Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Dell Venue 7 (WiFi)
Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs Dell Venue 7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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10.6"
TFT
TFT
768x1366
1
MP
MP
1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Penta-core
4120
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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7"
IPS
IPS
800x1280
3.1
MP
MP
0.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
4100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR2 |
32GB (15GB available) / 16GB |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HD (1280x720) |
Capacitive |
+13 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Model | Surface RT (32GB) | Venue 7 (WiFi) |
Other model names | Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1 | Tablet Dell Venue 7 WiFi, New Venue 7 WiFi |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Microsoft | Dell |
Release date | 10/26/2012 | 10/1/2013 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in) | 118 x 193 millimeters (4.65 x 7.6 in) |
Weight | 680 grams (23.8 ounces) | 234 grams (8.19 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 10.6" inches | 7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 768x1366 pixels | 800x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 148 PPI | 216 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
System version | Windows RT 8.0 | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Windows RT 8.1 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Chipset | 32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm) | 32bit: Intel Atom Z2560 |
CPU | Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Atom (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz) | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | Browsermark: 73180 (v1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 32GB (15GB available) SSD | 16GB |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
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 | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 1 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 1280x720 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) |
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 | Not supported | feature not registered |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | feature not registered |
HDR | Not supported | feature not registered |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x720 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | VGA (640x480) |
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 | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | feature not registered |
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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
USB | USB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | feature not registered |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4120 mAh | 4100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 8 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | 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 • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT | • Colors: Black • Dell Stage UI • 10-finger multi-touch • PocketCloud 2.0 • WiFi hotspot • Netgear Push2TV wireless display TV adapter (optional) • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) | Dell Venue 7 (WiFi) | |
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 |