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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v 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 Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100) 07Points
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6860
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)

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Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100) vs Surface 2 RT (64GB)} 14 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
+589 grams (20.62 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (40nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core134%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)22%
Thinner
800x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+208 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
10.1"vs+10.6"5%
Larger screen
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
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ModelGalaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab 10.1V P7100 3GMicrosoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date4/26/20119/23/2013
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)170.4 x 246.2 millimeters (6.71 x 9.69 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight589 grams (20.62 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.1" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
System versionAndroid 3.0 HoneycombWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)64GB (45GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 24 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull 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 Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6860 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standby1800 hours (75 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 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 Tab 10.1v (GT-P7100)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.97W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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