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| Global Score | |
| 63.6 | 63.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Microsoft |
| Android 3.1 | Windows RT 8.1 |
| 2011-08-31 | 2013-09-23 |
| 9.87 x 7.00 x 0.51 inches | 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches |
| 25.00 ounces | 23.84 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 239.00 | $ 630.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| LCD | IPS LCD |
| 148 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset |
| Scorpion (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 220 (266 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.37 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7300mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 900 hours standby time | 360 hours standby time |
| 8.48 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
HTC Jetstream has a global score of 63.6, which is slightly better than the Microsoft Surface 2's 63.4 general score. HTC Jetstream counts with Android 3.1 OS, while Microsoft Surface 2 counts with Windows RT 8.1 OS. The HTC Jetstream is a older, incredibly thicker and just a little bit heavier tablet than the Microsoft Surface 2.
Microsoft Surface 2 counts with a slightly better screen than HTC Jetstream, because it has a little larger screen, a much better 1080 x 1920 resolution and a greater pixels quantity in each inch of screen. Microsoft Surface 2 counts with a little bit better performance than HTC Jetstream, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, it also counts with more RAM and a higher number of cores.
The Microsoft Surface 2 has a bit more memory capacity for applications and games than HTC Jetstream, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity. The HTC Jetstream takes much clearer videos and photos than Microsoft Surface 2, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (Full HD) video quality, the HTC Jetstream also has a back facing camera with a way higher resolution.
The HTC Jetstream counts with a way better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface 2.
In addition to being the best tablet in this comparison, HTC Jetstream is also a bargain compared to others, making it a no doubt choice.
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