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| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 4.4.2, 4.3 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2013-09-04 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 19.29 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 610.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| -- | Super Clear LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 299 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 43 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 9.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a score of 82.4, which is a little bit better than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)'s score of 75.8. Although the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is much newer than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), it is just a bit thicker and much heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has Windows 10 Pro operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) works with Android 4.4.2 operating system.
Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a bit superior CPU than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, it also counts with a larger number of cores and an extra graphics processing unit. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because although it has a little bit lower 1600 x 2560px resolution and a quite smaller display, it also counts with a just a bit better pixel density.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a much greater storage for games and applications than Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 1000 GB internal storage capacity. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) both count with incredibly similar cameras, they have a camera in the back with an 8 mega pixels, the same video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with a really longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014). So if you need that extra features, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), letting go some specs and features.
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