Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 82.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 10 Pro |
| 2015-05-02 | 2017-06-15 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 27.65 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 160.00 | $ 2699.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1824 x 2736 pixels |
| TFT | -- |
| 132 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Intel Core-i7 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU |
| 8.1 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 1000 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 23 |
| 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 | -- |
| 3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a score of 82.4, which is a lot better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7's global score of 60.5. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with Windows 10 Pro OS, while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 counts with Android 7.1 Nougat OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) design is way newer, but somewhat thicker and much heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a way better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a larger screen, a way better resolution of 2736 x 1824 and a way higher display density. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a much better storage for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 984 GB more internal memory capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a better CPU than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has lesser cores (although they are faster), it also counts with more RAM. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) takes slightly better photographs and videos than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a much higher (Full HD) video resolution and a lot better resolution camera.
The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 features a much better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab A 9.7. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Galaxy Tab A 9.7, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your budget.
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