Sony is getting into the plus-sized phone game in a big way. Today they've officially announced the Xperia Z Ultra, a super-sized handset that follows the design principles of the original Xperia Z. Nearly all the specifications (with the exception of the camera) have been boosted over the current Sony flagship, starting with a downright massive 6.44-inch 1080p screen. Other highlights include a Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor clocked at 2.2Ghz, (labeled as "the world's fastest" a super-slim 6.5mm body, and a water- and dust-resistant design.



The screen is definitely the star of the show here. Sony calls it a TRILUMINOUS Display, incorporating technology from the Bravia television line, including the X-Reality video-enhancing software. The idea is that the screen will actively analyze video and reproduce lacking pixels in a sharper and more vivid way. Obviously we can't comment on the efficacy of these claims, but it's safe to say that those who love enormous screens will be well-served by the Xperia Z Ultra.

That unbelievably slim body is built with the same layout and visual cues as the Xperia Z and Xperia Tablet Z, including tempered glass on both sides and the power button mounted on the center of the right edge of the device. The frame is metal, giving the phone more strength than one might think - it's also rated IP55 waterproof, which means that it can handle 1.5 meters of liquid submersion for up to 30 minutes. It's reasonably resistant to dust and other small particles. Sony will offer the phone in black, white, and purple colors.

Storage will be offered at 16GB, with a MicroSD card slot accessible to the user. That's a bit on the low side for a flagship device. The battery, on the other hand, is a quite respectable 3000mAh, though that screen will definitely eat it up faster than more conventional phones. Sony claims that the Xperia Z Ultra will get up to 11 hours of talk time, 5.5 hours of video playback, and a whopping 120 hours of audio playback. Sony attributes this to its STAMINA system. The phone's software is Sony's customized version of Android 4.2.

The only downside to the phone is a somewhat dated 8-megapixel rear camera, which is fine, but compares poorly to the 13.1 megapixel shooter on the Xperia Z and other high-end smartphones as of late. The reason for this apparent downgrade isn't clear - perhaps Sony couldn't get a bigger sensor in that slim body? In any case, the phone will include HDR modes for video and stills. The front-facing camera is 2MP.

The Xperia Z Ultra is set for a third quarter 2013 global release, with precise dates varying by market. There is no price set for the phone at the moment.



Xperia Z Ultra features 

●6.4” Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile powered by X-Reality™ for mobile engine for the ultimate viewing experience 
●Ultra slim, waterproof** and dust resistant (IP55/IP58) durable design 
●Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPUs and 4G LTE for fast performance 
●Write and sketch with any pencil and selected stylus or pen (capacitive stylus or metal pen with tip diameter over 1mm) 
●8 megapixel camera with “Exmor RS for mobile” sensor and HDR for videos and photos 
●Full accessory ecosystem for premium entertainment and connectivity 
Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding battery life
The Xperia Z Ultra will launch globally from Q3 2013 (exact timing of availability will vary by market).

* Specifications verified by Strategy Analytics’ SpecTRAX service, as of 19th of June 2013 the Xperia Z Ultra is the slimmest smartphone with a Full HD display


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ciphoenix: Sony is getting into the plus-sized phone game in a big way. Today they've officially announced the Xperia Z Ultra, a super-sized handset that follows the design principles of the original Xperia Z. Nearly all the specifications (with the exception of the camera) have been boosted over the current Sony flagship, starting with a downright massive 6.44-inch 1080p screen. Other highlights include a Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor clocked at 2.2Ghz, (labeled as "the world's fastest" a super-slim 6.5mm body, and a water- and dust-resistant design.



The screen is definitely the star of the show here. Sony calls it a TRILUMINOUS Display, incorporating technology from the Bravia television line, including the X-Reality video-enhancing software. The idea is that the screen will actively analyze video and reproduce lacking pixels in a sharper and more vivid way. Obviously we can't comment on the efficacy of these claims, but it's safe to say that those who love enormous screens will be well-served by the Xperia Z Ultra.

That unbelievably slim body is built with the same layout and visual cues as the Xperia Z and Xperia Tablet Z, including tempered glass on both sides and the power button mounted on the center of the right edge of the device. The frame is metal, giving the phone more strength than one might think - it's also rated IP55 waterproof, which means that it can handle 1.5 meters of liquid submersion for up to 30 minutes. It's reasonably resistant to dust and other small particles. Sony will offer the phone in black, white, and purple colors.

Storage will be offered at 16GB, with a MicroSD card slot accessible to the user. That's a bit on the low side for a flagship device. The battery, on the other hand, is a quite respectable 3000mAh, though that screen will definitely eat it up faster than more conventional phones. Sony claims that the Xperia Z Ultra will get up to 11 hours of talk time, 5.5 hours of video playback, and a whopping 120 hours of audio playback. Sony attributes this to its STAMINA system. The phone's software is Sony's customized version of Android 4.2.

The only downside to the phone is a somewhat dated 8-megapixel rear camera, which is fine, but compares poorly to the 13.1 megapixel shooter on the Xperia Z and other high-end smartphones as of late. The reason for this apparent downgrade isn't clear - perhaps Sony couldn't get a bigger sensor in that slim body? In any case, the phone will include HDR modes for video and stills. The front-facing camera is 2MP.

