HP TouchPad 4G
#8743
Microsoft Surface
#7836Category Breakdown
HP TouchPad 4G
Microsoft Surface
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.253.1
Summary
- The HP TouchPad 4G features a 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface has a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, resulting in higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TouchPad is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Surface utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have similar rear camera specifications, with the TouchPad at 1.3 MP and the Surface at 1.2 MP, but the Surface supports 720p video recording and has a 1.2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the TouchPad at 6300 mAh compared to the Surface's 31.5 mAh.
- The TouchPad runs on HP webOS 3.0, while the Surface operates on Microsoft Windows RT, leading to different software experiences and app ecosystems.
- Build quality shows the Surface being lighter and slimmer than the TouchPad, which is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP TouchPad 4G
Microsoft Surface
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
9.7"
10.6"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
768
1366
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 220
ULP GeForce
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.2 MP
Video Recording
No
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6300 mAh
31.5 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 6300 mAh battery
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
240 x 190 x 13.7 mm (9.45 x 7.48 x 0.54 in)
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight
740 g
680.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
HP webOS 3.0
Microsoft Windows RT
OS Version
HP webOS 3.0
Microsoft Windows RT
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes