Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface Pro vs Dell Venue 8 Pro tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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10.6"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
1
MP
MP
1mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
5087
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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8"
IPS
IPS
800x1280
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4830
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HD (1280x720) |
+11 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Model | Surface Pro (128GB) | Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) |
Other model names | Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1 | Tablet Dell Venue 8 Pro 5570E |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Microsoft | Dell |
Release date | 2/9/2013 | 10/1/2013 |
Depth | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in) | 130 x 216 millimeters (5.12 x 8.5 in) |
Weight | 907 grams (31.75 ounces) | 395 grams (13.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 10.6" inches | 8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 800x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 208 PPI | 189 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
System version | Windows 8 Pro | Windows 8.1 |
Firmware update | Windows 8.1 Pro | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm) | 32bit: Intel Atom Z3740D (22nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.83GHz Silvermont (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz) | Intel Atom Z3700 (688MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 4753 (v2) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB DDR3 | 2GB DDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (83GB available) SSD | 64GB (43GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 100/50 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 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE 700 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 1280x720 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x720 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5087 mAh | 4830 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 8 hours | 8 hours |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | 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 | Dock with QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Dark Titanium • Digital pen • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard | • Colors: Black, Red • Netgear Push2TV wireless display TV adapter (optional) • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |