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Sony Xperia Z Ultra SIM-free Android Smartphone - Black
4.1/5
Product ID: 60079158
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đź’§Waterproof 1.5m
📱6.4" Full HD
📸8MP Exmor R
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📸 Snap, Surf, and Soar with the Xperia Z Ultra!
BUILT TO LAST - With a tough casing and waterproof capabilities, this smartphone is ready for any adventure.
UNLEASH YOUR VISION - Experience stunning visuals on a 6.4" Full HD Triluminos display that brings your content to life.
CAPTURE EVERY MOMENT - Snap breathtaking photos with the 8MP Exmor R camera, designed for clarity and detail.
POWER MEETS PERFORMANCE - Enjoy seamless multitasking with a robust 2GB RAM and a lightning-fast 2.2GHz quad-core processor.
STAY CONNECTED ANYWHERE - SIM-free flexibility allows you to choose your carrier and stay connected on your terms.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a SIM-free Android smartphone featuring a 6.4" Full HD Triluminos display, an 8MP Exmor R camera, 2GB of RAM, and a powerful 2.2GHz quad-core processor, all housed in a durable, waterproof design.
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M**C
5 star phone, but still annoyed by Amazon.
I'm a big fan of large phones/ phablets so this thing fits the bill just fine. I've had a few problems with it in the first couple of weeks of owning it, however these have mostly been fixed by firmware updates. (I'm still not sure about the optimized backlight problem where turning the feature off leads to continuous rebooting; I've just left it on to be safe).Pros:Amazing 1080p 6.4 inch screen with great viewing angles and colour reproduction.Best built phone I have ever owned (last one was Galaxy Note 2).Battery life is pretty good. (It ran out a bit too quickly when I first got it but after a few charges it's lasting me about a day now).Super fast and smooth because of the new CPU and GPU.Feels nice and light in the hand because of the 'omni-balance' design (or something like that :P).I really like Sony's take on Android compared to Touchwiz in the Samsung I had before.Included Bluetooth headset is really good. Although the earphones went quite in one side the actual detachable bluetooth part is fine.Cons:Camera is lacking a little. I can forgive it though because it's obviously not designed to be a camera phone (and the rest of the phone is awesome).A few glitches and niggles, I think the firmware needs fine tuning. (looking forward to 4.4 kitkat).Sharp corners can be uncomfortable when holding for a long time.Overall because of the differences in UI and build quality;going back to the Note 2 feels like playing with a toy, whereas the Sony feels like a premium gadget.*I'd like to say one last thing that got my last comment removed. I bought the white Xperia Z Ultra about 2 weeks ago for ÂŁ570. The black one is now ÂŁ460 and falling all the time. I am clearly but-hurt about this and wanted to vent my rage and left a one-star review. That wasn't reflective of the actual phone and so I was wrong to do it. I am annoyed it got removed though because it was my opinion (free speech and all that) and, in a way, Amazon has cheated the overall score back to 5 stars.*So because of Amazon's disappointing reaction to my previous review and the price problem, I'm going to give a 5 star phone 4 stars.ALSO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WAIT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE YOU BUY IT! That way you'll save yourself a nice amount of money.
F**D
Amazing phablet!
