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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 08Points
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB) Compare Microsoft Surface RT X
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.1"
PLS

800x1280

3.1
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6860
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)

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Surface RT (32GB)} 8 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (40nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (15GB available)15%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+768x1366 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen		vs800x1280 pixels
+10.6"5%
Larger screen		vs10.1"
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+560 grams (19.6 ounces)21%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
148 PPIvs+149 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 3.1MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
190000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
4120 mAhvs+6860 mAh67%
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
17 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
ModelSurface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1Galaxy Tab 10.1N P7511 WiFi, Samsung Arnold
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date10/26/20127/1/2011, Announced: 3/14/2011
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)175.3 x 256.7 millimeters (6.9 x 10.11 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)560 grams (19.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT PLS
Screen size10.6" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1366 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)148 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
System versionWindows RT 8.0Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Firmware updateWindows RT 8.1Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Browsermark: 73180 (v1)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (15GB available)
SSD		16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
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)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4120 mAh6860 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours9 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT		• Colors: Black
• Quickoffice HD
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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