Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

Budget phablets tend to attract attention, and Sony's C5 Ultra is certainly doing that, boasting a lovely 6 inch screen and 4G for just over $500. So what's wrong with the phone?

Sony's no stranger to big screen phones. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra was one of the most attractive albeit unwieldy 6-inch+ device from the company. However, with the Xperia C5 Ultra, it has been able to strike a balance between good looks and ergonomics. We have to say we were very impressed with the nearly bezel-free display. The screen to body ratio is large so you never feel you're holding an oversized smartphone in your hand. Unlike the Xperia Z Ultra, the phone is not super thin so the weight is well spread out making it easy to lug around the phone. Sony continues to stay loyal to the OmniBalance design philosophy but with soft, rounded edges and corners. The front is largely dominated by the 6-inch screen flanked by a metal ring that surrounds the 13MP camera lens and flash at the top along with the sensor array and the Sony logo. There are also two grills at the top and bottom lip. The front panel is all glass and doesn't get smudged easily. Design