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| Global Score | |
| 61.7 | 65.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2012-08-15 | 2013-09-23 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 12.20 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| $ 130.00 | $ 292.00 |
| 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 |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | -- |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP | -- |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 0.77 |
| 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 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a global score of 65.1, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's 61.7 global score. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE has Android 4.1 operating system. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a newer portable tablet than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, although it is a lot thicker and much heavier.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a slightly better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a little better display density, a lot higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a much bigger display. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a very superior memory to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 504 GB more internal memory capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a bit more powerful processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processing unit, and they both have 2 cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 also counts with 7 GB more RAM. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE takes much better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. Both of them have the same 1280x720 video definition and the same video frame rates.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, letting go a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your money.
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