Note: We may earn commissions (at no cost to you) if you buy through links on our site. Learn more.
NOTE: This model is discontinued and may no longer be available to purchase new. See the latest mobile phones or compare used prices.

Sony Tablet P review

6.2/10 AVG.
RATING
Compare Compare  
Compare Compare  

Sony Tablet P
Sony Tablet P
Sony Tablet P
Sony Tablet P
Sony Tablet P
Sony Tablet P
Sony Tablet P
Sony Tablet P
...


6.2/10
Informr score
The Sony Tablet P currently has an Informr score of 6.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 22 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
5.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.5"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
3080 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Pocket Tactics
Pocket Tactics

Tower defense games don’t get much better than this, and despite discarding what made the Anomaly series special, Defenders is still a fitting conclusion to an unusually interesting TD game.

- Jacob Tierney, Pocket Tactics
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

So what can we say about the Sony Tablet P? Well, we still have to give credit to Sony for producing something that’s uniquely different – especially for a tablet. On paper, two displays sounds mightily tantalizing, but when it actually boils down to execution, it miserably fails because of the supr...

- John V. , PhoneArena
PC Magazine
PC Magazine

Android tablets, for the most part, all look the same. Sony is a bit of an outlier, with the wedge shaped Tablet S and now the clamshell Tablet P . With its Playstation certification and Nintendo DS-like form factor it's clearly aimed at the gaming crowd, but the two small screens and lack of physic...

- Eugene Kim, PC Magazine
Wired
Wired

Praise is due to Sony for trying something distinctly different with the Tablet P, but the dual screen approach feels a bit awkward on this evidence, and it's unlikely that Android will ever be adapted to make it a smooth fit. Perhaps the Sony Tablet S is the better one to consider.

- Wired
Laptop Mag
Laptop Mag

We give Sony credit for attempting to forge a new category of portable tablet, but the company's ambition didn't quite pay off. On the plus side, the Tablet P backs up its dual-screen design with some compelling apps that take advantage of both displays. You can fit the device in a breast pocket or...

- Mark Spoonauer , Laptop Mag


Prices (Where to Buy)




Ask the Community


No questions for the moment.


Resources


Manuals / User Guides Helpful Links Share / Embed

Maybe one of your friends will find this review helpful? Please help us spread the word.


Quick view

Screen Size
5.5"

The Sony Tablet P's screen size is 5.5 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-core 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 5+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
Storage
4 GB

Internal memory is 4 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3080mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3080 mAh battery. Sony's performance ratings are 5 days standby time, 6 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Tablet P Specs

Overview
Release Date December 31, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

Compare Android Smartphones

Processor Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-core 1 GHz
Internal Storage 4 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 5.5 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating Yes
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3080 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 7 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 6 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 6 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Unknown
Colors Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 1.3 x 18.0 x 7.9 cm (0.5 x 7.1 x 3.1 in)
Weight 372 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Mono
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock No
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
PC Synchronization: OTA
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, NotePad

Other Names (AKA):

2GB microSD card included
Related Links Manual (PDF)
Sony Tablet P Reviews
Where to buy Sony Tablet P
Suggest a correction