Global Score | |
60.7 | 65.9 |
Basic Information | |
Samsung | Microsoft |
Android 4.1.2, 4.0, 3.2 | Windows 8.1 |
2011-09-30 | 2015-03-31 |
7.62 x 4.82 x 0.39 inches | 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches |
12.17 ounces | 21.92 ounces |
$ 555.00 | $ 349.00 |
Display / Screen | |
7 inches | 10.8 inches |
1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1280 pixels |
LCD | -- |
170 pixels per inch | 214 pixels per inch |
Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
6.7 | 7.2 |
Performance | |
-- | Intel Atom chipset |
Dual-Core 1200 MHz processor | x7-Z8700, 64-bit (Single-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
7.83 | 8.1 |
Storage | |
32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
7.56 | 10.1 |
Camera | |
3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
5.61 | 6.49 |
Networks | |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA and EDGE | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA and EDGE |
SIM | Nano SIM |
3.8 | 5.8 |
Battery Life | |
4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
5.92 | 1.36 |
Other Features | |
Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
GPS | GPS |
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Microsoft Surface 3 has a general score of 65.9, which is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus's 60.7 global score. Microsoft Surface 3 has Windows 8.1 OS, while Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus works with Android 4.1.2 OS. Microsoft Surface 3's construction is a lot newer and somewhat thinner, but notably heavier than the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.
The Microsoft Surface 3 has a slightly better screen than Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, because it has a way bigger screen, a much better 1280 x 1920px resolution and a better display density. The Microsoft Surface 3 has just a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, because although it has a lower number of cores , it also counts with 3 GB more RAM memory.
Microsoft Surface 3 has a superior memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage. Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a superior camera than Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, because it has a way higher 8 mega pixels resolution back facing camera and a lot higher (Full HD) video quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus features a much longer battery life than Microsoft Surface 3.
In addition to being the best tablet of the ones we compare here, Microsoft Surface 3 is also by far the cheapest, making it a no doubt choice.
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