Which should you buy, the Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB or Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB? We offer a thorough comparison of the differences in functions, specifications and performance between the two
Created date: 2018-02-24 22:39:13, Updated date: 2020-04-04 22:35:26
How did the evaluations between the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" differ when we compared the two? We reviewed each of the most commonly scrutinized features. If you are thinking about which smartphone to get, check out this review immediately!
Contents
- 1."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", performance comparison
- 1-0."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which is more comfortable to hold? Weight comparison
- 1-2."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" size comparison. Which to choose?
- 1-3."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" rear camera performance comparison. Which has a higher resolution?
- 1-4."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", whose front camera has a better picture quality?
- 1-5."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which has a clearer display?
- 1-6."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", whose display is easier to use?
- 1-7."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which has more data storage?
- 1-8."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", what's the difference in memory capacity?
- 1-9."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which has better CPU?
- 1-10."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", a summary of the differences in battery life
- 2."Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", performance comparison by specification sheet
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", performance comparison
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" size comparison. Which to choose?
The size of the body has a big influence on the ease of carrying and one-handed operation. The narrower the width, the easier it is to firmly grasp and hold, but you also have to take into account the device's thickness. Also, if the width and height are smaller, its easier to operate one-handed since its easier to extend your fingers. On the contrary, if the width and height are large, it's difficult to fit in your pocket and is bulky even when put in a bag, and portability is impaired.
The "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has a width of 77.0mm, a length of 156.0mm, and a thickness of 7.9mm. Also, the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" has a width of 92.0mm, a length of 179.0mm, and a thickness of 6.8mm.
Comparing the width and thickness of the body, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is considerably smaller and more compact than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". The "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" excels over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" in terms of being easier to hold with one hand and is therefore less likely to be accidentally dropped. If you're looking for a smart phone with superior grip and hand fit, we recommend purchasing the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Comparing the width and thickness of the body, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is considerably smaller and more compact than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". The "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" excels over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" in terms of being easier to hold with one hand and is therefore less likely to be accidentally dropped. If you're looking for a smart phone with superior grip and hand fit, we recommend purchasing the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Comparing the overall size of the two devices, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is a considerably larger size than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". In terms of being more convenient to use one-handed, and less likely to get in the way when you're not using it, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is superior to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". If you're going for the smart phone sized to be easiest to carry and handle with one hand, we recommend buying the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 59/100 | 77.0mm x 156.0mm x 7.9mm |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 46/100 | 92.0mm x 179.0mm x 6.8mm |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which is more comfortable to hold? Weight comparison
The weight of the device affects hand fatigue and the burden placed upon the wrist. The lighter it is, the longer you'll be able to operate the device without tiring. Also, if the burden placed on the wrist is lower, you'll be able to use the device more comfortably. However if the weight isn't right for you, it could place more of a burden on your body, causing you to feel stress.
The weight of the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is about 191.0g, and the weight of the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" is about 214.0g. Comparing the weight of the two devices, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is a lighter smart phone than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", with a difference of about 23g. For that reason the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is a smart phone that is less likely than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB"to put a burden on your fingers and wrist when used for an extended period. That's why we recommend the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | Weight | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 54/100 | 191.0g |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 47/100 | 214.0g |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", whose display is easier to use?
The size of the screen affects usability and screen visibility. A larger screen means larger letters and buttons on apps, so the user is less likely to tap adjacent buttons by mistake. In addition, the user can enjoy a more intense experience when playing games and watching videos.
The "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has a 5.5inch display. Also, the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" has a 6.4inch display. Comparing the screen size, the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" has a larger screen compared to the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB", with a roughly 0.9inch difference. As a result, the user is less likely to mistap when using apps on the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" than on the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB", and is also able to enjoy videos and games on a larger screen. Therefore, we recommend the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | Display size | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 82/100 | 5.5inch |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 90/100 | 6.4inch |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which has a clearer display?
Pixel density affects picture quality, and the higher the pixel density, the better the picture quality, which means the user can gain more enjoyment from games and videos. In addition, higher picture quality decreases eyestrain, which means that the user will experience less eye fatigue after prolonged use.
The resolution on the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is 2160 x 3840, and pixel density is 801ppi. Also, the resolution on the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" is 1080 x 1920, and pixel density is 344ppi. Comparing the pixel count, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has much higher pixel density than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", with a difference of roughly 457ppi. In terms of having better picture quality and exerting less strain on the eyes, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is superior to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". If you are looking for a smartphone that is easy on the eyes, displaying texts and pictures clearly without any blurring, we recommend the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | Pixel density | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 95/100 | 801ppi |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 71/100 | 344ppi |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", a summary of the differences in battery life
Battery performance greatly affects battery life, but greater battery capacity does not necessarily mean greater battery life, since battery efficiency should also be considered. Bigger screens and higher CPU performance will mean the batteries are depleted more quickly.
The "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is 3230.0mAh, and the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" is 3000.0mAh. Regarding battery capacity, there is a negligible difference in battery capacity between the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". Since both have roughly equal battery life, you are better off comparing them based on other aspects of performance and functionality.
