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Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs HTC One – Best Smartphones Design, Display, OS, Camera Comparison

July 8, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste Leave a Comment

The HTC One, with its metal design and high-end specifications, such as quad-core processor and UltraPixel camera has been well-received in the smartphone market. In fact, it has been a hot rival of the equally adept Samsung Galaxy S4 and even comparable to the iPhone 5. The Sonly Xperia Z Ultra made a bold entry into the phablet market with avant-garde features like water and dust resistance and stylus capabilities. Each phone exhibits a unique skill set, so let’s see how they compare against each other.

Design

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra, flaunted as the biggest and slimmest Full HD smartphone, is more of a phablet. Slim yet solid, the size is impressive, but you may not be able to operate it dexterously one-handed. With a dimension of 179 x 92 x 6.5mm, the device weighs 212 grams.

At first glance the HTC One looks simple and minimalistic with its all-metal unibody design. With a strip made of anodized black or glistening silver and rounded corners, the design renders a premium feel. HTC One weighs 143g and measures 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm.

Display

The Xperia Z Ultra flaunts a whopping 6.4-inch display having a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 342ppi, plus a super-slim bezel. The screen features the “Triluminous” technology, which provides a rich color palette of 16 million colors, with enhanced color saturation, contrast and sharpness. An added feature is that the touchscreen responds to pens and pencils with a nib-size of 1mm or more. The display is scratch-resistant.

HTC One features an impressive 4.7-inch Super LCD 3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 468ppi. The Full HD 1080p resolution provides crystal clear clarity, excellent brightness, rich colors and good contrast. However, the screen is not scratch-resistant.

Hardware and Storage

Xperia Z Ultra is a winner with its water and dust resistant features, which hold good even with the headphone jack exposed. Certifications to this end – IP55 and IP58 – are said to be higher than that of the Xperia Z. The stylus feature is an extra. The device comes with 16GB onboard storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via microSD slot.

The HTC One has micro-USB and headphone ports. Front-mounted speakers, Beats Audio and BlinkFeed are some of the HTC-specific features. HTC One has 32GB onboard storage, but lacks a microSD slot for further expansion.

Processor and Connectivity

The Xperia Z Ultra bears a more powerful chip set – Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 – which clocks at a speed of 2.2 GHz. It has 2GB RAM and Adreno 330 GPU.

HTC One is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset clocked at 1.7GHz. It has 2GB RAM and Adreno 320 GPU.

Connectivity-wise, both support 4G LTE, HSPA+ 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA, micro USB and NFC. The phones also support MHL to hook up to a TV.

Operating System

Xperia Z Ultra comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the latest version. HTC One, which debuted much earlier, runs on Android 4.1.2, but is in for an upgrade to the latest version.

Camera

Xperia Z Ultra comes with an 8MP back camera and a 2MP front-facing camera.

HTC One is better off in camera features. Its 4.3MP camera boasts HTC’s unique UltraPixel image sensor and a LED flash. The camera has HTC’s Zoe, a feature that can pile several images to convey action. The front camera has a 2.1MP sensor.

Battery

Xperia Z Ultra comes with a more powerful 3,000mAh battery compared to HTC One’s 2,300mAh battery.

Conclusion

Either phone flaunts its own unique design, streamlined interface and a rich array of features. Operation is smooth, whether it is swiping between screens, running graphic-intensive games or multitasking.

On the dimensions front, the HTC One’s minimalist design is comfortable on the hand, while the Xperia Z is a little tough for one-handed operation.

HTC One boasts additional camera features, while Xperia Z Ultra flaunts an advanced display technology, plus a stylus pen feature. Lack of microSD slot for expandable storage may be viewed as a drawback on HTC One.

For those looking for a ruggedized handset, Sony Xperia phones are perhaps, the best water-resistant devices in the market right now.

Sony Xperia Z Ready for U.S. carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile Besides Unlocked Version

June 21, 2013 By Mary Duncan Leave a Comment

Launching on U.S. carriers is, in fact, a milestone for Sony Xperia Z, and it is about to happen soon, according to Sony CEO Kaz Hirai. Hirai’s statements at the recent D11 conference confirm that the Xperia Z will arrive in the U.S. with carrier support, but did not reveal details about the timeframe or which mobile operators will offer it.

