Sony Xperia Z Ultra smartphone with 6.4-inch full-HD screen launched for Rs. 46,99

Sony has launched its biggest-ever smartphone, the Xperia Z Ultra, at a price point of Rs. 46,990. The phone will be available starting August 2, in Black, White and Purple colours.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra sports a sleek look with a thickness of 6.5mm, and weighs 212 grams. It features a 6.4-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. It is the first smartphone display that integrates Sony's Triluminos technology, which the company introduced at CES with its Bravia televisions. Sony claims that through the technology the display reproduces a greater range of rich, natural colours to deliver true, natural shades. The technology also includes X-Reality for mobile, Sony's intelligent super resolution display technology which as per the company, analyses each image and reproduces lacking pixels to optimise quality for the sharpest videos.  

Xperia Z Ultra is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It offers 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via microSD card. 

The Xperia Z Ultra sports an 8-megapixel Exmor RS rear camera and a 2-megapixel front facing camera. The device includes LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G, DLNA and Bluetooth connectivity options. It has a 3,000mAh battery that Sony claims could deliver up to 14 hours of talktime and 768 hours of standby time.

Just like the Xperia Z and Xperia Z Tablet, the Xperia Z Ultra is also dust and water proof and comes with IP55 and IP58 certification. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra comes with handwriting recognition support and the device's screen can work with a pencil or a stylus/ pen that has a tip of more than 1mm(in diameter). It also comes with new and updated Sony Media Applications that include apps like Walkman, Movies and Album, in addition to apps related to handwriting recognition and some India specific apps such as Sony LIV catch up tv app and Sony Music Jive app. The phone will also bundle a month's access to BigFlix movie streaming app and the full version of the Asphalt 7 game.

Sony also announced some accessories including a stereo Bluetooth headset, magnetic charging dock and a cover with an additional battery, all available for an extra cost.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra key specifications

• 6.4-inch TFT Triluminos display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
• 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 8-megapixel rear camera with Exmor RS sensor
• 2-megapixel front facing camera
• 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 4G LTE/ NFC/ Bluetooth 4.0/ Wi-Fi
• 3000mAh battery

Sony Xperia Z Ultra with 6.4-inch full-HD display now available online for Rs. 44,990

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra smartphone, which had been listed as 'coming soon' on online store Saholic, a day back, has now got a price tag of Rs. 44,990.

The listing promises a delivery time of 7 days for Delhi PIN-codes, so it's likely that Sony might make an official announcement within this week. It also bundles a 16GB memory card with the phone.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra sports a sleek look with a thickness of 6.5mm, and weighs 212 grams. It features a 6.4-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and boasts of Sony's proprietary BRAVIA Engine 2. It is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It offers 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via microSD card. The Xperia Z Ultra sports an 8-megapixel Exmor RS rear camera and a 2-megapixel front facing camera. The device includes LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G, DLNA and Bluetooth connectivity options. It has a 3000mAh battery that Sony claims could deliver up to 14 hours of talktime and 768 hours of standby time.

Just like the Xperia Z and Xperia Z Tablet, the Xperia Z Ultra is also dust and water proof and comes with IP55 and IP58 certification. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra comes with handwriting recognition support and the device's screen can work with a pencil or a stylus/ pen that has a tip of more than 1mm(in diameter). It also comes with new and updated Sony Media Applications that include apps like Walkman, Movies and Album.

Last month, the company announced the Xperia Z Ultra for select markets and it was expected that the phone would be globally launched in Q3, 2013.

Meanwhile, Sony introduced the 'Big Xperia Xchange' offer that includes a minimum assured discount of Rs. 5,000 when customers exchange their old smartphone for a Sony Xperia Z or Xperia ZL.

It's worth mentioning that Sony has not officially confirmed the pricing of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra. It has also not shared any information on the availability of the phone.

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra key specifications

• 6.4-inch TFT Triluminos display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
• 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 8-megapixel rear camera with Exmor RS sensor
• 2-megapixel front facing camera
• 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• LTE, NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• 3000mAh battery

Sony introduces exchange offer for Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, Xperia Z Ultra spotted online

Following on the likes of Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry, Sony has also started a promotional offer for its flagship devices, the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL that were launched, earlier this year.

Sony has introduced the 'Big Xperia Xchange' offer that includes a minimum discount of Rs. 5,000 when customers exchange their old smartphone with a Sony Xperia Z or ZL.

Under the offer, the Sony Xperia Z that was previously priced at Rs. 38,790 is now available for Rs. 33,790, under exchange. Similarly, the Xperia ZL that was launched along with the flagship device, with a price tag of Rs. 35,690 is now available at a price of Rs. 30,690 under the exchange offer.

The company is also giving a free case with the Sony Xperia Z worth Rs. 1,990 and a free snap cover worth Rs. 1490 with Sony Xperia ZL in addition to the new exchange offer. The company is also offering the smartphones on EMI offers for 12 months or 6 months period with 0 percent interest with select banks. However, there has been no official communication from Sony detailing the names of eligible smartphones under this exchange offer.

Both Sony Xperia Z and ZL were launched earlier this year and feature a 5-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, are powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and run the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. While the Xperia Z is a water and dust resistant phone, the Xperia ZL doesn't offer this protection.

Meanwhile, Sony's next flagship model, the Xperia Z Ultra has been spotted at an online retailer. There are no details about the pricing of the device but the listing confirms the availability of the phone starting July 31.

The latest move by the Japanese handset vendor is expected to be a way to clear some inventory in the wake of the launch of its next-flagship device, Sony Xperia Z Ultra. The device is expected to launch in Hong Kong in the last week of July.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra features a 6.4-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The device is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU for graphics boost. It runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, DLNA and NFC. On-board storage stands at 16GB which can be further expanded up to 64GB with the help of a microSD card. There is a 3,000mAh battery backing the device.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra key specifications

• 6.4-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels
• 2.2GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
• 2GB of RAM
• 16GB of internal storage
• 8-megapixel rear camera
• 2-megapixel front camera
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA
• 3000mAh battery
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)