The tech giants are aiming to capture the tablet market, and it seems that every company out there wants to have their share of the tablet market. Apple has already got hold of a large chunk of tablet market share with its iPad, and now other companies are coming out with Android based tablets to dig a hole in Apple’s pocket. Although Android tablets have not been very successful, but Google’s new Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets have started to gain popularity because of their tech specs as well as their attractive price.
Sony has announced the Xperia Tablet Z at the Mobile World Congress 2013 which too comes with interesting specs – and of course a premium price. So let’s compare the Sony Xperia Tablet Z with its two big opponents – the Nexus 10 and iPad 4th generation.
| Sony Xperia Tablet Z | Nexus 10 | iPad (4th Generation) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | iOS 6.1 |
| Screen | 10.1-inch LED-backlit LCD | 10.1-inch Super PLS TFT display | 9.7-inch Retina Display |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| PPI | 224 | 299 | 264 |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 | Dual-core A6X |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 16/32GB | 16/32GB | 16/32/64GB |
| Expandable memory | Yes, up to 64 GB | No | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+ | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+ |
| Camera | Rear 8MP, Front 2MP | Rear 5MP, Front 1.9MP | Rear 5MP, Front 1.2MP |
| Video | Yes, 1080p at 30FPS | Yes, 1080p at 30FPS | Yes, 1080p at 30FPS |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v3.0 | Yes, v4.0 |
| Battery | Li-Po 6000 mAh | Li-Po 9000 mAh | Li-Po 11,560 mAh |
| Charger | Micro USB | Micro USB | Lightning connector |
| Size | 266 x 172 x 6.9 (mm) | 263.9 x 177.6 x 8.9 (mm) | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 (mm) |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| FM Radio | Yes | No | No |
| Weight | 495 g | 603 g | 652 g |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support | Yes, with GLONASS | Only in WiFi model, and not in Cellular model |
| App Store | Google Play Store | Google Play Store | Apple App Store |
| Price | $499 for 16GB $599 for 32GB | $399 for 16GB $499 for 32GB | WiFi: 16GB for $499, 32GB for $599, 64GB for $699 WiFi + Cellular: 16GB for $629, 32GB for $729, 64GB for $829 |
Apart from this comparison, we should also note some unique features of Sony’s tablet Z: thinner, lighter, water resistant and it also doubles up as a powerful universal remote that enables you to control devices all over the home. However, it does have significantly smaller battery compared to Nexus 10 and iPad fourth generation. Also some people may think that the price of Xperia Z tablet is on the higher side, compared to other Android tablets. Well, now only time can tell how people receive the Xperia tablet Z – Sony’s new offering.
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