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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1
64 GBMZ617
| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 65.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Motorola |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 3.2 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2011-12-06 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 10.00 x 6.83 x 0.35 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 21.13 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 175.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | TI OMAP4430 chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | PowerVR SGX540 (Dual-Core 304 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.6 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.80 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 7.59 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has an overall score of 72.2, which is better than the Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1's score of 65.5. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1 works with Android 3.2 OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a notably newer tablet device than the Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1, but it's heavier and just a bit thicker.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a bit better looking screen than Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1, because it has a much higher resolution of 1440 x 2160px, a larger display and a higher display density. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit better CPU than Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processing unit, and they both have 2 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also counts with more RAM memory.
The Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1 features a greater camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Both have the same video frame rate, a 5 mega-pixels back-facing camera and the same 1280x720 video quality. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a much better memory for games and applications than Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1, because it has 448 GB more internal storage capacity.
Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1 features a superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Motorola Droid XYBoard 10.1, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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