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| Global Score | |
| 53.9 | 63.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 2.2 | Windows RT 8.1 |
| 2010-09-02 | 2013-09-23 |
| 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches | 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 23.84 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 529.00 | $ 630.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 2 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 1.9 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| EV-DO A and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.6 | 5.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 360 hours standby time |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 2 is better than the Galaxy Tab CDMA, having a 63.4 score against 53.9. The Microsoft Surface 2 comes with Windows RT 8.1 operating system, while Galaxy Tab CDMA has Android 2.2 operating system. The Microsoft Surface 2 is a a lot newer and incredibly thinner tablet device than Galaxy Tab CDMA, but it is also heavier.
The Microsoft Surface 2 has a quite superior processing power than Galaxy Tab CDMA, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, it also counts with a larger number of cores and 1,5 GB more RAM. The Microsoft Surface 2 counts with just a bit better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA, because it has a little bit more pixels per inch in the display, a way higher resolution of 1080 x 1920px and a way bigger display.
Microsoft Surface 2 counts with a much better memory capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Tab CDMA, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with more internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA features a little bit better camera than Microsoft Surface 2, although it has a camera with a much worse resolution and a lot lower 720x480 video quality.
Galaxy Tab CDMA counts with a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface 2.
Microsoft Surface 2 is more expensive than Galaxy Tab CDMA, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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