Friday, August 30, 2013

Sony Experia Z, ZL, ZR, Z ULTRA Price, Specs Comparison - Which is Better?

Sony Xperia Z-series all quad core Android smartphones featuring Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, waterproof and dust resistant, cameras with Exmor RS for mobile and HDR for photos and videos, NFC, DLNA, MHL support and HSPA+/LTE capable. What is your pick?

Latest from Sony Mobile Philippines are Z-series Android Smartphones targeting different Filipino lifestyle and needs. Maybe your asking which of Sony Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Z ULTRA Android smartphones is the right one for you?

A minute hands on with Sony Xperia Z and ZR physical differences are noticeable, Xperia Z have solid build and compact (front and back) while Xperia ZR is a little thicker and have smaller display.

Sony Xperia Z, ZL and ZR uses second generation Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 that delivers even better viewing experience while Z Ultra uses Sony's latest picture engine exclusive X-Reality for mobile. Here are price and specs comparison of the 4 Android smartphones.


Sony Experia Z, ZL, ZR, Z ULTRA Android Smartphones Price, Features and Specs Comparison

Sony Xperia Z, ZL and Z ULTRA thickness comparison. Xperia Z ULTRA is the slimmest in the line up at 6.5mm, almost the same with Alcatel OT IDOL ULTRA at 6.45mm but thicker than 6.18mm Huawei Ascend P6 and upcoming BBK ViVo X3 at 5.75mm - slimmest in the world so far. Talking with Full HD smartphone, Xperia ZL ULTRA is the slimmest in the world beating Lenovo Ideapad K900, ZTE Grand S and Alcatel OT IDOL X as of June 2013.

Price: (Updated as of August 30, 2013). Price may vary from store to store.

P33,490 - Sony Xperia Z ULTRA, HSPA model only
P31,990 - Sony Xperia Z
P29,990 - Sony Xperia ZL
P25,990 - Sony Xperia ZR

Features: 
Z ULTRA - Micro SIM, compatible with pencil or stylus, handwriting recognition, One handed input keyboard support, FM Radio, Playstation certified, 3D surround sound, TV Launcher, ClearAudio+ and xLoud enhancement.
Z - Micro SIM, Sony unified UI, FM Radio, Playstation certified, TV Launcher, 3D surround sound and xLoud enhancement
ZL - Micro SIM, Sony unified UI, FM Radio, Playstation certified, 3D surround sound, TV Launcher, ClearAudio+ and xLoud enhancement.
ZR - Micro SIM, FM Radio, Playstation certified, 3D surround sound, TV Launcher, ClearAudio+ and xLoud enhancement.

Sony Xperia Z ULTRA is powered by super powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad Core processor which is 75% faster than S4 Pro, Adreno 330 with 50% increased graphics performance compared to Adreno 320, running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS and 2 GB of RAM - surely it will handle all your multi-tasking needs.

Physical Design: 
Z ULTRA - 6.5 mm slim and 212 grams, both front and back are made of glass, reflection coated surfaces, scratch resistant, IP55 (waterproof up to 1.5 meters) and IP58 (dust resistant). Skeleton frame is made of glass fiber polyamide with superior mechanical strength.
Z - 7.9 mm slim and 146 grams, IP55 (waterproof up to 1 meter) and IP57 (Dust resistant), OmniBalance design, Skeleton frame is made of glass fiber polyamide, Durable tempered glass screen with anti-shatter film
ZL - 9.8 mm and 151 grams and OmniBalance design.
ZR - 10.5 mm and 138 grams, IP55 (waterproof) and IP58 (Dust resistant), durable tempered glass screen with anti-shatter film.

CPU:
Z ULTRA - 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 Quad Core processor
Z - 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 + MDM9215M Quad Core S4 Pro processor
ZL - 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 + MDM9215 Quad Core S4 Pro processor
ZR - 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 + MDM9215M Quad Core S4 Pro processor

Sony Xperia ZL is also an Xperia Z with slightly different physical design and water and dust resistant removed to make it at more affordable available for Filipinos.

GPU: 
Z ULTRA - Adreno 330 - 50% increased graphics performance than Adreno 320
Z -  Adreno 320
ZL - Adreno 320
ZR - Adreno 320

OS: 
Z ULTRA - Android 4.2 Jelly Bean - JB
Z - Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB
ZL - Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB / Android 4.2 Jelly Bean - JB
ZR - Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB

Sony Experia Z OmniBalance design, technology vs design, creating a balance and  symmetry in all directions . Xperia Z is water resistant (up to 1 meter and can stay up to 30 minutes under water) and dust resistant. Powered by Qualcomm S4 Pro processor, Adreno 320 GPU, 2 GB RAM and Android Jelly Bean OS, you can run multiple apps simultaneously, surf the web and stream videos.

Screen: 
Z ULTRA - 6.4" Full HD TRILUMINOS with X-Reality for Mobile 10 point Multi-Touch Capacitive Display, Opticontrast Panel and Scratch resistant glass
Z -  5.0" Full HD 10 point Multi-Touch Capacitive Display, Mobile Bravia Engine 2, Opticontrast Panel and Scratch resistant glass
ZL -  5.0" Full HD 10 point Multi-Touch Capacitive Display, Mobile Bravia Engine 2, Opticontrast Panel and Scratch resistant glass.
ZR - 4.6" HD Reality Display 10 point Multi-Touch Capacitive Display, Mobile Bravia Engine, Opticontrast Panel and Scratch resistant glass.

