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Microsoft Surface RT
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 78.5 | 58.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows RT |
| 2014-01-06 | 2012-06-18 |
| 11.64 x 8.03 x 0.31 inches | 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches |
| 26.10 ounces | 24.00 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 123.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.2 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | -- |
| 247 pixels per inch | 148 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (1500 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | ULP GeForce (520 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 9.46 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 4.29 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9500mAh Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 9.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a general score of 78.5, which is much better than the Microsoft Surface RT's score of 58.4. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with Android 4.4 operating system, while Microsoft Surface RT has Windows RT operating system. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is a newer and somewhat thinner tablet than Microsoft Surface RT, but it is also just a little heavier.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a much more vibrant display than Microsoft Surface RT, because it has a much greater screen density, a bigger screen and a much higher resolution of 1600 x 2560. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 counts with a lot bigger storage for apps and games than Microsoft Surface RT. They have the same 64 GB internal storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 has a bit superior CPU than Microsoft Surface RT, because although it has a weaker 450 megahertz graphics processor, and they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also counts with a higher amount of RAM. Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 captures a lot better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface RT, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 video definition, the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 also has a lot higher resolution camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 features a really longer battery life than Microsoft Surface RT.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 costs a lot more money than Microsoft Surface RT, but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
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