Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs vivo X20 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs vivo X20 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia Z UltraSony Xperia Z UltraGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
vivo X20 Plusvivo X20 PlusChina · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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vivo X20 Plus
vivo X20 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.5
16 reviews
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1 review

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs vivo X20 Plus

Specs stores to buy Sony Xperia Z Ultra Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		vivo X20 Plus price comparison vivo X20 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.4" 6.43"
Resolution FHD FHD+
Usable surface 68% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 92.2 mm
179.4 mm
6.5 mm 		80.1 mm
165.3 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 212 g 181 g
Micro SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 65.223
v7 		142.418
v7
Battery 3050 mAh 3905 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX134 Exmor RS
1
24 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2
Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony vivo
Aliases Xperia ZU, Togari, C6806, C6833 X20Plus, X20+

Release Date
Release date June 2013,
10 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia Z Ultra
vivo X20 Plus
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
vivo X20 Plus
Size
92.2 mm • 179.4 mm • 6.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
80.1 mm • 165.3 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 212 g 181 g
Usable surface 68 % 80 %
Materials Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP58
IP55 		-
Colors
Black

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.43"
Type LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 344 Pixels per inch 376 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
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Is it comfortable?
5.9
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.7
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 2 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM --

Antutu
Score
65.223
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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142.418
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.4
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.2
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.9
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 24 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX134 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO 64 - 6400 --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" --
2
Camera type
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Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash No Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 24 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
90
Mobile
92
Photo
87
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.6
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Quality of nighttime photos
3.5
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Quality of selfies
5.1
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Does it have a powerful flash?
0.5
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

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

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American measurement

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

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
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Quality of the GPS
7.9
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And the WiFi?
8.0
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
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3905 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Funtouch 3.2 OS (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 19%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 47%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
16 reviews
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Prices
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