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| Global Score | |
| 66.3 | 58.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | HTC |
| -- | Android 3.2, 2.3.3 |
| 2015-05-01 | 2011-02-15 |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | 7.69 x 4.80 x 0.52 inches |
| 21.92 ounces | 14.82 ounces |
| $ 375.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 1920 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 214 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Scorpion (Single-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1 GB (333 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | Adreno 205 (245 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 1470 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface 3 is much better than HTC Flyer, with a overall score of 66.3 against 58.7. Microsoft Surface 3 is a noticeably newer and much thinner device than HTC Flyer, although it is also extremely heavier. The Microsoft Surface 3 has a little bit better processing power than HTC Flyer, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics co-processor, it also counts with a greater number of cores and a larger amount of RAM.
The Microsoft Surface 3 has just a bit better screen than HTC Flyer, because it has a higher quantity of pixels per inch in the display, a lot bigger display and a way better resolution of 1920 x 1280. Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a way bigger memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than HTC Flyer, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory.
The HTC Flyer has a really longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface 3. HTC Flyer features a slightly better camera than Microsoft Surface 3, although it has a much worse 1280x720 video definition and a lot less mega pixels resolution back-facing camera.
Microsoft Surface 3 costs a lot more than the HTC Flyer, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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