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Motorola Xoom 2
32 GBMZ615
Microsoft Surface 2
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 57.4 | 63.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Microsoft |
| Android 3.2 | Windows RT 8.1 |
| 2011-11-03 | 2013-09-23 |
| 10.00 x 6.83 x 0.35 inches | 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches |
| 21.13 ounces | 23.84 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 340.00 | $ 630.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset |
| Dual-Core 1200 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.83 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.9 | 5.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 360 hours standby time |
| 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 and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 2 is better than the Motorola Xoom 2, getting a 63.4 score against 57.4. The Microsoft Surface 2 is a heavier tablet than Motorola Xoom 2, but both of them have the same thickness. Microsoft Surface 2 has Windows RT 8.1 operating system, and Motorola Xoom 2 works with Android 3.2 operating system.
Microsoft Surface 2 counts with a bit sharper screen than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has more pixels per display inch, a much higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 and a bit bigger screen. Microsoft Surface 2 features much more memory to store more games and applications than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has 32 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Microsoft Surface 2 counts with just a bit better processing power than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has a higher number of faster cores and a greater amount of RAM memory. Motorola Xoom 2 features a much better camera than Microsoft Surface 2. Both of them have the same (HD) video definition, a 5 MP resolution back-facing camera and the same video frame rate.
Microsoft Surface 2's battery performance is very similar to the Motorola Xoom 2 one.
Although Microsoft Surface 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Motorola Xoom 2, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Motorola Xoom 2. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Motorola Xoom 2, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your savings.
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