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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
P7500| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.0.4, 3.0 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2011-03-22 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 19.93 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 410.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | -- |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 8 GB RAM | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.46 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.6 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has an overall score of 72.2, which is a lot better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's overall score of 58.1. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 works with Android 4.0.4 OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a noticeably newer tablet than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, although it's just a bit thicker and noticeably heavier.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a more powerful processor than Galaxy Tab 10.1. Both have a Dual-Core processor. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a little sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has a bigger display, a lot higher 1440 x 2160 resolution and more pixels per screen inch.
Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a way lower 3 megapixels resolution camera in the back and a worse 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a very superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has 512 GB internal storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 counts with a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a lot more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 10.1, but you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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