Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 55.9 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Microsoft |
| Android 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 |
| $ 415.00 | $ 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 |
| 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 |
| HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.3 | 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 the Motorola XOOM, with a 63.2 score against 55.9. Even though Microsoft Surface Pro is newer than the Motorola XOOM, it is a little bit thicker and somewhat heavier. The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro OS, and Motorola XOOM comes with Android 4.0 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a more vivid screen than Motorola XOOM, because it has a greater pixel density, a bit bigger screen and a way better 1080 x 1920 resolution. The Microsoft Surface Pro has a better processing unit than Motorola XOOM, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a larger amount of RAM and a graphics processor.
Microsoft Surface Pro has a superior memory capacity to install games and applications than Motorola XOOM, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage. Motorola XOOM shoots greater pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video definition, the Motorola XOOM also has a back camera with a way higher resolution and faster 30 fps video frame rates.
Microsoft Surface Pro's battery lifetime is just as good as the Motorola XOOM one.
The Microsoft Surface Pro is more expensive than the Motorola XOOM, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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