El Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a smartphone preceded by the fame of being powerful and very capable thanks, among other things, to your Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. In turn, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 arrived in Spanish stores in June for a price of 529 Euros And since then, it has gone somewhat unnoticed. Despite this, the companions of SmartZone They offer us an interesting video comparison of how far both devices can go.
Anyone considering a phablet is looking for large screen y fluencyIn this duel, one bets on the high end (Xperia Z Ultra) and the other for an approach more accessible (Galaxy Mega 6.3), so it is especially useful to understand in which sections they differ and in which they come closer.
Let us remember that we have already seen these two models, hand in hand, in the battery resistance test of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra that we offered you. In it, the Japanese smartphone prevailed in two of the three categories main to the South Korean terminal, which only managed to prevail in battery life while browsing the Internet.
3DMark benchmark
To make the comparison our colleagues have used the well-known benchmarking 3DMark, that allows us know the performance with three-dimensional games and serves as a measuring stick CPU and GPU power. Here the Xperia Z Ultra starts with an advantage thanks to Snapdragon 800 and Adreno 330, in front of Snapdragon 400 and Adreno 305 of the Galaxy Mega 6.3. In scenes with complex geometry, physics and effects, the Xperia moves more frames per second, which translates into more stable games and smoother loading times.
Design, size and materials
Both teams inherit the language of their ranges. Sony's model follows the OmniBalance concept, with more lines geometric, while the Samsung drinks from the Galaxy family with rounded cornersThe Xperia Z Ultra is built with more durable materials. premium liquors and boasts certification IP55 / IP58 to resistance to water and dustIn hand, the Sony is finest (6,5 mm) but also taller and heavier (212 g); the Mega is something more compact (8mm and 199g), making it easy to grip and carry in tight pockets.
Display and imaging technologies
El Xperia Z Ultra mount a panel of 6,44 inch Full HD with discharge pixel density (≈344-345 dpi) and technologies TRILUMINOS, X-Reality y OptiContrast to enhance color, sharpness, and viewing angles. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 offers 6,3 inches a 1280 x 720 (≈233 dpi) with panel Super Clear LCD, sufficient for everyday content but with less fine detail in text and graphics. If you're looking for definition and advanced image processing, the Sony panel stands out; if you prioritize a large surface area for apps and browsing with moderate power consumption, the Mega delivers.
Camera and software features
Both integrate 8 MP rear camera and record Full HD video. Sony resorts to a Exmor RS sensor with tecnologÃa de backlight for low light scene and functions like HDR. Samsung, for its part, stands out in the software layer with modes such as Shot Drama, Best Photo, Sound & Shot or sports, useful for shooting without complications. In good light, both perform well; in low lighting, the Xperia improves noise management, although it is advisable to adjust the exposure to avoid overexposure in high-contrast spotlights.
Connectivity and extras
Both have LTE, but the Xperia supports peaks of higher downloads and supports HSDPA up to 42 Mbps compared to 21 Mbps for Mega depending on the variants. They agree on NFC, Dual band WiFi support 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS / GLONASS, DLNA, microUSB with MHL y 3,5 mm jack. Sony's phone adds ANT + for sports accessories, a plus if you use activity sensors.
Processor, memory and storage
El Sony Xperia Z Ultra combines the Snapdragon 800 (4 cores at ~2,2 GHz) Adreno GPU 330 y 2 GB of RAM. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 choose Snapdragon 400 (2 cores at 1,7 GHz), Adreno 305 y 1,5 GB of RAM. In demanding multitasking and 3D gaming, the Xperia advantage It's clear; in daily use (messaging, networking, browsing) the Mega maintains a fluid experience. Both offer 16 GB storage with microSD, and Samsung also has a version of 8 GB.
After having seen the video and knowing the specifications of both smartphones, it goes without saying that the comparison does not seek to clarify which model is 'better', but rather to check the extent of the capacity of the Snapdragon 800 Compared to previous models from the same company. That is, whether it's worth the outlay for a model equipped with this processor, and whether we'll notice any differences compared to other devices equipped with previous chipsets from the same American brand.
Autonomy and large-format user experience
The Xperia Z Ultra integrates a 3.050 mAh battery and the Galaxy Mega goes up to 3.200 mAhWith such large screens, energy management is key: the mode STAMINA Sony's helps to prolong the waiting already squeeze the day, while the Mega compensates with greater capacity. In real-world use measured by specialized media, the Z Ultra lasts full days with mixed connectivity and the Mega surprises with more screen time in similar scenarios, especially in browsing and moderate HD video.
Therefore, and in view of the differences in power and capacity between one and the other, It is up to the potential buyer to decide whether or not to take over the 729 euros that the Sony Xperia Z Ultra costs free. In this sense and in case we can help something when it comes to unbalancing the balance from one side to the other, we remind you that the smartphone of the firm based in Tokyo also has a screen 6,4-inch Full HD - at 6,3 of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 -, rear chamber of eight megapixels, 16 gigs of internal storage, two digits of RAM and a 3.050 milliamp battery/ hour - in the case of the Samsung device, the battery is 3.200 milliamps / hour.
Beyond figures, whoever prioritizes Premium finishes, watertightness and maximum power will have an outstanding ally in the Xperia Z Ultra; if what you are looking for is big screen to a price plus content And with good battery life, the Galaxy Mega 6.3 remains a reasonable option. Source: SmartZona.
