Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Apple iPad Air 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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9.4"
LED
LED
800x1280
8
MP
MP
1mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Penta-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Triple-core
7340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
Model | Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131) | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 |
Country or region available | (Europe), Canada, USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Apple |
Release date | 10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012 | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 |
Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
Weight | 585 grams (20.48 ounces) | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
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) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 800x1280 pixels (16:10) | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 161 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean | iPadOS 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm) | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) |
CPU | Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core) | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz) | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 11457 (v2) | Basemark X: 29753 |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (28GB available) | 64GB (54GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
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 | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
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/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1296x808 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
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+ |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 7340 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Black on silver โข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine โข Oleophobic coating โข WiFi hotspot โข Java framework | โข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold โข Retina display โข Oleophobic coating โข AirDrop file sharing โข iCloud service โข iCloud Keychain โข FaceTime HD |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | |
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 |