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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GBSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
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| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 61.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2012-02-26 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 20.74 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 | 6.5 |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.82 | 7.65 |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro has a general score of 63.2, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)'s 61.4 overall score. Despite being the best tablet we compare here, Microsoft Surface Pro is a noticeably thicker and much heavier tablet than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro OS, and Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) comes with Android 4.1 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro features a better looking display than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has a way better 1080 x 1920 resolution, a little bigger display and a higher pixel density. The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a way bigger memory to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with more internal memory.
The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a better performing processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has 3 GB more RAM and a GPU. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with a much better battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) shoots way better photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video definition, the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) also has a back camera with a way higher 3 mega-pixels resolution and higher 30 frames per second video frame rates.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it costs more money than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your budget.
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