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| Global Score | |
| 56.7 | 66.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0.4, 3.0 | -- |
| -- | 2015-05-01 |
| 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches | 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches |
| 19.75 ounces | 21.92 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 280.00 | $ 375.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 149 pixels per inch | 214 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7 | 6.8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| 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 | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 3 has a score of 66.3, which is much better than the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi's 56.7 global score. The Microsoft Surface 3 is a just a little bit heavier device than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, but both are equally thin. Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a more powerful processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, because it has a larger number of faster cores.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi features a little bit better looking screen than Microsoft Surface 3, although it has a way lower resolution of 800 x 1280px, a much lower pixel density and a little smaller display. Microsoft Surface 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi feature quite similar cameras, and although the Microsoft Surface 3 has a back facing camera with a much better 8 MP resolution, they both have the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality and the same video frame rates.
The Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a lot bigger storage for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, because it has more internal storage. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi counts with a very superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface 3.
The Microsoft Surface 3 costs more than the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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