SONY XPERIA Z ULTRA

A Xperia Z Series With More Reliable Performance And More Screen Width

 

SONY XPERIA Z ULTRA

Sony Xperia Z Ultra is the second Quad-Core smartphone from Sony Mobile with a design concept that is not much different from previous series of the Sony Xperia Z, including the dustproof and waterproof ability. In general, the latest smartphone product is an upgraded version of the previous series and there are some parts that are further improved, such as the display and performance. Likewise with Sony Xperia Z Ultra.

Features & Package Sales

Common features that contained in the sales package of  Sony Xperia Z Ultra are LTE, 3G/4G, HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, Browser, Java MIDP, Internal GPS, Navigator Application, Camera, Video Call, External Memory, Email, Music Player, Video Player , Video Recorder, Open OS and FM Radio.

Design 

Xperia Z Ultra design is a bit more ergonomic than the Xperia Z which has since formed box structure design with grooves along the edge of the body that makes the Sony Xperia Z Ultra looks luxurious and elegant. But, when compared with the other smartphone in same class, Xperia Z Ultra tends to look stiff. For dimensions, this smartphone from Sony is having a design that is quite large and can be regarded as a Phablet or Mini Tablet. Even so, the size of which is applied to cell phones still make a comfortable use with either hand.

A more impressive from the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is thickness of the phone that super thin at 6.5 mm and makes this smartphone as the thinnest waterproof smartphone in the world today. The main both sides protected with shatterproof glass coating and scratch resistant and has the IP55/IP58 certified for dustproof and waterproof. In addition, technology Ultra Z Xperia is higher than Sony Xperia Z because it can survive in water as deep as 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

To reinforce the capabilities, Sony protects the port microUSB charger or data cable, SIM card slot and MicroSD with special rubberized cover to retain water during Xperia Ultra Z into the water. While the 3.5 mm audio jack port does not use protection because the port on the side can still hold water.

Display, OS & UI

As one of the flagship, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra uses Triluminos technology plus X-Reality for Mobile, images and colors that appear on the screen measuring 6.4 inches looks more natural and alive. Much clearer and sharper than the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra screen supports full HD 1080p resolution with 342 ppi pixel density reach. But, the screen character that owned by this smartphone is still not able to conquer the direct sunlight. Means that the display will look dull and images faded while proper in the sunlight.

Xperia Z Ultra interface is not much different from the Xperia Z, using Android Jelly Bean OS and UI from Sony's platform at the beginning of the emergence of next-generation Xperia which become one of the mainstays such as Mediascape and Timescape. Even so, Sony Xperia Z Ultra has little idiosyncrasies like Home Screen and menu structure of the whole can be displayed in landscape or portrait so that the structure mode and the ability is to match with Android smartphone, tablet and PC standard platform. To access the menu and browse through the applications and features on the Xperia Z Ultra, can use fingers and stylus pen. Stylus is used not need a special kind because it can use a pencil or pen, is different with Samsung Galaxy Note that must use a special stylus pen.

Hardware

With the Qualcomm chipset used, Xperia Z Ultra can be said to be one of the Quad-Core Snapdragon smartphone 800 of the first generation that has a processor speed up to 2.2 GHz. Xperia Z Ultra processor performance is 75 percent more powerful and resilient than Snapdragon S4 Pro that used by many middle-class smartphone at this time. In addition, Ultra Z Xperia powered with Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM so it's pretty up to run all the systems including playing Full HD video and play games 3D/HD. And all of it can run smoothly and without lag.

Another advantage of the Xperia Z Ultra is more efficient battery up to 75 percent and lithium batteries are used as power source has a capacity of 3050 mAh. With Stamina Mode feature, Sony gives the best battery settings, so that performance pf smartphone is maximum because of good power management. And these features make the battery life has increased several-fold and durable.

For users who like storing video, data and photo on a smartphone, the Xperia Z Ultra provides an internal memory of 16 GB which will be divided equally to the needs of the system, video / photo, audio, and other applications. If still not enough, can use external memory slot microSD / SDHC card with a maximum capacity of 64 GB.

Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z Ultra supports HSPA +, 4G LTE Cat4 that can run up to speeds of 50 Mbps for Upload and 150 Mbps for Download. As a premium smartphone, the phone also provides multiple connection options that fairly complete and can be used optimally.

