Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 75.1 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2015-10-06 | 2015-05-02 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 27.73 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| Gray | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 491.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 8 inches |
| 2736 x 1824 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 267 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.8 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris 540 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 2.4 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is much better than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, having a global score of 75.1 against 62.8. Although it's the best we are comparing, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a incredibly heavier and thicker device than Galaxy Tab A 8.0. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has Windows 10 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with Android 7.1 Nougat OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 features a much more vibrant screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a lot larger screen, a much higher 1824 x 2736 resolution and way more pixels per display inch. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with a superior storage for games and applications than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 984 GB more internal storage.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 features a way better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with a higher number of cores. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with a superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 takes a little bit better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition and a back-facing camera with lot more MP.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. If you want to save some money, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, giving up a couple features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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