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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 60.7 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0.3 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2012-02-13 | 2014-05-20 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 12.13 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 150.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 12 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.65 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS | -- |
| 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), getting a general score of 72.2 against 60.7. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with Android 4.1 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a noticeably newer and thinner tablet than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), although it's also way heavier.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a better CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have 2 cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has a higher amount of RAM. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a slightly better looking display than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a much bigger display, a much higher 1440 x 2160 resolution and more pixels per inch of screen.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with just a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a much worse 1280x720 video definition and a back-facing camera with a lot lower 3 mega pixels resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a much better storage for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal memory.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features a superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). If you want to save some money, you can get Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), letting go a couple features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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