Tablet Comparison
Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Apple iPad 3 Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Xperia Tablet Z
+
What's good
+
Durable
+
Attractive design
+
Good screen
−
What's not
−
Poor battery performance
−
Performance stuttering
−
Pre-installed software bloat
iPad 3
Xperia Tablet Z
+
Good
+
Durable
+
Attractive design
+
Good screen
−
Not
−
Poor battery performance
−
Performance stuttering
−
Pre-installed software bloat
iPad 3
Spec data
How they compare
Xperia Tablet Z
iPad 3
Price (MSRP)
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—
OS
Android
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M Quad core
Dual-core Apple A5X
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
495g (17.5 oz)
652g (23 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Unknown
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Xperia Tablet Z
iPad 3
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M Quad core
Processor
Dual-core Apple A5X
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
495g (17.5 oz)
Weight
652g (23 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Unknown
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Xperia Tablet Z
0.7" × 1"
iPad 3
0.9" × 0.7"
Thickness · to scale
Xperia Tablet Z
0"
iPad 3
0"
Xperia Tablet Z
iPad 3
Height
0.7" (17.2 mm)
0.9" (24.1 mm)
Width
1" (26.6 mm)
0.7" (18.6 mm)
Depth
0" (0.7 mm)
0" (0.9 mm)
Weight
495g (17.5 oz)
652g (23 oz)
Screen
10.1"
9.7"
Height
0.7" (17.2 mm)
Height
0.9" (24.1 mm)
Width
1" (26.6 mm)
Width
0.7" (18.6 mm)
Depth
0" (0.7 mm)
Depth
0" (0.9 mm)
Weight
495g (17.5 oz)
Weight
652g (23 oz)
Screen
10.1"
Screen
9.7"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Xperia Tablet Z vs iPad 3: FAQ
Which is better, the Xperia Tablet Z or iPad 3?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad 3 earns a Compass Score of 8.8 compared to 8.1 for the Xperia Tablet Z. That 0.7-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated March 2026. Suggest a correction →