Compare tablets
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| Global Score | |
| 56.7 | 57.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 4.0.4, 3.0 | Android 4.0, 3.1 |
| -- | 2011-04-26 |
| 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches | 9.50 x 6.86 x 0.40 inches |
| 19.75 ounces | 21.09 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 280.00 | $ 795.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.4 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 161 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| -- | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.47 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | SD, SDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.71 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 5000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.16 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Tablet S is slightly better than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, with a 57.5 score against 56.7. Both tablets in this comparison include Android OS (Operating System), but the Sony Tablet S has an older 4.0 version and Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi has Android 4.0.4. Sony Tablet S's design is a little heavier and thicker than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi features a bit better looking display than Sony Tablet S, because although it has a just a little inferior amount of pixels per inch of display, and they both have an equal resolution of 800 x 1280px, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi also counts with a little bigger screen.
Sony Tablet S has a little faster CPU than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi. Both have the same number of cores. Sony Tablet S captures a bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, and although they both have the same 1280x720 video quality, the Sony Tablet S also has a camera with much more megapixels and better video frame rates.
The Sony Tablet S features a way bigger storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, and although they both have equal internal storage capacity, the Sony Tablet S also has a slot for an SD memory card that admits up to 32 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi features a very superior battery lifetime than Sony Tablet S, because it has a 6800mAh battery capacity instead of 5000mAh.
Although Sony Tablet S is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, and give up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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