Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
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 10 Plus (i4213)
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17 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Model | Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia 10+ Dual-sim I4213 (4GB RAM), Sony Mermaid | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 |
Country or region available | (Europe), (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Apple |
Release date | 2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 422 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | iPadOS 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz) | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 147163 (v8) Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Basemark X: 29753 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (117GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38) | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom | 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/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | 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/2.4 (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 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | Not supported |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 7340 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 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 10 Plus (i4213) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, Navy, Silver, Gold | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) | 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 |