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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 60.7 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0.3 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2012-02-13 | 2012-06-18 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 12.13 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 150.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 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 | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 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 |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS | -- |
| 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 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
Microsoft Surface Pro has a general score of 63.2, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)'s 60.7 overall score. Microsoft Surface Pro's body is way thicker and heavier than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). Microsoft Surface Pro works with Windows 8 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has Android 4.1 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro features a superior processing power than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has more RAM and an additional graphics processing unit. The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a slightly better display than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a way better 1080 x 1920px resolution, a just a bit greater display density and a way larger screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features a much better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same 1280x720 video definition, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) also has higher 30 frames per second video frame rate and a camera in the back with a way better 3 mega-pixels resolution.
Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a much better storage capacity to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with a way better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). So if you need that extra features, you can buy Microsoft Surface Pro, but if you don't you can save some money and get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), resigning a couple specs and features.
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