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Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Asus Google Nexus 7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) 09Points
9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X
7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)

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Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)} 7 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)19%
Thinner
vs10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+9.4"34%
Larger screen
vs7"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4325 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
585 grams (20.48 ounces)vs+347 grams (12.15 ounces)69%
Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
161 PPIvs+216 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
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+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
800x1280 pixels
3G+ HSPA+
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
ModelXperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T Cellular, Asus Grouper
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandSonyAsus
Release date10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/201211/1/2012, Announced: 10/15/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)
Weight585 grams (20.48 ounces)347 grams (12.15 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.4" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI216 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)Geekbench: 1599 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (12GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1296x808 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh4325 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Oleophobic coating
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Google Wallet
• Asus TruVivid technology
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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