Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Microsoft Surface RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2014 8:41 PM, updated: 2/21/2023 6:20 PM

Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X

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 S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)

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19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	vs	3 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core116% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+294 grams (10.29 ounces)131% Lighter	vs	680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)42% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1600x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1366 pixels
+359 PPI143% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	148 PPI
+(back) 8MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP125% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use	vs	190000 apps (Windows Store)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4900 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4120 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+32GB (15GB available)31% More internal storage for applications and files
8.4"	vs	+10.6"26% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Surface RT (32GB)
Other model names	Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T700, Samsung Klimt	Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Release date	7/1/2014	10/26/2012
Depth	6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)	172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight	294 grams (10.29 ounces)	680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	8.4" inches	10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	768x1366 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	359 PPI	148 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Windows RT 8.0
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Windows RT 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz 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 controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Browsermark: 73180 (v1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	32GB (15GB available) SSD
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	feature not registered
Network technology	feature not registered	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3
Battery capacity	4900 mAh	4120 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 100.000:1 screen contrast	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs Microsoft Surface RT tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi SM-T700 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate