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Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Tablet Z X Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) 02Points
9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X
10.1"
LED

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)

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Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)} 2 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB) vs Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
+64GB (60GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB SD Card Standardvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
570 grams (19.95 ounces)vs+495 grams (17.33 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)28%
Thinner
800x1280 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
161 PPIvs+224 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.4"vs+10.1"7%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2.1MP98%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
TFT LED-Backlit LCD
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
ModelXperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT121US)Sony Xperia Tablet Z C6907 WiFi SGP311, Sony Pollux
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonySony
Release date9/1/20124/8/2013
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight570 grams (19.95 ounces)495 grams (17.33 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size9.4" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)161 PPI224 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (60GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB SD Card Standard
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot 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 (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1296x808 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered890 hours (37.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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, White
• Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 2
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 3D surround sound
• Sony ClearAudio+
• WiFi hotspot
• IP57 certified: dust proof and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tablet S (WiFi 64GB)Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.69W/kg (body)
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