Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Sony Xperia U devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/30/2013 11:46 AM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+32GB (28GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+768x1024 pixels92% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+9.7"177% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+6800 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
680 grams (23.8 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)5 times Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)12% Thinner
132 PPI	vs	+280 PPI112% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

3.5mm jack

802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]

+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Apple iPad 1 A1219 (WiFi)	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	3/1/2010	5/7/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	680 grams (23.8 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	5.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • Digital compass • iCloud service	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (WiFi 32GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)