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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 64.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 3.0 | Windows 11 |
| 2011-03-22 | -- |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 11.30 x 8.19 x 0.37 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 31.43 ounces |
| -- | Graphite and Platinum |
| -- | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 13 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2880 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 170 pixels per inch | 266 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Core i5 11th Gen 1135G7 (10 nm) chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | 64-bit (Quad-Core 4200 MHz) processor |
| -- | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics GPU |
| 7.47 | 9.9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | -- |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 10.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.61 | 6.71 |
| 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 | 6200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 7.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is much better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, getting a 64.8 score against 58.1. Microsoft Surface Pro 8's body is heavier and a little bit thicker than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 comes with Windows 11 OS, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with Android 3.0 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 counts with a very superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has 2 more cores. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 counts with a little sharper display than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot more pixels per display inch, a lot bigger display and a way higher resolution of 1920 x 2880.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 counts with a superior camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a back facing camera with way more mega pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a very superior storage capacity for applications and games than Microsoft Surface Pro 8. The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has a little longer battery life than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 3 percent larger battery size.
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