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Motorola Xoom 2
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| Global Score | |
| 56.2 | 65.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Microsoft |
| Android 3.2 | Windows 8.1 |
| 2011-11-03 | 2015-03-31 |
| 10.00 x 6.83 x 0.35 inches | 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches |
| 21.13 ounces | 21.92 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 340.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1280 pixels |
| LCD | -- |
| 149 pixels per inch | 214 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom chipset |
| Dual-Core 1200 MHz processor | x7-Z8700, 64-bit (Single-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.83 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA and EDGE |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 5.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 3 has a general score of 65.9, which is better than the Motorola Xoom 2's score of 56.2. Microsoft Surface 3 counts with Windows 8.1 operating system, and Motorola Xoom 2 comes with Android 3.2 operating system. Although Microsoft Surface 3 is a bit heavier than the Motorola Xoom 2, it's a little thinner and way newer.
Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a bit better looking display than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has a better count of pixels per inch in the display, a lot better 1280 x 1920px resolution and a bit larger screen. The Microsoft Surface 3 has a much better memory capacity for games and applications than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has 112 GB more internal memory.
The Microsoft Surface 3 has a bit better CPU than Motorola Xoom 2, because although it has an inferior number of cores (although they are faster), it also counts with a greater amount of RAM. Microsoft Surface 3's battery duration is just as good as the Motorola Xoom 2 one. The Motorola Xoom 2 features a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface 3, although it has a lot worse 1280x720 video definition and a camera in the back with lot less mega pixels.
The Microsoft Surface 3 costs a little more than the Motorola Xoom 2, but you can get a better tablet for that extra dollars.
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