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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 66.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.4, 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2012-02-27 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 10.31 x 7.09 x 0.35 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 21.16 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 435.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Samsung Exynos 4 (4412) chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | ARM Mali GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 9.02 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a score of 72.2, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy Note 10.1's global score of 66.3. Even though Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is way newer than Galaxy Note 10.1, it is way heavier and just a little thicker. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Galaxy Note 10.1 counts with Android 4.4 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a better screen than Galaxy Note 10.1, because it has more pixels per inch in the screen, a bigger display and a way better 1440 x 2160 resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a much greater memory capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Note 10.1, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with more internal storage.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a bit more powerful processor than Galaxy Note 10.1, because although it has an inferior number of cores , it also counts with more RAM memory. Galaxy Note 10.1 counts with a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 takes better pictures and videos than Galaxy Note 10.1, and although they both have a back-facing camera with a 5 MP, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has a lot higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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