One max vs Z Ultra | Pocketnow

Read our full reviews of both the HTC One max and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra at Pocketnow:
/2013/10/15/htc-one-max-review
/2013/08/14/xperia-z-ultra-review
Game shown in video: "Sparkle 2" by 10tons
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"You will always be a child of two worlds. The question you face is: which path will you choose?"
That's Sarek's paternal advice to Spock in an introductory scene from the 2009 Star Trek film, but with a little bleary-headed Thursday-morning thinking, we can apply it to our current situation. Namely, our position on the space-time continuum staring down another holiday season, with retail shelves packed with oversized smartphones that all too easily blur into a featureless haze of giant rectangles. For a first-time phablet shopper, figuring out where to start can be pretty daunting.
Fortunately, like Spock's situation, your starting point is a simple choice between two alternatives: are you shopping for a phablet because you're looking for an oversized smartphone, or because you're in need of a slimmed-down tablet? Answering that question will go a long way toward categorizing your available options - and at the end of each road lies one of the devices featured in today's comparison.
So let's put them head-to-head and find out what happens when an "embiggened" HTC One meets a minimized Xperia Tablet Z. Of course we've already reviewed both devices here at Pocketnow, but sometimes there's no substitute for putting two of the world's largest smartphones head to head in the same video to see what happens. So tune in for One max vs Z Ultra, and then leave a comment below telling us which futuristic slab might find a home on the bridge of your starship this holiday!
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[@Bishey]

"HTC One Max is an oversized phone, SONY Xperia Z Ultra is an undersized tablet" I loved this sentence. Summarized the video perfectly.

[@tomokokuroki4404]

Hopefully the Z4 line-up reintroduces the Z Ultra. One of these with up-to-date specs would make my day. Don't make it smaller though!

[@GaryKKLee]

That TD Garden shot on One Max is stunning!! Good job Michael!

[@PCHCP011]

I'd happen to look ridiculously cool with my Xperia Z Ultra. People are so amazed to see a phone this big but so thin. Not only that but the screen is beautiful and design. I'd went from Osaka to Madison, WI to Chicago to New York to NJ to Las Vegas and the number of people wanted to play with my model C6833 (Xperia Z Ultra).

[@EmiBerea]

both phones are so big, that if you turn airplane mode on, you can fly with them :)

[@lyes168]

hhhhh nice one :DDD

[@ArjitMehra]

Dat speaker quality on htc one max!

[@sadir123]

Hi Michael. Great video. I have a suggestion. How about comparing the Z1 to a nexus 7? Or even a One max to a ipad mini. I'm assuming that the tablets should win on tablet comparisons but by how much...Makes for an interesting video.

[@Dallas-GTR-86]

Am watching this in July 2017 great phones I want to buy both phones I miss you awesome videos

[@tyroncunanan]

I like more HTC one max than any other fablets available, in fact I'm holdin one myself. It's chic and fabulous.

[@Jaxsonm765]

That speaker quality of the ONE max! Damn, fantastic.

[@paynefanbro]

I prefer the camera of the HTC One to the Sony Xperia Z Ultra.

[@DarkDennis1961]

Thanks for the review. I guess I am down to either the Samsung galaxy note 3 or the Nokia lumia 1520. A good camera is important to me.

[@DarkDennis1961]

I carry too many devices now. I want 1 phone to allow me to get rid of my old nexus 7, my galaxy duo phone and my camera.

[@freethinker9912]

Z ultra hands down! The ultimate mini tablet, large smartphone combination. Well done. Sony.

[@joewinglovemusic]

Hi Michael Fisher how ru? I am thinking of getting one of these device .. which one is better pls? 1. Sony Xperia Z Ultra (but not sure which edition Original or Google play edition!?) 2. Nokia Lumia 1520 3. Yoga 2 Tablet 10 HD+ ( which is about the same price as Ultra Z ) 4. Yoga 2 pro tablet 13.3" if I can buy it on Amazon for $499 & ask my cousin to bring it back to Hong Kong in November. Will there be any power supply voltage problems? 5. Will u have other recommendations pls Mr. Fisher? Thanks a lot! Regards, Joe

[@BenjaminRodriguezReyes]

Wow so Sony is on screen parity with HTC. Why this is not also the case with the Z1 flagship i'll never know, but they better fix it by the time the Z2 is out.