Score | Battery capacity | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 68/100 | 3230.0mAh |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 65/100 | 3000.0mAh |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which has better CPU?
CPU performance affects the ability to process programs, and the ability to process programs is determined by the product of the number of cores in the CPU and the CPU frequency. The higher this performance is, the more smoothly apps and games will run, and with low performance apps and games become heavy and stress is experienced.
The "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB"'s CPU is a Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, with performance measured at 2.6GHz×8(8.0-cores). Also, the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB"'s CPU is a Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, with performance measured at 2.3GHz×4(4.0-cores). Comparing CPU performance, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has considerably higher specs than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". In terms of being able to comfortably play games and run apps smoothly, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is superior to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". If you're going for a high spec smart phone that runs smoothly and comfortably handles games, we recommend purchasing the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | CPU specs | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 88/100 | 2.6GHz×8(8.0-cores) |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 55/100 | 2.3GHz×4(4.0-cores) |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", what's the difference in memory capacity?
RAM affects multitasking ability and the stability of apps. The larger the amount of RAM is, the more stability there will be even in situations where multiple apps are running simultaneously, allowing for comfortable use. In addition, animation will be more smooth, and apps will be less likely to freeze or crash. Also, without sufficient RAM, there are games you won't be able to run, so it is necessary to be careful.
The weight of the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is 4.0GB and the weight of the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" is 2.0GB. Comparing the devices in terms of RAM, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has a significantly larger amount of RAM than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", with a difference of about 2GB. In terms of the unlikeliness of crashing and the ease of multitasking, 3D games and VR, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is superior to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". If you're looking for a smart phone that can run multiple apps simultaneously with stability and also allows you to comfortably enjoy 3D games and VR, then we recommend purchasing the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | RAM size | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 70/100 | 4.0GB |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 50/100 | 2.0GB |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", which has more data storage?
Storage capacity affects the amount of data that is capable of being stored. The larger the storage capacity, the more pictures you can take and the more applications you can install. In addition, if your smartphone accepts SD cards, then you can increase its storage capacity. However, there are performance related drawbacks, including a slower data transfer rate than the primary memory, and you cannot transfer all your data on the card, so be warned.
The data storage capacity of the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is 64.0GB. Also the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" is 32.0GB. Regarding storage capacity, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has a much larger data storage capacity compared to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", with a roughly 32GB difference. In terms of the number of pictures you can save and the applications that you can install, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is superior to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". If you are looking for a smartphone that can save more data, we recommend the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | Storage size | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 67/100 | 64.0GB |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 55/100 | 32.0GB |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" rear camera performance comparison. Which has a higher resolution?
One factor that determines the performance of the exterior camera located on the back of the device (the rear/back camera) is the pixel count. The larger the pixel count, the higher the resolution of the pictures you can take, and the cleaner the pictures will look when printed.
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has a 19.2MP main camera. Also, "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" has a 8.1MP main camera. Comparing rear camera performance, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has a much higher pixel count compared to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", with a roughly 11.1MP difference. In terms of taking or shooting high resolution pictures or videos that will look clean when printed, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is superior to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB". If you are looking for a smartphone that is suited for shooting videos and taking pictures, we recommend the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | Rear-camera resolution | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 76/100 | 19.2MP |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 50/100 | 8.1MP |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", whose front camera has a better picture quality?
One factor that determines the performance of the exterior camera located on the front of the device (the in/front camera) is the pixel count. The larger the pixel count, the higher the resolution of the pictures you can take, and the cleaner the pictures will look when printed.
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has an 13.2MP front camera and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" has an 2.2MP front camera. Comparing rear camera performance, the front camera of the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" has a much higher pixel count compared to the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", with a roughly 11MP difference. As a result, the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" is more suited than the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB" for shooting videos and taking pictures. If you are looking for a smartphone that is suited for shooting high resolution selfies which will look clean when printed, we recommend the "Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" over the "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB".
Score | Front-camera resolution | |
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Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | 71/100 | 13.2MP |
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | 18/100 | 2.2MP |
"Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB" and "Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB", performance comparison by specification sheet
Xperia XZ Premium SO-04J docomo 64GB | Xperia Z Ultra SOL24 au 32GB | |
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Brand | Xperia | Xperia |
Release date | 2017-06-16 | 2014-01-25 |
Color | Deepsea Black/Luminous Chrome/Rosso | / / |
OS | Android | Android |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 77.0mm x 156.0mm x 7.9mm | 92.0mm x 179.0mm x 6.8mm |
Weight | 191.0g | 214.0g |
Display size | 5.5inch | 6.4inch |
Display type | for mobile | for mobile |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 2160 x 3840 | 1080 x 1920 |
Pixel density | 801ppi | 344ppi |
Battery capacity | 3230.0mAh | 3000.0mAh |
Chipset | Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 | Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
CPU specs | 2.6GHz×8(8.0-cores) | 2.3GHz×4(4.0-cores) |
RAM size | 4.0GB | 2.0GB |
Storage size | 64.0GB | 32.0GB |
Rear-camera resolution | 19.2MP | 8.1MP |
Front-camera resolution | 13.2MP | 2.2MP |
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