Sony Xperia Tablet Z review: Stepping up

29 May 2013
The Xperia Tablet Z gets a prominent spot in a long list of iconic designs by Sony. Easily one of the best looking tablets around, the Z inherits the slim, water-resistant design of its smartphone counterpart, which earns it extra points with the outdoor-loving...

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  • Anonymous
  • PGX
  • 30 May 2013

AnonD-149818, 30 May 2013Really im confused because i wanna bought tablet z but sam... moreThis sony tablet have better screen resolution /chipset/camera/weight/size then samsung note 8 or 10.1

The only thing note8/10 have over this tablet is the pen.

Don't get cheated by "features".. it only bloats your device, you can always download features you need from the play store.

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    • Synonymous
    • v0q
    • 30 May 2013

    For a video comparison review of iPad4, Nexus10, Asus Padfone, Note10.1 and XTZ tablets, watch this:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wPbOI05Ao8

    The reviewer was a little bias at the UI cause he likes the stock android. But IMO, Sony's UI looks more elegant than stock Android. XTZ is the most gorgeous looking tablet for now, that's what most reviewers are saying so no doubt about it.

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      • AnonD-149818
      • 3Y9
      • 30 May 2013

      AnonD-142950, 29 May 2013Exactly. I just bought the Xperia Tablet Z and all I can sa... moreReally im confused because i wanna bought tablet z but samsung note 8 or note 10.1 has more features and bettary in tablet z so bad . Please i want your advise

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        • Anonymous
        • PGX
        • 30 May 2013

        AnonD-39937, 29 May 2013this is the best tablet on the market,so GSMARENA ,u can't ... moreThey pointed out padfone.. that one is a 600, but its hybrid.. and cost more to buy.

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          • AnonD-78488
          • PPg
          • 30 May 2013

          Awesome design.

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            • n$f
            • 30 May 2013

            16gb-£399
            32gb-£449
            16gb LTE-£499

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              • GS88
              • mFP
              • 29 May 2013

              This tablet looks really great! Like the specs and the design.. Really really nice

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                • AnonD-142950
                • baK
                • 29 May 2013

                AnonD-39937, 29 May 2013this is the best tablet on the market,so GSMARENA ,u can't ... moreExactly. I just bought the Xperia Tablet Z and all I can say it is simply amazing. The best tablet on the market. Sony has really stepped their game up and this year really shows it. They shocked the world with the Xperia Yuga and Odin (Z/ZL) showing the world that Sony is far from out. Now they bring out this baby. A water/dust resistant tablet, with the power to match even the best in its class (if not surpass). Doing all these great things while still showing that the snapdragon s4 pro is still great.

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                  • AnonD-39937
                  • ajQ
                  • 29 May 2013

                  this is the best tablet on the market,so GSMARENA ,u can't say that qualcomm snapdragon s4 pro is not a very good chipset,because doesn't existsts any tablet with snadragon 600 chipset

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                    • AnonD-83224
                    • 0p4
                    • 29 May 2013

                    Really bothers me that people think Xperia Tablet Z is expensive... No it's not, compared to Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. It is £349 in the UK and the XTZ is 399 in the UK. XTZ has better specs. (camera, waterproof, lighter and higher res screen)

                    Also, Samsung galaxy note 10.1 was last years tab and it is still only £50 cheaper than the Sony. I really dont get it. XTZ isn't the most expensive out there.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • tRe
                      • 29 May 2013

                      AnonD-122510, 29 May 2013for me, i do believe RT extinct Atom based win 8 is the fu... moreYup agreed, winRT is crap.

                      The next gen intel is supposed to lower battery consumption, so u might see win8 7 inches and long lasting win8 10 inches coming. Same could be said for android tablets... if they adopt intel.

                      One thing difference between atom /intel against arm processor is this:
                      1. Intel/atom consume almost same battery when under load or idle.
                      2. arm processor consume more battery underload.

                      The future lies with intel still.. win8 will live.. but rt will die.

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                        • JBen
                        • abn
                        • 29 May 2013

                        Did your battery tests on the Xperia Tablet Z's Stamina mode? I'd just be interested to know how battery life is affected in normal mode vs stamina mode. Thanks for the good review!

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                          • AnonD-122510
                          • v0q
                          • 29 May 2013

                          Anonymous, 29 May 2013Those running winRT are toys, but not those running win8.. ... morefor me, i do believe RT extinct
                          Atom based win 8 is the future for portable devices!!!
                          if only surface pro manage to get battery life same as acer w700, its a sureball win

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                            • Anonymous
                            • tRe
                            • 29 May 2013

                            AnonD-122510, 29 May 2013if you say somethin like Acer w700 or Surface Pro, all thes... moreThose running winRT are toys, but not those running win8.. even if its powered by atom.

                            But comparing winRT and Android 4.2 stock.... winRT is looking better and better.. if android keep using crap UI decision.

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                              • AnonD-122510
                              • v0q
                              • 29 May 2013

                              AnonD-125195, 29 May 2013In the Conclusion there are mentions of 4 Android tablets a... moreif you say somethin like Acer w700 or Surface Pro, all these android and iOs become a toy. but if you compare it with atom based like Asus Smart Tab or HP Elite, there would a competition!!

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                                • metin
                                • SnD
                                • 29 May 2013

                                helloeveryone,
                                sony xperia Z' got us very happy. but this tablet xperia z 'why not, and we directly vill by it .

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • tRe
                                  • 29 May 2013

                                  Android 4.1 is an "improvement" over 4.2 for tablets..

                                  Hopefully when the upgrades come, it still retain its current tablet UI.

                                  The UI with the statusbar on top, and software keys below/middle is a crap design..
                                  Its bad for touch and looks. Who ever thought about the tablet UI should be fired and shot.

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                                    • AnonD-57033
                                    • Rx9
                                    • 29 May 2013

                                    Of course they are, this is a very good looking hot piece of gadget.

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                                      • AnonD-125195
                                      • pk4
                                      • 29 May 2013

                                      In the Conclusion there are mentions of 4 Android tablets and 1 iOS tablet but no mentions of Windows Pro tablets.
                                      Why is that? Maybe because Windows tablets are so good that they are comparable with real computers and not tablets?

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                                        • AnonD-98064
                                        • t7X
                                        • 29 May 2013

                                        Anonymous, 29 May 2013Like who the hell brings tablet under water?Accident with water, and people who loves to surf the internet near at beach or pool without worry their debive might get hurt!!!