Microsoft Surface 2
#6824
Philips W9588
#7544Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface 2
Philips W9588
Performance
60.430.5
Camera
19.115.4
Display
23.141.8
Battery
1.621.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.729.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
21.918.4
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface 2 features a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Philips W9588's 3.5-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset and 2GB of RAM, while the W9588 has a lower-performing quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM.
- The Surface 2's rear camera is 5 MP with 1080p video capability, whereas the W9588 has an 8 MP rear camera but only supports 720p video.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the W9588 at 2400 mAh, compared to the Surface 2, which does not specify a battery capacity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Surface 2 utilizing Microsoft Windows RT and the W9588 running Android 4.2, offering distinct software experiences.
- The build quality of the Surface 2 is more robust with a weight of 675.9g, while the W9588 is lighter at 246.8g, reflecting their different design philosophies.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface 2
Philips W9588
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.6"
3.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1920
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
N/A
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
3.5 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
116.5 x 61.5 x 20.5 mm (4.59 x 2.42 x 0.81 in)
Weight
675.9 g
246.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity