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| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 65 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2012-09-28 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 20.70 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | Super PLS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 5.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 624 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a lot better than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), having an 82.4 score against 65. Even though the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is notably heavier than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), it's thinner and incredibly newer. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has Windows 10 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) works with Android 4.1 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) features a bit faster processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, and they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) also counts with a higher amount of RAM.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because it has a bigger screen, much more pixels per display inch and a way better 2736 x 1824px resolution. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a very superior memory for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 1000 GB internal storage capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) counts with a really longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017). Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a much better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same (Full HD) video quality, the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) also has a back facing camera with a way higher resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T). If you prefer to save some money, you can buy Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), letting go a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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