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512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 68.1 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 5.1, 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2012-10-29 | 2014-05-20 |
| 10.39 x 6.99 x 0.35 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 21.27 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 179.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| True RGB Real Stripe PLS | IPS LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 5 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| ARM Mali-T604 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.90 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.04 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 500 hours standby time | -- |
| 9.6 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a global score of 72.2, which is slightly better than the Google Nexus 10's 68.1 overall score. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's body is newer than Google Nexus 10's, although it's a bit thicker and noticeably heavier. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Google Nexus 10 counts with Android 5.1 operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with just a little better hardware performance than Google Nexus 10, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has a larger amount of RAM. Google Nexus 10 has a more vivid display than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a slightly better resolution of 1600 x 2560px and a greater display pixels density.
The Google Nexus 10 has a superior camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Both of them have a 5 mega pixels camera, the same video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a very superior storage to store more apps and games than Google Nexus 10, because it has more internal memory.
Google Nexus 10 has a much longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Nexus 10, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Nexus 10. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, otherwise you can save some dollars and get the Google Nexus 10, letting go some specs and features.
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