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Microsoft Surface Pro 2
256 GBSony Xperia Tablet Z
Wi-Fi OnlySGP311, SGP312
| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 67.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.2.2 |
| 2013-09-23 | 2013-01-20 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 10.47 x 6.77 x 0.27 inches |
| 31.99 ounces | 17.46 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1055.00 | $ 435.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 208 pixels per inch | 224 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset |
| Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 0.77 | 6.6 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE and GPRS |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6000mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 1230 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z has a global score of 67.2, which is just a bit better than Microsoft Surface Pro 2's score of 61.4. Sony Xperia Tablet Z works with Android 4.2.2 OS, while Microsoft Surface Pro 2 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro OS. Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a way thinner and notably lighter tablet than the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, even though both were released with only 8 months difference.
Xperia Tablet Z counts with a little better processing power than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, it also counts with a greater number of cores (although they are slower) and a graphics processor. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z counts with a little sharper display than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a bit greater pixels density and a slightly better 1200 x 1920 resolution.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z takes way better photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because it has a way higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with a superior memory for applications and games than Xperia Tablet Z, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 256 GB internal memory.
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z counts with a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
The Xperia Tablet Z not only is the best devices between the ones we are comparing, but it's also a bargain compared to others, which makes it an easy decision.
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