Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs HP Slate 7

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs HP Slate 7 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 HP Slate 7 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points HP Slate 7 Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
FFS+

600x1024

3.1
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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19 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	vs	5 Advantages HP Slate 7
+16GB (13GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.7GB available)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)22% Thinner	vs	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+800x1280 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	600x1024 pixels
+9.4"34% Larger screen	vs	7"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4100 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+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
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
585 grams (20.48 ounces)	vs	+372 grams (13.02 ounces)57% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT LCD FFS+Advantage TFT LCD FFS+ display is brighter and more vivid
161 PPI	vs	+170 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

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

16 million

Only digital zoom

Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
Change model
Model	Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	Slate 7
Other model names	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)	HP Slate 7 2800, Hewlett-Packard Slate 7 1800
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	HP
Release date	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012	4/1/2013
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)	116.1 x 197.1 millimeters (4.57 x 7.76 in)
Weight	585 grams (20.48 ounces)	372 grams (13.02 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)	HP Slate 7
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD FFS+
Screen size	9.4" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	600x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	161 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	32bit: Rockchip RK3066 (40nm)
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 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 250Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	8GB (5.7GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
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)	HP Slate 7
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
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)	HP Slate 7
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
USB	USB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) SL3770125
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
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 on silver, Red • Beats Audio • HP ePrint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)	HP Slate 7
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