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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2011-08-28 | 2014-05-20 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 12 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| -- | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| 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 | Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a lot better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, getting a 72.2 score against 58.8. Even though Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is noticeably newer than the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, it is heavier and just a little thicker. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE works with Android 4.0 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a way higher resolution of 1440 x 2160px, a higher pixel count in each inch in the display and a really bigger screen. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a bit better processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. They have 2 processing cores.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with just a bit better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a back facing camera with a lot higher 5 MP resolution and a lot higher 1920x1080 video definition. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a much bigger storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has more internal storage.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with a much better battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
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