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Sony Xperia Tablet S

Tablet

Display diagonal
9.40 in*
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3*
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh*

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
    LED-backlit LCD,*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3*
Processor
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Graphics
ULP GeForce*

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A9*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.3 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16/32/64 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*
  • 1 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 1 GB
    Capacity
    1 GB

Storage options

  • 16 GB
    Capacity
    16 GB
  • 32 GB
    Capacity
    32 GB
  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    1 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 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.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
6,000 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
No cellular connectivity*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot*
Reported value 3: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot*
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • gyro*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
239.8 x 174.4 x 8.8 mm (9.44 x 6.87 x 0.35 in)*
Weight
585 g

Colors

  • Black/Silver*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 26 fields
Body Weight
570 g (1.26 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    570*
    unit
    g*
    original
    570 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 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 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 Xperia Tablet S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 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.*
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 28*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1GB*
    span
    • 33*
    • 36*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 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
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
1 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1 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
SelfieCamera Features
720p*
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP*
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 (MHL TV-out)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    6000 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black/Silver*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 190 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
239.8 x 174.4 x 8.8 mm (9.44 x 6.87 x 0.35 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.8 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.35*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.35 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    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
Xperia Tablet S*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 39 fields
body weight
570 g (1.26 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    570*
    unit
    g*
    original
    570 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
LED-backlit LCD, 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 (~61.3% 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.*
display
IPX-4 splash proof*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
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
Xperia 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
3.0, A2DP*
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 (MHL TV-out)*
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+ player Organizer Document viewer Photo viewer/editor Voice memo Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black/Silver*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 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
16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    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
8 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 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
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    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 190 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
display protection
Oleophobic coating*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
720p*
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
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
1 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    1 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
comms infrared port
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2012, August. Released 2012, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    6000 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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 12 h (multimedia)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
239.8 x 174.4 x 8.8 mm (9.44 x 6.87 x 0.35 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.8 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.35*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.35 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 45 fields
Battery · Talk time
Up to 12 h (multimedia)*
Battery · Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh battery*
Body · Dimensions
239.8 x 174.4 x 8.8 mm (9.44 x 6.87 x 0.35 in)*
Body · SIM
No*
Body · Weight
570 g (1.26 lb)*
Comms · Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP*
Comms · Infrared port
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot*
Display · Features
IPX-4 splash proof*
Display · Protection
Oleophobic coating*
Display · Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~161 ppi density)*
Display · Size
9.4 inches, 256.2 cm2 (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
LED-backlit LCD,*
Features · Features
MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Organizer Document viewer Photo viewer/editor Voice memo Predictive text input*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass*
Launch · Announced
2012, August. Released 2012, September*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
SD, up to 32 GB*
Memory · Internal
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black/Silver*
Historical price
About 190 EUR*
Network · EDGE
No*
Network · GPRS
No*
Network · Technology
No cellular connectivity*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Platform · Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3*
Platform · CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9*
Platform · GPU
ULP GeForce*
Platform · OS
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
Selfie camera · Single
1 MP*
Selfie camera · Video
720p*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Colors
Black/Silver
Black/Silver*
Display
Display
Diagonal
9.4* in
Horizontal pixels
800* px
Vertical pixels
1,280* px
Technology
LED-backlit LCD,*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
1.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Memory options
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* 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
1 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A9
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.3* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data