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| Global Score | |
| 53.4 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Alcatel | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2013-01-07 | 2012-06-18 |
| 7.95 x 6.06 x 0.37 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 15.87 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 183 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Rockchip RK3066 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| ARM Mali-400 MP4 (Quad-Core 266 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 4.62 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 1.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.17 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4150mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro is better than the Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, getting a 63.2 score against 53.4. Microsoft Surface Pro's body is extremely heavier and a lot thicker than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD. The Microsoft Surface Pro comes with Windows 8 Pro operating system, and Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD works with Android 4.1 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro counts with just a bit better screen than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, because it has a bit higher display pixel density, a way bigger display and a much higher resolution of 1080 x 1920. The Microsoft Surface Pro features a way bigger memory capacity to install applications and games than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with more internal memory capacity.
Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD counts with a bit better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have 2 CPU cores, the Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD also counts with a better graphics co-processor. The Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD has a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD features a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a back facing camera with a much better resolution.
Microsoft Surface Pro is a lot more expensive than Alcatel OneTouch Tab 8 HD, but you can get a better tablet for that extra dollars.
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