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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 82.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 10 Pro |
| 2011-03-22 | 2017-06-15 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 27.65 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 2699.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1824 x 2736 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 170 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Core-i7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| -- | 16 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU |
| 7.47 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 1000 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 23 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 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, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a general score of 82.4, which is way better than Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 overall score. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) works with Windows 10 Pro operating system, while Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) construction is notably newer and just a little bit thinner than Galaxy Tab 8.9's, but it is also noticeably heavier.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) features a little more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a way bigger screen, a much better resolution of 2736 x 1824 pixels and a way greater amount of pixels per inch in the screen. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a much better memory capacity to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 1000 GB internal memory capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a much better performing processing unit than Galaxy Tab 8.9. They have the same number of cores. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) takes much clearer videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back facing camera with much more mega pixels and a way better 1920x1080 video resolution.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Galaxy Tab 8.9, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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