Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Samsung Galaxy S3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2013 9:37 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
+32GB (28GB available)12% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+800x1280 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+9.4"96% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+6000 mAh186% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB SD Card Standard	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
585 grams (20.48 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)3 times Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
161 PPI	vs	+306 PPI90% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP83% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)	Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 i535, Samsung Galaxy S III R530
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012	7/12/2012
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	585 grams (20.48 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	9.4" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	161 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1296x808 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
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
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • USB OTG On-the-go • Smart Stay eye tracking • TouchWiz with Motion UX • WiFi hotspot • 4G Mobile Hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.48W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.088W/kg (head)