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| Global Score | |
| 55.1 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0.4, 4.0, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2011-02-14 | 2012-06-18 |
| 9.80 x 6.61 x 0.51 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 25.75 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 409.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | -- |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro is better than Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, with a 63.2 score against 55.1. Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro OS, while Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi counts with Android 4.1.2 OS. Microsoft Surface Pro's construction is newer, but a little bit thicker and heavier than the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi.
Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a sharper display than Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, because it has a much better 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, a quite larger display and a better screen pixel density. The Microsoft Surface Pro features a much bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Pro features a superior processor than Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, and although they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a higher amount of RAM and an extra graphics processor. The Microsoft Surface Pro and Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi both feature very similar batteries.
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi features a way better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same 1280x720 video quality, the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi also has better 30 fps video frame rates and a way more mega pixels camera in the back.
The Microsoft Surface Pro is more expensive than the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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