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| Phone | Sony Xperia Z Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Not yet released | Released |
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
6.4" diag. 16 : 9 |
6.3" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~344 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~522 ppi) AMOLED |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 3,050 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB * |
| Main Camera | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | 12 megapixel |
| Video Capture | 1080p HD | 4K UHD |
| Front Camera | 2 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
| Weight |
7.48 oz (212g) |
6.88 oz (195g) |
| Dimensions |
7.06" x 3.63" x 0.26" (179 x 92 x 6.5 mm) |
6.4" x 2.94" x 0.34" (163 x 75 x 8.6 mm) |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android |
| Network Bands |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 16) |
| Features | ||
| Barometer | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | - |
Yes stand-alone |
| Flashlight | - | Yes |
| Ruggedized | Yes | - |
| VR-ready | - | Yes |
| Water-Resistant | Yes |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
| Accessibility | ||
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| MirrorLink | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes USB Type C |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
| Input | ||
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Music | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | - |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Photo & Video | ||
| DLNA | Yes | - |
| Miracast | Yes | Yes |
| TV Output | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Fast Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Voice | ||
| HD Voice | - | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes |
| Sony Xperia Z Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
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| Phone | Sony Xperia Z Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note8 |










