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Tablets
Sony

Sony Tablet S

Tablet

Display diagonal
9.40 in
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20*

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

1080p T-Rex OffscreenAndroid / OpenGL / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Sony Tablet S

1.30* fps

Sony Tablet S

NVIDIA(R) Tegra(R) 2 · SoC: NVIDIA(R) Tegra(R) 2 (Cortex A9 - ARMv7)

T-RexAndroid / OpenGL / 1280 x 752 / onscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Sony Tablet S

2.20* fps

Sony Tablet S

NVIDIA(R) Tegra(R) 2 · SoC: NVIDIA(R) Tegra(R) 2 (Cortex A9 - ARMv7)

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Display

Display diagonal
9.40 in
Display pixel density
161 ppi*
Resolution
800 x 1280
Panel
TFT LCD
Horizontal pixels
800 px
Vertical pixels
1,280 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    9.40 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    800 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,280 px*
    Technology
    TFT*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20*
Processor
Tegra
Graphics
ULP GeForce*

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A9*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    1 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16/32 GB, 1 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
  • 1 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 1 GB
    Capacity
    1 GB

Storage options

  • 16 GB flash memory
    Capacity
    16 GB
    Variant / details
    flash memory
  • 32 GB flash memory
    Capacity
    32 GB
    Variant / details
    flash memory
  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
No cellular connectivity*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA*
Reported value 3: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA*
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • gyro*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1-20.6 mm*
Height
241.20 mm
Width
174.30 mm
Thickness
10.10 mm
Weight
598 g

Colors

  • Black*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 25 fields
Body Weight
598 g (1.32 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    598*
    unit
    g*
    original
    598 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
9.4 inches, 256.2 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    9.4 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    256.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    256.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~161 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    800*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    800 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
ULP GeForce*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
SD, up to 32 GB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Sony Tablet S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1GB*
    span
    • 19*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
VGA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Ion battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 180 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1-20.6 mm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    20.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    20.6 mm*
    span
    • 21*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Tablet S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 38 fields
body weight
598 g (1.32 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    598*
    unit
    g*
    original
    598 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
9.4 inches, 256.2 cm (~60.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    9.4 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    256.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    256.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~161 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    800*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    800 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
SD, up to 32 GB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Tablet S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB Host*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
No cellular connectivity*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/OGG player Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
ULP GeForce*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16/32 GB, 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 180 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
sgpt111, sgpt112*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
VGA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms infrared port
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2011, August. Released 2011, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 31 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 7 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 430 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1-20.6 mm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    20.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    20.6 mm*
    span
    • 21*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 43 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 31 h*
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 430 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 7 h*
Battery · Type
Non-removable Li-Ion battery*
Body · Dimensions
241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1-20.6 mm*
Body · SIM
No*
Body · Weight
598 g (1.32 lb)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Comms · Infrared port
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA*
Display · Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~161 ppi density)*
Display · Size
9.4 inches, 256.2 cm2 (~60.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT*
Features · Features
MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/OGG player Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass*
Launch · Announced
2011, August. Released 2011, September*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
SD, up to 32 GB*
Memory · Internal
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black*
Misc · Models
sgpt111, sgpt112*
Historical price
About 180 EUR*
Network · EDGE
No*
Network · GPRS
No*
Network · Technology
No cellular connectivity*
Platform · Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20*
Platform · CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9*
Platform · GPU
ULP GeForce*
Platform · OS
Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Selfie camera · Single
VGA*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Colors
Black
Black*
Display
Display
Diagonal
9.4* in
Horizontal pixels
800* px
Vertical pixels
1,280* px
Technology
TFT*
Memory options
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A9
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
1.0* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data