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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch
3G OnlyGT-P5210
| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 65.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.2 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2013-06-03 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 9.57 x 6.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 18.06 ounces |
| Gray | Brown and White |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 309.00 |
| 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 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Intel Atom chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1600 MHz processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.19 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 40 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch, having a general score of 72.2 against 65.9. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 design is newer than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch's, but it is extremely heavier and thicker. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch has Android 4.2 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit superior processor than Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch, and although they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has 7 GB more RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a much better display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch, because it has a larger display, a lot higher resolution of 1440 x 2160 pixels and a better count of pixels per inch of screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch has a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a lot less mega pixels resolution back-facing camera and a lot worse 1280x720 (HD) video definition. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a superior memory to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch counts with a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch, and give up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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