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Apple iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Sony Xperia Tablet Z tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tablet Z X Apple iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB) 05Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB) Compare Apple iPad 4 X
10.1"
LED

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)

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iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB) vs Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
+32GB (26GB available)117%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1536x2048 pixels37%
Higher resolution screen
vs1200x1920 pixels
+264 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs224 PPI
+11560 mAh93%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6000 mAh
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
652 grams (22.82 ounces)vs+495 grams (17.33 ounces)32%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36%
Thinner
9.7"vs+10.1"4%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
ModeliPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesiPad 4 A1458 (WiFi)Sony Xperia Tablet Z C6907 WiFi SGP311, Sony Pollux
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleSony
Release date11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/20124/8/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight652 grams (22.82 ounces)495 grams (17.33 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size9.7" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI224 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
System versioniOS 6.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 10Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full 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 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)890 hours (37.1 days)

➕ Other features

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• FaceTime HD
• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 2
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 3D surround sound
• Sony ClearAudio+
• WiFi hotspot
• IP57 certified: dust proof and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 4 (WiFi 32GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.69W/kg (body)
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