[@MyWuffi]

I would like to get the editor expand more on thermal throttling. Some smartphones namely Samsungs S4 suffer from this issue quite a bit.

[@24area24]

6.5mm thick and over 6" display. Only a bit bigger and it is the most powerful knife existing...

[@amirprog]

Z Ultra any day of the week. i'm really impressed with its screen in this video! because the one max got a great screen and the Z Ultra looks as good, if not better. Z Ultra scccessor is maybe mine if they goo for all around premium phone with no compromoise in hardware as with the note 3. go sony!

[@Wuei108]

I had the one max. I was satisfied with it. A good phone. Very long lasting Akku. Good display. When it was broken after 3 years it sold the broken one max to a guy in spain. he recycled the panel into another one max with a broken panel. The next thing i will buy is a Z Ultra. They are to be bought for under 100 € at ebay.

[@Wuei108]

The one max back cover was not holding after some time. I closed it with a tape. Still i think of the one max as a good phone.

[@ash2741]

Which one more qualities fir watching movies and youtube ?

[@BohdanChub]

HTC has one gorgeous product in 2013 - the One. No surprise that they keep losing their money.

[@juffurey]

u guys going to be reviewing the nokia 1520?

[@divinewind86ful]

did we just get flipped off at 5:06 ?

[@williamfinucane]

I really want to get the ultra in my hands.. that being said I'm watching this on my note 3 so I still win

[@shaolin95]

I just ordered one to update from note 2 some Samsung didn't compete in screen size this time

[@PaciDrifter]

Is it just me or is the back on the ultra messed up?

[@raqiem08]

What is the name of that game where you showed us the sound

[@078gregory]

Great video, Michael!! Thanks.

[@williamzhou8085]

After watch all these videos just wana say Fisher， u r the best~

[@seanmoore1345]

Why no one max and galaxy mega comparison

[@StreetBl8s]

Whats the name of the game they are playing

[@mathusanmanoranjan6112]

sparkle 2

[@StreetBl8s]

ty

[@austinbenson15]

The marble game?

[@alianjum3802]

Which racing game was that?

[@theeawesomee7822]

Im going to go with the Xperia Z Ultra on this one. .

[@DarylCarboxylate]

The screen doesn't scratch easily,there is a screen protector on it..

[@lucazade6787]

Z1 definitely, it looks gorgoeus too.

[@Natorism]

What is that game is he is playing?

[@crazzypraveen5946]

Hey guys..... my question is which is the best phone to buy...can any1 suggest me....im confused!!!

[@WearableHD]

Sony Xperia Z Ultra...

[@ArgentiumTea]

5:30 what game is that?

[@yourbestfriendjoshua]

The Z Ultra >>>>>>>

[@saadazzahrani]

Whats the name of the game at 5:21

[@thisiscuvo]

you forgot about the Z Ultra's ability to use pens and pencils as stylus =.=

[@likeaboss3065]

What game is the game he was playing on 5:07

[@austinbenson15]

What is the game ?

[@iAmViking94]

I have Xperia z ultra and i love it verry much i choose it.over the htc one max. But i have only one problem on the ultra, the batterylife sucks. Its verry verry bad. But overall amazing phone. Im gonna buy htc one max soon and im gonna use it for daily use

[@tinnie1835]

is it dirty or is it schrached

[@NiklasRitzenhoffMajor]

Hey guys, what happend to the daily this week ?

[@princymihawk]

Jaime said he was takin a 1 week break

[@NiklasRitzenhoffMajor]

huh? I watched every video when did he say it ?

[@princymihawk]

In his last pocketnow daily I think

[@NiklasRitzenhoffMajor]

oh ok

[@TrueRetroflection]

Come onnnnn, someone PLEASE make a DynaTAC reboot in phablet form!

[@mtb2625]

And its gpu,features and specs are considerably better in termsvof htc one and z ultra

[@Demorthus]

What's the name of that game he plays? reply please if possible :)

[@Demorthus]

Dennis McCarty You're a creep. I can't wait for you to be banned for stalking me.

[@fahadm8260]

one max Vs z ultra Vs Note3 Vs nokia 1520 PLEEEEEEEEASE great reviews by the way

[@SSSandhu13]

I want the Z Ultra so badly

[@azlan17sc]

Can anyone suggest me which is the best tablet phone to go for!!

[@droid7627]

out of these, the htc one max, but out of all phablets, the oppo n1 or the note 3

[@azlan17sc]

OverlordKilo thanx bro, i just bought the note 3 today!!!

