Apple iPad Air (4G 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)

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

1/16/2014 11:10 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Apple iPad Air (4G 32GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad Air X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (4G 32GB)

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19 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (23GB available)77% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+478 grams (16.73 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+264 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	161 PPI
+9.7"3% Larger screen	vs	9.4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.2MP17% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+8820 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Other model names	iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	478 grams (16.73 ounces)	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	161 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	iOS 12	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 13597	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
📷 Camera
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 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	33mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1296x808 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	8820 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered