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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2011-03-22 | 2014-05-20 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 269.00 | $ 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 1000 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| -- | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 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 |
| 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 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a score of 72.2, which is a lot better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 global score. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 works with Android 3.0 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 design is notably newer, but heavier and just a little bit thicker than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a superior processing power than Galaxy Tab 8.9. Both of them have the same number of cores. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a really larger display, a way higher resolution of 1440 x 2160 and a better pixels quantity per inch of display.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a superior storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 512 GB internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a very superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 takes a bit better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a much higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a back-facing camera with a much higher resolution.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a lot more expensive than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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