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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile
SGH-T859Microsoft Surface Pro 2
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 56.6 | 54.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| -- | 2013-09-23 |
| 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 20.99 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 960.00 | $ 945.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | -- |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 0.77 |
| 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 | Non-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
Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile has an overall score of 56.6, which is a bit better than Microsoft Surface Pro 2's general score of 54.2. Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile's construction is way thinner and much lighter than the Microsoft Surface Pro 2. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile comes with Android 3.0 operating system, and Microsoft Surface Pro 2 works with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a quite superior hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile. Both of them have a Dual-Core processing unit. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a little bit better screen than Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile, because it has a greater display density, a little bit bigger screen and a much higher resolution of 1080 x 1920.
Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile takes a lot better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, although it has slower video frame rates, they both have the same 1280x720 (HD) video resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a very superior memory to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile, because it has 48 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile counts with a really longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 T-Mobile is a bit more expensive than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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