Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3330
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Triple-core
7340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)
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17 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
60Hz |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Model | Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia 1 (KDDI Corporation) 64GB, Sony Kumano | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 |
Country or region available | Japan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Apple |
Release date | 5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
Weight | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Display type | OLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 643 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | iPadOS 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Basemark X: 29753 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (117GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1600/150 Mbps | feature not registered |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 17, 18, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
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 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | 4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | Not supported |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3330 mAh | 7340 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Not supported |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |