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Sony XPERIA™ Z Ultra, Official Thread V2, The only Snapdragon™ 800 ~ 6.44" Beast!!
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 01:08 PM, updated 13y ago
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Xperia™ Z Ultra | Big screen. Big entertainment.Xperia™ Z Ultra – the largest display in the world’s slimmest Full HD smartphone  Specification:- OS: Android 4.2.2 (upgradable to Android 4.3)
- Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974
- CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPUs
- GPU: Adreno 330
- RAM: 2GB
- Capacity: 16GB Internal + microSD card support up to 64 GB
- Display: 6.44” ~342ppi Full HD TRILUMINOS™ with OptiContrast™ panel
- Screen Technology: Display for mobile powered by X-Reality™ (Current ROM temporary came with mobile Bravia® Engine 2)
- Real Camera: 8 MP Auto Focus Sony Exmor RS for mobile with image stabiliser, 16x Digital Zoom & HDR photo & video
- Front Camera: 2 MP, Exmor R, HD Video Recording (1080p)
- Durability: Waterproof (IP58) and Dust-Resistant (IP55), Ultra Slim durable design with Shatter Proof and Scratch-Resistant glass
- Input: Write and sketch with any pencil and selected stylus or pen
- Audio: 3D Surround Sound (VPT), ClearAudio+, Clear bass, Clear Phase™, Clear stereo, Dynamic normalizer, xLoud™ Experience
- Network: LTE support for C6806 & C6833 | HSPA+ for C6802
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast™, dlna, MHL, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, NFC
- Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- USB: microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go
- GPS: aGPS and GLONASS
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery
- Battery Duration: Talk time Up to 16 hours , Standby time Up to 820 hours with Stamina Mode feature
- Dimensions: 179 x 92 x 6.5 mm
- Weight: 212g
- Colors Availability: Black, White, Purple
Previous Version:| Version | Total Posts | Total Views | Start Date | End Date | | V 1 | 1,506 | 38,937 | 25 Jun 2013 | 27 July 2013 |
Current Firmware: 14.1.B.0.471 - Increase performance and much smoothness. My Antutu score increase from previous 30k to current 33k.
- Better stylus input now! You can touch everywhere you want now with pencil and responsiveness.
- Screen is touchable when your finger/palm resting at screen now! But not working with stylus-pencil.
- Still old UI without X-Reality support, Sony Hong Kong site mention X-Reality support will only start rolling out beginning of 9/Sept/2013.
Commercial:Hands-on:Reviews:How Great Sony Xperia Z Ultra Screen Are?Xperia ZL v/s Xperia Z Ultra    Compare with others brand Screen Panel This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Aug 8 2013, 08:55 PM
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 01:08 PM
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Overview:Ultra entertainment – anytime, anywhere The world’s largest Full HD smartphone displayThe first Android smartphone with a 6.4” Full HD Display – and the first one ever to incorporate a TRILUMINOS™ Display with X-Reality for mobile – Xperia Z Ultra is the smartphone that takes you beyond your wildest dreams. The result? An on-the-go viewing experience that maximises everything. Ultra slim, lightweight and waterproof The world’s slimmest Full HD smartphoneWith its 6.5 mm body, reflective glass surface and at 212 grams, this premium big screen phone is impressively slim, light and slick. The only waterproof Full HD smartphone IP55/IP58Waterproof, dust resistant and with tough tempered glass coated with an anti-shatter film, this Android smartphone is much tougher than it looks. Ultra entertainment. Ultra business. An ultra experience Experience 60% moreFrom reading e-books to browsing web pages – the Full HD display has been optimized so you can see and experience 60% more than most smartphones. Get preciseXperia Z Ultra works with a pencil or stylus, and the super responsive screen lets you to write and sketch with precise accuracy. Increase productivityAn easy-toggle keyboard for one-handed input, plus multi-tasking apps that improve productivity help make this big screen Android smartphone the perfect business partner. Features:When only the best is good enough Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display with X-Reality for mobileXperia Z Ultra is the big screen phone that uses the very latest screen technology developed by our BRAVIA® TV engineers. The large, high-resolution 6.4” Full TRILUMINOS™ Display with X-Reality for mobile comes