Apple iPad (3G 64GB) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Microsoft Surface Pro 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 Pro X Apple iPad (3G 64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)

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8 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)	vs	17 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
+730 grams (25.55 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	907 grams (31.75 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+2300000 apps (App Store)130% More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 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 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5087 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	+1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)181% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB DDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (60GB available)	vs	+128GB (83GB available)38% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)3% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels164% Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+208 PPI58% 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	+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+6 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 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 64GB)	Surface Pro (128GB)
Other model names	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Release date	4/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010	2/9/2013
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	907 grams (31.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels (4:3)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	208 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 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Windows 8 Pro
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Windows 8.1 Pro
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 4753 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	4GB DDR3
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	128GB (83GB available) SSD
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.0
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) WiFi Direct
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	5087 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Magnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
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 • Digital pen • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 64GB)	Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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