Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)

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

10/28/2013 9:38 AM, updated: 6/7/2025 7:24 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) Compare Motorola Xoom 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 16GB)

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8 Advantages Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
+32GB (28GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+10.1"7% Larger screen	vs	9.4"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP83% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (40nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
735 grams (25.73 ounces)	vs	+585 grams (20.48 ounces)26% Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)47% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
149 PPI	vs	+161 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% 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
3250 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh85% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
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

24 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB SD Card Standard

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

800x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Tablet Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G MZ602 CDMA	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	10/1/2011, Announced: 5/1/2011	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	735 grams (25.73 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
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	10.1" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	161 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
System version	Android 3.0 Honeycomb	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	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	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1296x808 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	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, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + 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
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	12 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Google Maps 5.0 3D • QuickOffice • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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