Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2019 10:46 PM, updated: 2/17/2023 1:00 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus X Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

38Points Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)

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!

3 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	vs	38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+10.6"66% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+5087 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4100 mAh
1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)98% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB DDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (23GB available)	vs	+512GB (482GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
907 grams (31.75 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)4 times Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)67% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x3040 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
208 PPI	vs	+526 PPI153% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP43 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP19 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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) 2000 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] 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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 3.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Other model names	Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1	Galaxy S10+ Ceramic (Exynos) G975FC/Dual, Samsung Beyond 2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	2/9/2013	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)	74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in)
Weight	907 grams (31.75 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	10.6" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 PPI	526 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
System version	Windows 8 Pro	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Windows 8.1 Pro	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 4753 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
RAM memory	4GB DDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (23GB available) SSD	512GB (482GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	2000/150 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	1 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	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: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile 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 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/2.222mm
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
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	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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
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) WiFi Direct	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5087 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	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 • Digital pen • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard	• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Surface Pro (64GB)	Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered