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Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 X Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) 13Points
10.1"
LED

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet Z X
8.4"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) vs Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+10.1"20%
Larger screen
vs8.4"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+6000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4800 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (12GB available)vs+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
495 grams (17.33 ounces)vs+331 grams (11.59 ounces)50%
Lighter
1200x1920 pixelsvs+1600x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
224 PPIvs+359 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
(front) 2.1MP
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
ModelXperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z Tablet 4G SGP321, SGP351, Sony Pollux GinaTablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 3G SM-T321, TabPRO 8.4
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonySamsung
Release date4/8/20132/13/2014
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)128.5 x 219 millimeters (5.06 x 8.62 in)
Weight495 grams (17.33 ounces)331 grams (11.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size10.1" inches8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)224 PPI359 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS SGP321: 850/900/2100 - SGP351: 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 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 supportedLED flash
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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
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, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours11 hours
Standby1270 hours (52.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dual shot camera
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE)Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (3G 16GB)
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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