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| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2013-04-29 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 7 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 267 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.49 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 408 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is way better than the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, getting an 82.4 score against 66.5. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) comes with Windows 10 Pro OS, and Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 works with Android 4.4.2 OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) design is extremely newer and thinner, but incredibly heavier than the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) features a bit more powerful processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, and they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) also counts with a higher amount of RAM. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a slightly better looking display than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a way better resolution of 2736 x 1824, a way higher display density and a way bigger display.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a superior camera than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a back camera with a lot higher 8 megapixels resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a superior storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 1000 GB internal storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a way better battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. If you are trying to save some money, you can get Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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