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| Global Score | |
| 53.9 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 2.2 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2010-09-02 | 2012-06-18 |
| 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 529.00 | $ 509.00 |
| 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 | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 2 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 1.9 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| EV-DO A and CDMA | -- |
| 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a global score of 63.2, which is much better than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA's global score of 53.9. Microsoft Surface Pro's construction is newer than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA's, although it is notably heavier and somewhat thicker. Microsoft Surface Pro counts with Windows 8 Pro OS, and Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA has Android 2.2 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro features just a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA, because it has a little higher pixel number in each display inch, a way larger display and a lot higher 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro features a way bigger storage capacity to install games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a better performing processor than Galaxy Tab CDMA, because it has a greater number of cores, a greater amount of RAM and a better graphics processor. Galaxy Tab CDMA captures greater pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, and although they both have the same video resolution, the Galaxy Tab CDMA also has a camera with a way higher 3 mega-pixels resolution and better 30 frames per second video frame rates.
Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA features a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro.
In addition to being the best tablet in our current comparison, Microsoft Surface Pro is also cheaper than the other tablet, which makes it an easy decision.
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