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| Global Score | |
| 77 | 79.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Sony |
| 2017-02-21 | 2017-06-01 |
| 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches | 6.14 x 3.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 6.74 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Pink, Red and Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) |
| S-LCD 5 | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 801 pixels per inch |
| -- | 700 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 10.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 10.34 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3230mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia XZ Premium has a global score of 79.8, which is just a bit better than the HTC U Ultra's 77 global score. Xperia XZ Premium's body has the same thickness than HTC U Ultra, but it is heavier. The Xperia XZ Premium features a much sharper display than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a way higher quantity of pixels per inch in the screen and a way higher 2160 x 3840 resolution.
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium counts with a bit more powerful processing unit than HTC U Ultra, and although they both have a 4 GB RAM, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium also has a higher number of cores. Xperia XZ Premium takes clearer pictures and videos than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a smaller camera aperture which is not recommended for low-light images, and they both have a 0.43 inches camera sensor, the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Xperia XZ Premium also counts with a back facing camera with a way higher 19 mega pixels resolution.
HTC U Ultra counts with a much better storage capacity for games and applications than Xperia XZ Premium, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal memory capacity, the HTC U Ultra also has a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB. Xperia XZ Premium has a bit better battery performance than HTC U Ultra, because it has an 8% bigger battery capacity.
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