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| Global Score | |
| 56.7 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0.4, 3.0 | Windows 8 Pro |
| -- | 2012-06-18 |
| 10.09 x 6.81 x 0.34 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 19.75 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 280.00 | $ 509.00 |
| 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 i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 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, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro is much better than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, with a global score of 63.2 against 56.7. Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi has Android 4.0.4 OS. Despite being the best in this comparison, the Microsoft Surface Pro design is a lot heavier and much thicker than the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi.
The Microsoft Surface Pro features a slightly better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, because it has a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a bit larger screen and more pixels per inch in the display. The Microsoft Surface Pro has a very superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Pro features a quite better performance than Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, and although they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has an additional graphics co-processor. Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi has a way better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a lot better (Full HD) video resolution and a back-facing camera with a way better 3 mega pixels resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi has a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Microsoft Surface Pro is way more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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