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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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10.1"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200) Compare Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet X
8"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)

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Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)39%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+10.1"26%
Larger screen
vs8"
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4200 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
3GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
439 grams (15.37 ounces)vs+321 grams (11.24 ounces)37%
Lighter
224 PPIvs+283 PPI26%
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
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1200x1920 pixels
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
ModelXperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2 Tablet HSPA+ SGP541, Sony CastorGalaxy Tab A8" S Pen WiFi (SM-P200), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8"
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date3/1/20144/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019
Depth6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in)
Weight439 grams (15.37 ounces)321 grams (11.24 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)224 PPI283 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI core 1.1

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
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 registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hall effect
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13 hoursfeature not registered
Standby1420 hours (59.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedfeature not registered
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennafeature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Sony TRILUMINOS
• Sony ClearAudio+
• S-Force front Surround 3D
• Miracast
• ANT+ support
• DUALSHOCK®3 PlayStation 3 support
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gray
• S Pen (Stylus Pen)
• Blue light filter

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P200)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.4W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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