Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/22/2014 2:31 PM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)

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13 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
+32GB (28GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+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)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+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	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB SD Card Standard	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
585 grams (20.48 ounces)	vs	+306 grams (10.71 ounces)91% Lighter
161 PPI	vs	+170 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
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
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
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Model	Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)	Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T217T (T-Mobile)
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012	12/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight	585 grams (20.48 ounces)	306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.4" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	600x1024 pixels (16:9)
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	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
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 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (1, 4, 5, 13)
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 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1296x808 pixels	1280x1024 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 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
USB	USB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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
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: Midnight Black • Quickoffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217T)
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