Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia XA1 UltraSony Xperia XA1 UltraInternational · 4GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
Sony Xperia Z1Sony Xperia Z1Global · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
International · 4GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
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Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.3Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.1
19 reviews
7.7
84 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1

Specs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra price compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
International · 4GB · 64GB · Dual SIM 		Sony Xperia Z1 prices Sony Xperia Z1
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 6" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 76% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 79.0 mm
165.0 mm
8.1 mm 		74.0 mm
144.0 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 188 g 170 g
Micro Helio P20
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 75.400
v? 		41.029
v?
Battery 2700 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
Selfie Camera SELF 15.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Sony Sony
Aliases G3221, G3223 C6903, C6943, i1 Honami, C6906, C6902/L39h

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia Z1
Size
79.0 mm • 165.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.0 mm • 144.0 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 170 g
Usable surface 76 % 64 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance - IP58
IP55
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 367 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.7
8.6
Is it comfortable?
6.6
7.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
7.1
Number of reviews
19 reviews
84 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.39 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MHz Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
75.400
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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41.029
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
6.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.1
8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.2
7.6
Number of reviews
19 reviews
84 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 23 Mpx 20.7 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 6400 64 - 6400
Pixel size 1.08 µm 1.18 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" --

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 15.9 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
76
Mobile
77
Photo
74
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
5.2
6.9
Quality of selfies
7.9
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
7.2
Number of reviews
19 reviews
84 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • 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)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface 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)
  • DID

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.430 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.110 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.7
8.4
Quality of the GPS
7.9
8.4
And the WiFi?
8.2
8.4
Number of reviews
19 reviews
84 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 21%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
84 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 18%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 14%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
84 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 183 --