Sony Xperia XZ and Ektra are 2 of the best camera beasts (23MP and 21MP, respectively) in our market. If we put them into a battel between Sony Xperia XZ vs Kodak Ektra, who do you think will be the winner? Let’s read on and discover!

Sony Xperia XZ vs Kodak Ektra: specs comparison

Firstly, let’s start the Sony Xperia XZ vs Kodak Ektra battle by considering their display. Newly-introduced Kodak Ektra sports a handy 5.0-inch screen with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. Having the same type of resolution as the Ektra, however, Xperia XZ display is a little larger: 5.2 inches. Therefore, the pixel density of Kodak Ektra will be higher than that of the Xperia XZ. In terms of processor, Kodak Ektra packs MediaTek Helio X20. Meanwhile, the handset of Sony is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-core processor.

Both smartphones offer 3GB of RAM – a decent amount for our current standard. While Kodak comes with 32GB ROM, the Xperia XZ has 2 storage variants: 32/64GB that can be expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. It is clear the Sony’s beast is leading its counterpart in this aspect. The handset of Kodak features a 21MP primary camera that has f/2.0 aperture and Sony’s IMX230 image sensor. In addition, for selfie, there is a 13MP shooter on the front of both the smartphones. However, rear camera of the Xperia XZ is slightly better of Kodak Ektra: 23MP with f/2.0, phase detection and laser autofocus, as well as LED flash.

Other Sony Xperia XZ and Kodak Ektra specs are also worth looking at. Kodak Ektra derives its power from a 3,000mAh battery whereas Sony Xperia XZ juice pack is 2900mAh. Moreover, the battery of Ektra is supported by Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0). Kodak Ektra runs Android OS, v6.0 while Sony Xperia XZ uses Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow). As a result, the operating system of Xperia XZ comes in more updated than that of Ektra

Sony Xperia XZ vs Kodak Ektra: price and availability

Sony Xperia XZ price is around $685 and Kodak Ektra will cost you $488 approximately. In addition, Sony Xperia XZ is now on sale whereas Kodak Ektrawe won’t be available until this December. So, we think that if prefer a stronger phone and you’re care-free about the price tag , Sony Xperia XZ is a good choice. However, if you want an affordable yet competent phone, then be a bit more patient and go with Kodak Ektra.