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Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+

Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+

1404 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
size (494)
performance (284)
usability (255)
screen (243)
design (128)

Negative
camera (46)
sound (22)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1404 reviews of Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and screen. The performance and usability also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the sound and camera. There are some mixed opinions about the portability.

size, usability, performance, screen, design

camera, sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+

alaTest has collected and analyzed 121 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The screen and portability also get good views.

performance, portability, screen, size, design

85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+

alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The design and screen are also mentioned favorably, but comments about the sound and portability are mixed. Many are less positive about the reliability.

performance, screen, design, usability, size

reliability

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Views about the screen and durability are overall positive. The usability and battery are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive views about the camera and portability.

performance, battery, usability, durability, screen

portability, camera

78% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Sony's 6.4-inch phone is a big performer. It is just too large for your pocket

Colourful screen, Powerful CPU performance, Sleek, slim design

Too big to use as a phone, Pen input not perfect, Battery drops off quickly, No camera flash

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

Is it a tablet? Is it a phone? Really... do you care?

Great screen ; Strong battery

High price ; Awful camera

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by (t3.com)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra: at last, a phone that's big enough to be a tablet

Great display ; Waterproof is cool ; Good battery life

It's enormous ; Average camera ; No flash

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Even if the size appeals, the Z's poor camera and video performance let it down

Slim, attractive design ; Waterproof ; Good musically (with the right headphones)

Poor camera ; Video processing is overdone ; Feels oversized for phone use

Even if its size does appeal, its poor video performance takes away one of the putative advantages of its USP in one fell swoop.

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

When is a phone a tablet or a tablet a phone? It is a question that is continuing to perplex as we see more and more companies releasing giant devices that look too big to be a phone, but too small to be a tablet. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a prime...

Great display, Snapdragon 800 processor, good battery life, slim design is really impressive, waterproofing

Too big, sharp angular design, no flash, camera so-so

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a lovely thing, but as a dedicated phone - if you like to lift a phone to your ear as you should - then it's just too big to be practical. We can't help but see it as more of miniature tablet.

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra has been unveiled, bringing with it a huge 6.4-inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 display, as well all the connectivity features and functions

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

The Z Ultra isn't just a phablet - it's a ginormo-phone. And in a whole bunch of ways it's also ginormously excellent.

Great big screen is great for movies ; Loves bath time ; Oodles of power ; Sexy looks

Poor camera ; ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE

A super-sized premium phablet that'll happily replace your smartphone and tablet in one fell swoop

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

If you thought the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, HTC One Max and Nokia Lumia 1520 were big phones (and you'd be right), Sony has just out done the lot with the Xperia Z Ultra. The phablet has a whopping 6.4in display so is closer to the size of a Nexus 7 than...

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a nicely made device but doesn't represent good value for money. The phablet is extremely unwieldy and doesn't have a great camera. Sony would have been better off making this a 7in tablet rather than a 6.4in phone.

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (recombu.com)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review: In Depth

Why so much fuss over the Sony Xperia Z Ultra? Because it's a beast – big, bold and beautiful. Interestingly though, Sony is touting this...

Extremely powerful

Ports under flaps

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra preview

Sony's new Xperia Z Ultra is yet another Android phone that blurs the line between a smartphone and a tablet. The company claims the 6.4in smartphone is the world's slimmest with a full HD display, measuring just 6.5mm thick. See: Acer Liquid S1...

The Xperia Z Ultra's huge 6.3in screen blurs the line between a smartphone and a tablet (aka phablet). Take a look at our Sony Xperia Z Ultra preview to find out more.

Jun, 2013

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