Until now, U.S. consumers could purchase the Sonly Xperia Z as a SIM-free version and then find a compatible carrier. Sony’s web store sells the unlocked version, named Xperia ZL, for $630. Based on Sony’s long relationship with AT&T and the fact that Xperia ZL is compatible with AT&T’s LTE network, there is a good probability of Xperia Z coming on the carrier.

The Xperia Z went through a successful test on T-Mobile network, according to an April report from TmoNews. Pointing to an FCC filing in May, analysts expect Xperia Z to arrive on T-Mobile. The device will support 4G and HSPA+.

Recalling its global launch in February, analysts are positive that wider carrier support will roll out soon. The Xperia Z was among the first 5-inch 1080p smartphones in the market, and has been received well in Europe and other parts of the world, with an estimated 4.6 million units sold until now. It was the best-seller for six successive weeks in the highly-competitive Japanese smartphone market, as Hirai put it.

Though Samsung and HTC are gaining dominance in the U.S. market, Sony has yet to make a deal with U.S. carriers to offer the Xperia Z on contract. Latest developments are in favor of the device which has gained popularity and drawn positive reviews with its high-end features, including its unique water-resistance feature. Undoubtedly, the Xperia Z is well-equipped to compete with Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, the latest rivals in the market.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Release Date along with Galaxy S4 Waterproof to Take on Sony Xperia Z

May 28, 2013 By Mary Duncan Leave a Comment

Many have rumored the possibility of a Samsung S4 Mini based on Samsung’s moves last year, when it released a Galaxy S3 Mini shortly after the Galaxy S3. Some rumors pointed to a May-end release, a few weeks after the larger S4, but Samsung’s fan site SamMobile says that the launch has been delayed to July 15^th-21^st time frame.

Details on Samsung’s official apps website show Galaxy S4 Mini’s model number– GT I-9190, confirming that a miniature version is really arriving. The S4 Mini is likely a smaller version of S4 with trimmed down exteriors and innards. It is coming with a 4.3 inch display, single and dual sim versions, and with dual and quad core processors. The display will be Super AMOLED qHD with 256ppi for all versions. The larger Galaxy S4 features a 5-inch Super AMOLED screen with 441p pixel density and a host of camera features.

There are some convincing details about the launch of two more S4 versions – the Galaxy S4 Mega and Galaxy S4 Active, in addition to the Galaxy S4 Mini. SamMobile also revealed update description details for WatchON app on Google Play. The description mentions about support for S4 Mega, S4 Mini and S4 Active. The S4 Active is likely to be a stronger version of S4 with dust and water resistant features. It is expected to feature a 5-inch, 1080p screen, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Processor and 8MP camera.

Samsung has not confirmed any of these details though they seem convincing. Will the S4 versions hit the market around the same time? Rumors also point to the arrival of a dust and water resistant version of Samsung’s 2013 flagship device alongside the miniature version. Perhaps, Samsung is trying to beat the rugged features of Sony Xperia Z.

Sony Xperia Z Android software update adds impressive features

May 17, 2013 By Lori David Leave a Comment

Sony Xperia Z, one of the best high-end smartphones in the market, is in for a software update. While the operating system will remain the same – Android 4.1.2 – the device will receive a new firmware update for performance enhancements. The update is for the firmware version 10.1.1.A.1.253.

Among the key improvements, the update will improve performance, enhance white balance display calibration, and include an option to disable notification light. With re-calibrated screen colors cum white balance settings, the camera quality is likely to undergo a major improvement. The navigation bar background will be black instead of grey.

Sony Xperia Z was released only a short while ago, leaving many wondering why Sony released an update within a short span of time. The early roll out of an update is meant to address issues reported in the handset. Users have complained that the smartphone breaks down suddenly, i.e., it switches off automatically without warning. The device also had some issues related to security, LED and stability. The new update is said to be fixing these bugs effectively.

Sony recently released Xperia Z as its high-end flagship smartphone with impressive features – 5-inch full HD capacitive screen, mobile Bravia engine, 1.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon S4 processor, 13 MP rear camera, 2.2 MP front camera, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage with microSD for additional storage. It is touted for its dust and water resistant features.

At present, the update is not offered across all countries, but is probably under a quick rollout. The update is currently available for Sony Xperia Z C6603, the 4G LTE version of Xperia Z. Sony is expected to roll out the update to the 3G version soon. The update can be availed through Sony Companion PC synchronization app.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z pre-orders underway for Canadian customers

May 8, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste Leave a Comment

Canadian residents can start placing pre-orders for Sony Xperia Tablet Z at Sony’s online store, with the tablet’s Canada release scheduled for May 22^nd 2013.

