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Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB) vs Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Lenovo ThinkPad 8 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo ThinkPad 8 X Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB) 12Points
10.1"
LED

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tablet Z X
8.3"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB) vs ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)} 10 Advantages Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)28%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+10.1"22%
Larger screen
vs8.3"
+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
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 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+2.4GHz 32bit Quad-core52%
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+128GB10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
495 grams (17.33 ounces)vs+430 grams (15.05 ounces)15%
Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
224 PPIvs+273 PPI22%
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+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
MicroUSB 2.0vs+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

21 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
1200x1920 pixels
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 2.1MP
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
ModelXperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Tablet Z C6907 WiFi SGP311, Sony PolluxLenovo ThinkPad 8.3 WiFi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonyLenovo
Release date4/8/20131/1/2014
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)132 x 224.3 millimeters (5.2 x 8.83 in)
Weight495 grams (17.33 ounces)430 grams (15.05 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches8.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)224 PPI273 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 (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows 8.1 Pro
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: Intel Atom Z3770
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.4GHz Bay Trail (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Intel HD Graphics
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
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 Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
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 cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
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 (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 3.0
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)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours8 hours
Standby890 hours (37.1 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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+
• WiFi hotspot
• IP57 certified: dust proof and water resistant
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• USB On-The-Go
• SRS Sound
• ThinkPad OneLink Dock Pro
• Quickshot Cover

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi 16GB)Lenovo ThinkPad 8 (WiFi 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.49W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.69W/kg (body)feature not registered
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