Resolution: 
Z ULTRA - 1920 x 1080 pixels
Z - 1920 x 1080 pixels
ZL - 1920 x 1080 pixels
ZR - 1280 x 720 pixels

Sony Xperia ZL 13MP rear and 2MP front camera are both built with Sony Exmor RS for mobile with next generation BSI sensor and support HDR for videos and photos capturing night images or low light environment with stunning clarity and vivid colours.

Pixel Per Inch: 
Z ULTRA - ~344 ppi
Z - ~441 ppi
ZL - ~441 ppi
ZR - ~319 ppi

RAM: 
Z ULTRA - 2 GB
Z - 2 GB
ZL - 2 GB
ZR - 2 GB

Internal Memory: 
Z ULTRA - 16 GB expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card
Z - 16 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
ZL - 16 GB expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card (Android 4.2), up to 32 GB (Android 4.1)
ZR - 8 GB expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card

Sony Xperia ZR let you capture photos and Full HD videos underwater and every memorable moment - rain or shine. It sports 13 MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep to snap in less than a second

Camera: 
Z ULTRA - 8 MP rear with Exmor RS for mobile, Autofocus, HDR for photos and videos, 1080p video, 16x digital zoom and 2 MP front (1080p). Superior Auto and Burst Mode.
Z - 13.1 MP rear, Autofocus, with LED Flash, 1080p video and 2.2 MP front  (1080p). Both with Exmor RS for mobile and HDR for photos and videos. Superior Auto Mode, Burst Mode and Super fast pinch to zoom.
ZL - 13 MP rear,  Autofocus, with LED Flash, 1080p video and 2 MP front (1080p). Both with Exmor RS for mobile and HDR for photos and videos. Superior Auto Mode, Burst Mode and Super fast pinch to zoom.
ZR -  13.1 MP rear with Exmor RS for mobile, Autofocus, with LED Flash, 1080p video, HDR for photos and videos and VGA front. Superior Auto Mode, Burst Mode and Super fast pinch to zoom.

Connectivity: 
Z ULTRA - WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA certified, MHL support, micro-USB, 3.5mm Audio jack, GLONASS, GPS/AGPS and HSPA+/LTE capable
Z - WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA certified, HDMI via MHL support, micro-USB, 3.5mm Audio jack, GLONASS, GPS/AGPS and HSPA+ capable
ZL - WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA certified, HDMI via MHL support, IR Remote Control, micro-USB, 3.5mm Audio jack, GLONASS, GPS/AGPS and HSPA+ capable
ZR - WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA certified, HDMI via MHL support, IR Remote Control, micro-USB, 3.5mm Audio jack, GLONASS, GPS/AGPS and HSPA+ capable

Sony's upcoming flagship Android Smartphone Xperia Z1/Honami that will be officially announce this coming September 4, 2013. Looking on the teaser video, It sports a G lens rear camera and water resistant. I hope it will be available in the Philippine market sooner and what would be the price and specs?

Sensors: 
Z ULTRA - Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Accelerometer
Z - Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Accelerometer
ZL - Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity, Accelerometer
ZR - Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Accelerometer

Battery: 
Z ULTRA - 3050 mAh with Battery Stamina Mode
Z - 2400 mAh with Battery Stamina Mode
ZL - 2370 mAh with Battery Stamina Mode
ZR - 2300 mAh with Battery Stamina Mode

Availability/Released Date: All are already in the Philippine market

Sony Xperia Z ULTRA Pros:
+ Large Screen, first with TRILUMINOS Display
+ Fastest Smartphone in the world (as of June 2013)
+ Camera with HDR for Video
+ Waterproof and Dust resistant
+ HSPA+/LTE Capable
+ Highest capacity battery of the 4 smartphones

Sony Xperia Z  Pros:
+ Both back and front camera with Exmor RS for Mobile
+ Camera with HDR for Video
+ Waterproof and Dust resistant
+ Highest ppi of the 4 smartphones

Sony Xperia ZL Pros:
+ Both back and front camera with Exmor RS for Mobile
+ Camera with HDR for Video
+ Highest ppi of the 4 smartphones

Sony Xperia ZR Pros:
+ Lightest of the 4 smartphones at 138 grams
+ Waterproof and Dust resistant
+ Can take photos and film HD underwater
+ Much Affordable

What's next with Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Z ULTRA series?

Recent teaser on Sony Mobile PH Facebook Fanpage is the upcoming ("The best of Sony is about to get even better" this coming September 4, 2013), flagship Sony Xperia Z1/Honami featuring Sony's G Lens 20.7 MP rear camera.

Sony G Lenses are exceptional and superior for in-focus image quality and even on defocused background areas and defined by 3 concepts - Grace, Gather and Gratify.

Sources:
Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Z ULTRA Full Specs
Sony Mobile PH Facebook


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