Xperia Z Ultra can also be linked with other multimedia devices such as home theater for watching videos, playing games and so on more easily because there is a connection technology via MHL or NFC. And the latest generation of Sony Xperia including Sony Xperia Z Ultra, this function is called Screen Mirroring. In addition, if we have an external hard drive, can be read by Xperia Z Ultra because it supports the ability to read with USB On The Go technology that found on the MicroUSB port.

Camera

In function, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra does not function as a kind of smartphone a camera because the main camera support only has a resolution of 8 MP, is smaller when compared to the Sony Xperia Z which has 13 MP camera so that quality of the resulting image of Xperia Z Ultra is not as good as the Xperia Z and so far when compared with the results of HTC's camera.

Photos Viewfinder on full HD 1080p screen of  Xperia Z Ultra can also be said to be less than the maximum. The photo looks like a blur and become less dense even if viewed on a PC, the image is pretty good for this class of camera of 8 MP. Camera from Xperia Z Ultra also supported some of the most recent settings that are not much different from the Xperia Z and can be used to get the best photos, including camera sensor Exmor technology support RS and BSI Sensor Light.

There are also High Dynamic Range features or commonly called HDR, Superior Auto and Burst Mode. By activating this mode, the camera can capture 999 + pictures in one press. If the images less than the maximum, can edit photos using a photo editor application which is owned Xperia Z Ultra. And for the video, the main camera and the front camera can make HD 1080p @ 30fps video with the quality is quite good.

Benchmark

When tested using Antutu applications, Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a score of 29588 and make this smartphone higher than Sony Xperia Z and HTC One, even the Samsung Galaxy S4. And when tested using the Quadrant app, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra got a score of 18862 so that achieved higher grades than the HTC Butterfly.

Other Features
Beside supported by standard Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 facilities, Sony Xpria Z Ultra also provides some reliable features from Sony that can be used for entertainment, business activities and daily use. For audio features, there are Walkman audio player that offers the functionality to support the music lovers with the best audio quality. In addition, the Xperia Z Ultra is also equipped with mobile data security feature called My Xperia so that can be used if the phone is lost or stolen because it can detect the presence of the phone via GPS coordinates that will appear on the digital map. This feature also serves to sound the alarm, lock the phone to delete important data from a distance.

Excess & Disadvantages

• Excess: Sony Xperia Z Ultra uses 6.4-inch full HD screen, Triluminos and X-Reality Mobile, Quadcore 2.2 GHz, reliable and superior performance, IP55/IP58 certified so that this smartphone resistant to dust and water.

• Disadvantages: Price of Sony Xperia Z Ultra relatively expensive and only use the main camera of 8 MP.

Conclusion

Sony Xperia Z Ultra can be regarded as the Sony Xperia Z which have the form of greater performance and more reliable hardware supported by the best display technology for the user. Waterproof technology and thin body is the main attraction of Sony's smartphone. But, for mobile photography enthusiasts, Xperia Z Ultra less satisfying because it uses a standard camera of 8 MP. Even so, the default features and photo editing apps on Xperia Z Ultra can be used to get more interesting images.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Specifications

• Design: 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm, 212 grams, full touchscreen, material shatterproof & scratch resistant glass, 3.5 mm audio port, a micro-SIM slot, MicroSD, the power / lock, volume control, speaker, mic, connector dock, microUSB port, IP55/IP58.

• Display, OS & UI: TFT capacitive touch screen, 16 million colors, 1080 x 1920 piksels, 6.4-inch, 342 ppi pixel density, 10-point multi-touch, Triluminos, X-Reality for Mobile, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

• Hardware: Quad-Core Processor 2.2 GHz Krait, Qualcomm MSM8974 chipset, 800 Snapdragon, Adreno 330 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Internal Storage, External Storage up to 64 GB, Li-ion 3050 mAh battery.

• Connectivity: GSM Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600, GPRS up to 107 kbps, EDGE up to 296 Kbps, HSDPA 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.8 Mbps, WiFi 8702.11 a / b / g / n, WiFi Direct, DLNA, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, NFC, MHL MicroUSB v2.0, USB On The Go, GPS.

• Camera: 8 MP 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Video Recorder 1080p @ 30fps, continuous autofocus, video light, video stabilizer, HDR, Camera secondary 2.0 MP, Video 1080p @ 30fps.

• Other features: Walkman Player, Play Music, FM Radio, Sony Music, Path, Wayang Force, Qoo10 ID, PlayStation Mobile, Sony elect, Socialife, TrackID, Video Unlimited, Smart Connect, Sketch, Office Suite, Reader by Sony, my Xperia , Notes.