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Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) 02Points
9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)} 2 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB) vs Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)} 1 Advantage Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
585 grams (20.48 ounces)vs+570 grams (19.95 ounces)3%
Lighter

37 Common items in both devices
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
1GB LPDDR2
16GB (13GB available)
Until 32GB SD Card Standard
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
ModelXperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT121US)
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/20129/1/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight585 grams (20.48 ounces)570 grams (19.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size9.4" inches9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI161 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (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 1.3GHz 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)AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
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)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1296x808 pixels1296x808 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)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Oleophobic coating
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on silver
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Oleophobic coating
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 16GB)Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 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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