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Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

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

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Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) 22Points
10.1"
LED

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet Z X
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)

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Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) vs Surface RT (32GB)} 4 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+495 grams (17.33 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1200x1920 pixels120%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1366 pixels
+224 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs148 PPI
+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP125%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+6000 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4120 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (15GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
10.1"vs+10.6"5%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

20 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
ModelXperia Tablet Z (LTE)Surface RT (32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z Tablet 4G SGP321, SGP351, Sony Pollux GinaTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date4/8/201310/26/2012
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight495 grams (17.33 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.1" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels768x1366 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)224 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows RT 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows RT 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBrowsermark: 73180 (v1)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (15GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS SGP321: 850/900/2100 - SGP351: 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkSGP321: LTE Cat3 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
SGP351: LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 4)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot 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 Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
Battery capacity6000 mAh4120 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours8 hours
Standby1270 hours (52.9 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 2
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 3D surround sound
• Sony ClearAudio+
• IP57 certified: dust proof and water resistant
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.69W/kg (body)feature not registered
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