9.12.2013

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

2.11.2013

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'

22.12.2015

Had this for over a year, has to be the best device around, even 2 years after it's release.Pro'sDisplay: Excellent, has very good viewing angles, made of glass, makes it even more premium.Design/Looks: Looks the best even when switched off, just can't stop looking at itSize: It's not as gigantic as some people have commented, yes it is large but it makes great for gaming, watching movies, browsing the internet, doing your work (using microsoft word, excel, powerpoint) using as a dedicated sat nav, you will get used to the size, for me now it doesn't look big at all;Feel/Grip: This is so wonderful to grip, it feels premium as it feels so solid in the hands,

21.11.2013

Before I start my actual review, I need to mention that this is my first smartphone. I've been refusing to buy one for many years now, as I had no need of it. Contrary to that I've been using ASUS Android tablets for 2 years now. Before buying the xperia, I was looking for a device to replace my Asus TF300 Tablet and it was then that I stumbled upon the Z ultra.The xperia Z ultra is for me both a tablet and a phone replacement. It works amazingly in both worlds. The size of the device is perfect. I can use for long hours without getting tired, it is very light and feels really good and firm in my grip. The screen is really good. I expected to be worse after having read a number of negative reviews on it related to its viewing angles,

6.11.2013

This is the first review about any product and is purely because I feel this phone deserves one.I suppose if your reading this the first thing you want to know about is the size. well yes it is rather big and alot of the time you need two hands but i find it fits in my jeans pocket fine, if it was any bigger then it would be a problem but even sitting down and driving my car it didnt feel a nuisance.Ive had this phone for a couple of weeks now and been using it heavily. First is the battery life which ive managed to get a full days use out of with plenty to spare. If people manage to drain this battery within a day they need to find something better to do with there lives.

21.10.2013

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,

11.10.2014

I haven't written any review since months but I really think this phone deserves one!Coming from a Samsung galaxy note 2 (which I thought was the perfect phone) or been pleasantly surprised on numerous points. It really looks miles better than the Samsung, from the look of the phone itself to the way its OS has been tweaked by Sony, everything looks more "mature". Unlike Samsung with its "everything's round & fluorescent" android versions, the Sony really looks like a better piece of kit. It's packed with very smart Sony apps, I love the "throw" which helps you stream your phone content onto your other devices, wether it is via Bluetooth or DNLA, in the blink of an eye!!! The smart connect is also really cool,

2.5.2015

Great device! Bought an Amazon warehouse version just to test and it's pretty much replaced my tablets. It's very fast and smooth (2.5ghz I believe) and just looks gorgeous. It's big and very flat so handling it is awkward, its more of a tablet than a phone, something you take with you to the sofa or on the plane to entertain your self.The screen is fine, I have an LG G3 with the UHD screen so looking at the HD option on the Sony Z Ultra is a bit dull, but its not bad, its just not "wow".Battery life is good, I game on this thing a lot and when I play a game like Blitz Brigade which also requires wifi connectivity I can game continuously for about 3 hours before I get the battery warning and the screen dims down.

20.10.2014

Bought this brilliant phone/tablet via Amazon.de (Germany) including delivery to UK worked out at around £226.00 a month ago.This is a large phone but also is a compact tablet at the same time, I have a Sony Bluetooth SBH 52 headset paired to this all the time so making calls from this large device is not a problem.The Z Ultra provides a dual role of phone and tablet, in a slim premium feeling body made of some metal alloy sandwiched front and back with glass. At 6.54 inches the screen this is also compact tablet perfect for watching movies on the go and makes web browsing a pleasant experience.

23.9.2014

Apple killer as far as I am concerned. Got this beauty for 1/2 its original price and boy was it worth itSpecially now iphone 6 is playing catch up with bigger screen too little too late for meIts big but fits in my shirt pocket for most of the day. Most of my calls are via car bluetooth but not too big to use as a hand setBluetooth function is fantastic. I have paired this with various devices and as long as only one device is powered on it pairs without having to go into settings to switch devices as i did with my iphoneProcessor is almost twice as fast as my old iphone 4 making browsing on 3 g a pleasure rather than a painMy daughter also has a iphone and has said since ios update her phone

4.7.2014

Sony Experia Z Ultra is even better then Z2 Ultra. Bigger screen. and the CPU equally fast. amazing. would not be able to do my normal tasks on a day to day basis. It is your personal computer. I expanded RAM with 64 GB sd card. and I have read that some pople have expanded it even with 128 GB. And even more I have read that the limitation is a few terabytes so in the future you could transform it into a real super computer.CPU amazingly fast.it comes with 2 GB of RAM but thanks to RamExpander app you can add virtual memory to that (has o be rooted which takes 1 minute to do)one of the other advantages of having tis phone is that it comes with Andorid 4.2 installed so it means that other then in the Android KitKat- here in the Android 4.2 you can read and write from/to sd card.

29.1.2015

Probably a bit premature with a 5 star rating but this is a seriously great piece of kit.Its big no doubt about it and nobody really needs one but if we only bought what we needed it would, nt be much fun.Sim free but settings for your network are downloaded by the phone,,, no searching for apns,, etc as you do with chinese phones.Tried everything l can think of too try and everything works as it should, even the camera,, l was not expecting much from the camera after reading reviews but its actually not that bad.One point to bare in mind is fitting the micro sim is a touch tricky, needlessly so really, google it for a demo and you will be ok.I have no doubt that this is a phone that if purchased will be sure to please,

21.12.2015

I should have checked the dimensions as I thought this was a normal phone size - it's not. Massive is an understatement, iPhone 6 plus's look microscopic in the Ultras shadow.I would have sent it back if I didn't need the phone right away but I'm glad I stuck with it. It just fits in the pocket and the large screen makes it a pleasure to use apps and browse the web. I often get comments and have fun pretending to be Dom Jolly (HELLO!? I'M IN THE LIBRARY...) but using a normal phone feels strange and fiddly now.Once you go Ultra you never go back :PPros - The battery lasts for ever and the size makes it better to use than a normal phone. Pretty bullet proof and has faired well will some big drops.Cons - The camera is crap,

23.10.2013

Well, the phone is a killer, win the Olympic gold, for every category, except camera flash. IF taking low-light pictures is all you do on your phone, then skip this device, otherwise it has everything you'd every want plus much much more. If having bigger pockets is more important to you then skip this, because a phone of this premium should be kept in a satchel or similar, as it's an expensive build and not some cheap iphone or plastic device. I can now never go back to those 4 or 5" phones. I use the bluetooth headset to take and make calls and it lasts 2 days on its own. Superfast processor.PROS: does everything it says on the tinCONS: no flash, but no big deal for me,

19.10.2013

I own this phone for two weeks now. Absolutely beautiful and fast. There is no lag whatsoever. All apps are smooth, no crashes and no lags. The UI is also good. Camera is average and sound is mediocre on speakers but other than these two minor niggles, all other specs are great and pleasure to use.The size is big and after a few days of use, you wont even notice that it is a big phone. One gets used to it. The movies and pictures on this size screen look stunning. I suggest buying a good protection case to make sure it does not receive scratches and marks etc.Big phones are the way to go. In few years time, they will be common and widely used. Good job that Sony is on the case.

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