Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Dell Venue 8 vs Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8"
IPS
IPS
800x1280
5
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
4100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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10.6"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
1
MP
MP
1mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
5087
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HD (1280x720) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Model | Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Surface Pro (128GB) |
Other model names | Tablet Dell Venue 8 WiFi, New Venue 8 | Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Dell | Microsoft |
Release date | 10/1/2013 | 2/9/2013 |
Depth | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 130 x 212 millimeters (5.12 x 8.35 in) | 173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in) |
Weight | 292 grams (10.22 ounces) | 907 grams (31.75 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 8" inches | 10.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 800x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 189 PPI | 208 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Windows 8 Pro |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Windows 8.1 Pro |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Intel Atom Z2580 | 64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2GHz Atom (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz |
GPU graphical controller | feature not registered | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Geekbench: 4753 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 4GB DDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB | 128GB (83GB available) SSD |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | 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 | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1280x720 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) | 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 | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | feature not registered | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Smile detection |
BSI sensor | feature not registered | Not supported |
HDR | feature not registered | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1280x720 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | 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 | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro HDMI Type D |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct |
DLNA | feature not registered | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4100 mAh | 5087 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 8 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 360 hours (15 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice recorder |
Messaging | 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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Dock with QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Red • Dell Stage UI • 10-finger multi-touch • PocketCloud 2.0 • WiFi hotspot • Netgear Push2TV wireless display TV adapter (optional) • Java framework | • Colors: Dark Titanium • Digital pen • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Dell Venue 8 (WiFi 32GB) | 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 |