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| Global Score | |
| 66.3 | 66 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Nokia |
| -- | Android 5.0 |
| 2015-05-01 | 2014-11-18 |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | 7.90 x 5.46 x 0.27 inches |
| 21.92 ounces | 11.22 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 375.00 | $ 370.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1280 x 1920 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 214 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset | Intel Atom chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor | 64-bit Z3580 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 10.08 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | -- |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 5300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface 3 is a bit better than the Nokia N1, with a score of 66.3 against 66. The Microsoft Surface 3 is a noticeably thicker and much heavier portable tablet than Nokia N1. The Nokia N1 counts with a faster processor than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has 2 GB less RAM, and they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Nokia N1 also counts with a 64-bits processor and a graphics co-processor.
Nokia N1 features an incredibly better display than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has a way smaller display, it also counts with a bit higher 2048 x 1536 resolution and a lot better screen density. Nokia N1's camera is very similar to Microsoft Surface 3's camera, both have the same (Full HD) video resolution, a camera in the back with an 8 mega pixels resolution and the same video frame rate.
The Microsoft Surface 3 features a superior storage capacity to install games and applications than Nokia N1, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Nokia N1 has a really longer battery life than Microsoft Surface 3.
The Microsoft Surface 3 costs a little more than the Nokia N1, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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