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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2014-05-20 | 2015-05-02 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| Gray | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 8 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 2.4 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a global score of 72.2, which is better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0's general score of 62.8. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Galaxy Tab A 8.0 works with Android 7.1 Nougat operating system. Even being the best in this comparison, it must be told that it is also older, extremely heavier and somewhat thicker.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a lot higher resolution of 1440 x 2160px, a really bigger display and a higher pixels count in each display inch. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with much more storage for games and applications than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a bit better processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has 2 less cpu cores , it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 both feature extremely similar cameras, both have a 5 mega pixels camera, the same 1280x720 video definition and the same video frame rate.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, else you can save some money and get the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, giving up a couple specifications.
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