[@alianjum3802]

Which racing game was that??? At 5:05

[@KrastanovOfficial]

Riptide GP 2

[@hamidvisuals]

galaxy note 3 is the best phablet now because it has the highest camera quality.the graphics and the CPU performance is also better.

[@LordJanzelot]

one max, present here!

[@sebitas1919]

Yo tengo un Z ultra me encanta ! Pero quisiera el One max pro creo q seria como involucionar xq su procesador es muy antiguo!!! Ojala sacaran nuevos phablets pro con características de Gama Alta como lo fue alguna vez Xperia Z ultra

[@maxj9204]

Personally I think the One's sound performance and looks (minus the horrendous looking fingerprint scanner) outweigh the benefits of the z ultra. Plus, I HATE the on screen buttons. They just look so... Bad.

[@drflanker]

Nexus 5 vs LG G2 pleeeaaassseee

[@vihrenkostadino]

I findthe greens on the z ultra much deeper and pleasing to the eye.I think the z ultra wins this comaprison.

[@brianhuber100]

i love the look of both but the ultra wins out this time. i love htcs boomsound speakers. i hate how vide the ultra looks though. i would probably go with the one max because i hate the look of sonys timescape ui. it looks abit cluttered to me and the camera on the one max looked better to me in most shots

[@ligmafigma9631]

HTC one line takes the cake ad the best built phone

[@leontaher9655]

i really like the sony ,but too bad it has no camera flash!! so if you going to buy it forget about taking pics in the dark...

[@MrAsh-cw5cq]

I'll stick with the z ultra

[@AliNajim]

Xperia z ultra, love it.

[@FlyerFrequency]

Z Ultra FTW!

[@bigsteamfan]

One Max vs Z Ultra?... Hmm... How about... HUAWEI ASCEND MATE! ;) Like a boss.

[@o3tomas]

No way, you would have to spend some more on hands free if you go with Z. Looks too awkward.

[@andrewtorres]

From the thumbnail i thought they were tablets.

[@philosopherpsycoligistlife9635]

Z ultras better overall although I like the htc designe more

[@steventou15]

i like one max n its camera, battery, screen,better then z ultra

[@Liverpoolbest1]

z ultra screen is amazingly good

[@IsaiSpetsnaz]

z ultra vs galaxy note 3... come on :)

[@robotsikey]

Htc one max is the bigger version of mini rather then the One

[@skandaa]

One Max in black!!

[@farouq1983]

Then I ask myself: Do I need all that? Will I use 30% of these features before I get bored?! .....nah!

[@ddave7026]

I'm totally buying the clone Z..fakes rule..

[@anomalyanomaly]

Z Ultra is the clear winner in the bathroom.

[@Wehiremonkeys]

These"phones"are to big. I feel sure that the Sony z1s is about as tall as the z1 ultra is wide.

[@TheBryanky]

Z Ultra - 92.2mm wide Z1 - 144mm tall. Still think Z1 "about" as tall as the z ultra is wide?

[@Wehiremonkeys]

Ok my guess was quite far off. I guess I should have checked the specs before commenting.

[@Anleoflippy]

Z Ultra wins in my book between these 2. But between the the Note 3? Heh....

[@LilRick96]

Note 3 vs Ultra

[@prestong30]

For some reason I don't like the way this guy talks.. weird pauses in between words.. bugs me

[@jcc4543]

sony z ultra of course :)

[@kamalaltaan9643]

Or get a note 3

[@petrosbugatti]

Z ultra army!

[@king.dannyman]

Almost hit your head with the max LOL

[@pavlevod]

I hate HTC's software, its awful! When u click at home button it closes an app like it crashed-.-

[@princymihawk]

Z Ultra all day

[@Akumetsubg]

I wouldn't buy either -__- I'd rather have a z1 or a One.

[@mutassimakram8812]

I think that the Sony ultra is better

[@TrevBec]

Sony phones are dust and lint magnets like nothing else.

[@justincredible3907]

For some reason, both phones look extremely ugly to me.

[@MrBilaldon12]

Asphalt 8: Airbourne

[@kaystate7756]

some one max hatters!

[@fridel999]

Z Ultra win

[@مؤيدالجعفر-ف1ت]

Z ultra is best

[@sameerin001]

Nice

[@msaheel]

Sony is the best then htc

[@tomadams7553]

These phones are way too big