with a 1920 x 1080 progressive scan, for incredibly crisp pictures free of jagged edges. Paired with a pixel density of 342 pixels per inch, you get pictures that are razor sharp and superiorly bright. X-Reality for mobile For clearer, more vivid picturesFrom low-resolution web videos to high-resolution movies − with Sony’s latest picture engine, exclusive X-Reality for mobile – everything you see on Xperia Z Ultra’s big screen is analysed and selectively processed to give clean, clear and lifelike pictures. Three unique noise reduction features work their magic prior to upscaling. While Sony’s intelligent display technology analyses each image to optimise pixels, texture, outline, colour, contrast and noise, creating the best viewing experience possible. Blazing fast performance The world’s fastest smartphone processorWe’ve matched the latest Sony software with the all new, super powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor. This advanced Quad-core processor is 75% faster than S4 Pro and gives you maximum power and speed with outstanding battery time – run multiple apps simultaneously, surf the web with little loading time, and stream videos without a break. The Snapdragon 800 processor is asynchronous, which means each core is powered independently. So you get the precise amount of power when you need it, without wasting power when you don’t. Breathtaking graphics GPU: Adreno 330Delivering up to 50% increased graphic performance (compare with Adreno 320), the updated Adreno 330 GPU (graphics processing unit) gives you the most advanced and visually stunning 3D games, and lets you browse the web lightning fast – all while using the lowest power consumption. This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jul 28 2013, 03:38 PM
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 01:08 PM
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Owner List: ~ PM me for owner list. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « | No | Owner | HSPA+ | LTE | Black | White | Purple | | 01 | deddo | ● | | √ | | | | 02 | ledfoot | ● | | | √ | | | 03 | benny888 | ● | | √ | | | | 04 | h11g | ● | | | √ | | | 05 | alfredtwl | ● | | | √ | | | 06 | upmost systems | ● | | | √ | | | 07 | silencer | ● | | √ | | | | 08 | Xsence | ● | | √ | | | | 09 | bosouman | ● | | | √ | | | 10 | zhi guo | ● | | √ | | | | 11 | Denwcp | ● | | | √ | | | 12 | chkhoo76 | ● | | √ | | | | 13 | irenic | ● | | √ | | | | 14 | bccheong77 | ● | | | √ | | | 15 | Andrewtst | ● | | √ | | | | 16 | titi123 | ● | | | √ | | | 17 | jegley23 | ● | | | √ | | | 18 | Fasap | ● | | | √ | | | 19 | shockk | ● | | √ | | | | 20 | EricCYL | ● | | √ | | | | 21 | thatisazam | ● | | | √ | | | 22 | aruja_69 | ● | | | √ | | | 23 | Fazri9900 | ● | | √ | | | | 24 | trowachin | ● | | √ | | | | 25 | superjoe | ● | | √ | | | | 26 | Boyboy67 | ● | | | √ | | | 27 | Hertz96 | ● | | | √ | | | 28 | throx | ● | | | √ | | | 29 | SiLVeRHybRiD | ● | | √ | | | | 30 | keeekeee | ● | | √ | | | | 31 | weileong | ● | | | √ | | | 32 | KLlee | ● | | √ | | | | 33 | trowachin | ● | | √ | | | | 34 | Edifier | ● | | √ | | | | 35 | dun_panic | ● | | | √ | | | 36 | gouken | ● | | √ | | | | 37 | iAlien | ● | | | √ | | | 38 | lovecyndi | ● | | | √ | | | 39 | Noobi3 | ● | | √ | | | | 40 | un_id | ● | | √ | | | | 41 | Keishi89 | ● | | √ | | | | 42 | super aloha | ● | | √ | | | | 43 | tkhengong | ● | | √ | | | | 44 | un_id | ● | | √ | | | | 45 | takuyaSH | ● | | √ | | |
Actual Look: Phone Size Comparison  Flip Case - Free when purchase from Sony Centre / Sony Mobile effectively from 1-Aug-2013 till 11-Aug-2013  FAQ:1. What to do during purchasing. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « - Check all accessories is included - Charger head, USB Cable, Ear Piece, Ear buds - 3 set.
- After success setup the phone, Click Phone and dial this number *#*#7378423#*#* translate as *#*#service#*#* for accessing Service Menu where you can test out your display, LED, Speaker, Camera and etc.
2. What is Flashtool » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Click here for more information about Flashtool - http://androxyde.github.io/3. Will Factory Reset delete all your data? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « - NO - if you choose factory reset via phone setting without tick the erase internal data storage.
- YES - if you decide to tick erase internal data storage during factory reset via phone setting. This process take some times and stopping at SONY logo when phone reboot, this is not hang, give it sometimes, around 5 to 10 mins.
