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| Global Score | |
| 65.9 | 76.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 | Android 4.4 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2014-01-06 |
| 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 21.92 ounces | 26.10 ounces |
| $ 349.00 | $ 350.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.8 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1280 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| -- | Super Clear LCD |
| 214 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| x7-Z8700, 64-bit (Single-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA and EDGE | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 9500mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 9.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has an overall score of 76.9, which is much better than the Microsoft Surface 3's 65.9 score. Despite of the fact the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is older and heavier than Microsoft Surface 3, it's construction is still a little bit thinner. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with Android 4.4 OS, and Microsoft Surface 3 works with Windows 8.1 OS.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a superior processing power than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with 3 more cores and an extra graphics co-processor. The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a much better looking display than Microsoft Surface 3, because it has a bit larger display, a little bit better screen pixel density and a higher 1600 x 2560px resolution.
The Microsoft Surface 3 has a very superior memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with more internal storage capacity. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface 3.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 takes better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface 3. Both of them have the same video resolution, a back camera with an 8 mega pixels resolution and the same video frame rate.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 costs a little more than the Microsoft Surface 3, but you can get a better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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