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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 62.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 11 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2022-01-13 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 9.72 x 6.37 x 0.27 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 17.92 ounces |
| Gray | Gray, Pink Gold and Silver |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 10.5 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 210 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Unisoc Tiger T618 (12 nm) chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Mali G52 MP2 GPU |
| 8.46 | 6.03 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 11.12 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| 2.4 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7040mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a score of 72.2, which is better than the Galaxy Tab A8's 62.6 general score. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Galaxy Tab A8 comes with Android 11 OS. Although it's the best device in this comparison, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is an a lot older, much thicker and incredibly heavier device than the Galaxy Tab A8.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a lot better processing power than Galaxy Tab A8, because although it has a lower number of cores , it also counts with a larger amount of RAM. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a better looking display than Galaxy Tab A8, because it has a just a bit better display pixels density, a little bit bigger display and a higher 1440 x 2160 resolution.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a much bigger memory to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal memory. The Galaxy Tab A8 has just a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because it has a much better 8 mega-pixels resolution back camera.
The Galaxy Tab A8 has a much better battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
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