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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2011-08-28 | 2012-06-18 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a score of 63.2, which is a little bit better than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE's general score of 58.8. The Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro operating system, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE works with Android 4.0 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro construction is newer, but much heavier and way thicker than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a quite better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a graphics co-processor. Microsoft Surface Pro has a screen that is very similar to the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE one, although the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a larger screen and a little bit greater count of pixels in each inch of display.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with a superior camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 1280x720 video definition, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE also has a much more mega-pixels camera. Microsoft Surface Pro has a way bigger storage capacity to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has more internal storage.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has a very superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro.
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