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| Global Score | |
| 76.9 | 65.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows 8.1 |
| 2014-01-06 | 2015-03-31 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 10.51 x 7.36 x 0.34 inches |
| 26.10 ounces | 21.92 ounces |
| $ 350.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 10.8 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1280 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | -- |
| 247 pixels per inch | 214 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Intel Atom chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | x7-Z8700, 64-bit (Single-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA and EDGE |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 9.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has an overall score of 76.9, which is better than Microsoft Surface 3's 65.9 overall score. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 comes with Android 4.4 OS, and Microsoft Surface 3 counts with Windows 8.1 OS. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is an older and heavier device than the Microsoft Surface 3, but Samsung was able to make it just a little bit thinner anyway.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a better performing processing unit than Microsoft Surface 3, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM memory, it also counts with more processing cores and an extra graphics processing unit. The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a brighter display than Microsoft Surface 3, because it has a better 1600 x 2560 resolution, a little bit more pixels per screen inch and a little bigger screen.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 captures much better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface 3. Both of them have the same video resolution, the same video frame rate and the same resolution back-facing camera. The Microsoft Surface 3 has a lot bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface 3.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a bit more expensive than the Microsoft Surface 3, but you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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