Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2013 9:38 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

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9 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+585 grams (20.48 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 1MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
161 PPI	vs	+264 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.4"	vs	+9.7"3% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6000 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh93% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012	3/16/2012
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	585 grams (20.48 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.4" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	161 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1296x808 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	iPad 3 (4G 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