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| Global Score | |
| 75.1 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 3.0 |
| 2015-10-06 | 2011-03-22 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 27.73 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 491.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 2736 x 1824 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 267 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | -- |
| processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 16 GB RAM | -- |
| Intel Iris 540 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 6.3 | 7.47 |
| 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 | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a general score of 75.1, which is a lot better than Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 score. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has Windows 10 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 construction is a lot newer and a bit thinner, but also incredibly heavier than the Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a better processor than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because it has a greater number of cores. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with just a bit better screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a way larger screen, a much greater pixels number per screen inch and a way higher 1824 x 2736 resolution.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 features a superior memory to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 1000 GB internal memory. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with a superior camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a way more MP back-facing camera and a much higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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