Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G vs Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G
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Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Better display
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Lighter body
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 9.4 | 8 |
| Panel Type | LCD | TFT LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 800 | 1200 |
| PPI | 161 | 283 |
| Glass Type | Oleophobic coating | Shatter proof glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 61.3 | 70.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Nvidia Tegra 3 | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.0.3 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | SD, up to 32 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8.1 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1 MP | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 170 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 1100 h (2G) / Up to 1300 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 12 h (multimedia) | Up to 19 h (2G) / Up to 23 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 239.8 | 213.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 6.4 |
| Weight (g) | 585 | 270 |
| Width (mm) | 174.4 | 123.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, August. Released 2012, October | 2014, September. Released 2014, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 - SGP621 |
| edge | Yes | — |
| gprs | Yes | — |
| Speed | HSPA | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G | Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G and Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8.1 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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