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Asus Fonepad 8
16 GBFE380CG
Microsoft Surface Pro 2
512 GB| Global Score | |
| 55.6 | 65.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 0000-00-00 | 2013-09-23 |
| 8.43 x 4.72 x 0.35 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 11.57 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 119.00 | $ 292.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3560 chipset | -- |
| Quad-Core 1800 MHz processor | Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 8.64 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | -- |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 0.77 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | -- |
| SIM, Dual SIM | -- |
| 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is better than Asus Fonepad 8, having a overall score of 65.1 against 55.6. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a noticeably heavier and way thicker device than Asus Fonepad 8. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Asus Fonepad 8 has Android 4.4 operating system.
The Asus Fonepad 8 counts with a bit better processing power than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with a greater number of cores. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a little sharper screen than Asus Fonepad 8, because it has a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a little bit greater pixels amount in each inch of display and a way bigger display.
The Asus Fonepad 8 counts with a way better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with a lot bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Asus Fonepad 8, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 512 GB internal memory capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a battery duration that's just as good as the Asus Fonepad 8 one.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is way more expensive than the Asus Fonepad 8, but you can get a better tablet for that few more dollars.
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