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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
P7500Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0.4, 3.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2011-03-22 | 2014-05-20 |
| 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 19.93 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 410.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| -- | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.47 | 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 | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 8.16 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is much better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, getting a global score of 72.2 against 58.1. Even though the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a lot newer than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, it's heavier and a little bit thicker. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with Android 4.0.4 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a better performing CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Both have a Dual-Core CPU. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has a better quantity of pixels per display inch, a bigger screen and a way higher resolution of 1440 x 2160.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a very superior storage to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it has 480 GB more internal storage capacity. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 shoots just a bit better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a worse video resolution and a camera in the back with a much lower 3 MP resolution.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 counts with a much better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a lot more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 10.1, but you can get a much better tablet for that few extra dollars.
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