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| Global Score | |
| 65.1 | 62.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Alcatel |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 10 |
| 2013-09-23 | 2020-11-20 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 8.24 x 4.93 x 0.34 inches |
| 31.99 ounces | 10.93 ounces |
| -- | Metallic Black |
| -- | Plastic and Plastic |
| $ 292.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | MediaTek MT8766B chipset |
| Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8300 GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 8.88 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 0.77 | 7.04 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4080mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is just a bit better than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, with a overall score of 65.1 against 62.5. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has Android 10 OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a noticeably older, much heavier and thicker tablet device than the Alcatel JOY TAB 2.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with a bit better display than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, because it has a lot better resolution of 1080 x 1920, a lot bigger screen and a just a bit higher pixel amount in each screen inch. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a much greater storage to store more apps and games than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 features just a little better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with more cores. The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has a greater camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because it has a much better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 counts with a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Alcatel JOY TAB 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Alcatel JOY TAB 2. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Microsoft Surface Pro 2, otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the Alcatel JOY TAB 2, giving up a couple specifications.
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