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| Global Score | |
| 53.3 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 2.2 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2011-01-06 | 2012-06-18 |
| 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 220.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.56 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 2 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 1.9 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA | -- |
| 5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro is much better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4G LTE, with a global score of 63.2 against 53.3. Although the Microsoft Surface Pro is newer than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4G LTE, it is notably heavier and somewhat thicker. Microsoft Surface Pro comes with Windows 8 Pro OS, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4G LTE has Android 2.2 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a quite better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 4G LTE, because it has more cores and a much better 650 MHz graphics processing unit. Microsoft Surface Pro features just a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4G LTE, because it has a just a little greater display density, a way higher 1080 x 1920 resolution and a way larger display.
Galaxy Tab 4G LTE shoots way better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video definition, the Galaxy Tab 4G LTE also has a lot better 5 mega pixels resolution back camera and better 30 frames per second video frame rate. Microsoft Surface Pro counts with much more memory for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4G LTE, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage.
Galaxy Tab 4G LTE has a much better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro.
The Microsoft Surface Pro costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab 4G LTE, but you can get a better tablet for that extra dollars.
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