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| Global Score | |
| 66.9 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 | Windows 8 |
| 2019-10-23 | 2012-08-29 |
| 11.50 x 7.91 x 0.33 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 27.94 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| Matte Black and Platinum | Blue |
| Metal | -- |
| $ 749.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| -- | LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i3 1005G1 chipset | -- |
| 64-bit, 10 nm (Dual-Core 3400 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel UHD Graphics GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| 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 |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 2.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is a bit better than Microsoft Surface Pro 7, having a 69.2 score against 66.9. Both devices we compare here include Windows OS, but Samsung ATIV Tab 5 has 8 version while Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has Windows 10. Even though the Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is notably older and somewhat thicker than Microsoft Surface Pro 7, it's construction is still a little lighter.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has a better performing processing unit than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, and although they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 also has 2 GB more RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has a slightly better looking display than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because it has a bit larger display, a much better 2736 x 1824 resolution and a way greater pixel quantity per inch in the display.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with as much memory capacity to store more apps and games as Microsoft Surface Pro 7, both have exactly the same internal memory capacity. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with a very superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 7. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 counts with just a bit better camera than Samsung ATIV Tab 5. They have a 8 megapixels resolution back facing camera.
In addition to being the best tablet of the ones in this comparison, the Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is also very cheap compared to the other tablets, which makes buying this tablet an easy decision.
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