One of the newest Android tablets on the block is the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. Here's all you need to know about the Xperia Z2 Tablet release date, price and specs in the UK.

Announced at Mobile World Congress, Sony's Xperia Z2 Tablet will take on the iPad Air, Nexus 10 and other 10in tablets. We took a look at the new tablet at MWC so read our Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet hands-on review.

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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet: Release date

The Sony Xperia Store has the Xperia Z2 Tablet listed as 'Coming Soon' but you can pre-order the device. The site states that 'Deliveries expected to start at beginning of March' for Wi-Fi-only models and 'early April' for the 4G version.

If you pre-order the Xperia Z2 Tablet from Sony you'll get a Magnetic Charging Dock DK39 worth £39 for free. Simply put both products into your basket and the discount will be automatically deducted when you checkout.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet: Price in the UK

The Xperia X2 Tablet is available in two different colours from Sony – black and white – and there are three different models to choose from.

At its cheapest, the Xperia Z2 Tablet matches the iPad Air at £399. That gets you the 16GB Wi-Fi-only model but if you want more storage then the 32GB version costs £449.

The most expensive edition of the Xperia Z2 Tablet is £499 and comes with 16GB and 4G LTE mobile connectivity.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet: Specs

OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Size: 266 x 172 x 6.4 mm

Weight: 439 grams

Dustproof and waterproof: IP58 certified, dustproof and water-resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes

Screen: 10.1 Full HD TFT (1920 x 1080) Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

Processor: 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (APQ8074+MSM8974AB) quad-core Krait 400

GPU: Adreno 330

Memory: 3GB RAM

Storage: 16/32GB with microSD card slot (up to 64GB)

Wireless: Wi-Fi up to 11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, NFC, microUSB 2.0, MHL 3, A-GPS

Main camera: 8.1Mp, LED flash, 1/2.3in sensor size

Video: [email protected] (Full HD), HDR

Front camera: 2.2 MP, [email protected]

Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 6000mAh battery

SIM: Micro-SIM

Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE (Cat 4)

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