Huawei Y Max vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Width

    Y Max: 6 mm narrower

    Y Max:
    86.2 mm
    Xperia Z Ultra:
    92.2 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Xperia Z Ultra: 0.72 in smaller diagonal

    Y Max:
    7.12 in
    Xperia Z Ultra:
    6.4 in
  • Rear camera layout

    Y Max:
    Dual
    Xperia Z Ultra:
    Single
  • Depth

    Xperia Z Ultra: 2 mm thinner

    Y Max:
    8.5 mm
    Xperia Z Ultra:
    6.5 mm
  • Release year

    Y Max:
    2018
    Xperia Z Ultra:
    2013

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Y Max

    Height:
    177.6 mm
    Width:
    86.2 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm +2 mm versus Xperia Z Ultra
  2. 2. Xperia Z Ultra

    Height:
    179.4 mm
    Width:
    92.2 mm +6 mm versus Y Max
    Depth:
    6.5 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Y Max

    210 g

  2. 2. Xperia Z Ultra

    212 g

    +2 g versus Y Max

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Y Max

    Screen diagonal:
    7.12 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18.7:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    127.8 cm²
  2. 2. Xperia Z Ultra

    Screen diagonal:
    6.4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    112.9 cm²

Y Max has approximately 13.2% more rectangular screen area than Xperia Z Ultra.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageY MaxXperia Z Ultra
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Y Max: Original memory entry

128 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Y Max

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Xperia Z Ultra

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Y Max

    5000 mAh

    +1950 mAh versus Xperia Z Ultra

  2. 2. Xperia Z Ultra

    3050 mAh

Specifications

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1. Y Max2. Xperia Z Ultra

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 177.6 Х 86.2 Х 8.5 mm
  • 179.4 Х 92.2 Х 6.5 mm
Weight
  • 210 g
  • 212 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 7.12" inch
  • 6.4" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2244 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3050 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8274 or MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 127.8 cm2
  • 112.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 18.7:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 83.5%
  • 68.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 350 PPI
  • 344 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Shatter proof glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Dual
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
  • PDAF -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • depth sensor
  • 8 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.4
Functions
  • HDR
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 2 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
  • Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 512
  • Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *
  • 143215
  • 65122
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 973
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 2463
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 2328
General specs
General specs — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
Release date
  • 2018
  • November
  • 2013
  • June
Colors
  • Midnight Black
  • White
  • Amber brown
  • Black
  • White
  • Purple
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 280 EUR
  • 280 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 790 h (2G) / Up to 820 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 120 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - all versions -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 17(700) - C6806 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 20(800) - C6833
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Up to 107 kbps
Edge
  • Yes
  • Up to 296 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR - 1.01 W/kg (head) 1.54 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.34 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
Radio
  • FM radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound
  • Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Y Max, Xperia Z Ultra.
SpecificationY MaxXperia Z Ultra
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Versions: ARS-L22
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - ANT+ - IP58 dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes - Also known as Sony Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802
  • Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6806
  • Sony Xperia Z Ultra LTE C6833