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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 68.3 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2018-09-20 | 2014-05-20 |
| 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Black | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 250.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 12 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.03 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | -- |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has an overall score of 72.2, which is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)'s 68.3 general score. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) comes with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Although it's the best tablet device we compare here, we must highlight that it is also an a lot older, just a bit thicker and noticeably heavier tablet device.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit faster processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has 2 lesser cores (although they are faster), it also counts with a larger amount of RAM. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a way bigger screen, a just a little greater quantity of pixels per inch in the display and a lot higher 1440 x 2160px resolution.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a lot bigger memory capacity to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) counts with a lot better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Both of them have a back facing camera with a 5 mega-pixels resolution, the same video frame rate and the same video definition.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018). If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), giving up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most out of your money.
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