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| Global Score | |
| 66.3 | 60.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| -- | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| 2015-05-01 | 2016-04-01 |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches |
| 21.92 ounces | 9.98 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| $ 375.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 7 inches |
| 1280 x 1920 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 214 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset | Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Intel HD GPU | Mali-T720 GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.19 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.06 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.71 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | -- |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 3 is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab A (2016), having a overall score of 66.3 against 60.4. The Microsoft Surface 3 design has the same thickness than Galaxy Tab A (2016), but it is heavier. Microsoft Surface 3 has just a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface 3 also has more RAM memory.
The Microsoft Surface 3 features a bit more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has a just a little lower number of pixels per inch of screen, it also counts with a way better 1920 x 1280px resolution and a much larger screen. Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) takes just a bit better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface 3, although it has a back camera with lot less MP and a lot lower 1280x720 (HD) video quality.
The Microsoft Surface 3 counts with much more storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory. Galaxy Tab A (2016) counts with a much better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface 3.
Although Microsoft Surface 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab A (2016), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab A (2016). If you want to save some dollars, you can get the Galaxy Tab A (2016), giving up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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