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| Global Score | |
| 66.9 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 | Android 3.0 |
| 2019-10-23 | 2011-03-22 |
| 11.50 x 7.91 x 0.33 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 27.94 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Matte Black and Platinum | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 267 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i3 1005G1 chipset | -- |
| 64-bit, 10 nm (Dual-Core 3400 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 4 GB RAM | -- |
| Intel UHD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 9.27 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 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 |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 66.9 score against 58.1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 counts with Windows 10 operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with Android 3.0 operating system. Although Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is heavier than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, it's a little bit thinner and noticeably newer.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features just a bit better looking display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot greater screen pixels density, a way better resolution of 2736 x 1824 and a really larger display. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a very superior processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both of them have a Dual-Core processing unit.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a superior camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a camera with way more MP and a way higher 1920x1080 video resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has a way bigger memory capacity to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has more internal memory.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 7.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, letting go some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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