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Sony Tablet S
16 GB 3G
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| Global Score | |
| 57.5 | 75.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Microsoft |
| Android 3.2 | Windows 10 Pro |
| 2011-04-26 | 2015-10-06 |
| 9.50 x 6.86 x 0.40 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches |
| 22.05 ounces | 27.73 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 475.00 | $ 491.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.4 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2736 x 1824 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 161 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | Intel Core-i7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel Iris 540 GPU |
| 7.65 | 6.3 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 1000 GB internal memory |
| SD, SDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 23 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a global score of 75.1, which is much better than the Sony Tablet S's 57.5 overall score. Microsoft Surface Pro 4's construction is newer and somewhat thinner than Sony Tablet S's, but it's notably heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has Windows 10 Pro OS, while Sony Tablet S works with Android 3.2 OS.
Sony Tablet S has a much better performing processor than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because although it has 15 GB lesser RAM, it also counts with a higher number of cores (and they are faster). The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with a more vivid screen than Sony Tablet S, because it has a lot larger screen, a way better resolution of 1824 x 2736 pixels and a lot better display pixel density.
The Sony Tablet S shoots slightly better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, although it has a much lower 1280x720 video resolution and a lot less MP camera in the back. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has much more memory capacity to install games and applications than Sony Tablet S, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 1000 GB internal storage.
Sony Tablet S counts with a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 costs a little more than the Sony Tablet S, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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