Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad Air (3rd generation) vs Xperia Z2 Tablet

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 tablets
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)8.5Very good· Top score
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Xperia Z2 Tablet
Xperia Z2 Tablet8.2Very good
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The short verdict

iPad Air (3rd generation) edges it on score

The iPad Air (3rd generation) leads overall; pick the Xperia Z2 Tablet if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad Air (3rd generation)
8.5
Xperia Z2 Tablet
8.2
Choose the iPad Air (3rd generation) if
  • Students and note-takers who want a laminated display and keyboard support
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Choose the Xperia Z2 Tablet if
  • Readers who use a tablet in the kitchen or bath.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
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Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Screen size
10.5"
10.1"
Performance1 difference
Chipset
A12 Bionic
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8074 AB
Memory1 difference
Storage
64GB, 256GB
16 GB, 32 GB
Body1 difference
Weight
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426 g
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