The Xperia Z Ultra is set for a third quarter 2013 global release, with precise dates varying by market. There is no price set for the phone at the moment.

Xperia Z Ultra features 

6.4” Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile powered by X-Reality™ for mobile engine for the ultimate viewing experience 
Ultra slim, waterproof** and dust resistant (IP55/IP58) durable design 
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPUs and 4G LTE for fast performance 
Write and sketch with any pencil and selected stylus or pen (capacitive stylus or metal pen with tip diameter over 1mm) 
8 megapixel camera with “Exmor RS for mobile” sensor and HDR for videos and photos 
Full accessory ecosystem for premium entertainment and connectivity 
Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding battery life
The Xperia Z Ultra will launch globally from Q3 2013 (exact timing of availability will vary by market).

* Specifications verified by Strategy Analytics’ SpecTRAX service, as of 19th of June 2013 the Xperia Z Ultra is the slimmest smartphone with a Full HD display

HOPE SAY D PRICE NOR GO TEAR POCKET

physise: HOPE SAY D PRICE NOR GO TEAR POCKET

the phone is a beast it must tear pocket

This people will always want us to keep spending

ciphoenix: the phone is a beast it must tear pocket

even d SIZE of d PHONE sef go tear pocket

Once i get my note iii(or 32gb note ii) and samsung galaxy camera, i am fully satisfied .
Vanity upon vanity.
One slap on gun point and its gone
Mtchew!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just saw the youtube advert. Men the phone is huge. Awesome too .the xperia z goes for 140k currently so this should approach 200k I guess

otikpoko: Once i get my note iii(or 32gb note ii) and samsung galaxy camera, i am fully satisfied .
Vanity upon vanity.
One slap on gun point and its gone
Mtchew!!!!!!!!!!!!

depending on the price and features I might ditch sammy's next note for this

Things of the world

so this should approach 200k

I no go go buy alien ware instead ?

otikpoko:
I no go go buy alien ware instead ?

alienware that na like 300k

ciphoenix: alienware that na like 300k

Second hand don finish for ebay?

Ok! We av heard

2.2ghz processor.goodness gracious thats awesome!!..samsung don near am so..anwyay dis thin go too cost jawe...

Behold snapdragon 800 at work..im sure thats what samsung wanted to do with the mega line..instead dey went for mediocre specs with 6.3 inch screen..if this one price dey owk people like me go buy..@ciphonix..xperia z no be any 140k ohh..na where dem dey sell am luke that

I want to see benchmark scores for this device..with the way things are i see samsung using snapdragon 800 for note 3.and this would be a strong contender for them..nice move Sony.

Accordingly sony xperia CN3 will use the 5 inch screen resolution of 960x540px, identified from the touch pen, Mediatek quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB built-in memory card slot, camera 5Mpx supports 720p HD video recording. Update: According to information from XperiaBlog, the machine will use Mediatek quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 Ghz, 8Mpx Exmor R camera, thin 8.88 mmm run 2 sim and installed Android 4.2.2

ozor1: Behold snapdragon 800 at work..im sure thats what samsung wanted to do with the mega line..instead dey went for mediocre specs with 6.3 inch screen..if this one price dey owk people like me go buy..@ciphonix..xperia z no be any 140k ohh..na where dem dey sell am luke that

slot price don come down?

ozor1: I want to see benchmark scores for this device..with the way things are i see samsung using snapdragon 800 for note 3.and this would be a strong contender for them..nice move Sony.

based on S Pen, I'll still go with the note sha. The benchmark scores will be cray at 2.2Ghz

1-No flash light
2-Poor battery for that power hungry processor and screen
3-16gb in build memory instead of 64gb.
4-non removable battery

waiting for note 3

Omg! This is really getting outta hand *pun intended *.

really out of hand. You need to see the video, it's massive

sushieater: Omg! This is really getting outta hand *pun intended *.

ciphoenix: really out of hand. You need to see the video, it's massive

wey the video link nah??

puskin:

wey the video link nah??

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?hd=1&v=h45uTBGftkQ&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dh45uTBGftkQ%26hd%3D1

results are out..34.5k on antutu..sony wan chop our money walai...this is the highest ave seen from ARM based processors

ozor1: results are out..34.5k on antutu..sony wan chop our money walai...this is the highest ave seen from ARM based processors

this one isn't ARM o, it's the Krait "beast"

the price down for Note II

ciphoenix: depending on the price and features I might ditch sammy's next note for this

Josh, shey na wetin u wa dey use your moni do be dis abi? I go tell ur mama

ciphoenix: this one isn't ARM o, it's the Krait "beast"

with ARM architecture.. Its just a remoulded name..Krait cores are similar to ARM's coretex

ozor1: with ARM architecture.. Its just a remoulded name..Krait cores are similar to ARM's coretex

true, with modifications.

all this won't matter when intel decides to throw haswell into smartphones

ciphoenix:

true, with modifications.

all this won't matter when intel decides to throw haswell into smartphones

like that monster ativ Q scoring 54kk on antutut..me and you know we dont need those on smartphones ..even last year specs can take anything mobile computing has to offer at this time..those chip makers want to milk us dry and the stupid thing is that Nigeriana buy these gadgets at a very exorbitant rate and still underutilize them.