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Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet X Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB) 07Points
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G) Compare Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 X
10.1"
IPS

1200x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)} 7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB) vs Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
+64GB (59GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+360 grams (12.6 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs439 grams (15.37 ounces)
+1536x2048 pixels37%
Higher resolution screen
vs1200x1920 pixels
+324 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs224 PPI
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+6700 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6000 mAh
2.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)33%
Thinner
7.9"vs+10.1"28%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
ModelXiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Other model namesTablet Xiaomi Pad 7.9Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet HSPA+ SGP541, Sony Castor
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date6/1/2014, Announced: 3/1/20143/1/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)135.4 x 202 millimeters (5.33 x 7.95 in)172 x 266 millimeters (6.77 x 10.47 in)
Weight360 grams (12.6 ounces)439 grams (15.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7.9" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI224 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User InterfaceMIUI 7feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP Kepler MP192 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 24456feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (59GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered42/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, 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

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
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 supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 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

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6700 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered1420 hours (59.2 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, White, Gray
• Java framework
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Pad 7.9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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