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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2012-08-15 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 7 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a general score of 72.2, which is much better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's global score of 61.7. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's body is newer and thinner than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's, although it is incredibly heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE works with Android 4.1 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a bit faster processing unit than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, and they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also counts with more RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a bit more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a much bigger screen, a better screen density and a much better 1440 x 2160 resolution.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE captures slightly better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a way lower 1280x720 video quality and a back-facing camera with a way worse 3.2 megapixels resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a lot bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a much better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. If you prefer to save some money, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your budget.
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