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| Global Score | |
| 75.1 | 61.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2015-10-06 | 2012-08-15 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 27.73 ounces | 12.20 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 491.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 7 inches |
| 2736 x 1824 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | Super PLS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 6.7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Intel Iris 540 GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| 2.4 | 5.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 192 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is much better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, getting a 75.1 score against 61.7. Microsoft Surface Pro 4's body is notably newer and somewhat thinner, but heavier than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 comes with Windows 10 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE works with Android 4.1 OS.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a much better performing processing unit than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because although it has 15 GB lesser RAM, it also counts with a higher number of cores and an extra graphics processing unit. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a lot more pixels per inch of display, a lot larger display and a lot higher resolution of 1824 x 2736px.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with a slightly better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a much higher 1920x1080 video definition and a lot higher resolution back facing camera. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with a much greater storage capacity to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 992 GB more internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, letting go a couple features, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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