Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)

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

11/7/2013 8:31 PM, updated: 7/4/2022 5:03 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4830
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) Compare Dell Venue 8 Pro 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? Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)

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13 Advantages Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
+1.83GHz 32bit Quad-core (22nm)109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+2GB DDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (43GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB SD Card Standard
+395 grams (13.83 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+189 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	161 PPI
+(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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner
8"	vs	+9.4"18% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4830 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

800x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Tablet Dell Venue 8 Pro 5570E	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Dell	Sony
Release date	10/1/2013	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	130 x 216 millimeters (5.12 x 8.5 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	395 grams (13.83 ounces)	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	8" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	161 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
System version	Windows 8.1	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Intel Atom Z3740D (22nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.83GHz Silvermont (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Intel Atom Z3700 (688MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB DDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (43GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
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
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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1296x808 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4830 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • Netgear Push2TV wireless display TV adapter (optional) • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)	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