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| Global Score | |
| 72.3 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | HTC |
| 2016-06-23 | 2017-02-21 |
| 5.67 x 2.76 x 0.34 inches | 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | S-LCD 5 |
| 441 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 8.56 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 9.9 |
| 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.64 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
HTC U Ultra has a global score of 77, which is a little bit better than Xperia X Performance's 72.3 general score. Although the HTC U Ultra and Xperia X Performance were released only a few months apart, the HTC U Ultra construction is just a bit thinner but a little heavier. HTC U Ultra's CPU is just as good as the Sony Xperia X Performance one, and although the HTC U Ultra has a higher amount of RAM memory, they both have 4 cores.
The HTC U Ultra counts with a little more vivid display than Xperia X Performance, because it has a just a bit better pixel density, a better 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution and a little larger display. HTC U Ultra has a better camera than Xperia X Performance, because although it has a back camera with lot less mega pixels, and they both have a same size back camera sensor, the HTC U Ultra also counts with a bigger aperture to capture better images in poorly lited environments.
The HTC U Ultra features a very superior memory for games and applications than Sony Xperia X Performance, because it has 32 GB more internal storage capacity and a slot for SD memory cards that allows up to 1,95 TB. The HTC U Ultra has just a bit better battery performance than Xperia X Performance, because it has an 11% more battery size.
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