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| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.4.2, 4.3 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2013-09-04 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 19.29 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 549.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 299 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 43 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 9.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a general score of 77.4, which is much better than the Microsoft Surface Pro's 63.2 score. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) works with Android 4.4.2 OS, while Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro OS. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)'s construction is newer, incredibly thinner and lighter than the Microsoft Surface Pro.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a better 1600 x 2560px resolution and a greater screen density. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) counts with a bit better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has less RAM and a worse graphics processing unit running at 450 megahertz, it also counts with 2 more processing cores.
The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a bit more memory to install applications and games than GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) shoots way better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a lot more mega-pixels back facing camera and a way better video resolution.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro.
The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) costs a bit more than the Microsoft Surface Pro, but you can get a much better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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