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Apple iPad 3
64 GB AT&T| Global Score | |
| 75.1 | 71.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Apple |
| Windows 10 Pro | iOS 6.1, 6, 5.1 |
| 2015-10-06 | 2012-03-07 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| 27.73 ounces | 23.35 ounces |
| Gray | Black and White |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 491.00 | $ 300.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 2736 x 1824 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Apple A5X chipset |
| processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris 540 GPU | Quad core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU |
| 6.3 | 7.83 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 23 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 35.00mm focal length |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 11560mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 11.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a general score of 75.1, which is a bit better than Apple iPad 3's 71.1 global score. Microsoft Surface Pro 4's body is extremely newer and thinner than Apple iPad 3's, but it's also heavier. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with Windows 10 Pro OS, and Apple iPad 3 has iOS 6.1 OS.
IPad 3 counts with a bit more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, although it has a really smaller display, a little bit worse pixels density and a way worse resolution of 1536 x 2048. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 features much more storage capacity for apps and games than Apple iPad 3, because it has more internal memory capacity.
Apple iPad 3 has a much powerful CPU than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with 2 more cpu cores. The iPad 3 has a greater camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, although it has a worse 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition and a lot less mega-pixels resolution back facing camera.
The iPad 3 features a very superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Apple iPad 3, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Apple iPad 3. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Apple iPad 3, giving up a couple features, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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