The Xperia Tablet Z is quite similar to the latest Xperia Z smartphone, in terms of features and build-quality. It is well-equipped to compete with the iPad 4 and Nexus 10 with its range of high-end features.

Launched at the CES show in January, Xperia Tablet Z is touted as the thinnest slate available right now. At the launch, Sony announced an April release, but later postponed the release date to late May.

The premium build of the Xperia Tablet Z features subtle rounded edges, and a remarkably water-resistant and dust-resistant 10.1-inch glass display. The full HD display features an amazing resolution of 1920 x 1200.

The internal features are equally remarkable with the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system, 6000 mAh battery, 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 8.1 megapixel rear-camera, and 2.2 megapixel front-camera. Sony plans to upgrade the operating system to Android 4.2 after the launch. The device comes with 16 GB and 32 GB internal storage plus a microSD slot that lets you expand the memory for up to 64 GB.

Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and plenty of pre-loaded applications. You can access unlimited entertainment from the Sony Entertainment Network plus Google’s Play Store that offers over 600,000 Android apps.

The 16 GB version costs about $500, while the 32 GB version costs about $600. For now, they are available only at Sony’s online store, but will soon hit the shelves of retailers.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Vs Sony Xperia Z – Comparison of Design, Features, Camera, Price

May 5, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste 1 Comment

The Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z were two most awaited Android smartphones of 2013. Both the beasts observed a high sales rate post release. However, Android fans must have been perplexed over their choice between the two. Sony Xperia Z was launched in late February. Its stiff competitor, the Galaxy S4 soon followed up in the second half of April. Here, we are going to peep deep inside the two giants and compare their utilities over each other.

Design

Both Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z are superiorly designed. But S4 is slightly slimmer and lighter than the Xperia Z. The Xperia Z weighs 5.15 oz, whereas S4 is lighter by 0.56 oz. Xperia Z is protected by IP57 water and dust protection. The beast is water resistant up to 1 meter and half an hour. Alike other smartphones by Samsung, the S4 is also made up of plastic, whereas Sony has presented a superior glass covered body in its Xperia Z. The metal-like slim swathe in S4 makes it attractive. Overall, both the gadgets are individualistic and unique in their designs.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S4 features Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen display, 16M colors. The Xperia Z is defeated by the Galaxy S4 in terms of touch screen technology, as it possesses TFT capacitive touch screen display, 16 M colors. Both giants have the same screen size of 5 inches, display resolution of 1080*1920 pixels and a pixel density of 441 ppi. S4 is protected by the 3^rd generation Corning Gorilla Glass and the Xperia Z features scratch-resistant and shatter-proof glass.

Camera

Galaxy S4 possesses a 13 MP camera and Xperia Z is featured with a 13.1 MP camera. But the camera resolution of both beasts is the same, i.e. 4128*3096 pixels. Camera specs of both include auto focus and high quality LED flash. Galaxy S4’s camera enables dual shot, touch focus, geo-tagging, smile and face detection, simultaneous High Definition image and video recording, HDR and image stabilization. Xperia Z’s camera facilitates touch focus, geo-tagging, image stabilization, face detection, sweep panorama and HDR. Galaxy S4 possesses a 2MP secondary camera of [email protected] with dual-video recording facility and the Xperia Z allots you 2.2 MP secondary camera of [email protected]

Operating System and CPU

Samsung Galaxy S4 runs on a more powerful Android OS, the Jelly Bean v4.2.2. Sony Xperia Z functions on a lower version of Android OS, the Jelly Bean, v4.1.2. Galaxy S4 is powered by 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Cortex A-15 and 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Cortex A-7, more powerful than Xperia Z’s 1.5 GHz Krait Quad Core processor.

Sensors

Galaxy S4 possesses eight different sensors, gyro, accelerometer, compass, proximity, temperature, barometer, gesture and humidity, whereas Xperia Z features four typical sensors only, gyro, compass, proximity and accelerometer.

Memory and Storage

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is available in three different models of 64, 32 and 16 GB. The Sony Xperia Z is available in a 16 GB model. Both the beasts are powered by 2 GB RAM and possess microSD card slot capacitated with a storage memory of up to 64 GB.

Java and GPS

Both Galaxy S4 and Xperia Z come with GLONASS and A-GPS support and allow Java access through Java MIDP emulator.

