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Asus Fonepad 8
16 GBFE380CG
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 55.6 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 0000-00-00 | 2014-05-20 |
| 8.43 x 4.72 x 0.35 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 11.57 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Black and White | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 119.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 12 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3560 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1800 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU | Intel HD Graphics 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 external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| 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 | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is much better than Asus Fonepad 8, with a global score of 72.2 against 55.6. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Asus Fonepad 8 comes with Android 4.4 operating system. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a a little thicker and a lot heavier portable tablet than Asus Fonepad 8.
The Asus Fonepad 8 counts with a little bit better processing power than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has lesser RAM, it also counts with more cpu cores. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a little bit better display than Asus Fonepad 8, because it has a lot higher 1440 x 2160 resolution, a way larger screen and a quite greater pixel density.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a very superior storage capacity to install games and applications than Asus Fonepad 8, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal memory. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's camera is just as good as Asus Fonepad 8's camera, they have the same resolution back-facing camera.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a battery performance that is just as good as the Asus Fonepad 8 one.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Asus Fonepad 8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Asus Fonepad 8. So if you need that extra features, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Asus Fonepad 8, letting go some specifications.
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