Sony · Xperia Tablet

Xperia Tablet Z

Released March 2013

A 10.1-inch Android tablet with a Full HD LCD, Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, water and dust resistance and an infrared remote.

Screen: 10.1″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB
Weight: 495 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews praise the slim, light design and performance but criticise the speakers. Notebookcheck also finds limited browsing endurance and slow charging; Engadget questions the premium price.

From notebookcheck.net and engadget.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 10.1″
Resolution: 1920 × 1200
Sharpness: 224 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: TFT LCD with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB, 32 GB
CPU: Quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 at 1.5 GHz

Cameras

Rear camera: 8.1 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Front camera: 2.2 MP
Rear camera: 8.1 MP Exmor R for mobile sensor; HDR photos
Front camera: 2.2 MP Exmor R for mobile sensor
Video recording: Full HD recording

Battery and connections

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 10 hours
Battery (mAh): 6,000 mAh
Mobile data option: Yes
Stylus: Not supported
Keyboard made for it: No
Battery life detail: Maker claims approximately 10 hours video or 8.2 hours Wi-Fi browsing for the Japanese Wi-Fi model; approximately 6.5 hours for a full charge; SO-03E LTE capacity is 6000 mAh
USB-C: Micro-USB 2.0 for charging and data; HDMI output through a separate MHL adaptor; microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 64 GB
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Mobile network: Wi-Fi and LTE variants; regional configurations differ; first sale was the Japanese SO-03E LTE model on 22 March 2013

Design

Weight: 495 g
Thickness: 7.2 mm
Height × width: 172 × 266 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP57
Operating system: Android
Speakers: Stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround 3D
Microphones: Built-in mono microphone; 3.5 mm headset socket
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, ambient light sensor, GPS, NFC and infrared remote control
Materials: Plastic body; 6.9 mm at the thin section and 7.2 mm maximum excluding projections; IP55 and IP57 protection requires all port covers closed
Colours: Black or white, depending on configuration
Software at launch: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
In the box: Mains adaptor and USB cable; regional accessory bundles differ

Storage options

Storage
16 GB
32 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

IP55 and IP57 water and dust protection with port covers closed
Infrared remote, NFC and MHL video output
microSD expansion up to 64 GB

Cons

Covers must be closed to maintain water resistance
No active pen support or dedicated keyboard

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Weight	Released
SonyXperia Z2 Tablet	10.1″	LCD	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801	3 GB	16 GB – 32 GB	426 g	Mar 2014
AppleiPad Air 2	9.7″	LCD	A8X	2 GB	16 GB – 128 GB	437 g	Oct 2014
SonyXperia Z4 Tablet	10.1″	LCD	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810	3 GB	32 GB	389 g	Jun 2015

Sources

Photo: sony.jp

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