The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Overall
C
Performance
C
Display
B+
Battery
C+
Camera
C
Software
C
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.4" · 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · HDR
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓6.4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,050 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2013, June. Released 2013, July
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6806, Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6833
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
