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Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Apple iPad mini 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB) 07Points
9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)

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Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB) vs iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)} 16 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
+64GB (60GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.4"19%
Larger screen
vs7.9"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+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
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
585 grams (20.48 ounces)vs+341 grams (11.94 ounces)72%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+324 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP17%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
6000 mAhvs+6350 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
ModelXperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSonyApple
Release date10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/201210/16/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight585 grams (20.48 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.4" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSiOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeaniOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (60GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm lens
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 supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 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 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh6350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
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 on gray, White on silver, Gold
• Apple SIM only USA and UK
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)iPad mini 3 (CDMA 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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