iPad Air 2 vs Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet compared: Which slate is better?

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet delivers a stiff competition to iPad Air 2. Sony

Japanese company Sony did not introduce any smartphone product at this year's Mobile World Congress, but it compensated by releasing a powerful slate, the Xperia Z4 Tablet. The device has a 10-inch quad HD screen display and a Snapdragon 810 chipset. It is also equipped with the company's signature features – dustproof and water-resistant. 

Since Sony's newest tablet boasts some top-of-the-line specs and features, it could offer some tough competition against the dominant tablet in the market, Apple's iPad. Below is the comparison between the iPad Air 2 and the Xperia Z4 Tablet. 

Design 

The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet is slimmer than its predecessor and looks premium with its metal frames, while the latest iPad Air 2 highly resembles the earlier model with its aluminum casing that is iconic to loyal Apple users. 

Screen Display 

The iPad Air 2 sports a 9.7-inch screen with 4:3 aspect ratio apt for business and educational tasks. The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet has a 10-inch screen panel with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution that is great for viewing videos and images. 

Processor 

The iPad Air 2 is equipped with a dual-core 64-bit A8X processor with a built-in M8 motion co-processor for video graphics, partnered with 2 GB of RAM. The Xperia Z4 Tablet is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor paired with 3 GB of RAM. 

Operating system 

The new iOS 8 is pre-installed in the iPad Air 2, while the Xperia Z4 Tablet runs with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. 

Camera

Apple's tablet has an 8-megapixel back camera with a 1.5-megapixel front camera, while Sony's slate sports an 8.1-megapixel back camera and a 5.1-megapixel front-facing selfie shooter. 

Battery 

The iPad Air 2 has an 8827 mAh battery that reportedly lasts for 17 hours, while the Xperia Z4 Tablet has 6000 mAh of battery juice.  

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