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Sony Xperia Tablet Z
32 GBSGP311, SGP312
| Global Score | |
| 57.6 | 68.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Verizon | Sony |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.4, 4.1.2 |
| 2016-11-10 | 2013-01-20 |
| 8.26 x 5.04 x 0.31 inches | 10.47 x 6.77 x 0.27 inches |
| 11.99 ounces | 17.46 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 250.00 | $ 799.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 283 pixels per inch | 224 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 6.6 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.4 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5100mAh Battery | 6000mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 1230 hours standby time |
| 6.88 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia Tablet Z is better than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, having a 68.5 score against 57.6. These tablets include Android OS (operating system), but the Xperia Tablet Z has 4.4.4 version while Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD has Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Even though Xperia Tablet Z is extremely older and incredibly heavier than the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, it's construction is still somewhat thinner.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z features a slightly better screen than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, because although it has a just a little worse quantity of pixels per inch of screen, and they both have an equal 1200 x 1920 resolution, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z also counts with a bigger screen. The Xperia Tablet Z counts with a better storage for apps and games than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, because although it has a SD memory slot that supports a maximum of 64 GB against 128 GB, it also counts with more internal storage.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z and Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD both have extremely similar processors, because although the Sony Xperia Tablet Z has 4 lesser cores and a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with an additional graphics processor. The Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD shoots much clearer photographs and videos than Sony Xperia Tablet Z, although it has a camera in the back with a worse 8 MP resolution and a lower 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution.
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z has a bit longer battery lifetime than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, because it has an 18% greater battery size.
Although Xperia Tablet Z is a better device, it is way more expensive than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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