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SGH-I497Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 65 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2012-09-28 | 2014-05-20 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 20.70 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 250.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.32 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is much better than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), having a 72.2 score against 65. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) has Android 4.1 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a newer and a bit thinner tablet device than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), although it's noticeably heavier.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit superior processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics co-processor, and they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also counts with a higher amount of RAM. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a little sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because it has a lot higher resolution of 1440 x 2160px, more pixels per display inch and a larger display.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a superior memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a better camera than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has a way more mega-pixels camera in the back.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T) features a much longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T). So if you want that extra features, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (AT&T), resigning some features and specifications.
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