Microsoft Surface 2
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Plum Optimax 12
#7892Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface 2
Plum Optimax 12
Performance
60.442.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
23.19.9
Battery
1.621.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.731.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
21.917.0
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface 2 features a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering better clarity compared to the Plum Optimax 12's 7.0-inch TN TFT display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is powered by a more advanced Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset and has 32GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the Plum's Mediatek MT8321 with 8GB storage and 1GB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Surface 2 can record video at 1080p, while the Plum is limited to 720p.
- The Surface 2's battery capacity is unspecified, but it lacks wireless charging, while the Plum has a 2400mAh battery.
- The Surface 2 runs on Microsoft Windows RT, providing a different software experience compared to the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) on the Plum.
- Build quality favors the Surface 2, which is heavier at 675.9g but offers a more premium feel compared to the lighter 272g Plum.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface 2
Plum Optimax 12
General
Release Date
2013
2018
Announced
2013
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z712
Display
Size
10.6"
7"
Type
TFT
TN TFT
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
1920
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
Mediatek MT8321 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Mali-400
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
3.5 MP
2 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 battery
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)
188 x 107.5 x 10.3 mm (7.40 x 4.23 x 0.41 in)
Weight
675.9 g
272 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Black, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer