Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB) vs Huawei P9 (L09)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface Pro vs Huawei P9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/17/2017 8:44 PM, updated: 6/25/2022 10:06 AM

Compare Huawei P9 X Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Huawei P9 (L09) Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Huawei P9 (L09)

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5 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei P9 (L09)
+4GB DDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+10.6"104% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+5087 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+USB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
907 grams (31.75 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)5 times Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)87% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
208 PPI	vs	+424 PPI104% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP25 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP8 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
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 3.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

64GB (23GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Other model names	Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1	Huawei P9 EVA-L09 (32GB) Single-Sim, Huawei P9 Standard
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, (Europe), India, Japan, (Global, International)
Brand	Microsoft	Huawei
Release date	2/9/2013	4/16/2016
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)	70.9 x 145 millimeters (2.79 x 5.71 in)
Weight	907 grams (31.75 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	10.6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
System version	Windows 8 Pro	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Windows 8.1 Pro	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 955 (16nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 4753 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
RAM memory	4GB DDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (23GB available) SSD	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	300/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Back camera (main camera)	1 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.227mm1/2.9"1.25µmPDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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 (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
USB	USB 3.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5087 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	20 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Digital pen • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard	• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Emotion UI 4.1 • Leica optics camera • Slow motion 1080p@60fps/720p@120fps • Fast battery charging: 44% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Huawei P9 (L09)
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