Microsoft Surface Pro vs Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0)
Microsoft Surface Pro
Also known as Microsoft Surface 8 Pro
Market Status: Released
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Tablet | Tablet | |
| Phone functionality | Yes | ||
| OS | Windows (8 Pro) | Android (4.1, 4.0.3) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UI | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches (275 x 173 x 13 mm) | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches (193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm) | |
| Weight | 32.00 oz (907 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | 12.13 oz (344 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | |
| Design features | Stylus |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 10.6 inches | 7.0 inches | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 208 ppi | 170 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | ||
| Type | Li - Ion | ||
| Not user replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1700 MHz, Intel Core i5-3317U | Dual core, 1000 MHz | |
| Graphics processor | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Yes | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 4096 MB RAM (Dual-channel) | 1024 MB RAM | |
| Built-in storage | 64 GB | 32 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 1 megapixel | 3 megapixels | |
| Features | Smile detection, Exposure compensation, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects | ||
| Camcorder | 1280x720 (720p HD) (29 fps) | 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) | |
| Features | Video calling | ||
| Front-facing camera | Yes | 0.3 megapixels VGA | |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3 | MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV, AVI, 3GP, Flash Video | |
| Speakers | Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Stereo speakers | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | Internet Explorer 10, supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | ||
| Data | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTS | ||
| Global Roaming | Yes | ||
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | A-GPS, Glonass | ||
| Navigation | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | ||
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2013, Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, World clock, Timer, Notepad | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | ||
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Windows Live / MSN | Google Talk, ChatON |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 3.0 | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| Dual antennas, MIMO | |||
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | Full-size USB | Proprietary | |
| Features | Mass storage device | ||
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | Proprietary | ||
| Other | TV-Out, OTA sync | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass | |
| Other | Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 13 Mar 2012 | ||
| FCC ID value: A3LGTP3100 link | |||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 1.15 W/kg | ||
| Body | 1.11 W/kg | ||
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.23 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 18 Jun 2012 | 13 Feb 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty period | 12 Months | ||
| MSRP price | |||
| $ 899 |
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