Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 66.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 10 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2019-10-23 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 11.50 x 7.91 x 0.33 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 27.94 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Matte Black and Platinum |
| -- | Metal |
| $ 159.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1824 x 2736 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 160 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Intel Core i3 1005G1 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 10 nm (Dual-Core 3400 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Intel UHD Graphics GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | -- |
| 6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, with a overall score of 66.9 against 62.8. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a incredibly newer tablet than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, but it's incredibly heavier and thicker. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 counts with Windows 10 OS, while Galaxy Tab A 8.0 works with Android 7.1 Nougat OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a greater performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has 2 less CPU cores (although they are faster), it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a brighter screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has way more pixels per screen inch, a lot better 2736 x 1824 pixels resolution and a way bigger screen.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has much more storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a very superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 7.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a camera in the back with way more MP and a much higher video resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 7, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, resigning a couple specifications.
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