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| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 80 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Apple |
| Windows 10 Pro | -- |
| 2017-06-15 | 2016-03-31 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 9.40 x 6.60 x 0.24 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 15.66 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gold, Gray and Pink |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Apple A9X APL1021 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Twister, 64-bit, 16 nm (Dual-Core 2260 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | PowerVR Series 7XT GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 23 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 29.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 6.49 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7306mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a global score of 82.4, which is just a bit better than the iPad Pro 9.7-inch's 80 global score. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a newer tablet than the iPad Pro 9.7-inch, but it's noticeably thicker and notably heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a little bit better display than iPad Pro 9.7-inch, because it has a higher 2736 x 1824 resolution, a bit better pixel count in each display inch and a larger screen.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a superior memory to store more apps and games than iPad Pro 9.7-inch, because it has more internal memory. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) features a little bit better hardware performance than iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and although they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) also has a greater amount of RAM.
IPad Pro 9.7-inch has a really longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017). The iPad Pro 9.7-inch counts with a lot better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because it has a much higher (4K) video quality and a much better resolution back facing camera.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the iPad Pro 9.7-inch. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the iPad Pro 9.7-inch, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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