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| Global Score | |
| 66.9 | 66.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 | Android 4.4, 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0 |
| 2019-10-23 | 2012-02-27 |
| 11.50 x 7.91 x 0.33 inches | 10.31 x 7.09 x 0.35 inches |
| 27.94 ounces | 21.16 ounces |
| Matte Black and Platinum | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| $ 749.00 | $ 435.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | Super PLS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i3 1005G1 chipset | Samsung Exynos 4 (4412) chipset |
| 64-bit, 10 nm (Dual-Core 3400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel UHD Graphics GPU | ARM Mali GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.02 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a little bit better than the Galaxy Note 10.1, having a 66.9 score against 66.3. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has Windows 10 operating system, and Galaxy Note 10.1 has Android 4.4 operating system. Even though Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is noticeably heavier than the Galaxy Note 10.1, it's just a little bit thinner and extremely newer.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 counts with a sharper screen than Galaxy Note 10.1, because it has a way better 2736 x 1824 pixels resolution, a larger screen and a way higher screen pixel density. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has more memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a superior hardware performance than Galaxy Note 10.1, because although it has 2 lesser CPU cores (although they are faster), it also counts with 2 GB more RAM memory. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 features a really longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 7.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 captures better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, because it has a lot higher video resolution and a much more MP camera in the back.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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