The Xperia T2 Ultra comes in with a 6-inch 720p display while the Desire 816 has a 5.5-inch 720p display
Both of the phablets have a plastic glossy back which attract a lot of fingerprints and smudges
The Xperia T2 Ultra is not only taller but also wider than the Desire 816
When compared in thickness, both seem similar although the Desire 816 is 0.3mm thicker
Viewing angles are not so bad on both the devices, although the display on the Desire 816 seems slightly better
Both the phablets sport a 13MP camera with an LED flash