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| Global Score | |
| 57.5 | 66.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1 | -- |
| 2013-08-27 | 2015-05-01 |
| 4.37 x 7.40 x 0.39 inches | 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches |
| 10.65 ounces | 21.92 ounces |
| Orange and Yellow | -- |
| $ 120.00 | $ 375.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.8 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1280 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 170 pixels per inch | 214 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1200 MHz processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD GPU |
| 7.83 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.62 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface 3 is better than the GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, having a overall score of 66.3 against 57.5. Microsoft Surface 3 is a newer and thinner tablet than GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, but it is noticeably heavier. The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids counts with a bit more vivid display than Microsoft Surface 3, although it has a just a little lower count of pixels per inch of screen, a way smaller screen and a much lower 600 x 1024 resolution.
Microsoft Surface 3 has a lot bigger memory for applications and games than Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 120 GB more internal storage. The Microsoft Surface 3 features a bit better performance than GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, because it has a greater number of cores and 3 GB more RAM.
The Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a superior camera than GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, because it has a much higher 8 MP resolution camera in the back. The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids has a much longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface 3.
Although Microsoft Surface 3 is a better device, it is way more expensive than GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the GALAXY Tab 3 Kids. If you are trying to save some money, you can get GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, letting go a couple features, but you will get the most with your budget.
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