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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 65.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2011-03-22 | 2013-09-23 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 292.00 |
| 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 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| -- | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | -- |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 0.77 |
| 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 and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a global score of 65.1, which is much better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's general score of 58.1. Although Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is incredibly newer than Galaxy Tab 8.9, it's notably heavier and a lot thicker. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 works with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a quite better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both have 2 cpu cores. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a screen that's very similar to the display in Galaxy Tab 8.9, although the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 also has a larger display, a lot better resolution of 1080 x 1920px and a just a bit better number of pixels in each inch of display.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a very superior memory capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 512 GB internal memory capacity. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 shoots much better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. They have the same 1280x720 (HD) video quality and the same video frame rate.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 counts with a very superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a little more expensive than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but you can get a better tablet for that few more dollars.
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