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Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Surface 2 RT X Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB) 13Points
12.2"
SLCD

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

9500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)

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Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB) vs Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 3 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB113%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (15GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1600x2560 pixels98%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+247 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+12.2"15%
Larger screen
vs10.6"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
750 grams (26.25 ounces)vs+676 grams (23.66 ounces)11%
Lighter
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 3.1MP52%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

22 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
ModelGalaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 SM-P900, Samsung SM-P900Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date2/13/20149/23/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)203.9 x 295.6 millimeters (8.03 x 11.64 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight750 grams (26.25 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LCD
Screen size12.2" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1600x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)247 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4 KitKatWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T628 MP6NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB32GB (15GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
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

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 3.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity9500 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• S Pen stylus
• e-Meeting
• Java framework
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (WiFi 32GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.01W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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