G'day all!I have to say that this is probably the single nicest phone I have ever held in my hand! Without a case it just feels so slimline and smooth, it's just glorious to hold! (and to look at!)The phone works great, the waterproofing is high quality and I've not had any issues with it. Having used it pool side and in the bath quite regularly. The screen is beautiful, colours are great, probably not quite as good as your samoled displays, but for one of very few alternatives to Samsung made screens, it's quite good and a BIG step up for Sony. It didn't leave me wanting to rush back to my S4 or go get a Note 3 for example. That, and the build quality far surpasses anything Sammy can throw at you. They keep their build as cheap as possible for maximum profits. Seems Sony are willing to go the harder yards here and it really pays off!My only issue with this device is that, the minute you add any case, even an ultra thin silicon case, it feels too bulky. The Sony leather flip case that comes with it is a nice touch, and it's great to get a phone with a case, I think all top model phones should come as well equipped. However, it just seems to almost instantly become a tablet with a case (in my opinion).I'd love to use it without a case forever, but with glass back and front, its definitely gonna slip my grip at some stage and a case would be nice.Next point is the camera, an 8MP shooter, no flash of any sort. A lot of people complain about this... but in all honesty, for a quick point and shoot, it's not bad at all! The superior auto mode mostly does a good job (though sometimes I get better pics in manual mode). For the purposes of a phone, though, I think the camera is sufficient. Not great, but definitely sufficient. I didn't find myself annoyed with it, even in low light. Sure, it takes grainy noisey low light photos, but it's still better than my phone from 2 years prior. Sure, a flash next time would be nice, but I'm satisfied without one for now. =) (besides, you can purchase external flashes for your phone now, that sync up with a camera app, so if you are really fussed then that is an option).Anyway, regardless as to my love for the phone, I have an iPad mini retina that I use for work and play, and carrying it around as well as a 6.4" phone just got a bit too much. Particularly when the phone is 2/3rds the size of the iPad! lol! The reason for the iPad is the logitech ultrathin keyboard case, for fast data entry when required. If Sony came out with a similar option for the Xperia Ultra, (and yes, most of the keys would fit within the space of the phone!) then I would not have the iPad and the Ultra would be my main beast.For now, the Ultra is shelved and my Xperia Z1 is my phone, whilst my tablet is for everything else.I'd love a phablet with a nice magnetically attached mini keyboard case, that would be my ideal device! I'm sure that accessory companies would have made one for the Z Ultra too, if it had metallic edges to attach to.All in all, a GREAT device! But just make sure you're prepared for the size of this beastie! :P
D**E
A phone that only fits Sponge Bob's square pants, but...
It is gorgeous, only Sony knows how to make something like this, before Apple glossy products came along, Sony was already there, I had not brought a Sony product since the Sony UX micro PC back in 2008, and boy had they got their mojo back, new CEO, handsome guy he is. If not for this purchase busting my pockets, I would have also brought the Sony Vaio Tap 11.It is solidly well made, very clean, minimal design and very thin like chocolate McVities equally delicious.The size, I'm very sure you are thinking about buying this because of its sheer monster size, and you want to carry one less item in your bag. The size of the screen is the perfect sweet spot, not too unwieldy, watching videos, it doesn't feel small, compared to my previous phone the Galaxy note. The brightness isn't as good as a OLED screen but I reckon the colour are more natural, great for reading.Performance is excellent, it is simply very slick to use, the MHL HDMI output work well.The speaker is loud, it is oddly louder when place on a flat surface.The pencil input thing is a bit gimmicky, if you haven't fallen for Galaxy note pen, will not feel short changed.Comes with a free bluetooth headset, so you don't have to look like you're using a Dom Joly phone.Bad points, the bloody 8MP camera is really bloody awful, why not have Z1 camera? Where's the bloody flash? It doesn't even do as well as the 2 year old galaxy note, minus 1 star that's for sure. A LED flash is great of taking table length photo in dim settings, it is not asking to much... Awful, that's twice awful.
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I've had a few problems with it in the first couple of weeks of owning it, however these have mostly been fixed by firmware updates. (I'm still not sure about the optimized backlight problem where turning the feature off leads to continuous rebooting; I've just left it on to be safe).Pros:Amazing 1080p 6.4 inch screen with great viewing angles and colour reproduction.Best built phone I have ever owned (last one was Galaxy Note 2).Battery life is pretty good. (It ran out a bit too quickly when I first got it but after a few charges it's lasting me about a day now).Super fast and smooth because of the new CPU and GPU.Feels nice and light in the hand because of the 'omni-balance' design (or something like that :P).I really like Sony's take on Android compared to Touchwiz in the Samsung I had before.Included Bluetooth headset is really good. Although the earphones went quite in one side the actual detachable bluetooth part is fine.Cons:Camera is lacking a little. I can forgive it though because it's obviously not designed to be a camera phone (and the rest of the phone is awesome).A few glitches and niggles, I think the firmware needs fine tuning. (looking forward to 4.4 kitkat).Sharp corners can be uncomfortable when holding for a long time.Overall because of the differences in UI and build quality;going back to the Note 2 feels like playing with a toy, whereas the Sony feels like a premium gadget.