| Physical features | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Model | Surface 2 RT (32GB) | MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Other model names | Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT | Huawei MediaPad Honor X1 7D-501U, Huawei 7D-501U |
| Country or region available | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Brand | Microsoft | Huawei |
| Release date | September, 2013 | April, 2014 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in) | 103.9 x 183.5 millimeters (4.09 x 7.22 in) |
| Weight | 676 grams (23.66 ounces) | 239 grams (8.37 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Dock with QWERTY keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Operating system | Windows RT 8.1 | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Hardware | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Chipset | 32bit - NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm) | 32bit - Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN910 Hi6620 V9R1 |
| CPU processor | 1.7Ghz Penta-Core ARM Cortex-A15 | 1.6Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz | ARM Mali-450 MP4 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (15GB available) | 16GB (13GB available) |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Display type | TFT LCD | LTPS LCD |
| Screen size | 10.6" inches | 7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1200x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 208 PPI | 323 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | feature not registered | 42/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
| 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 |
| Calling | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (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 |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
| 2ª camera | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 3.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 |
| Multimedia | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| USB | USB 3.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
|
| Other features | - Colors: Dark Titanium
- Dual-position kickstand
- Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
- WiFi Direct
- Microsoft Office 2013 RT
- USB On-The-Go 1.3
- SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
- Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year | - Colors: Snow White, Diamond Black
- Emotion UI 2.0
- DTS sound |
| Power supply | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | feature not registered | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | 30240 minutes | 504 hours | 21 days |
| Radiation rate | Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) | Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) |
| 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 |