Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs. Apple iPad 4

Apple has become synonymous with smartphone and tablet domination over the last few years. The folks over at Sony think it's time for a change. Here's a rundown comparison of the specs, software, design and release date between the Sony Xperia Table Z and the Apple iPad 4.

When it comes to screens, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z may have it bigger with a 10.1 inch LED-backlit LCD display (1200 x 1920, 224 ppi resolution) but the iPad has it clearer and more vibrant. The iPad 4 boasts a 9.7 inch LED-backlit display with 1536 x 2048 resolution with 264 ppi. Under the hood the Apple iPad 4 has a dual-core Apple A6X processor at 1.4 GHZ.

The Xperia Tablet Z may run a little smoother with the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor with a speed of 1.5GHz.

It's more personal preference when it comes to software. Android or iOS?

the Xperia Tablet Z runs on 4.1.2 Jelly Bean while the iPad 4 runs on the lates iOS. Both are updated continually. Both have a bit of a learning curve, so get your hands on and find out what's best for you.

The Tablet Z's dimensions:

O.27 inch thickness, and weighs 1.09 pounds.

iPad 4 dimensions:

0.37 inch thickness, and weighs 1.44 pounds.

When deciding between both tablets, it really comes down to personal preference. Something to keep in mind, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z isn't even available for purchase yet. Some rumors claim the tablet could be available by the end of May, but those are just rumors.