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| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 82.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0 | Windows 10 Pro |
| 2012-10-09 | 2017-06-15 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 27.65 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 420.00 | $ 2699.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1824 x 2736 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | -- |
| 149 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Intel Core-i7 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU |
| 8.37 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 1000 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 23 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | -- |
| 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 8.32 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a lot better than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with an 82.4 score against 62.7. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a a lot newer and thinner tablet device than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, although it's also incredibly heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with Windows 10 Pro operating system, and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has Android 4.0 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a bit superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, and they both have 2 CPU cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) also counts with more RAM. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) features a much better screen than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a much higher resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels, a lot greater screen density and a larger display.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) shoots better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a camera with way more mega pixels. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a very superior memory to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 1000 GB internal memory.
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 features a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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