A top-notch Xperia Z5 Ultra phablet could launch in March 2016 with a 4K resolution, Snapdragon 820 chip, powerful 23-megapixel camera and large battery.
Sony just launched its latest Xperia Z5 lineup, but one rumored device is notably missing: the Xperia Z5 Ultra. Some believed that the Xperia Z5 Premium is in fact what was previously rumored to be the Xperia Z5 Ultra, but now it seems that it may not be the case.
The news comes out of China from the "very reliable" @LeaksFly, who posted details on the Xperia Z5 Ultra launch on Weibo, as PricePony first reported. The tipster revealed that the Xperia Z5 Ultra would arrive in March 2016, and PricePony further detailed expected specifications.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium made its debut as the world's first 4K smartphone, and the Xperia Z5 Ultra may follow its lead and boast a 4K resolution as well, albeit on a massive 6.44-inch display. The Z5 Premium also boasts a 23-megapixel rear camera that is expected to grace the Xperia Z5 Ultra.
At the same time, the Sony Xperia Z5 Ultra is expected to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor under the hood, which could account for the later release. If it launched now, the Xperia Z5 Ultra would have had to settle for the Snapdragon 810 processor powering the Xperia Z5 Premium, but a March 2016 release allows for an upgrade in this department.
PricePony further speculated that the Xperia Z5 Ultra should pack 4GB of RAM and employ the same cooling solution as the Xperia Z5 Premium, using thermal paste with two copper pipes connected to the SoC to keep it from overheating. The Snapdragon 820 should not pose the same overheating issues as the Snapdragon 810, but Sony could nonetheless choose the same cooling system just to be on the safe side.
The Snapdragon 820 could also be the reason behind the delayed release of the Xperia Z5 Ultra. If it launched now, it would have had to settle for the Snapdragon 810, but a March 2016 release would allow for a Snapdragon 820 built in.
The later launch is mostly due to the usage of the brand new Snapdragon 820 in the Xperia Z5 Ultra, in combination with the 4GB RAM.
Furthermore, the Sony Xperia Z5 Ultra is also expected to boast a larger and more powerful battery to fire up its massive display. The Xperia Z5 Premium has a 3,430 mAh unit, but the Xperia Z5 Ultra could get a 4,000 mAh battery.
Keep in mind, however, it's all in the rumor state for now, since Sony has not made any official announcement so far. A Sony Xperia Z5 Ultra launch within the next six months or so does sound highly probable, but take the specific timeframe and specifications with a grain of salt.
