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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Apple |
| Windows 8 Pro | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2012-09-12 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 3.10 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 509.00 | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 640 x 1136 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A5 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 1030mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 2.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro is just a bit better than Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation, having a 63.2 score against 62.7. The Microsoft Surface Pro design is extremely thicker and extremely heavier than Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation. The Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro operating system, while Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation has iOS 7.x operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a greater performance than iPod Touch 5th Generation, and although they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a much better graphics processor and a larger amount of RAM. The Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation features a brighter display than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a lot worse resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels and a way smaller display, it also counts with a way higher display pixel density.
Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a lot bigger storage for games and applications than iPod Touch 5th Generation, because it has 128 GB internal memory. Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation features a superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro. IPod Touch 5th Generation shoots much better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a back facing camera with lot more MP and a lot higher (Full HD) video resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than iPod Touch 5th Generation, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the iPod Touch 5th Generation. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the iPod Touch 5th Generation, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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