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Apple iPad 4
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 68.6 | 71.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Sony |
| iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6 | Android 4.4 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2014-09-03 |
| 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches | 8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches |
| 23.35 ounces | 9.52 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 485.00 | $ 499.99 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 8 inches |
| 2048 x 1536 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 264 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A6X chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1400 MHz processor | Quad-Core 2500 MHz processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX554 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 1100 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a score of 71.3, which is slightly better than the iPad 4's 68.6 global score. Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact's construction is noticeably lighter and a lot thinner than iPad 4. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact counts with Android 4.4 OS, while iPad 4 counts with iOS 7.x OS. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a bit better display than iPad 4, because although it has a quite lower 1920 x 1200 resolution and a little smaller screen, it also counts with a bit greater pixels count per display inch.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features a better performing processing unit than iPad 4, because it has 2 GB more RAM, a higher number of cores and a better graphics processing unit running at 450 MHz. The Apple iPad 4 features a better memory capacity to store more games and applications than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory.
The Apple iPad 4 counts with just a bit better camera than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, although it has a much less MP resolution camera in the back and a lower video definition, they both have the same diafragm aperture. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact counts with a way better battery performance than iPad 4.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact costs a bit more money than Apple iPad 4, but it's still a good choice, because you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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