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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GBSamsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2
AT&TSM-P907A
| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 78.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.4 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2014-01-06 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 26.56 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 12.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super Clear LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 247 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.1 |
| 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 (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 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 9500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 9.92 |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is much better than the Microsoft Surface Pro, with a 78.2 score against 63.2. Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is a newer portable tablet, and it is also somewhat lighter and way thinner than Microsoft Surface Pro. The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 counts with Android 4.4 operating system, while Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro operating system.
Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 has a little better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a weaker graphics processing unit working at 450 MHz and a smaller amount of RAM memory, it also counts with a greater number of cores (and they are faster). The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 has a much better looking screen than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a bigger screen, a bit better display density and a better resolution of 1600 x 2560.
The Microsoft Surface Pro features a little bit more storage capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB more internal memory capacity. The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 features a way better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a camera with lot more mega pixels and a much higher 1920x1080 video quality.
Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 has a much better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro.
In addition to being the best tablet in this comparison, Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is also a bargain compared to others, making it an easy decision.
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