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| Global Score | |
| 64.8 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 11 | Android 3.0 |
| -- | 2011-03-22 |
| 11.30 x 8.19 x 0.37 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 31.43 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| Graphite and Platinum | -- |
| Aluminum | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 13 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 2880 x 1920 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 266 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i5 11th Gen 1135G7 (10 nm) chipset | -- |
| 64-bit (Quad-Core 4200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 8 GB RAM | -- |
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 9.9 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| -- | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 0 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 10.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6200mAh Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.68 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, with a 64.8 score against 58.1. Even being the best tablet in this review, Microsoft Surface Pro 8's design is a little thicker and incredibly heavier than Galaxy Tab 8.9. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 counts with Windows 11 operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 counts with a much powerful CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has more processing cores. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has a bit better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a much higher display pixel density, a way better resolution of 1920 x 2880 pixels and a really bigger screen.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 counts with a better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a camera in the back with much more mega-pixels. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a way bigger storage to store more apps and games than Microsoft Surface Pro 8. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 counts with a bit superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 3 percent bigger battery capacity.
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