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Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:9.4 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 3

Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

▼Worse than 63% of tablets
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

22%

5.3

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

5.9

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.5

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 68% of tablets
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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▲Better than 76% of tablets
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Best prices

    N/A~ £440

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
1GB + 32GBCheck price
Other versions:
1GB + 16GB1GB + 64GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

22%

5.3

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

5.9

Battery

12%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.5

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.6
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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8.2
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 8.3 points, which is lower than 80.7% of Tablets.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

6.5
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Process node
40 nm
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 86.8% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 64.8% of tablets and equal to those in 2.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
▼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
Display type
LCD
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
161 ppi
Pixel density
161 ppi
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 161 ppi which is lower than that of 82.8% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
▲ Better than 37% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1 MP
Front camera megapixels
1 MP
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1 MP which is lower than in 91.1% of tablets and equal to that in 1.3% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
▼ Worse than 70% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
▲ Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 54% of tablets and equal to those in 4.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
30 W
Charging speed
30 W
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 30 W which is faster than in 71.2% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.2% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
Battery life
12 hours
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
▲ Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
▲ Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
▼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
▼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
IPX4
IP rating
IPX4
▲ Better than 84% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of IPX4 which is higher than that of 84% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% of tablets.
Weight
585 g
Weight
585 g
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 585 g which is heavier than 72.5% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
▼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
▼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    CPU speed
    3 GHz
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 hours
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    30 W
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • Higher IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX4
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IPX4 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IPX4 vs not rated
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 3
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    12
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 72% more popular
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.27 vs 4.8).
    8.27 vs 4.81
  • 72% more popular
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.27 vs 4.8).
    8.27 vs 4.81
  • 50% higher CPU speed
    CPU speed
    3 GHz
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 3
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    12
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 hours
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    30 W
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (30 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    30 W vs 18 W
  • Higher IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX4
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IPX4 vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IPX4 vs not rated
  • 4 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1 MP
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 2.86x larger process node
    Process node
    40 nm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.54 vs 7.1).
    6.54 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    Process node
    40 nm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    6.4 GB/s
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR2
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    LCD
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 28.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    161 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (161 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    161 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    836:1
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (836:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    836:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 60 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    161 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (161 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    161 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 0.7 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    9.4 inches
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9.4 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9.4 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 5 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    395 nits
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (395 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    395 nits vs 400 nits
  • 4 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1 MP
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1 MP vs 5 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 8.8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (6000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    3.0
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (3 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    3.0 vs 5.0
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G
    the average tablet
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 19.4% heavier
    Weight
    585 g
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (585 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    585 g vs 490 g
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.8 mm vs 8.0 mm

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trustedreviews.com
20/03/2013
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uk.pcmag.com
20/09/2012
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stuff.tv
02/10/2012
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t3.com
11/08/2012
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23/12/2012
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techradar.com
18/12/2012
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chip.de
26/09/2012
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04/10/2012
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01/02/2013
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notebookcheck.com
30/01/2013
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cachem.fr
30/09/2012
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16/10/2012
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09/12/2012
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quechoisir.org
11/10/2012
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10/10/2012
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01net.com
04/09/2012
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elespanol.com
04/01/2013
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muycomputer.com
03/01/2013
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xataka.com
7 de noviembre de 2012
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nextgentech.it
18/06/2013
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tweakers.net
15/10/2012
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14/11/2012
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techzine.nl
19/12/2012
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12/10/2012
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB)

  • Unique, ergonomic 'folded magazine' wedge design that makes it comfortable to hold
  • Built-in IR blaster and universal remote control app for home entertainment
  • Full-size SD card slot for easy and affordable storage expansion
  • Lightweight and slim build compared to many contemporaries
  • Splashproof rating for safer use in environments like kitchens
  • 3G connectivity allowing for mobile internet access and SMS (but not standard GSM calls)

What we don't like about Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 16GB)

  • Poor battery life, especially when used for video or gaming
  • Screen resolution (1280x800) is lower than competing high-end tablets of the time
  • Software bugs, including a notable issue where Wi-Fi would shut off during sleep
  • Lack of native GSM voice calling support despite having a SIM slot
  • Glossy screen is prone to glare and has average brightness for outdoor use
  • Cameras produce subpar results with waxy details and poor video quality

Verdict

The Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G is a distinctive 9.4-inch Android tablet featuring a slim, splash-proof aluminum design with a unique "folded magazine" wedge for improved grip. It is powered by a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor clocked at 1.4GHz, paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a full-sized SD card slot. Its 1280x800 TruBlack IPS display provides deep blacks and vibrant colors, while integrated 3G connectivity and a built-in IR blaster for universal remote functionality serve as major highlights. However, notable drawbacks include its dated screen resolution compared to competitors, underwhelming speaker strength, and reported issues with slow wake times and Wi-Fi stability.

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