| Physical features | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Model | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 | Sony Xperia Z Tablet 4G SGP321, SGP351, Sony Pollux Gina |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | feature not registered |
| Brand | Apple | Sony |
| Release date | October, 2014 | April, 2013 |
| Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) | 172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in) |
| Weight | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) | 495 grams (17.33 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
| System (OS) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Operating system | iOS 8.0 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Hardware | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Apple A8X (20nm) | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
| CPU processor | 1.5Ghz 3-Cores Apple Cyclone | 1.5Ghz Quad-Core Krait |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GXA6850 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (117GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
| Screen size | 9.7" inches | 10.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1200x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 224 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | 100/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS SGP321: 850/900/2100 - SGP351: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | SGP321: LTE Cat3 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
SGP351: LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 4) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| 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 |
| Calling | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Not supported | Voice recorder |
| Camera | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| 2ª camera | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
| Other functions | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Not supported | Not supported |
| Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
|
| Other features | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
- Retina display
- Oleophobic coating
- AirDrop file sharing
- iCloud service
- iCloud Keychain
- FaceTime HD | - Colors: Black, White
- Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 2
- USB On-The-Go 1.3
- 3D surround sound
- Sony ClearAudio+
- WiFi direct, hotspot
- IP57 certified: dust proof and water resistant
- Java framework |
| Power supply | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day |
| Standby | feature not registered | 76200 minutes | 1270 hours | 52.9 days |
| Radiation rate | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) | Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.69W/kg (body) |