Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface 2 RT vs Samsung Galaxy S9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)
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13 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+6 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Model | Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) |
Other model names | Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT | Bell/Rogers Galaxy S9 G960W (Snapdragon) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | Canada |
Brand | Microsoft | Samsung |
Release date | 9/23/2013 | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in) | 68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in) |
Weight | 676 grams (23.66 ounces) | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 10.6" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 208 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
System version | Windows RT 8.1 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Chipset | 32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
CPU | Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 273972 (v8) Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 1200/150 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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 3.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
USB | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | feature not registered | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 • Dual-position kickstand • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years • Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) | Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.63W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |