| Physical features | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Model | Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet HSPA+ SGP541, Sony Castor | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 |
| Country or region available | feature not registered | 
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Apple |
| Release date | March, 2014 | October, 2014 |
| Depth | 6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
| Weight | 439 grams (15.37 ounces) | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Wireless external keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Operating system | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | iOS 8.0 |
| Firmware update | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | iPadOS 13 |
| Hardware | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB | 64bit - Apple A8X (20nm) |
| CPU processor | 2.3Ghz Quad-Core Krait 400 | 1.5Ghz 3-Cores Apple Cyclone |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | PowerVR GXA6850 MP8 |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 128GB (117GB available) |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| Display | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 10.1" inches | 9.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1200x1920 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 224 PPI | 264 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) | Not supported |
| Maximum download/upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | feature not registered |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G | feature not registered |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | Not supported |
| 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 |
| Calling | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice recorder | Not supported |
| Camera | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| 2ª camera | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Connectivity | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Proprietary TV-out |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
| Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black
- Exmor RS on back camera
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
- Sony TRILUMINOS
- Sony ClearAudio+
- S-Force front Surround 3D
- WiFi direct
- WiFi hotspot
- Miracast
- ANT+ support
- DUALSHOCK®3 PlayStation 3 support
- IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
- Java framework | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
- Retina display
- Oleophobic coating
- AirDrop file sharing
- iCloud service
- iCloud Keychain
- FaceTime HD |
| Power supply | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 7340 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 780 minutes | 13 hours | 0.5 day | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day |
| Standby | 85200 minutes | 1420 hours | 59.2 days | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) |
| 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 |