Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 vs Sony Xperia Tablet S tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/16/2014 12:16 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.7"
AMOLED

800x1280

3.1
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 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? Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+64GB4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+340 grams (11.9 ounces)72% Lighter	vs	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+196 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	161 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
7.7"	vs	+9.4"22% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 3.2 Honeycomb	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
5100 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	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

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

16 million

800x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G+ HSPA+

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 3G P6800, Samsung GT-P6800	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	12/1/2011	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	133 x 196.7 millimeters (5.24 x 7.74 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	340 grams (11.9 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
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	7.7" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (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)	196 PPI	161 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
System version	Android 3.2 Honeycomb	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
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC210 Exynos 4 Dual 4210	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz 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	ARM Mali-400	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	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	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	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	feature not registered	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
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	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
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5100 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	12 hours
Standby	1000 hours (41.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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 • Samsung TouchWiz UX • DNSe sound enhancement • Quickoffice HD • SNS integration • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab 7.7 (GT-P6800 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.51W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.08W/kg (head)	feature not registered