When smartphone leader Samsung Electronics introduced the original Galaxy Note, it didn't have much competition, but since then interest for smartphones with 5.5-inch screens—and larger—has grown. So, the new Note 3 faces plenty of competitors, including the Xperia Z Ultra from Sony.
Here's a look at how the Z Ultra, launched earlier this year, measures up to the Note 3, announced on Wednesday at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, based on the basic specifications from each company.
Screens
How big can a smartphone become is a question both Sony and Samsung must have been asking themselves while developing their respective products. Sony decided to go with a 6.4-inch screen, while Samsung decided to be a bit more cautious at 5.7 inches. Both screens have a screen resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.
Size and weight
The bigger screen on the Z Ultra comes at a cost; the device weighs 7.4 ounces, while the Note 3 is lighter at just under 6 ounces. The Note 3 is also smaller: 5.9 by 3.1 by 0.32 inches compared to the Ultra's 7 by 3.6 by 0.25 inches.
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