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Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£550RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon S4

Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 68 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB)
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.5

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.6

Reviews score

10%

9.5

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 62% of tablets
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

6.7

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

7.3

Audio

â–¼Worse than 70%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

9.5

Popularity

Grades by review (68)
31 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 37 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 95%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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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:
2GB + 16GB
Other versions:
2GB + 32GB

What reviewers say about the Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 31 · 46

Reviewers agree it is light with a good screen and speed, but the camera is weak and the build and finish disappoint.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB)

Based on 166 owners sharing their experience in online comments

69%positive3%mixed28%negative

Owners love its slim, waterproof design, vivid movie screen, and smooth performance, but report lag, charging trouble, and aging software.

What owners dislike

  • Lag appears when switching home screens and at game starts; owners say internet-connected widgets cause it, and removing them or using another launcher helps.9
  • Owners who flashed custom kernels or rooted report boot loops or a dead tablet, and Sony's repair software would not recover it.9
  • Owners report the charging port failing, with repairs that often don't hold, and some tablets not charging from USB or the dock.8
  • Owners say the sharp edges dig into their palms, making it uncomfortable to hold, especially during gaming.5
  • Owners say it stayed on Android 4.1 with no updates in some regions, so it feels outdated, and some consider custom ROMs.4
  • Owners report the tablet shutting off by itself and struggling to restart, or not turning on even with the charging light showing.4
  • Owners say the rubber covers over the SIM, micro-USB and headphone ports loosen quickly, with the headphone jack cover often not fitting securely.3
  • Owners say the front glass scratches easily, and one reports a cracked screen after light use with no drops.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

