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| Global Score | |
| 71.3 | 74.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2014-01-06 |
| 8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.29 inches |
| 9.52 ounces | 16.54 ounces |
| Black and White | White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 539.00 |
| 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 | 2 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, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 8220mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1100 hours standby time 19 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 Tab Pro 10.1 has an overall score of 74.6, which is a bit better than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact's general score of 71.3. Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is a somewhat thicker and notably heavier device than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. These tablets include the same Android 4.4 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't notice any differences regarding that.
The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features a bit faster processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, and although they both have a 450 MHz GPU and the same number of cores, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has more RAM memory. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has a bit better looking screen than Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because it has a quite better screen pixel density, a bigger screen and a better resolution of 1600 x 2560px.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a better camera than Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, and although they both have the same video definition and the same video frame rate, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has a more MP back camera. The Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has a better memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because although it has an external memory card slot that allows a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage capacity.
Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 has a much better battery performance than Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, because it has 8220mAh of battery capacity against 4500mAh.
Although Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is a better device, it is way 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 need that extra features, you can buy the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, otherwise you can save some money and buy the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, giving up a couple specs and features.
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