4. Is the screen over sensitive or inaccuracy touch input? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « If you face this issue and you got applied a screen protector, remove it and the over sensitive issue or inaccuracy touch input issue will be gone. Additional Accesories:This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Aug 10 2013, 11:56 PM
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 01:08 PM
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XDA Official Section - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2441Stock ROM - FTF - Generic Unbranded :Stock ROM Deodexed:* No ROOT method for this phone at the moment, which means no way to install the Deodexed ROM yet. This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Aug 6 2013, 12:02 AM
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 01:09 PM
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Some Benchmark Score as referencesAntutu  Quadrant  CPU Identifier  3D Mark   Vellamo  Epic Citadel This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Aug 5 2013, 04:23 PM
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 02:06 PM
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Welcome all for Official Thread v2 of Sony Xperia Z Ultra  More information will be added ASAP if found. PM me if you already purchase the unit, give me your model version (LTE or H+ only) and color model.  I will added in ASAP once I seen it.
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 02:16 PM
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QUOTE(h11g @ Jul 27 2013, 02:13 PM) just collected mine [attachmentid=3556194] Congratulate!  Black color?
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(h11g @ Jul 27 2013, 02:20 PM) Cool! Done edit to white.
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 27 2013, 03:21 PM) Dont you think the display is fantastically great. What would you say vs HTC one? I prefer it over the Htc1 anytime OMG! After seen your talk of display, I more want now! Wow!
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 04:08 PM
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QUOTE(derrickmoo @ Jul 27 2013, 04:03 PM) the speaker not so good.. thats why i hold back.. compare to one and current mega im using.. i was so disappointed in a way thought.. despite the damn good screen.. BUT.. the camera and the speaker hold me back lot.. so im going back to Z now..  Z also bad in speaker. Hehe... I am confirm release my Z and get this beast Z Ultra!
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(derrickmoo @ Jul 27 2013, 04:09 PM) to me is even worst then Z.. hahaha... i like to take pic with phones.. so i think i cant survive with a flash..  Oh, get it. I never take photo ever with flash. So for me flash is kind of useless, I only use it for torch light.
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 06:04 PM
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QUOTE(bosouman @ Jul 27 2013, 05:45 PM) sony has yet rep to their speaker 'quality' same as xperia Z. anyways can anyone quote me about the heat issues of this device? if its the same as xperia Z i might as well wait for note 3, one max,nokia's 6 inch phablet. edit: i noticed that on the 1st page stated the battery is 3050mAh isn't sony announced before it was 3,300mAh? I need double confirm the battery capacity as I can't find at Sony site, I get details from GSMArena. Any owner can help me confirm on battery capacity?
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jul 27 2013, 06:06 PM) Thanks a lot.
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(alfredtwl @ Jul 27 2013, 03:09 PM) already got mine. its HUGE No freebies, promoter said just launching. I'm the 1st customer get this beast. Will post photo later.  Color please, so I can update proper in owner list.
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(silencer @ Jul 27 2013, 09:02 PM) Please add me in the user list for black color, was getting it at Ikano, and it's even come with the free gifts. I was surprised at first as the Sony store at curve refused to sell it before the release date on the first August. Done added.
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 27 2013, 10:45 PM
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 27 2013, 09:52 PM) Some benchmark figures » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Quadrant : 18531 [attachmentid=3556717]
Antutu : 31376 [attachmentid=3556722]
Nemamark2 : 60 fps [attachmentid=3556727]
3d mark ice storm extreme : 10891 [attachmentid=3556730]
Vellamore browser html5/metal : 2950/1125 [attachmentid=3556754]
Impressive score!  QUOTE(dannygeni @ Jul 27 2013, 10:09 PM) z ultra speaker to me louder than my xz..xz is really soft. Great to know this. This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jul 27 2013, 10:46 PM
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 28 2013, 12:23 AM
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 27 2013, 10:57 PM) I was using it non stop past 3-4 hours installing stuff, checking mail, news feed n tweeter plus browsing all on 3g n hardly feel any serious warmness n phone connected to portable charger Average battery temperature 35-38 degree C Awesome! Great to know this!
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 28 2013, 12:29 AM
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So seems the weakness is the input via pen, hope Sony can improve in near firmware even though I believe I will not frequent use it but some user might need it.
As for loud speaker, I never put high hope on it.
This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jul 28 2013, 12:30 AM
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 28 2013, 09:57 AM
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 28 2013, 07:32 AM) Writing mode will not work even with a slight touch of your palm on the display. Oh! How about swiping/typing via keyboard? Are they working?
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TSAndrewtst
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Jul 28 2013, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 28 2013, 10:11 AM) If any of your palm/fingers is resting on the display, you CANNOT type or swype !!! This is one of major issue then.... Hope Sony can fix it in future.
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