS NFC 4.0 MHL HDMI (via MHL)micro USB 2.0 OTG IP55/IP58 (Dust protected, Water jet protected & Waterproof) 1seg (C6843 and SOL24 variants only) Osaifu-Keitai (SOL24 variant only) LISMO (SOL24 variant only) POBox Touch 6.2 (SGP412 and SOL24 variants only) |
SAR | 0.441 W/Kg (10g) at the ear[4] |
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a 2013
Codenamed Togari and marketed as "the world's slimmest
Like the
Design
The Xperia Z Ultra uses the same "Omni-Balance" design as
Designed to be the same width as a passport, the device will fit normal jacket pockets.[10] The metal frame also makes it more comfortable to hold with one hand.[10]
Sony Xperia Z Ultra is available in three colors: black, white and purple.[5]
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Sony Xperia Z Ultra back
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Sony Xperia Z Ultra side
Hardware
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a 6.44" display, is slim (175 x 92 x 6.5 mm) and lightweight (212 g); it is also dust protected, low pressure water jet protected, waterproof (
On the inside, the Z Ultra is first smartphone announced with the
Sony will also release a Smart Bluetooth Headset (SBH52) that allows answering calls without taking the phablet out, as well as reading call logs and text messages, listening to music and FM radio.
Features
The 6.44"
Being waterproof means that users can use the phablet in the rain, or take it to the pool or beach.[6] Although lacking a rear LED flash, the phone's cameras are capable of taking pictures/videos at any light.[7]
The Xperia Z Ultra was originally shipped with Sony's custom version of
On 4 December 2015, the international version of the Xperia Z Ultra received the
Because of its size, the phone's on-screen keyboard and dialer can be switched to either sides for users to easily reach all keys with only the thumb.[6]
For gaming,
C6843 variant with
Variants
Model | FCC id | Carriers/regions | GSM bands | UMTS bands | LTE bands | Notes |
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C6802/XL39h | PY7PM-0530 | Worldwide | Quad | Penta | N/A | [18][19] |
C6806 | PY7PM-0430 | North America | Quad | Penta | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17 | Google Play Edition[21]
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C6833 | PY7PM-0410 | Worldwide | Quad | Penta | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 | [22] |
C6843 | PY7PM-0620 | Brazil | Quad | Penta | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 | [23] |
SOL24 | PY7PM-0700 | au by KDDI (Japan) | Quad | CDMA JP 800 (BC0), 2100 (BC6); UMTS Bands 1, 2, 5 |
1, 3, 11, 18 | [24] |
All variants (except SOL24) support four 2G GSM bands 850/900/1800/1900 and five 3G UMTS band 850/900/1700/1900/2100.
Reception
Sony Xperia Z Ultra is praised for its "very classy" exterior,[6] "stunning" massive Triluminos display, stylish premium design, slim form, light weight, impressive build quality, durability (water and dustproof), interesting pencil/pen compatibility, and powerful specs.[9]
CNET's editor Aloysius Low wrote that "Sony has set a very high benchmark with the Xperia Z Ultra", challenging the leadership position in the phablet market.[9]
PhoneArena wrote that the Xperia Z Ultra is "an engineering marvel" "towering above all other phablets not only in screen size, but also in specs and design". Its performance is described as "blazing fast", claimed to be the "fastest mobile device they've tested so far" (as of 13 August 2013).
See also
References
- ^ "Xperia Z SGP412 Wi-Fi edition launches in Japan", Xperia blog, 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 launches on Au by KDDI in Japan", Xperia blog, 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Sorry Z Ultra Google Play Edition reaches EOL", Xperia blog, 9 July 2014.
- ^ included "SAR Information" leaflet, Sony C6833
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review". Phone arena. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
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- ^ a b c d e "Xperia™ Z Ultra Specifications". Sony Mobile. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sony Xperia Z Ultra: one phablet to rule them all (hands-on)". CNET. 25 June 2013.
- ^ a b c Sony Xperia Z Ultra phablet review – hands-on, UK: Expert reviews, 13 August 2013.
- ^ "Xperia™ Z Ultra Accessories". Sony Mobile. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Smart Bluetooth® Handset SBH52". Sony Mobile. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Sony SBH52 smart Bluetooth handset review, Recombu, 23 July 2013.
- ^ Lai, Richard (25 June 2013), Sony's SBH52 Smart Bluetooth clip acts as your secondary handset, Engadget.
- ^ Sony's huge Xperia Z Ultra comes with a small companion: SBH52 Bluetooth Handset, Phone arena, 25 June 2013.
- ^ "Android 4.4.4 update (14.4.A.0.108) now rolling to Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra | Xperia Blog". 27 June 2014.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z Ultra GPE gets Lollipop straight from Google". 3 December 2014.
- ^ "Xperia™ Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802 white paper". Sony. 1 August 2013.
- ^ "Xperia™ Z Ultra HSPA+ XL39h white paper". Sony. 1 August 2013.
- ^ "Sony". Xperia™ Z Ultra LTE C6806 white paper. 1 August 2013.
- ^ "Z Ultra Google Play edition C6806 white paper". Sony. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ "Xperia™ Z Ultra LTE C6833 white paper". Sony. 19 September 2013.
- ^ "Xperia™ Z Ultra LTE C6843 white paper". Sony. 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE SOL24 (Sony Togari Anna) Specs". PDAdb. 31 May 2015.