Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 71.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 4.4 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2014-09-03 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 9.52 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 8 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 2500 MHz processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4500mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 1100 hours standby time 19 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is much better than the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, with a overall score of 82.4 against 71.3. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has Windows 10 Pro operating system, while Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact counts with Android 4.4 operating system. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)'s design is noticeably newer, but thicker and way heavier than the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a sharper screen than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because although it has a way smaller display and a lot lower 1920 x 1200 resolution, it also counts with a bit greater display density. The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features a bit better processing unit than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because although it has 13 GB less RAM, it also counts with a greater number of 2.5 gigahertz cores and an additional graphics processor.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a way bigger storage to install applications and games than Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 1000 GB internal storage capacity. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a very superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact shoots better photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (Full HD) video quality, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has a more megapixels camera.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it costs a lot more than Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. If you want to save some dollars, you can get Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.