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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
LTE 16 GB| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 66.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.4.2, 4.2.2 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2013-04-29 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 10.72 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 7 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1,5 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 408 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a global score of 72.2, which is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0's 66.5 global score. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 comes with Android 4.4.2 OS. Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is noticeably heavier than the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, it's just a little bit thinner and also newer.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a little more vivid display than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a better display density, a way bigger screen and a way better resolution of 1440 x 2160px. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a much bigger memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with more internal storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 counts with just a bit better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, and they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 also counts with an extra graphics processor. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 takes just a bit better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, because it has a camera in the back with lot more mega-pixels.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 features a really longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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