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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 65.6 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Microsoft |
| iOS 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2015-07-15 | 2014-05-20 |
| 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 3.10 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 399.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4 inches | 12 inches |
| 1136 x 640 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 326 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A8 APL1011 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Typhoon, 64-bit, 20 nm (Dual-Core 1100 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| PowerVR Series 6XT GX6450 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.25 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1043mAh Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 2.64 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is slightly better than iPod touch 6th generation, getting a global score of 72.2 against 65.6. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and iPod touch 6th generation works with iOS 12.x OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is an older, thicker and much heavier portable tablet than the iPod touch 6th generation.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit superior processor than iPod touch 6th generation, and although they both have 2 processing cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has more RAM. Apple iPod touch 6th generation has a little bit better display than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a way worse resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels and a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a lot higher display density.
Apple iPod touch 6th generation has a lot better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and although they both have the same (Full HD) video quality and the same video frame rates, the Apple iPod touch 6th generation also has a much more mega pixels camera in the back. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a very superior storage to install games and applications than Apple iPod touch 6th generation, because it has 384 GB more internal memory.
The iPod touch 6th generation has a much longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 costs a lot more money than the iPod touch 6th generation, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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