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Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ440RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:9.4 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 3

Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–ĽWorse than 68% of tablets
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

22%

4.2

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.9

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

6.1

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–ĽWorse than 74% of tablets
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 1,037 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–˛Better than 76% of tablets
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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 + 32GB
Other versions:
1GB + 16GB1GB + 64GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

22%

4.2

Performance

20%

4.8

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.9

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

6.1

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.4
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
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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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 1,037 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 8.3 points, which is lower than 80.7% of Tablets.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–Ľ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
â–Ľ 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
1280Ă—800
Screen resolution
1280Ă—800
â–Ľ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280Ă—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
â–Ľ 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
TFT LCD
Display type
TFT LCD
â–Ľ Worse than 90% of models
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
161 ppi
Pixel density
161 ppi
â–Ľ 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
AGC Dragontrail Glass
Display glass type
AGC Dragontrail Glass
â–Ľ Worse than 55% of models
This tablet uses AGC Dragontrail Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 54.6% of tablets and equal to that on 2.8% of tablets.
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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
â–˛ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–˛ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–˛ 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
â–˛ 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.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–˛ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–Ľ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–Ľ 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
â–˛ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–˛ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
?
Weight
585 g
Weight
585 g
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–˛ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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
â–Ľ 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 + 32GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 hours
    â–˛ 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.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 75% of models
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    30 W
    â–˛ 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
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 3
    â–Ľ 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
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 72% more popular
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) 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 + 32GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.27 vs 4.8).
    8.27 vs 4.81
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 3
    â–Ľ 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
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 75% of models
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Allows manual ISO
    Manual ISO
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 hours
    â–˛ 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.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • 66.7% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    30 W
    â–˛ 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
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 4 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1 MP
    â–Ľ 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
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–Ľ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
  • 10.5% worse value for money
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.43 vs 7.1).
    6.43 vs 7.1
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (ÂŁ440 vs ÂŁ260).
    ÂŁ440 vs ÂŁ260
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.3 GHz
    â–Ľ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–Ľ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 36% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    416 MHz
    â–Ľ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (416 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    416 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 533 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    1,333 MHz
    â–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1333 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–Ľ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 28.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    161 ppi
    â–Ľ 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
    1280Ă—800
    â–Ľ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280Ă—800 vs 1920Ă—1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920Ă—1200.
    1280Ă—800 vs 1920Ă—1200
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    836:1
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
  • 8 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    393 nits
    â–Ľ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (393 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    393 nits vs 401 nits
  • 0.7 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    9.4 inches
    â–Ľ 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
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    AGC Dragontrail Glass
    â–Ľ Worse than 55% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 4 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1 MP
    â–Ľ 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 burst mode
    Serial shot / Burst mode
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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)
    â–Ľ 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)
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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 full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ 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
    â–Ľ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.8 mm
    â–Ľ 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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What we like about Sony Xperia Tablet S 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • 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 + 32GB)

  • 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 9.4-inch Android tablet featuring a distinct wedge-shaped design inspired by a folded magazine, powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It offers a 1280x800 TruBlack display, an 8MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, and a 6000mAh battery, with the added benefit of 3G connectivity for mobile data. Main pros include its comfortable ergonomic grip, splash-proof rating, integrated universal IR remote control for home electronics, and a full-size SD card slot for easy storage expansion. However, notable cons include its proprietary charging port, average screen brightness that struggles in direct sunlight, and a screen resolution that is lower than many of its contemporary high-end competitors.

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