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
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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) |