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Sony Xperia Tablet Z
32 GBSGP311, SGP312
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
3G OnlySM-T331
| Global Score | |
| 68.5 | 66.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.4, 4.1.2 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2013-01-20 | 2014-04-01 |
| 10.47 x 6.77 x 0.27 inches | 8.27 x 4.88 x 0.31 inches |
| 17.46 ounces | 11.11 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 799.00 | $ 122.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 224 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset |
| Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 32 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 |
| 7.56 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.6 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4450mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1230 hours standby time | -- |
| 7.52 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia Tablet Z has a score of 68.5, which is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0's 66.2 overall score. Both of these devices include Android operating system, but the Xperia Tablet Z has 4.4.4 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 has Android 4.4.2. Xperia Tablet Z's body is thinner than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, although it's noticeably heavier and was released a bit more over a year before.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z features just a little better performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because although it has a slower graphics processor, and they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z also counts with a greater amount of RAM. The Xperia Tablet Z has a little bit better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has a little bit higher display pixel density, a lot higher 1200 x 1920px resolution and a bigger screen.
Xperia Tablet Z counts with a slightly better camera than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has a much better resolution back camera and a lot higher (Full HD) video definition. Sony Xperia Tablet Z has a superior memory capacity to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and although they both have an external memory card slot that supports up to 64 GB, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z also has 32 GB internal memory.
Xperia Tablet Z counts with better battery performance than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has a 35 percent larger battery size.
Although Xperia Tablet Z is a better device, it is way more expensive than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, letting go a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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