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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 61.7 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2012-08-15 | 2014-05-20 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 12.20 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 130.00 | $ 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 |
| 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 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 external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 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 |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | -- |
| 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | 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 3 is better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, getting a 72.2 score against 61.7. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's body is newer and somewhat thinner than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's, but it is also a lot heavier. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with Android 4.1 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has just a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a better display pixel density, a way better resolution of 1440 x 2160 and a way bigger display. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has much more storage capacity to store more apps 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.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit more powerful CPU than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has doesn't have a GPU, and they both have 2 CPU cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also counts with a larger amount of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with just a bit better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a much lower 1280x720 (HD) video resolution and a way less MP resolution back camera.
Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a much better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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