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| Global Score | |
| 61 | 66.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Dell | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows 10 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2019-10-23 |
| 8.50 x 4.90 x 0.24 inches | 11.50 x 7.91 x 0.33 inches |
| 10.76 ounces | 27.94 ounces |
| -- | Matte Black and Platinum |
| -- | Metal |
| $ 249.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.4 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1600 x 2560 pixels | 1824 x 2736 pixels |
| OLED | -- |
| 359 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3580 chipset | Intel Core i3 1005G1 chipset |
| 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 2330 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 10 nm (Dual-Core 3400 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Intel UHD Graphics GPU |
| 10.08 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.44 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has a general score of 66.9, which is slightly better than the Dell Venue 8 7840's global score of 61. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has Windows 10 operating system, while Dell Venue 8 7840 comes with Android 4.4 operating system. Even being the best we are comparing, Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a way thicker and incredibly heavier device than the Dell Venue 8 7840.
Dell Venue 8 7840 has a little better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 7, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, it also counts with a larger number of cores , a 64 bits CPU and an extra GPU. The Dell Venue 8 7840 has a better screen than Microsoft Surface Pro 7, because although it has a really smaller screen and a quite lower 2560 x 1600 resolution, it also counts with a greater screen pixel density.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has more memory capacity for games and applications than Dell Venue 8 7840, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with more internal storage. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a battery performance that's just as good as Dell Venue 8 7840's battery life.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 shoots a bit better photographs and videos than Dell Venue 8 7840. Both of them have a same resolution back facing camera.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Dell Venue 8 7840, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Dell Venue 8 7840. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy the Dell Venue 8 7840, giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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