Category Breakdown
Allview 2 Speed Quad
Microsoft Surface
Performance
32.254.4
Camera
39.614.1
Display
20.222.9
Battery
30.13.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
21.620.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
18.919.8
Summary
- The Allview 2 Speed Quad features a smaller 8.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface has a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia Tegra 3 T30 chipset and 32GB of RAM compared to the Allview's Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 and 8GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities are modest on both devices, with the Allview offering a 2 MP rear camera and no selfie camera, while the Surface has a 1.2 MP rear camera and a 1.2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly different, with the Allview having a 4400 mAh battery, whereas the Surface has a much smaller capacity of 31.5 mAh.
- The Allview runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Surface operates on Microsoft Windows RT, providing distinct software experiences.
- Build quality shows the Surface is heavier at 680.4g compared to the Allview's 472.4g, with both devices lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview 2 Speed Quad
Microsoft Surface
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8"
10.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
768
1366
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
31.5 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
200 x 152.5 x 9.8 mm (7.87 x 6.00 x 0.39 in)
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight
472.4 g
680.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass

