Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)

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

10/28/2013 9:35 AM, updated: 6/25/2022 10:06 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB) Compare Microsoft Surface 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? Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)

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13 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
+1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)108% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+4GB DDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (83GB available)38% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (60GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB SD Card Standard
+1080x1920 pixels103% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+208 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	161 PPI
+10.6"13% Larger screen	vs	9.4"
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+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
+USB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
907 grams (31.75 ounces)	vs	+585 grams (20.48 ounces)55% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)48% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
5087 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 1MP

(front) HD (1280x720)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Surface Pro (128GB)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Other model names	Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Microsoft	Sony
Release date	2/9/2013	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	907 grams (31.75 ounces)	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	10.6" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 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
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
System version	Windows 8 Pro	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Windows 8.1 Pro	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 4753 (v2)	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB DDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (83GB available) SSD	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	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
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x720 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	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
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 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
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
USB	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5087 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	12 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Digital pen • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
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