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| Global Score | |
| 53.1 | 58.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 2.3.5 | Windows RT |
| 0000-00-00 | 2012-06-18 |
| 4.89 x 2.60 x 0.35 inches | 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches |
| 4.16 ounces | 24.00 ounces |
| White | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 119.00 | $ 123.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.2 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 480 x 800 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 222 pixels per inch | 148 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 chipset |
| Single-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 2 GB (1500 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | ULP GeForce (520 MHz) GPU |
| 7.38 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 4.62 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 640 x 480 (VGA) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.17 | 4.29 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1500mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 3.28 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface RT is just a bit better than the Galaxy Player 4.2, having a overall score of 58.4 against 53.1. Even being the best device in this comparison, the Microsoft Surface RT is a a little thicker and extremely heavier device than the Galaxy Player 4.2. The Microsoft Surface RT counts with Windows RT OS, and Galaxy Player 4.2 counts with Android 2.3.5 OS.
The Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 counts with just a bit better looking screen than Microsoft Surface RT, because although it has a way smaller display and a lot lower resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, it also counts with more pixels per inch of screen. The Microsoft Surface RT features a better performing processor than Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2, because it has 3 more CPU cores, an extra graphics processor and a higher amount of RAM.
Microsoft Surface RT features a way bigger storage to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with more internal storage. Galaxy Player 4.2 has a way better battery duration than Microsoft Surface RT. The Galaxy Player 4.2 counts with a greater camera than Microsoft Surface RT, and although they both have the same 640x480 (VGA) video resolution and the same video frame rate, the Galaxy Player 4.2 also has a back-facing camera with a way better 2 mega-pixels resolution.
The Microsoft Surface RT costs a little more money than the Galaxy Player 4.2, but you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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