Colors

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is available in shades of black mist and white frost, and the Sony Xperia Z is available in three different colors of white, black and purple.

Price

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been priced differently off and on contract by various carriers in the U.S. ranging from $199.99-$250 on contract and about $579 off contract. The Sony Xperia Z is available at an off-contract price of $769, but Amazon is recently offering the off-contract model at $100 off. Several carriers in the U.S. have priced the Xperia Z on contract at an average of £31.00 on 24 months deal, inclusive of their promotional offers and data tariffs.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z possess unique specs. IP57 water and dust protection in Xperia is a mere advantage, its glass encased body is highly attractive and the model supports FM radio that the Galaxy S4 does not. Xperia Z’s television-out via MHL link is compatible with a majority of HDMI MHL cables. Samsung Galaxy S4’s touch screen technology, color reproduction ability, smooth viewing angles and contrast are more powerful than Xperia Z’s display specs. It functions with gloves and is featured with smart pause, smart stay and smart scroll air gestures. The Galaxy S4 facilitates multi-window multitasking and is powered by a more recent chipset with enhanced clock speed.

Both the beasts are ready to hit your pocket. Since their unveiling events, they have been tagged the hottest smartphones of 2013 till date. If you are an Android-freak, sort out your specifications and necessities to lay hands in one of these finest smartphones this year.

Release Date of Sony Xperia Tablet Z Pushed Back to Late May in UK

April 2, 2013 By Brandi McCants Leave a Comment

Some of you were pretty excited knowing that we will be able to get our hands on the new Sony Xperia Tablet Z in mid-April. However, it looks like that’s change. All of the sudden, you may be a little disappointed as the recent blast by Sony Company was revealed. Accordingly, the first stock is expected to arrive in UK on May 20, one month after the supposed release date.

If you are currently counting the days for you to grab this new tablet, you might find this a little intimidating. Nevertheless, it is somewhat good news to us because at least, we will stop wondering how much we have to wait until this Tablet X gets released.

According to various reviews on Xperia Tablet Z, many are quite impressed with the tablet’s sturdy build quality, thin and extremely light profile. Indeed, Sony has done a great job in packing powerful components.

Among the interesting features are the Exmor R main camera, 4G LTE, Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in storage accompanied by a microSD card slot, Android 4.1.2 out of the box and a 10 inch 1080p full HD display. Moreover, we believe that their waterproof capability is a useful addition.

Clove, which is one of the UK’s biggest sellers, recently offered a pre-order of Tablet Z. The device can be snapped up for £449.20 (the price includes VAT). It’s no doubt that the new tablet has a powerful package but if I had to put my fingers on it with the price, I can say that it’s going to be a tough sell.

If Sony will remain its price tag, it might struggle to steal sales over it rivals considering other version of tables with good specifications and can be bought at a lower price. We’ll see.

Sony Xperia Z Price, Release Date Unveiled – Gets “Cheaper Version,”

March 20, 2013 By Mary Duncan 1 Comment

The cheaper version of Sony Xperia Z was revealed with its price and release date. Smartphones with a mid range price are not just a rarity, they are just not available in the market. This is why everyone was quite surprised when the new smartphone Sony Xperia Z was announced. This phone has hardware that can be considered at par with the best smartphones available in the market and it also has a battery larger than 1700 mAh.

The Xperia Z has a dual core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor which is clocked, but it clocks at 1.7 gigahertz which is sufficient to get things done. The display is an impressive 4.6 inch extremely sensitive LCD display. This display has a resolution of 1280 x 720 and this resolution is capable of detecting touches even if you handle it wearing gloves. This phone also has the Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 2.0 image enhancement, a 2370 battery and an 8 megapixel chief camera with Exmor RS sensor.

It will not be surprising to find that the Xperia Z can last up to two days of average usage. This is because the dual core processor requires less amount of power than the quad core processor. The 8 megapixel camera on the other hand can take photos that are high dynamic range, full high definition videos and panorama.

The viewpoint of build quality the Xperia is quite satisfactory as it has an aluminium frame and the Sony NXT design language, this phone has great quality of build in each or its parts. What’s more there is also a stylish illuminated transparent strip right below the display which also does the work of a notification LED, the colors can also be customised according to the choice of the user.

This smartphone has been launched keeping in mind the European and Asian markets. The price of this phone is rumoured to be around $388. The release of this smartphone is also supposed to be scheduled in the second quarter of the current year.

