Sony Xperia Z Ultra deals and reviews

Sony says: "The new Xperia Z Ultra from Sony has a 6.4" Full HD Display , made for thrilling entertainment. It is waterproof and has an ultra-slim, lightweight design so you can enjoy it anywhere. The Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor means powerful performance while LTE offers amazing speed. Paired with its fantastic entertainment and business capabilities, Xperia Z Ultra has everything you need - whenever you need it."

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90	NotebookCheck | Daniel Schuster With all these possibilities, you can easily forget that this is a phone and you have to carry it around all day. This is not easy because of the sheer size, and operating the device with just one hand is a challenge, not everybody has large hands Read full review
87	phoneArena | Daniel P The Xperia Z Ultra is an engineering marvel, with very thin and premium waterproof design, which is the only thing saving it from being called unwieldy. Read full review
85	SlashGear | Chris Burns The Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition carves out a rather unique place in the Google collection of devices. Here you've got an ideal middle-place between smartphone and tablet, edging a lot more in on the tablet side of things. Read full review
85	What Mobile | Jordan O'Brien Out of all the phablets currently on the market, the Xperia Z Ultra is by far the best, with powerful internals and an immersive screen. If we had to choose between the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which is Samsung's nearest competitor product, and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra we'd choose the Z Ultra every time. Read full review
80	The Mobile Indian | Samir Makwana We would recommend the Xperia Z Ultra only for those folks who have no hassle carrying around and using a device with larger than 6-inch display. Read full review
80	Android Authority | Joshua Vergara At one point it's brilliantly fun and the size is great for putting the world at your fingertips. In other instances it's just not a practical device unless it's used primarily in your office or home... All at once this is a phone that appeals to the toy driven kid in all of us, the spec hungry, and the part of us that is, for all intents and purposes, curious. Read full review
80	Digital Versus | Romain Thuret The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is an atypical device when it comes to size and handling, making it a phone for niche users only (much more so than the Samsung Galaxy Note). But it has good battery life, a great screen and top-notch performance. This is a "different" type of product that requires a different approach. But if a device this size is what you're looking for, the Xperia Z Ultra just may be for you. Read full review
80	MSN Tech | David Phelan Do you want a smartphone? Or a tablet? If you want both but really can't face carrying two gizmos at the same time, the Xperia Z Ultra could be the answer. Read full review
80	The Gadget Show If you're willing to put that commitment int (sic), there's a lot to love - just please, try one out in a shop first. It really is that big. Read full review
80	T3 | David Phelan If the size isn't a problem, this is a great phone - and the waterproof feature is a cool extra that makes great sense whether you're clumsy, eager to show off down the pub, or a mermaid. Read full review
80	Mobile Choice Sony's Xperia Z Ultra sits somewhere between a smartphone and a tablet, offering an outstanding HD screen and packing plenty of power into a sexy frame, but proving cumbersome to carry around. Read full review
80	Wired UK | Dave Oliver Too big to fit in a pocket, and too big for many to feel comfortable holding it to their ear for a phone call, it certainly isn't for everyone. But it's fast, and that screen is gorgeous -- if you want a phablet but don't want to carry a phone as well, it's worth a look. Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Stuart Miles You'll know in yourself whether you're one of those people who want a larger-than-life phone experience or not, but the Ultra really pushes the limits to what we'd call a phone. For us it brings too many compromises when it comes to practical use. Read full review
80	Trusted Reviews | Michael Sawh The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a big phone with a big performance but it's just too much to handle or keep in the pocket. Read full review
78	Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader The Xperia Z Ultra is a very fast, slim and capable smartphone, but too few apps take advantage of its almost-tablet screen, and its poor camera experience and high price makes it a hard sell to the average smartphone user. Read full review
77	The Verge | Dan Seifert ...most people looking for a big screen phone would probably be better off with the Galaxy Note 3. Read full review
75	pocketnow | Taylor Martin At the end of the day, we're simply not sure where the Z Ultra fits into our lives, because it certainly doesn't fit in our pockets. And as a smartphone, it will likely spend too much time in our bags - rather than our hands and pockets - to be a primary device. Read full review
70	TechSpot | Tim Schiesser Ultimately I can't recommend this phone over Samsung's Galaxy Note range, especially with the Galaxy Note III on the horizon, because it lacks an overall polish that you need from a large, note-taking-cum-multimedia device. In some respects the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is wonderful, but it's the critical areas where it falls behind the mark. Read full review
70	PC Advisor | Chris Martin 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. Read full review
70	CNET UK | Andrew Hoyle If you're after the largest screen you can find that will still just about fit into your pocket, the Xperia Z is worth checking out, but you might find its smaller siblings more usable. Read full review
70	Engadget | Brad Molen For those dead-set on a larger smartphone, however, this is definitely the best 6-plus-inch device you can buy. Read full review
60	Digital Trends | Matt Safford Sony's Xperia Z Ultra has a powerful processor and jaw-dropping 6.4-inch screen, but its camera, battery life, single speaker, camera, and sheer size make it just too big and boxy to use comfortably. Read full review
60	What Hi-Fi? Even if its size does appeal, its poor video performance takes away one of the putative advantages of its USP in one fell swoop. And while music fares better, its camera is a disappointment too. Read full review

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Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen Bar Dimensions 179 x 92 x 6.5 mm (7.05 x 3.62 x 0.26 in) Weight: 212 g (7.48 oz)
Screen	Size: 6.4 inches diagonal Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Screen Density: 344 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 68.6 % Display Type: IPS LCD
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 CPU: Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 GPU: Adreno 330 RAM: 2GB
Camera	Main Camera: 8MP, 1080p video recording Secondary Camera: 2MP, 1080p video recording
Storage	Built-in Storage: 16GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3050 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: None
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP58 Rating: Partial protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes
Fingerprint Reader	None
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page