Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB) vs Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Huawei MediaPad X1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2015 1:47 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 2:41 AM

Compare Huawei MediaPad X1 X Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
LTPS

1200x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	vs	16 Advantages Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
+64GB (60GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+9.4"34% Larger screen	vs	7"
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+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 Quad-core (28nm)83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% 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	+239 grams (8.37 ounces)145% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)22% Thinner
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1200x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
161 PPI	vs	+323 PPI101% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP4 times 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+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	MediaPad X1 (3G)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)	MediaPad Honor X1 7D-501U
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012	4/1/2014, Announced: 2/28/2014
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)	103.9 x 183.5 millimeters (4.09 x 7.22 in)
Weight	585 grams (20.48 ounces)	239 grams (8.37 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 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	9.4" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	161 PPI	323 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 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
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	Emotion UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	32bit: HiSilicon Kirin 910 (28nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	ARM Mali-450 MP4 (533MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1296x808 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) DTS
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, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	504 hours (21 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, 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: Snow White, Diamond Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)	Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
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