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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 58.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.4 |
| 2014-05-20 | -- |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 7.61 x 4.58 x 0.38 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 11.36 ounces |
| Gray | Black and White |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 7 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 600 x 1024 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | -- |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Single-Core 1300 MHz processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.46 | 7.74 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 4.62 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 2.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 640 x 480 (24 fps) (VGA) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.83 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 4.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 3600mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 18 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 5.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is way better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, with a score of 72.2 against 58.5. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a noticeably heavier but just a little bit thinner tablet than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V has Android 4.4 operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, because it has more RAM memory and a greater number of cores (and they are faster). Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a little more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, because it has a way larger display, a way higher 1440 x 2160 resolution and a better pixels density.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 takes clearer photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, because it has a much more mega-pixels back camera and a way higher 1920x1080 video resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a superior memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 3 V, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 504 GB more internal memory.
The Galaxy Tab 3 V features a much longer battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V, and give up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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