Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 69.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.3 | Android 4.4.4, 4.4 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2014-02-24 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches | 10.47 x 6.77 x 0.25 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 15.49 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 549.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 224 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.6 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 6000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 43 hours talk time | 1240 hours standby time |
| 9.12 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has an overall score of 77.4, which is better than Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet's 69.8 score. Despite being the best portable tablet in this comparison, the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) body is heavier and somewhat thicker than the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. These devices work with Android OS, but the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has older 4.4.2 version while Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has Android 4.4.4.
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a little bit better display than Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has a better 1600 x 2560 resolution and a greater amount of pixels per inch of screen. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a much better storage capacity for games and applications than Xperia Z2 Tablet, and although they both have an external memory slot that admits up to 64 GB, the GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has 64 GB internal storage capacity.
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) and Xperia Z2 Tablet both have quite similar processors, both have the same number of cores, a 450 MHz graphics processor and a 3 GB RAM memory. Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a very superior battery duration than Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, because it has a 37 percent bigger battery capacity.
The Xperia Z2 Tablet takes a little bit better pictures and videos than GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), and although they both have the same 1920x1080 video definition and the same video frame rate, the Xperia Z2 Tablet also has a back camera with a better 8.1 mega pixels resolution.
Although GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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