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| Global Score | |
| 75.1 | 61 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Dell |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 4.4 |
| 2015-10-06 | 0000-00-00 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 8.50 x 4.90 x 0.24 inches |
| 27.73 ounces | 10.76 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 491.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 8.4 inches |
| 2736 x 1824 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| -- | OLED |
| 267 pixels per inch | 359 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Intel Atom Z3580 chipset |
| processor | 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 2330 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris 540 GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 6.3 | 10.08 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 8.44 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.49 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a global score of 75.1, which is a lot better than the Dell Venue 8 7840's global score of 61. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a way heavier and a lot thicker device than the Dell Venue 8 7840. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 comes with Windows 10 Pro OS, while Dell Venue 8 7840 has Android 4.4 OS.
The Dell Venue 8 7840 counts with a really superior hardware performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because although it has 14 GB lesser RAM memory, it also counts with a graphics processing unit, a 64 bits CPU and a greater number of cores. The Dell Venue 8 7840 has a bit sharper display than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because although it has a quite lower 2560 x 1600 resolution and a much smaller screen, it also counts with more pixels per display inch.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a much bigger memory for games and applications than Dell Venue 8 7840, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 984 GB more internal memory capacity. The Dell Venue 8 7840's battery performance is just as good as the battery duration in Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 shoots just a bit better pictures and videos than Dell Venue 8 7840. They have the same resolution back-facing camera.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a lot more expensive than Dell Venue 8 7840, but you can get a much better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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