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| Global Score | |
| 63.4 | 58.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Asus |
| Windows RT 8.1 | Android 4.4, 4.2.2 |
| 2013-09-23 | -- |
| 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches | 6.49 x 3.50 x 0.41 inches |
| 23.84 ounces | 7.41 ounces |
| -- | White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 630.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super IPS+ LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 367 pixels per inch |
| -- | 380 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset | Intel Atom Z2580 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Clover Trail+ (Dual-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX 544 MP2 GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.9 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 360 hours standby time | 490 hours standby time 23 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface 2 has a global score of 63.4, which is slightly better than the Asus Fonepad Note 6's score of 58.7. Microsoft Surface 2 is a noticeably heavier but somewhat thinner tablet device than the Asus Fonepad Note 6. The Microsoft Surface 2 comes with Windows RT 8.1 operating system, while Asus Fonepad Note 6 comes with Android 4.4 operating system.
The Microsoft Surface 2 and the Asus Fonepad Note 6 both have quite similar CPUs, and although the Asus Fonepad Note 6 has 2 lesser processing cores (although faster), they both have the same RAM memory amount. Asus Fonepad Note 6 has a lot better display than Microsoft Surface 2, because although it has a way smaller screen, and they both have an equal 1920 x 1080 resolution, the Asus Fonepad Note 6 also counts with a lot better display pixel density.
Microsoft Surface 2 counts with a lot bigger memory for games and applications than Asus Fonepad Note 6, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 48 GB more internal storage capacity. Asus Fonepad Note 6 takes slightly better photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface 2, and although they both have the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and the same video frame rates, the Asus Fonepad Note 6 also has a camera with a much higher resolution.
Asus Fonepad Note 6 counts with a battery performance that's just as good as Microsoft Surface 2's battery life.
Although Microsoft Surface 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Asus Fonepad Note 6, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Asus Fonepad Note 6. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Asus Fonepad Note 6, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your money.
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