Sony·Flagship · Released Jul 2013
Xperia Z Ultra
The original 6.4" waterproof phablet — a 2013 giant.
50/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$650
Color · Black
Display
6.4" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.4
Battery
3,050 mAh
Weight
212 g
AI Snapshot
The original giant phablet.
Xperia Z Ultra packed a 6.4" display into a slim 6.5 mm waterproof body in 2013 — a phablet ahead of its time, usable with any pencil as a stylus.
Subscores · 0–100
Display64
Camera46
Performance52
Battery58
Build70
Value52
- Huge 6.4" display in 2013.
- IP58 waterproof + 6.5 mm slim.
- Stylus/pencil input.
- microSD.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD (Triluminos), 60 Hz
Size
6.4 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px
Input
Works with pencil / stylus
Main
8 MP Exmor RS, f/2.4 (no LED flash)
Selfie
2 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -95.4%
This
75,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -91.4%
This
250
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -89.9%
This
820
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -96.8%
This
2.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xperia Z Ultra released?
The Xperia Z Ultra was released in Jul 2013.
What is the Xperia Z Ultra screen size and type?
The Xperia Z Ultra has a 6.4" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Xperia Z Ultra use?
The Xperia Z Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 800 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xperia Z Ultra have?
The Xperia Z Ultra ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xperia Z Ultra battery capacity?
The Xperia Z Ultra has a 3,050 mAh battery.
What is the Xperia Z Ultra main camera?
The Xperia Z Ultra has a 8 MP · f/2.4 main camera.
Does the Xperia Z Ultra have 5G?
The Xperia Z Ultra does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Xperia Z Ultra waterproof?
The Xperia Z Ultra is rated IP58 for dust and water resistance.