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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 75.8 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.3 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2013-09-04 | 2014-05-20 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Black and White | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 610.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 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 | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 7.1 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 43 hours talk time | -- |
| 9.12 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a score of 75.8, which is just a bit better than the Microsoft Surface Pro 3's 72.2 score. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with Android 4.4.2 operating system, while Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system. Although the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) and Microsoft Surface Pro 3 were released with only a few months difference, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) is notably lighter and somewhat thinner.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) features a more vivid display than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a slightly higher 1600 x 2560 resolution and a higher display pixel density. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a superior storage to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with just a little better hardware performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with a graphics processor and a higher number of cores. The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) counts with a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) has a slightly better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 1920x1080 video quality, the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) also has a way more megapixels camera in the back.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) is not only the best devices in our current comparison, but it's also the cheapest.
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