It seems that the tendency to increase the size of the screen smartphone yet reached the point of absurdity. Anyway, on our laurels manufacturers do not want to stop . A great example - the recent presentation of the representatives of the LG screen to the flagships of the next years with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. Diagonal of the display is not 5, as most of today's Full HD- smartphones , and 5.5 inches. However , some manufacturers did not wait for the rest of the market and released their very large smartphone . Among them is the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the screen size which is already 6.4 inches.
It should be recognized that such decisions have their circle of admirers. It is quite obvious that a phone that can replace the plate - this is a step forward to unify mobile electronics . Even putting aside the fact that this phone is very inconvenient to carry in your pocket. However , as uncomfortable there really ? Let's find out .
Though the smart phone is much larger in width and length than the flagman Xperia Z, its thickness is much less. Among the entire range of this device is the Xperia thin - only 6.5 mm . Among the competitors smartphone or smartshet , sometimes referred to as devices such as the thinnest . For comparison , the thickness of the recently introduced a 6-inch Acer Liquid S2 is 9 mm, and has already sold a few months Huawei Ascend Mate and all 9.9 mm. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 very different screen sizes , so it is unlikely to be recorded in the competition Xperia Z Ultra.
Scope of supply includes Z Ultra High Efficiency Charger EP880, a docking station for charging with magnetic connector DK30, cable to connect to PC and paper documentation . In general, Sony offers a variety of optional accessories (such as a wired stereo headset Sony MH750), but only have to buy them separately.
Design and Ergonomics
External features of Xperia line in 2013 , we have repeatedly described in the reviews . All these nuances - Ctrogo straight lines, only the most minimal rounded corners and a large chrome power button in the middle of the right end - typical for the Xperia Z Ultra. They can add some personal features of the device . For example, flat as a billiard table , a back cover made of glass. It is fair to say that the same is available for the flagship Xperia Z, for which a special affinity and claims smartshet .
Glass that covers the front and back of the device , called the Asahi Dragontrail. It not only protects against scratches, but also from impacts . The sidewalls are made of aluminum alloy, with a rather coarse rough texture. The case is certified by two standards of protection - IP55 and IP58. As far as the color variations , the three of them - black, white and purple .
Glass front and back like it has an oleophobic coating , but the smartphone is very fast zalapyvaetsya . This is especially noticeable on the black case . White is also the most practical.
The back cover is not removed, it is no wonder with such a small thickness of the body . All controls , slots and connectors are located on the front side and protected by special caps . Most interesting on the right side .
Just below the above-mentioned power button is the volume rocker , and above - a deep hollow , hidden rubber cover . There are two slots for a micro-SIM and microSD. To insert the SIM-card , no need to look for a paper clip or pin : designers have provided special plastic sled . Still above the nest for a headset , it is not hidden lid.
On the left side of the functional elements less. On top of the lid is the port micro-USB, and in the middle - terminals for connection to the docking station. The upper and lower ends of the " loaded " only in speakers and a microphone , as well as a small hole for the strap . It is quite understandable decision, because to reach the upper end , whether there is anything of importance , it would be almost impossible.
The front panel is almost entirely given over to the screen . Soft keys replaces virtual strip on the screen. It came into vogue with the advent of Android 4 and dictated by practicality : with such a large screen physical keys are useful only for a certain position of the device in his hands. Top and bottom of the screen are two black stripes . At the top you can see the circle of the lens front-facing camera , as well as the logo of Sony, the bottom there is nothing , for what might catch sight.
The rear panel is just as flat as the front . In the heart - big and beautiful logo of Sony, under it - the inscription Xperia. Functional load is a main camera, which is at the top , shifted to the left. Chamber is surrounded by a thin chrome rim , but lacks flash. Just below the camera module is NFC, designated the logo .
Despite its so slim , the smartphone does not seem flimsy . When you hold it in your hands , do not feel that it could collapse. Yet the solidity of the body in such a thin device is of great importance.
Pro Xperia Z Ultra ergonomics in general is very difficult to say for sure . On one side of the scale - carefully designed elements and their location. Here is a quick and responsive sensor screen and shockproof glass and protected case . But on the other side - the gigantic dimensions: one-hand control smartshetom impossible, and apply to the ear uncomfortable.
