Skip to content

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs Dell Venue 8 Pro tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Dell Venue 8 Pro X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 08Points
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB) Compare Microsoft Surface RT X
8"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4830
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Surface RT (32GB)} 8 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)} 15 Advantages Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
+SSDAdvantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+768x1366 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+10.6"33%
Larger screen
vs8"
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+1.83GHz 32bit Quad-core (22nm)109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB DDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (15GB available)vs+64GB (43GB available)187%
More internal storage for applications and files
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+395 grams (13.83 ounces)72%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
148 PPIvs+189 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
190000 apps (Windows Store)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4120 mAhvs+4830 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

20 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
+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 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
ModelSurface RT (32GB)Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1Tablet Dell Venue 8 Pro 5570E
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftDell
Release date10/26/201210/1/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)130 x 216 millimeters (5.12 x 8.5 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)395 grams (13.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.6" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1366 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)148 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
System versionWindows RT 8.0Windows 8.1
Firmware updateWindows RT 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: Intel Atom Z3740D (22nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.83GHz Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)Intel Atom Z3700 (688MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Browsermark: 73180 (v1)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB DDR3
Internal storage32GB (15GB available)
SSD
64GB (43GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4120 mAh4830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours8 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• Colors: Black, Red
• Netgear Push2TV wireless display TV adapter (optional)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Dell Venue 8 Pro (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.