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| Global Score | |
| 66.3 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| -- | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2015-05-01 | 2012-08-15 |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 21.92 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| $ 375.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 1920 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | Super PLS LCD |
| 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 S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface 3 has an overall score of 66.3, which is a little bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's 61.7 general score. Even though the Microsoft Surface 3 is heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, it's somewhat thinner and newer. The Microsoft Surface 3 has a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a lot higher 1920 x 1280 resolution, a lot larger screen and a higher pixel density.
The Microsoft Surface 3 features a lot bigger memory for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 120 GB more internal memory. The Microsoft Surface 3 features a bit superior processing unit than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, it also counts with a greater number of cores and 3 GB more RAM memory.
Microsoft Surface 3 has a slightly better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a lot better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a back-facing camera with lot more MP. Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a much better battery performance than Microsoft Surface 3.
Although Microsoft Surface 3 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and give up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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