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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GBMotorola Droid XYBoard 8.2
32 GBMZ609
| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 62.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Motorola |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.0, 3.2 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2011-12-06 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 13.62 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 509.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 8.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 184 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | TI OMAP4430 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 3960mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro is slightly better than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, having a 63.2 score against 62.6. Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro operating system, while Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has Android 4.0 operating system. Despite being the best in this review, the Microsoft Surface Pro is a notably thicker and extremely heavier tablet than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2.
Microsoft Surface Pro features a bit superior CPU than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, and although they both have 2 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a better graphics co-processor running at 650 MHz and 3 GB more RAM memory. Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 features a little sharper screen than Microsoft Surface Pro, although it has a lot lower 800 x 1280 resolution, a really smaller screen and a just a bit worse display pixels density.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has a much better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video definition, the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 also has faster 30 fps video frame rates and a way more megapixels back camera. The Microsoft Surface Pro has a much bigger memory capacity for apps and games than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, because it has 128 GB internal memory.
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 features a much longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is way more expensive than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your savings.
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