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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE
32 GBSCH-I905
Microsoft Surface 2
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 62.5 | 63.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 3.1 | Windows RT 8.1 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2013-09-23 |
| 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches | 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches |
| 20.99 ounces | 23.84 ounces |
| Gray and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 239.00 | $ 630.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 5 | 5.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 360 hours standby time |
| 8.16 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface 2 has an overall score of 63.4, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE's overall score of 62.5. The Microsoft Surface 2 counts with Windows RT 8.1 operating system, while Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE has Android 3.1 operating system. Microsoft Surface 2 is a a little bit thicker and somewhat heavier tablet than the Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE.
The Microsoft Surface 2 features a quite superior performance than Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE, because it has more RAM memory and a greater number of cores. The Microsoft Surface 2 has a slightly better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE, because it has a little bit bigger screen, a higher pixels count in each inch in the screen and a much higher 1080 x 1920 resolution.
The Microsoft Surface 2 counts with a much bigger storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE, because it has 64 GB internal storage capacity. Microsoft Surface 2 features a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE, because it has a back facing camera with way more MP and a much better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE has a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface 2.
Although Microsoft Surface 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE. If you prefer to save some money, you can get Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE, and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your savings.
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