Updated : Nov 26, 2019, 1:17 AM

Microsoft Surface 3

Full Specifications

Released · May 01, 2015

10.8-inch · 1280x1920px

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Design
Dimensions	10.51x7.36x0.34 inches 267 x 187 x 8.7 mm
Weight	21.92 oz (621.0 g)
Tablet dock	Yes

Display
Size	10.8-inch
Resolution	1280x1920px, 214 PPI
Screen-to-body	69.59 %
Features	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

PhoneArena Display Test
Bright Max (20 APL)	Untested
Bright Min	4 (Poor)
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Hardware
System chip	Intel Atom x7 Z8700 (14 nm)
Processor	Quad-core 1600 MHz
GPU	Intel HD
RAM	4GB
Internal storage	128GB
Storage expansion	microSDXC
OS	Windows (8.1)
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Battery
Type	Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	8 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording	1920x1080 (Full HD)
Front	3.5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	4.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
USB	USB 3.0, Features: Charging, OTG
Location	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Multiple speakers
Features	Album art cover

Cellular
Data Speed	LTE, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS
SIM type	Nano SIM

Buyers information
MSRP	$ 699
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Availability
Officially announced	Mar 31, 2015

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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
RAM	2GB
Internal storage	64GB

Differences from the main variant:
MSRP	$ 599

Differences from the main variant:
RAM	2GB
Internal storage	64GB
MSRP	$ 499

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T

News

The days are numbered for the Microsoft Surface 3. The manufacturer has confirmed that it is stopping production of the tablet in December. It isn't clear whether there will be a successor to the tablet, and reportedly the software giant has been str...

Microsoft to halt production of the Surface 3 in December

Businesses looking to get the most out of their Surface devices can sign up for the Surface Membership Plan starting at $32.99. The plan allows businesses to pay monthly for their Surface 3, Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book units instead of having to pa...

Surface Membership Plan helps small businesses buy Surface devices and pay monthly

If you didn't get the chance to buy a Microsoft Surface 3 while it was on sale in February and in January, you can do it now. Microsoft currently has deals on all Surface 3 models, allowing buyers in the US to save from $100 to $150 on any version of...

Deal: All Microsoft Surface 3 models are currently on sale (up to $150 off)

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