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| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.0 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2012-10-09 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.06 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, having a 63.2 score against 62.7. The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 works with Android 4.0 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro is a notably thicker and a lot heavier tablet device than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
Microsoft Surface Pro has a bit more powerful CPU than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and although they both have 2 processing cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a larger amount of RAM and a better graphics processing unit. The Microsoft Surface Pro has a bit sharper display than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920, a better display pixels density and a bit bigger display.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a much better storage to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 takes just a bit better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a lot more mega-pixels camera.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it costs more money than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. If you want to save some dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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