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| Global Score | |
| 71.3 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2, 4.3 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2013-09-04 |
| 8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 9.52 ounces | 19.29 ounces |
| Black and White | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 249.00 | $ 610.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1200 x 1920 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 283 pixels per inch | 299 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Quad-Core 2500 MHz processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.48 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1100 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | 43 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 9.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) is slightly better than Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, with a global score of 75.8 against 71.3. Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) is an older, somewhat thicker and notably heavier tablet than the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Both devices we compare here include Android operating system, but the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a newer 4.4.2 version and Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has Android 4.4.
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with a little more vivid display than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because it has a little higher pixel density, a bigger screen and a better 1600 x 2560 resolution. Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a bigger memory for apps and games than Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because although it has a slot for external memory cards that holds up to 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 16 GB more internal memory.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features just a little better hardware performance than Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014). Both have 4 CPU cores, a 450 megahertz GPU and the same RAM amount. Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with a superior battery performance than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because it has an 83% greater battery capacity.
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact captures much better videos and photos than Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), and although they both have the same (Full HD) video quality and the same video frame rates, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has a more MP back camera.
Although Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. So if you want that extra features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), otherwise you can save some money and get the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, giving up a couple specifications.
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