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Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface 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 Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) 04Points
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) Compare Microsoft Surface 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 (WiFi 16GB)

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Surface Pro (128GB)} 4 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)} 20 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
+4GB DDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (83GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+10.6"5%
Larger screen
vs10.1"
+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)vs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
907 grams (31.75 ounces)vs+426 grams (14.91 ounces)113%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)103%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
208 PPIvs+224 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2.1MP125%
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) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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
5087 mAhvs+6000 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/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

15 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
ModelSurface Pro (128GB)Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet WiFi SGP511, Sony Castor
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftSony
Release date2/9/20133/1/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight907 grams (31.75 ounces)426 grams (14.91 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.6" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)208 PPI224 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
System versionWindows 8 ProAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateWindows 8.1 ProAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 APQ8074AB
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerIntel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 4753 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory4GB DDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (83GB available)
SSD
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 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 detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5087 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours13 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)1420 hours (59.2 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Digital pen
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• Colors: Black, White
• 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

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
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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