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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)
LTE 8GB VerizonI915
Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2012-02-26 | 2012-06-18 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 20.74 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 420.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA | -- |
| 6.1 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.32 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro is just a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), getting a 63.2 score against 61.4. Microsoft Surface Pro works with Windows 8 Pro operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with Android 4.1 operating system. Although it's the best portable tablet in this comparison review, it must be told that it is also heavier and a lot thicker.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has a lot better 1080 x 1920 resolution, a quite larger display and more pixels per inch in the screen. Microsoft Surface Pro has a better performing CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a greater amount of RAM and an extra GPU.
Microsoft Surface Pro features a way bigger memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory. Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) features a lot better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video resolution, the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) also has higher 30 fps video frame rates and a much more mega pixels back-facing camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) features a way better battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it costs more money than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Microsoft Surface Pro, but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and buy the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), giving up a couple features and specifications.
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