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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 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 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB) 04Points
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

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Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB) vs Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 19 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
+302 grams (10.57 ounces)124%
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core95%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+32GB (15GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
600x1024 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+208 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"vs+10.6"51%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 3.1MP140%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab3 SM-T210RMicrosoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20139/23/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight302 grams (10.57 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA986 (45nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerVivante GC1000NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC
32GB (15GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)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 Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot 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 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
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, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.0 + 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, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Quickoffice
• 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 3 7.0 WiFi (SM-T210 8GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.7W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
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