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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB) vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB) 04Points
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 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)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB) vs Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
+306 grams (10.71 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs426 grams (14.91 ounces)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core135%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)55%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
600x1024 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+224 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"vs+10.1"44%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
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
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+6000 mAh50%
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+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
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

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+5 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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab 3 SM-T2110Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet WiFi SGP511, Sony Castor
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungSony
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20133/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight306 grams (10.71 ounces)426 grams (14.91 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels (16:9)1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI224 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA986 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 APQ8074AB
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerVivante GC1000Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot 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+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered1420 hours (59.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Quickoffice
• Java framework
• 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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.71W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
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