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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GBSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 60.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.1, 4.0.3 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2012-02-13 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 12.13 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.1 |
| 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 | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 7.12 |
| 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 |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS |
| 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| 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 a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)'s score of 60.7. Despite being the best in this review, it must be told that it is also a way thicker and noticeably heavier tablet. Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with Android 4.1 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro features a little sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a lot larger screen, a little bit better screen pixels density and a lot higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The Microsoft Surface Pro has a way bigger storage for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 96 GB more internal storage.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a greater hardware performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have 2 processing cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has an extra graphics co-processor and 3 GB more RAM memory. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) takes much clearer photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same 1280x720 video resolution, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) also has better video frame rates and a way more megapixels camera.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features a very superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). If you prefer to save some money, you can buy Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), giving up a couple features, but you will get the most with your money.
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