Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Sony Xperia Tablet S tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2014 12:36 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:16 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tablet S X Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB) Compare Apple iPad 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.4"
LED

800x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB)

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14 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+264 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	161 PPI
+9.7"3% Larger screen	vs	9.4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.2MP17% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+11560 mAh93% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)131% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB SD Card StandardAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+585 grams (20.48 ounces)13% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Other model names	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (SGPT131)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012	10/1/2012, Announced: 9/1/2012
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	174.4 x 239.8 millimeters (6.87 x 9.44 in)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	585 grams (20.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	9.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	161 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
System version	iOS 6.0	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 11457 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1296x808 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black on silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Oleophobic coating • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 4 (4G 32GB)	Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered