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| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 62.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Motorola |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 4.0, 3.2 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2011-12-06 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 13.62 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 8.2 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 184 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | TI OMAP4430 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 23 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 3960mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a general score of 82.4, which is much better than the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2's 62.6 general score. Even though Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a lot heavier than the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, it's just a little bit thinner and also newer. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) comes with Windows 10 Pro operating system, while Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 works with Android 4.0 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a little faster processing unit than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processing unit, and they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) also counts with a higher amount of RAM. Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 features a display that is very similar to the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) one, although the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has a way smaller display, a lot worse number of pixels per display inch and a way worse 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a way bigger memory capacity to store more apps and games than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, because it has 1000 GB internal memory. The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 shoots clearer photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), although it has a much lower resolution camera and a much lower 1280x720 (HD) video resolution.
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2 has a much better battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it costs a lot more than Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get the Motorola Droid XYBoard 8.2, giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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