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| Global Score | |
| 53.7 | 58.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Microsoft |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Windows RT |
| 2016-01-04 | 2012-06-18 |
| 8.30 x 4.97 x 0.37 inches | 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches |
| 11.99 ounces | 24.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 99.00 | $ 123.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | -- |
| 189 pixels per inch | 148 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT8163 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (1500 MHz) RAM |
| Mali-T720 MP2 GPU | ULP GeForce (520 MHz) GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 4.29 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Li - Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.48 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface RT has a global score of 58.4, which is slightly better than the Acer Iconia One 8's 53.7 global score. The Microsoft Surface RT is a incredibly heavier device than Acer Iconia One 8, but both of them are 0.37inches thick. Microsoft Surface RT has Windows RT operating system, while Acer Iconia One 8 has Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The Microsoft Surface RT features just a little better hardware performance than Acer Iconia One 8, and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface RT also has more RAM memory and a GPU. Microsoft Surface RT has a bit better display than Acer Iconia One 8, because although it has a just a little lower screen density, it also counts with a really larger display and a quite better 768 x 1366 resolution.
Microsoft Surface RT features a better storage capacity for apps and games than Acer Iconia One 8, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 64 GB internal memory. Acer Iconia One 8 features a greater camera than Microsoft Surface RT, because it has a lot more mega pixels back facing camera.
Acer Iconia One 8 has a superior battery life than Microsoft Surface RT.
The Microsoft Surface RT is more expensive than Acer Iconia One 8, but you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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