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Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)

Side by side comparison between Dell Venue 8 Pro vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet X Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB) 03Points
8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4830
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) Compare Dell Venue 8 Pro 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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Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)} 3 Advantages Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB) vs Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
+32GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+395 grams (13.83 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs439 grams (15.37 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.83GHz 32bit Quad-core (22nm)vs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB DDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)41%
Thinner
800x1280 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
189 PPIvs+224 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8"vs+10.1"26%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4830 mAhvs+6000 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
ModelVenue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Other model namesTablet Dell Venue 8 Pro 5830, 5808ESony Xperia Z2 Tablet HSPA+ SGP541, Sony Castor
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandDellSony
Release date10/1/20133/1/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)130 x 216 millimeters (5.12 x 8.5 in)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight395 grams (13.83 ounces)439 grams (15.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)189 PPI224 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
System versionWindows 8.1Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Chipset32bit: Intel Atom Z3740D (22nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.83GHz Silvermont (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerIntel Atom Z3700 (688MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
RAM memory2GB DDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)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 / Upload21/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4830 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered1420 hours (59.2 days)

➕ Other features

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• Netgear Push2TV wireless display TV adapter (optional)
• Java framework
• 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

Dell Venue 8 Pro (3G 32GB)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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