Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 58.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 4.0 | Android 4.1.1, 4.0.3 |
| 2012-10-09 | 2012-08-29 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 9.44 x 6.87 x 0.47 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| $ 420.00 | $ 275.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 9.4 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | TFT |
| 149 pixels per inch | 161 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 1 GB (1333 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | ULP GeForce (416 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | SD, SDHC, SDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 10.02 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP |
| 5.5 | 5.94 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | -- |
| 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.32 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is slightly better than the Xperia Tablet S, having a 62.7 score against 58.9. Both tablets we compare here work with Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has older 4.0 version and Xperia Tablet S has Android 4.1.1 version. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1's construction weights the same than the Xperia Tablet S, but it's thinner.
Xperia Tablet S counts with a little faster CPU than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have 1 GB of RAM, the Xperia Tablet S also has a larger number of cores and a faster graphics co-processor running at 416 megahertz. Sony Xperia Tablet S features a little bit better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has a bit smaller display, and they both have exactly the same 800 x 1280 resolution, the Sony Xperia Tablet S also counts with a just a bit higher display density.
The Xperia Tablet S features a bit better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a back-facing camera with a lot higher 8 megapixels resolution. Xperia Tablet S counts with a much bigger storage for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a slot for SD memory cards that holds a maximum of 128 GB and 64 GB internal storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a way better battery life than Sony Xperia Tablet S.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Xperia Tablet S, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xperia Tablet S. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Xperia Tablet S, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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