Sony Xperia Tablet S (2012)

758 reviews

Jun, 2025

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performance (146)
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portability (81)
screen (80)
design (74)

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reliability (31)
GPS navigation (3)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 758 reviews of Sony Xperia Tablet S (2012). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and screen are generally positive. The portability and usability also get good comments, whereas many are critical about the connectivity and GPS navigation. Comments are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Xperia Tablet S (2012) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 186 user reviews of Sony Xperia Tablet S (2012) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the camera and screen are overall positive. The usability and portability also get good comments. Some have doubts about the connectivity and GPS navigation, while there are some mixed comments about the battery.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony Xperia Tablet S (2012) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

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Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia Tablet S

A solid update to the original Tablet S, but there are better Android tablets for the money.

Interesting design ; Full-size SD card slot

Low-res screen ; Ageing software ; Uncompetitive pricing

Sony does offer a few appy extras that aren’t just about trying to sell you things, though. Socialife is a Sony-made social network aggregator that bungs you Facebook and Twitter updates into a single, tablet-friendly feed. It also has a tab for RSS...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : James Rogerson (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia Tablet S review

Thinner, lighter and splashproof

Great for music ; Mini apps ; Premium and distinctive build ; Powerful processor

Terrible battery life ; Underwhelming screen ; Glitchy camera ; Dated Android OS

This is the second time out the gate for the Sony Xperia Tablet S. It originally launched in September, but was quickly pulled from the shelves thanks to a manufacturing fault. That's unfortunate for Sony, because in the interim the Google Nexus 10,...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Richard Melville (t3.com)

Sony Xperia Tablet S review

The Sony Xperia Tablet S sports a quadcore chip and a splashproof chassis

Slim profile ; Lighweight ; Great screen

Poor web browsing

Aug, 2012

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Sony Xperia Tablet S

Still one of the best Android tablets around, especially for movie buffs

Lovely design ; Especially nice to hold in portrait ; Great video quality ; Movies Unlimited

Not Full HD ; Sounds a touch soft

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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia Tablet S

Sony came late to the tablet game, and when it did finally rock up with the Tablet P and S, it was hardly playing its A game. So now we have the Xperia Tablet S in our hands the question is obviously, has Sony addressed the issues, and is this a device...

Stylish, well-built, decent price, powerful, compact dimensions

Sony's entertainment services are baffling and over-expensive,

Sony was always going to struggle to get traction with tablets because it's a fairly crowded market and there's lots to choose from. Sony might make solid hardware, but so do most companies these days, so what is there to sell us on the Xperia over...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia Tablet S pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Sony has rebranded its tablet range, unveiling the brand new Sony Xperia Tablet S at IFA 2012 - where Pocket-lint was on hand to have a play with the latest

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Sony Xperia Tablet S review

This second gen slate gains the Xperia moniker, a Tegra 3 chip and loses the chunk of the Sony Tablet S . With an IR Universal Remote, full SD card slot and DLNA sharing skills the Xperia Tablet S is gunning to take over your living room. But should...

Manages multi-tasking without drama, Quirky extras, The luxurious feel of aluminium

Full HD would be nice, Not the most powerful tablet out there

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Xperia Tablet S review

The Sony Tablet S was one of the more impressive Android tablets when it debuted in 2011. Now with its Xperia Tablet S, Sony has revised the design, upgraded to Tegra 3, and updated its media ecosystem.

The Sony Xperia Tablet S has a comfortable, high-quality design, a sharp-looking screen, storage expansion, and potential as a universal remote alternative.

Unfortunately Wi-Fi currently shuts off whenever the tablet sleeps, waking the tablet from sleep takes way too long, and its screen flickers intermittently. Price is a bit high for what's offered.

The Xperia Tablet S has an excellent design, but there are cheaper alternatives that provide similar and better tablet experiences.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Crowdedbrain (crowdedbrain.co.uk)

Sony - Xperia Tablet S

The Sony Xperia™ Tablet S should not be confused with Sony's previous tablet with a similar name (The Sony Tablet S) as the specs, UI and subtle cosmetic design changes make this a totally different kettle of fish.

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Xperia Tablet S Android tablet (preview)

Sony Xperia Tablet S has a revamped design and some interesting new features.

Revamped aluminium build ; Splash-proof finish ; Some nice software features

Screen could have been higher res ; Awaiting Jelly Bean update

The Sony Xperia Tablet S is thinner, lighter and better constructed than its predecessor. Sony keeps the same distinctive, curved design but has added some interesting new features and given the product a splash-proof coating.

Aug, 2012

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