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| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 66.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | -- |
| 2016-04-01 | 2015-05-01 |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 21.92 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| $ 150.00 | $ 375.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 216 pixels per inch | 214 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | Intel HD GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 3 has a general score of 66.3, which is a bit better than Galaxy Tab A (2016)'s 60.4 score. Microsoft Surface 3's body has the same thickness than the Galaxy Tab A (2016), but it is incredibly heavier. The Microsoft Surface 3 has a bit better processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), and although they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface 3 also has a higher amount of RAM.
The Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a little bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has a little worse pixel density, it also counts with a way bigger screen and a much higher 1920 x 1280 resolution. Microsoft Surface 3 counts with a lot bigger memory capacity to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 120 GB more internal storage.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) shoots slightly better photos and videos than Microsoft Surface 3, although it has a back facing camera with a way worse resolution and a much worse (HD) video resolution. Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) features a much longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface 3.
Although Microsoft Surface 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Galaxy Tab A (2016), and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Galaxy Tab A (2016). If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Galaxy Tab A (2016), and give up a couple features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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