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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs Microsoft Surface RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) 11Points
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X
Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)

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Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A) vs Surface RT (32GB)} 9 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+487 grams (17.05 ounces)40%
Lighter		vs680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner		vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+149 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs148 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 1MP
+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use		vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(Not supported)
+6800 mAh65%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4120 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
1.5GBvs+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (15GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
1280x800 pixelsvs+768x1366 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
10.1"vs+10.6"5%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) VGA (720x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
15 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Surface RT (32GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T537ATablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date6/1/201410/26/2012
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight487 grams (17.05 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.1" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x800 pixels768x1366 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows RT 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopWindows RT 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822632bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBrowsermark: 73180 (v1)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
RAM memory1.5GB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (15GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature 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 networkLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1280x720 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)HD (1280x720)
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 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + 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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
Battery capacity6800 mAh4120 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX UI		• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (4G LTE SM-T537A)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.68W/kg (body)feature not registered
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