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| Global Score | |
| 61.7 | 75.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows 10 Pro |
| 2012-08-15 | 2015-10-06 |
| 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches |
| 12.20 ounces | 27.73 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 130.00 | $ 491.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 2736 x 1824 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | -- |
| 170 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Intel Core-i7 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Intel Iris 540 GPU |
| 8.1 | 6.3 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 1000 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 23 |
| Camera | |
| 3.20 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 6.49 |
| 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, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is much better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, getting a general score of 75.1 against 61.7. Microsoft Surface Pro 4's construction is notably newer and somewhat thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE's, but it's also noticeably heavier. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 works with Windows 10 Pro OS, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with Android 4.1 OS.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE counts with a much better processing power than Microsoft Surface Pro 4, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, it also counts with an extra graphics processor and a greater number of cores (and also faster). Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with a better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a much better 1824 x 2736 resolution, a way greater pixels density and a lot larger display.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 counts with just a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because it has a camera with much more mega-pixels and a lot better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 features a way bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 1000 GB internal memory.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE features a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE, and give up a couple features, but you will get the most with your money.
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