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Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Sony Xperia Tablet S tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) 11Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X
9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)

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iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)} 11 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+264 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs161 PPI
+9.7"3%
Larger screen
vs9.4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+11560 mAh93%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (60GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
662 grams (23.17 ounces)vs+570 grams (19.95 ounces)16%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7%
Thinner
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
ModeliPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon iPad 3 A1403 (4G + CDMA)Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT121US)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSony
Release date3/16/20129/1/2012
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight662 grams (23.17 ounces)570 grams (19.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size9.7" inches9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI161 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
System versioniOS 5.1.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateiOS 9.0Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP4NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 11457 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (60GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1296x808 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours12 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black on silver
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Oleophobic coating
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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