Apple iPad (3G 32GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Microsoft Surface RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2013 9:26 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:02 AM

Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Apple iPad (3G 32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

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8 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)	vs	15 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
+32GB (28GB available)87% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (15GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+2300000 apps (App Store)11 times More apps available to download and use	vs	190000 apps (Windows Store)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+6800 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4120 mAh
+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+680 grams (23.8 ounces)7% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)43% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+768x1366 pixels33% Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+148 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.7"	vs	+10.6"9% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+7 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
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 32GB)	Surface RT (32GB)
Other model names	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Release date	4/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010	10/26/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels (4:3)	768x1366 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	148 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Oleophobic coating	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Windows RT 8.0
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Windows RT 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Browsermark: 73180 (v1)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	32GB (15GB available) SSD
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	Not supported
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
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	4120 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • iCloud	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
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