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| Global Score | |
| 61.7 | 58.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows |
| 2012-08-15 | -- |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 11.30 x 8.23 x 0.37 inches |
| 12.20 ounces | 31.01 ounces |
| -- | Aluminum and Aluminum |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 130.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 13 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 2880 x 1920 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | -- |
| 170 pixels per inch | 266 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | 12th Gen Intel Core i5 1235U chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics GPU |
| 8.1 | 6.21 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP | 10.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.27 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | -- |
| 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 192 hours standby time | -- |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a general score of 61.7, which is just a bit better than Microsoft Surface 9 Pro's global score of 58.7. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE works with Android 4.1 operating system, while Microsoft Surface 9 Pro has Windows operating system. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's body is noticeably lighter but just a bit thicker than Microsoft Surface 9 Pro.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a way better processing power than Microsoft Surface 9 Pro, because although it has 7 GB less RAM memory, it also counts with a larger number of cores and an extra GPU. Microsoft Surface 9 Pro counts with a bit more vivid display than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a way higher quantity of pixels per display inch, a way higher 1920 x 2880 resolution and a way bigger screen.
The Microsoft Surface 9 Pro has a very superior memory to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 120 GB more internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE captures slightly better photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface 9 Pro, although it has a much worse resolution back camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface 9 Pro.
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