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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 66 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Microsoft |
| Android 5.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2014-11-18 | 2014-05-20 |
| 7.90 x 5.46 x 0.27 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 11.22 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Gray | Gray |
| Aluminium | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 370.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.9 inches | 12 inches |
| 1536 x 2048 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 324 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| 64-bit Z3580 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 10.08 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| 3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5300mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.04 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a little bit better than the Nokia N1, getting a 72.2 score against 66. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Nokia N1 counts with Android 5.0 OS. Despite being the best tablet in this comparison, Microsoft Surface Pro 3's construction is much thicker and much heavier than Nokia N1.
Nokia N1 counts with a much better looking display than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a lot smaller display, it also counts with a bit higher 2048 x 1536 resolution and more pixels per screen inch. Nokia N1 features a superior hardware performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, it also counts with an extra graphics processing unit, a 64-bit processing unit and more processing cores.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a superior storage capacity for applications and games than Nokia N1, because it has 512 GB internal memory. The Nokia N1 counts with a really longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Nokia N1 counts with just a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution, the Nokia N1 also has a back facing camera with a way higher resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Nokia N1, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Nokia N1. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Nokia N1, giving up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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