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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2011-03-22 | 2012-06-18 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 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 1000 MHz processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| -- | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 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 |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 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 global score of 63.2, which is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 score. Microsoft Surface Pro's construction is newer, but noticeably thicker and a lot heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with Android 3.0 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro has a better processing unit than Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has an additional GPU. Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a display that's very similar to the screen in Galaxy Tab 8.9, although the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a just a little more pixels per inch of screen, a lot better resolution of 1080 x 1920 and a bigger display.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 1280x720 (HD) video quality, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 also has a lot higher resolution back-facing camera. Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a superior memory for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a much better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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