Sony Xperia Z Review – Features, Design, Display, Camera, Software

March 4, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste Leave a Comment

The Sony Xperia Z has been already released in Europe and some other parts of the world and soon going to be released in the United States. So let us review the Xperia Z today.

Pros

Waterproof and Dust resistant
High quality and good looking design
Market leading camera tech
Rapid quad-core processor

Cons

No Android 4.2
Feels a hefty device in the hand

The Sony Xperia Z is the company’s latest Android running flagship smartphone. Sony has always made a good fist of delivering its top of the range handsets, but the Xperia Z feels like the first time the Japanese giant has got it right. The 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM offers plenty of speed, while the camera technology and interface are splendid.

Of course, a lot has been made of the fact that the Xperia Z is both waterproof and dustproof. While this seems like a gimmick, and for the most part it is, the handset can be submerged in water with a depth of one meter for up to 30 minutes.

Design

Over recent years Sony has marked itself different on the design front, offering curved edges and forms. However, the Xperia Z wave’s goodbye to that design ethos and delivers a squared edge slate that looks meaningful and good in the hand. This device looks menacing, but it also has loads of charm and a new design tact from Sony that we can support.

Of course when you are dealing with a rectangle touchscreen device, there are bound to be some similarities with other devices. This is the case with the Xperia Z, but for the most part Sony has done a really good job in keeping its design fresh and unique. The device is not without its design flaws of course, chief among which is the fact that this is a weighty handset. Sure, when we are handling a phablet we expect a bit of weight, but compared to its recent rivals the Xperia Z is a touch fat.

Features

Display: At 6.1-inches, the screen on the Xperia Z is suitably huge, and is close to being a full blown tablet. This is not a bad thing however as the 1280 x 720 ‘Reality Display’ is alive with colour and vibrancy, bristling with the kind of quality that only a high-end panel could. With a pixel density of 443ppi the Xperia Z bests anything currently on the market, and will even happily go toe-to-toe with the Galaxy S4 from Samsung when that is launched this month.

Software: The Xperia Z is Sony’s first quad-core powered device and under the hood 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro chip backed up with loads of RAM, 2GB to be exact. That makes the Xperia Z blisteringly quick (more on that below) but oh how it could have been so much quicker out of the box. Sony, for whatever reason has decided to pack the Xperia Z with just Android 4.1 on board, and even though that is a fine OS, it goes without saying that the newer 4.2 would be even better. Luckily Sony ensures us that 4.2 will be coming as an update soon, but even so this is one of the biggest gripes about the Xperia Z.

Camera: Sony has followed the current trend of the more megapixels on a camera the better (unless you are HTC) by packing a whopping 13.1-megapixels onto the rear camera of the Xperia Z. Of course, that does not automatically mean this is a quality snapper, but luckily it is. The Sony lens is a beauty, delivering high quality images that offer a good explosion of colour, and we also found that it works well in all lighting conditions.

Memory: The Xperia Z comes with 16GB of internal storage and capacity for microSD cards.

Performance: As we have already mentioned, the Xperia Z is super-fast. In fact it blows just about everything else out of the water thanks to that quad-core base. The handset has been blitzing benchmarks tests everywhere, leaving rival smartphones in the dark; for example a test on Antutu Benchmark gives the phone a score of 20,031, which simply destroys the Samsung Galaxy S3’s 12,467.

Despite the blistering performance, that earlier Android version makes the device lag at times. Look, we cannot stress this enough, this handset is lightening quick, and it will handle any app or game you could throw at it, but occasionally you notice that the OS limits it. When Sony rolls out Android 4.2 this could be the ultimate smartphone option in terms of performance.

Conclusion: In any other year the Sony Xperia Z would be the best Android available, and we think it is better than Samsung’s all-conquering Galaxy S3. However, this isn’t any other year; we have already seen the equally impressive HTC One, and the weaker but nonetheless good option Blackberry Z10. Of course, we also have the iPhone 5S and Galaxy S IV to come, while LG’s Optimus G Pro also promises a lot. The result is that Sony will have to be content with having arguably the best handset, and not THE best.

This is a quality slate, although it does have some issues, like the Android version. However, despite that Sony has finally created a smartphone that is across the board excellent.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. Sony Xperia Z – Updated Android Jelly Bean Phablets Comparisons

February 6, 2013 By David Crozier 1 Comment

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Sony Xperia Z have been manufactured by the technology moguls Samsung and Sony, respectively. With changing time, people are eyeing the best available technological gadgets to make their everyday living simpler. Both devices have their fair share of highs and lows, but are renowned among the audience for being fairly competitive.

