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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 53.9 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2013-02-25 | 2014-05-20 |
| 7.73 x 4.73 x 0.41 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 11.99 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 12 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z2420 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Saltwell (Single-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX 540 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4270mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 9 hours talk time | -- |
| 6.16 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is much better than Asus Fonepad, getting a 72.2 score against 53.9. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's body is newer and thinner, but also much heavier than the Asus Fonepad. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Asus Fonepad comes with Android 4.1 OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a better performing processing unit than Asus Fonepad, because it has more RAM memory and more cpu cores.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit more vivid screen than Asus Fonepad, and although they both have the same screen pixel density, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has a much bigger display and a much better resolution of 1440 x 2160. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a superior memory to store more apps and games than Asus Fonepad, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity.
The Asus Fonepad features a really longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than Asus Fonepad, because it has a way more megapixels camera.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a lot more expensive than the Asus Fonepad, but you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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