Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Core devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2017 5:52 AM, updated: 2/21/2023 6:20 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Core X Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS) Compare Microsoft Surface RT X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
+64GB (45GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+768x1366 pixels14% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+10.6"93% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4120 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
680 grams (23.8 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)3 times Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
148 PPI	vs	+267 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP13 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
190000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
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Model	Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Other model names	Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core Duos J701F/DS, SM-J710FZ
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	10/26/2012	7/1/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight	680 grams (23.8 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	10.6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1366 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	148 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
System version	Windows RT 8.0	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Windows RT 8.1	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Browsermark: 73180 (v1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) SSD	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4120 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	21 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT	• Colors: Black, Gold • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.519W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)