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Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

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SonyXperia Tablet SSonyXperia Z2 Tablet
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2012March 2014
Display
Screen size9.4″10.1″
Resolution1280 × 8001920 × 1200
Sharpness161 pixels per inch224 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeTFT colour LCDTFT LCD with TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, Live Colour LED and X-Reality for mobile
Performance
ChipNVIDIA Tegra 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Memory1 GB3 GB
Storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB16 GB, 32 GB
CPUTegra 3 mobile processor at 1.3 GHz, as listed on Sony's model specification pageQuad-core Snapdragon 801 at 2.3 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8.1 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera1 MP2.2 MP
Rear camera–8.1 MP Exmor RS for mobile sensor
Front camera–2.2 MP camera
Video recording–Full HD 1080p recording
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 12 hoursUp to 13 hours
Battery (mAh)–6,000 mAh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedNot supported
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailMaker claims approximately 12 hours video or 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing; approximately 5.5 hours for a full chargeMaker claims up to 13 hours video; Japanese Wi-Fi specification also lists approximately 11 hours browsing and 5.8 hours for a full charge
Charging–Micro-USB charging or separate magnetic charging dock; Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 support
USB-CProprietary multi-port for power and accessory connections; optional HDMI/USB accessories; SD, SDHC and SDHC UHS-I card slotMicro-USB 2.0 with MHL 3.0 video output; microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC expansion up to 128 GB according to Sony's Japanese specification page
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0, according to Sony's specification pageBluetooth 4.0
Mobile networkWi-Fi and 3G variants; Wi-Fi body weighs 570 g and 3G body 585 g; capacity availability varies by regionWi-Fi and LTE variants; Wi-Fi weighs 426 g and LTE 439 g; 16 GB LTE and 16/32 GB Wi-Fi configurations in Sony's Hong Kong announcement
KeyboardsOptional cover with keyboard connects through the multi-port; no Bluetooth pairing neededOptional BKC50 Bluetooth keyboard with tablet cover stand
Design
Weight570 g426 g
Thickness11.85 mm6.7 mm
Height × width174.4 × 239.8 mm172 × 266 mm
Water and dust resistanceIPX4IP58
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakersBuilt-in stereo speakers; digital noise cancellation with compatible Sony headphones
MicrophonesBuilt-in mono microphone; stereo mini-jack doubles as a mono microphone inputBuilt-in mono microphone; 3.5 mm headset socket
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, ambient light sensor, GPS and infrared remote controlAccelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, ambient light sensor, GPS, NFC and infrared remote control
MaterialsAluminium body with folded upper edge; 8.8 mm at the thin section and 11.85 mm maximum, excluding projections; IPX4-equivalent splash protection with covers closed and tablet standing upright, not immersionPlastic body; 6.4 mm at the thin section and 6.7 mm maximum excluding projections; IP55 and IP58 protection requires all covers closed
Colours–Black or white, depending on configuration
Software at launchAndroid 4.0 with Guest Mode and Small AppsAndroid 4.4 KitKat
In the boxMains adaptorMains adaptor and USB cable; LTE bundle headphones vary by region

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