Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 vs Sony Xperia Tablet S tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/10/2014 5:50 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 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 Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)

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16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core150% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB SD Card Standard
+331 grams (11.59 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)22% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1600x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+359 PPI123% 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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB	vs	+32GB (28GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
8.4"	vs	+9.4"12% Larger screen
4800 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh25% 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.
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

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Other model names	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 3G SM-T321, TabPRO 8.4	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	2/13/2014	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	128.5 x 219 millimeters (5.06 x 8.62 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	331 grams (11.59 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 Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	8.4" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	359 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 Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.4 KitKat	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 Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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 Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1296x808 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4800 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dual shot camera • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)
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