Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223) vs Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Sony Xperia ZR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2018 7:45 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ZR X Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

23 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)11% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	323 PPI
+6"32% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+(back) 23MP79% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+EIS on back camera and OIS on the frontAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP77 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3580 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
221 grams (7.74 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)60% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra H3223 (Single-Sim), Sony Avenger	Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony Dogo
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	2/16/2018	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight	221 grams (7.74 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	8GB (4.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 29, 66)	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS on back camera and OIS on the front	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	Sweep panorama
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4"	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3580 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	13 hours
Standby	841 hours (35 days)	520 hours (21.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Black, Blue, Gold • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22 • WiFi Miracast	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head)