As for carrying in your pocket , then it all depends on your style of dress. It is obvious that it will fit in the bag with no problems, even in the women's clutches . It is equally obvious that in the pocket of his jeans is not a place - it does not get corny . And even if all you like - will keep you from walking. According to the width of the body approximately corresponds to the passport, so fit in the inside pocket of his jacket, just a little bit of it sticking out. In the horizontal front pocket wear hoodies Xperia Z Ultra is also quite convenient.
Xperia Z Ultra weighs more than a few competitors, but that there are objective reasons for this. First, it is made of metal and glass, and the glass is more dense and heavier than plastic. Secondly, all similar in function models still have less diagonal display , and , therefore, have to weigh less.
Screen, camera
Recently screens - the main disappointment smartphones Sony. If appearance, arrangement of elements and hardware stuffing them all in order, displays, which are equipped with smart phones , completely satisfied by the TFT technology and suffer from all the ills inherent in it .
We Xperia Z Ultra problems much less. Moreover , the screen is simply gorgeous . Matrix is powered by technology, IPS. The image density is significantly lower than the 5 -inch smartphone with Full HD, but about the same as that of the 4.3 - inch device with a screen HD- resolution . Some point to see without a magnifying glass or a microscope can not see even the small text on the screen read comfortably and looks well .
At maximum brightness of the display looks good even in direct sunlight . The obvious advantage in this aspect - anti-glare coating . The ambient light sensor adjusts screen brightness automatically, but depending on your preferences expressed in the position of the slider. It is said that he does not always adequately adjust brightness . Viewing angles, as well as at other screens with IPS- matrix close to the maximum , and the colors do not degrade when the position of the eye relative to the smartphone . In general, such a nice image , like Z Ultra, can not boast of even the flagship Xperia Z.
The main camera smartsheta causes discomfort . That is, it is not bad, a lot of things he can, but still something to upset her . At least that even the less expensive models , and heaped up like the Xperia ZR equipped with 13 - megapixel camera, completely analogous flagship , and Z Ultra has got 8 - megapixel , even without built-in flash . Removes it , however, is quite good. Here are a few examples.
At the heart of the camera lies matrix Exmor RS Backlight technology . According to the test images show that detail places limping. But all in all a good result . The same can be said of the video.
Platform , performance , autonomy
Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 with four cores running at 2.2 GHz - a formidable weapon. Even a very terrible : in all tests the device on the processor ( and yet it is only Xperia Z Ultra) « do" everything in the world , and remains far behind even the Samsung Galaxy S4. Adreno 330 graphics system , which is part of the processor , about one and a half times faster than the Adreno 320 popular now , and it calculates a much better physics , which is important for today's games . We conducted several tests and in each of them the results were very impressive. Mobile 3D Mark « said ," that the standard benchmarks are too easy to Z Ultra and immediately offered to run the most difficult test.
2 GB of RAM - is the norm for flagship smartphones and smartshetov . Interface tablet really works without a hint of delay. Of course, in the case of Android , and the passage of time the situation is somehow always changing for the worse .
To store content on the board quite a bit of space : 16 GB of storage minus the space occupied by the OS and preinstalled software - total about 11 GB. But there is a slot for a memory card that is able to solve the problem of lack of space. Supports media up to 64 GB , so the total will turn about 75 GB of space.
The Russian version of the Xperia Z Ultra, unlike Asian , supports all possible communication , among which there is LTE, Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz , NFC, as well as many others. Navigation module works with GPS, and GLONASS .
Non-removable battery capacity is 3000 mAh. For a productive system and almost tablet -sized screen , this is clearly not enough. However, smartshet did very well in testing. In any case , no worse than most smartphones and is much better than many performance solutions okoloflagmanskogo level . On the day of work without any restrictions batteries missing.
Interface , software
Xperia Z Ultra runs on Android 4.2. Many smartphones Xperia, released earlier this year with a pre-installed Android 4.1 version has already received an upgrade to version 4.2 . In general, the user interface and set of software did not differ from those of the Xperia Z, ZL and ZR, which we wrote about not so long ago .
It is, however, noted the increased capacity of the desktop. It fits a lot more icons than on smartphones Xperia. Everything else is about the same.
competitors
Surprisingly, in this weight class, which acts Xperia Z Ultra, no one has yet managed to show themselves as worthy. Of course, some gadgets with a similar screen size and functionality of the smartphone has already appeared , but in the ring against the Ultra they clearly do not stand up and round.
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