The Samsung Galaxy Note handsets have been at their prime since their inception and their further variations keep getting better with time. Sony Xperia Z, on the other hand, has been labeled as the perfect alternative for individuals who do not wish to purchase Samsung handsets. Although the two smartphones are quite similar in terms of screen size, there are some major differences that cannot go unnoticed.

In order to determine the superior model, it is only fair to have both the phones analyzed and create an unbiased review.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was released on September 26, 2012. It is especially known for having enhanced software for self-storing as well as a larger display. More often than not it is termed as a “phablet”, which is the combination of a phone and a tablet. It features 720p screen resolution display, 2 GB of RAM, storage capacity of up to 128 GB and a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor. As its usual OS, the device sports Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Some of its alternatives that are sold in the Chinese market comprise dual-SIM and dual-standby features for added leverage.

Sony Xperia Z

Sony Xperia Z is an HD Android, touch screen smartphone that has been designed and promoted by Sony Mobile. It was announced at the recently concluded International Consumer Electronics Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, United States. Release date for the device has been confirmed as March 2013, making it one of the most sought after devices upon its release. Inclusive of 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor and 2048 MB of RAM, the latest model in Xperia Series boasts of a screen resolution of 1920×1080 as well.

As mentioned above, both Sony Xperia Z and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 are smartphones. They are shipped with Android 4.1.2 and Android 4.1 with Candybar being their form factor. Where the former is available in black, purple and white colors, the latter is offered in colors blue and white. Its dimension is evidently bigger in comparison with Sony Xperia Z.

DISPLAY

The physical size of Sony Xperia Z varies with Samsung Galaxy Note 2, summing up to 5.55 inches display. However, its resolution is inferior and offers 720×1280 pixels. The capacitive and multi-touch screen smartphones offer several other features including proximity sensor, light sensor and scratch-resistant glass. Sony Xperia Z comes with a superior screen resolution of 1080×1920 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Sony Xperia Z use super AMOLED and TFT technology respectively.

CPU and GPU

Sony Xperia Z is powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is engineered with the use of 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and offers 2 GB of RAM. Sony Xperia Z, on the other hand offers 2048 MB of RAM.

OPERATING SYSTEM

Sony Xperia Z comes with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, whereas Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes with either Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean or Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system based on customer preference. With the latter offering an enhanced version of OS, it clearly gains an advantage over its Sony rival.

DISK SPACE

Sony Xperia Z and Samsung Galaxy Note 2, both have an in-built disk space of 16 GB. Storage expansion for Sony Xperia Z can be made using microSD or microSDHC up to 32 GB, where as for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 storage expansion can be made up to 64 GB. As a conclusion, the latter clearly gains an advantage over its tech rival Sony Xperia Z.

CAMERA

When it comes to the camera features, Sony Xperia Z offers 13.1 megapixels and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 offers 8 megapixels resolution. Their flash feature includes LED lights. The recording format for Sony Xperia Z is MPEG4 and the camcorder records in resolution 1920×1080. The same is applicable to Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Samsung’s front facing camera offers 1.9 megapixels whereas Sony’s smartphone offers 2.2 megapixels. Based on this analysis, it goes without saying that Sony has an advantage over Samsung.

BATTERY

Battery performance for both the Sony and Samsung smartphones vary with the latter having a comfortable advantage over the former. Where Sony Xperia Z offers talk time of an average 11 hours, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 offers 15 hours of standard talk time. The capacity of Sony Xperia Z is far less with 2330 mAh in comparison with 3100 mAh of Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The stand-by time for Sony smartphone 3G is 22.1 days and for Samsung smartphone, it is 10.4 days.

CONCLUSION

When it comes to choosing the best among Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Sony Xperia Z, their price really does not matter; what matters is which smartphone offers the best features. These two devices are completely different with an almost similar screen resolution. In terms of appearance, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 clearly has an edge and appears more professional and is inclusive of features that you would love to flaunt. However, when it comes to camera quality, Sony Xperia Z beats Samsung Galaxy Note 2 hands down with its superior 13.1 megapixel sensor. It is rather unfortunate that people will actually have to wait till March 2013 for the Sony handset to be released. So far as a conclusion, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 seems to be the ideal option for Android lovers.