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| Global Score | |
| 73.5 | 77 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | HTC |
| 2016-10-02 | 2017-02-21 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 282.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | S-LCD 5 |
| 424 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (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 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 8.88 | 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 | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 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 | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2900mAh Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.88 | 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
The HTC U Ultra is slightly better than Xperia XZ, getting a score of 77 against 73.5. The HTC U Ultra body is a little bit heavier but just a little thinner than the Xperia XZ, and both were released only 5 months apart. HTC U Ultra features a bit more vivid screen than Xperia XZ, because it has a better 1440 x 2560px resolution, a little better display pixels density and a little bit larger screen.
The HTC U Ultra's processor is just as good as Sony Xperia XZ's processing unit, and although the HTC U Ultra has more RAM memory, they both have 4 cpu cores. The Xperia XZ has a slightly better camera than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for capturing pictures in low-light environments, and they both have a same size back-facing camera sensor, the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same 30 fps video frame rate, the Xperia XZ also counts with a camera with much more mega pixels.
HTC U Ultra features a much greater memory capacity for apps and games than Xperia XZ, because it has more internal memory and a slot for external memory cards that allows up to 1,95 TB. HTC U Ultra has just a little better battery life than Sony Xperia XZ, because it has a 3% more battery capacity.
Although HTC U Ultra is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xperia XZ, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xperia XZ. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Xperia XZ, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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