Apple iPhone 6 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 6 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 6Apple iPhone 6Global · 1GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia XA UltraSony Xperia XA UltraInternational · 3GB · 16GB · F3211
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Basics
Apple iPhone 6
Apple iPhone 6
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
International · 3GB · 16GB · F3211
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 4.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.4Camera 5.2Camera
Connectivity score 6.2 Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity
Battery score 5.0 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
190 reviews
7.6
19 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 6 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia XA Ultra price comparison Sony Xperia XA Ultra
International · 3GB · 16GB · F3211
Inches 4.7" 6"
Resolution HD+ FHD
Usable surface 65% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 67.0 mm
138.1 mm
6.9 mm 		79.4 mm
164.2 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 129 g 202 g
Micro A8
Dual-Core 		Helio P10
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 102.508
v8 		50.000
v?
Battery 1810 mAh 2700 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6)
1
21 Mpx · Unknow
IMX230 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 12 Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Apple Sony
Aliases A1549, A1586 F3211, F3212, F3213, F3215, F3216

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 6
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Apple iPhone 6
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Size
67.0 mm • 138.1 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
79.4 mm • 164.2 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 129 g 202 g
Usable surface 65 % 76 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 6"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
750 x 1334 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 367 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • Retina display
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Minimum pencil hardness >9H

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5
7.7
Is it comfortable?
8.6
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
7.4
Number of reviews
190 reviews
19 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A8 MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) 1.8GHz
CPU 2x Cyclone v2 1,4 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Dual-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GX6250 ARM Mali-T860 MP2

RAM
RAM 1 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
102.508
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 48% of devices
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50.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.0
7.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.4
7.7
Number of reviews
190 reviews
19 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 21 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (6) Sony IMX230 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow
ISO -- 100 - 6400
Pixel size 1.47 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.0" 1/2.4"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
73
Mobile
70
Photo
78
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
7.1
Quality of selfies
7.0
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
8.8
Number of reviews
190 reviews
19 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.930 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body 		0.718 W/Kg on head
0.426 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.080 W/Kg on head
1.140 W/Kg on body 		1.270 W/Kg on head
0.370 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.1
And the WiFi?
8.2
8.4
Number of reviews
190 reviews
19 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1810 mAh
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2700 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 32%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 16%
    Less than half day
  • 53%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
190 reviews
19 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 12
    iOS 12 , 4 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 39%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
190 reviews
19 reviews
Prices
From $ 107 --
From $ 127 --

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