6.7

Camera

14%

3.8

Battery

12%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

7.3

Audio

5.5
Reviews score
8.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.4
RAM capacity
2 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, which is less advanced than 75.1% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
224 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8.1 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8.1 MP resolution, which is higher than 68.3% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 54.2% of tablets and equal to 4.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 5 W, which is slower than 96% of tablets and equal to 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
yes
This tablet includes NFC. 89.3% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
?
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
?
Weight
495 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 495 g, which is heavier than 51% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 320 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 320 vs Mali-G51
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • 22.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ★ Better than 95% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (68)
    31 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 37 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.0
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 22.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
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    ★ Better than 95% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (68)
    31 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 37 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.0
  • 26.7% higher sentiment score
    9.5 vs 7.5
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 320 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 320 vs Mali-G51
  • 12 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (16 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    16 vs 4
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • 0.1 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (8.1 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    8.1 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Includes NFC
    This tablet includes NFC, while the average tablet does not. 10.8% of tablets include NFC.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via MHL adapter
  • 1.1 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    6.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Inferior display type
    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-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£550 vs £260).
    £550 vs £260
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 25% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 38.5% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (400 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    400 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 43% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (8.5 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    8.5 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 6 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    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
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 56 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (345 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    345 nits vs 401 nits
  • 55 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (345 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    345 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (996:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    996:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 72.2% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • 9.1% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (6,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    6,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Wan HL
≈ estimated
03/11/2017
Long-term test · four years of daily use
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is still usable after four years of daily use, and gets a thumbs up despite slower performance.
8.0
Hands-On Tech
≈ estimated
14/08/2013
Hands-on review · build, water test, screen and camera
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is thin, light and waterproof with a bright screen, but its port covers, camera and square shape are drawbacks.
9.0
TechnoLost
≈ estimated
13/08/2013
Long-term review · storage, battery and display tests
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is an attractive, very good tablet, though it is not best in class on every aspect and is priced too high.
9.0
Onourshelf
✓ explicit
29/06/2013
Full review · real-world tests and water test
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is an excellent tablet overall, with concerns only about the port covers and camera image quality.
9.5
Red Ferret
≈ estimated
18/06/2013
Hands-on review · waterproof, battery and GPS tests
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is strongly recommended as a thin, fast, stylish Android tablet, though the price is high.
7.0
OAWALKER
≈ estimated
08/06/2013
Full review · daily use and tests · screen issues
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is beautiful and well built, but its oversensitive screen can be a dealbreaker for some buyers.
8.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
05/06/2013
Long-term comparison · weeks of daily use against iPad 4
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is an excellent tablet with a bright screen, but not quite the reviewer's choice.
9.0
Android Authority
≈ estimated
04/06/2013
Hands-on review · design, battery and software
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is one of the best-looking and best-handling tablets, though the price is on the steep side.
8.0
Pocketnow
✓ explicit
01/06/2013
Hands-on review · week of daily use, battery and camera tests
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is beautiful, thin and waterproof, but app support and the camera hold it back; worth a look for Google users.
9.0
Android Police
≈ estimated
31/05/2013
Hands-on review · hardware, software and included apps
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE has excellent hardware and a comfortable size, with a reasonable software experience despite poorly polished bundled apps.
9.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
28/05/2013
Hands-on review · benchmarks, gaming and battery tests
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is a very thin and light tablet with a good display, strong performance and solid battery life.
8.0
OAWALKER
≈ estimated
25/05/2013
Benchmark tests · one day of everyday use
Verdict
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE posts good benchmark scores and runs smoothly day to day, though the Play Store lags during installs.
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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
whathifi.com
✓ explicit
31/05/2013
Test room review · Slim Android tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is Sony's best tablet yet, light and waterproof, but its screen looks warm and it runs an older version of Android.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
24/05/2013
Hands-on test · Thin 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a thin, waterproof tablet with a vivid screen and strong gaming, but its camera struggles indoors and has no flash.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
10/12/2013
Hands-on test · Thin Android tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is thin, light and fast, with a waterproof body and IR remote, but it feels delicate and its battery life is only average.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
17/05/2013
Hands-on review · Thin 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is the thinnest 10-inch tablet, light and waterproof, but its pale screen and mid-range chip leave it behind the Nexus 10.
8.0
eurogamer.net
≈ estimated
22/06/2013
Hands-on test · Slim tablet with gaming
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a slim, waterproof tablet with a sharp screen and strong gaming, but its port covers are fiddly and its back shows fingerprints.
8.0
itpro.com
✓ explicit
30/05/2013
Full review · Waterproof tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is fast, thin and waterproof with a sharp screen, though its wide, glossy display is less suited to office work.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2013
Full review · Slim Android tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is very light and slim with a sharp screen and handy Small Apps, but its angular design and average battery hold it back.
8.0
itpro.com
✓ explicit
30/05/2013
Full review · Premium Android tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a light, thin, waterproof rival to the iPad 4, but its glossy front struggles in sunlight and collects fingerprints.
9.0
reviewed.com
≈ estimated
24/06/2013
Hands-on review · Media-focused tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is thin and fast, a good pick for sharing media and watching movies, but its battery is weak and it won't replace a laptop.
8.0
itweb.co.za
✓ explicit
09/07/2013
Review · Slim, powerful tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is slim, light and fast enough for gaming and movies, but its price may be out of reach for many buyers.
7.5
theverge.com
✓ explicit
01/07/2013
Hands-on test · Waterproof tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a light, thin tablet that shrugs off showers and spills, but its yellowish screen and unusable touch underwater hold it back.
8.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
24/05/2013
Lab test · Slim Android tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a well-built, sharp slim tablet, but its short battery life and very slow charging keep it from ranking higher among the best tablets.
7.8
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
20/06/2013
Lab test · Light 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is the lightest, flattest 10-inch tablet and waterproof, but its browser stutters and its battery lasts under five hours of video.
9.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
17/07/2013
Lab test · Living-room tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a slim, waterproof tablet that suits the living room, with strong DLNA sharing and a TV remote, but it is expensive.
8.0
futurezone.at
≈ estimated
08/06/2013
Hands-on test · Waterproof tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is one of the thinnest tablets, and its waterproof body suits bath use, though sound and movie picture quality disappoint.
8.6
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
04/06/2013
Updated test · Thinnest 10-inch tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is the flattest 10-inch tablet, very light, but its plastic casing bends easily and wet fingers cannot operate the touchscreen.
8.0
nextpit.de
≈ estimated
04/05/2013
Full test · Light waterproof tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is light, well built and waterproof, with sharp text and fast performance, but its battery lasts only about four hours of gaming.
9.0
teknofilo.com
≈ estimated
04/07/2013
In-depth review · Thin tablet
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a light, very thin tablet with a sharp screen and wide viewing angles, though its battery was reduced to fit.
9.0
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
21/07/2013
Full review · Features overview
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a slim, water-resistant tablet with strong speakers and a universal remote, though its cameras are ordinary and it runs Android 4.1.
8.0
es.gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
08/06/2013
Full review · Design and software
Verdict
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is a slim, well-built Android tablet whose hardware and design impress, but its heavy software and weak sound hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB)

  • Remarkably thin (6.9mm) and lightweight (495g) design
  • IP55/IP57 water and dust resistance, allowing submersion in fresh water
  • Sharp and bright 10.1-inch Full HD (1920x1200) Reality Display with good contrast
  • Fast performance for its era with quad-core processor and 2GB RAM
  • Comprehensive connectivity including 4G LTE, NFC, and an IR blaster for remote control
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot

What customers don't like about Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE (2GB + 16GB)

  • Mediocre battery life compared to rivals like the iPad or Nexus 10
  • Slow and sometimes finicky charging process
  • Protective port flaps can be bothersome to open and feel potentially fragile over time
  • Camera lacks a flash and struggles with noise in low-light conditions
  • Side-mounted speakers are easily muffled by palms when held in landscape mode
  • Reflective glass screen is difficult to see in bright outdoor environments

Verdict

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is a sleek, ultra-thin 10.1-inch Android tablet featuring a 1920x1200 Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2. It is equipped with a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. Key characteristics include its remarkably lightweight 495g frame, an 8.1MP rear camera with an Exmor R sensor, and comprehensive connectivity including 4G LTE, NFC, and an infrared port for remote control use. Main pros are its impressive IP55/IP57 water and dust resistance, premium 'OmniBalance' design, and vibrant screen quality. However, notable cons include a slow 6.5-hour charging time for its 6000mAh battery, lack of a camera flash, and a plastic-feeling back compared to its smartphone counterparts.

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