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Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) Compare Apple iPad X
10.1"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)

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iPad (3G 16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+6800 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6000 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)vs+439 grams (15.37 ounces)66%
Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)109%
Thinner
768x1024 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels193%
Higher resolution screen
132 PPIvs+224 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.7"vs+10.1"4%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)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
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
ModeliPad (3G 16GB)Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Other model namesApple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet HSPA+ SGP541, Sony Castor
Country or region availableCanadaUSA(Europe)
Canada, USA, (Europe)
feature not registered
BrandAppleSony
Release date4/30/20103/1/2014
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight730 grams (25.55 ounces)439 grams (15.37 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI224 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
System versioniOS 4.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 5.1.1Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered1420 hours (59.2 days)

➕ Other features

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• iCloud service
• Colors: Black
• Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Sony TRILUMINOS
• Sony ClearAudio+
• S-Force front Surround 3D
• Miracast
• ANT+ support
• DUALSHOCK®3 PlayStation 3 support
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
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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