*I'd like to say one last thing that got my last comment removed. I bought the white Xperia Z Ultra about 2 weeks ago for ÂŁ570. The black one is now ÂŁ460 and falling all the time. I am clearly but-hurt about this and wanted to vent my rage and left a one-star review. That wasn't reflective of the actual phone and so I was wrong to do it. I am annoyed it got removed though because it was my opinion (free speech and all that) and, in a way, Amazon has cheated the overall score back to 5 stars.*So because of Amazon's disappointing reaction to my previous review and the price problem, I'm going to give a 5 star phone 4 stars.ALSO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WAIT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE YOU BUY IT! That way you'll save yourself a nice amount of money."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"F***D"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2013","name":"5.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Amazing phablet!\n \n","reviewBody":"G'day all!I have to say that this is probably the single nicest phone I have ever held in my hand! Without a case it just feels so slimline and smooth, it's just glorious to hold! (and to look at!)The phone works great, the waterproofing is high quality and I've not had any issues with it. Having used it pool side and in the bath quite regularly. The screen is beautiful, colours are great, probably not quite as good as your samoled displays, but for one of very few alternatives to Samsung made screens, it's quite good and a BIG step up for Sony. It didn't leave me wanting to rush back to my S4 or go get a Note 3 for example. That, and the build quality far surpasses anything Sammy can throw at you. They keep their build as cheap as possible for maximum profits. Seems Sony are willing to go the harder yards here and it really pays off!My only issue with this device is that, the minute you add any case, even an ultra thin silicon case, it feels too bulky. The Sony leather flip case that comes with it is a nice touch, and it's great to get a phone with a case, I think all top model phones should come as well equipped. However, it just seems to almost instantly become a tablet with a case (in my opinion).I'd love to use it without a case forever, but with glass back and front, its definitely gonna slip my grip at some stage and a case would be nice.Next point is the camera, an 8MP shooter, no flash of any sort. A lot of people complain about this... but in all honesty, for a quick point and shoot, it's not bad at all! The superior auto mode mostly does a good job (though sometimes I get better pics in manual mode). For the purposes of a phone, though, I think the camera is sufficient. Not great, but definitely sufficient. I didn't find myself annoyed with it, even in low light. Sure, it takes grainy noisey low light photos, but it's still better than my phone from 2 years prior. Sure, a flash next time would be nice, but I'm satisfied without one for now. =) (besides, you can purchase external flashes for your phone now, that sync up with a camera app, so if you are really fussed then that is an option).Anyway, regardless as to my love for the phone, I have an iPad mini retina that I use for work and play, and carrying it around as well as a 6.4\" phone just got a bit too much. Particularly when the phone is 2/3rds the size of the iPad! lol! The reason for the iPad is the logitech ultrathin keyboard case, for fast data entry when required. If Sony came out with a similar option for the Xperia Ultra, (and yes, most of the keys would fit within the space of the phone!) then I would not have the iPad and the Ultra would be my main beast.For now, the Ultra is shelved and my Xperia Z1 is my phone, whilst my tablet is for everything else.I'd love a phablet with a nice magnetically attached mini keyboard case, that would be my ideal device! I'm sure that accessory companies would have made one for the Z Ultra too, if it had metallic edges to attach to.All in all, a GREAT device! But just make sure you're prepared for the size of this beastie! :P"},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"4.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"D***E"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2013","name":"4.0 out of 5 stars\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n A phone that only fits Sponge Bob's square pants, but...\n \n","reviewBody":"It is gorgeous, only Sony knows how to make something like this, before Apple glossy products came along, Sony was already there, I had not brought a Sony product since the Sony UX micro PC back in 2008, and boy had they got their mojo back, new CEO, handsome guy he is. If not for this purchase busting my pockets, I would have also brought the Sony Vaio Tap 11.It is solidly well made, very clean, minimal design and very thin like chocolate McVities equally delicious.The size, I'm very sure you are thinking about buying this because of its sheer monster size, and you want to carry one less item in your bag. The size of the screen is the perfect sweet spot, not too unwieldy, watching videos, it doesn't feel small, compared to my previous phone the Galaxy note. The brightness isn't as good as a OLED screen but I reckon the colour are more natural, great for reading.Performance is excellent, it is simply very slick to use, the MHL HDMI output work well.The speaker is loud, it is oddly louder when place on a flat surface.The pencil input thing is a bit gimmicky, if you haven't fallen for Galaxy note pen, will not feel short changed.Comes with a free bluetooth headset, so you don't have to look like you're using a Dom Joly phone.Bad points, the bloody 8MP camera is really bloody awful, why not have Z1 camera? Where's the bloody flash? It doesn't even do as well as the 2 year old galaxy note, minus 1 star that's for sure. A LED flash is great of taking table length photo in dim settings, it is not asking to much... Awful, that's twice awful."}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.333333333333333,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":3}}