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| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 69.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.4.4, 4.4 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2014-02-24 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 10.47 x 6.77 x 0.25 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 15.49 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 160.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 224 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 5.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.6 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 3 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 6000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 1240 hours standby time |
| 7.52 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia Z2 Tablet has a global score of 69.8, which is much better than Galaxy Tab A 9.7's general score of 60.5. These tablets work with Android OS (operating system), but Xperia Z2 Tablet has the older 4.4.4 version and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has Android 7.1 Nougat. The Xperia Z2 Tablet construction is thinner and just a little lighter than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7, although it was released a bit more over a year before.
Xperia Z2 Tablet has a faster processor than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Xperia Z2 Tablet also has a higher amount of RAM memory and an additional graphics processing unit. The Xperia Z2 Tablet features an incredibly better display than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a much higher display density, a way better resolution of 1200 x 1920 and a quite larger screen.
The Xperia Z2 Tablet shoots a bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a camera with much more MP and a way better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality. The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 features slightly more storage for apps and games than Xperia Z2 Tablet, and although they both have the same 16 GB internal memory, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 also has a SD extension slot that holds up to 128 GB.
Xperia Z2 Tablet's battery duration is just as good as the battery performance in Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7.
Xperia Z2 Tablet is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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