Microsoft Surface 2
#6824
Samsung Galaxy J Max
#7293Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy J Max
Performance
60.439.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
23.120.3
Battery
1.628.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.748.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
21.919.6
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface 2 features a larger 10.6-inch display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, compared to the Samsung Galaxy J Max's 7.0-inch display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset and 32GB of RAM, while the Galaxy J Max runs on a Spreadtrum SC8830 with 8GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Galaxy J Max is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the Surface 2's 5 MP, although the Surface 2 can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the Galaxy J Max having a 4000 mAh battery compared to the Surface 2's unspecified capacity.
- The Surface 2 runs on Microsoft Windows RT, offering a different software experience than the Galaxy J Max's Android 5.1.
- Build quality favors the Surface 2, which is heavier at 675.9g and larger in dimensions, while the Galaxy J Max is more portable at 289g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy J Max
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.6"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
1920
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Mali-400MP2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
3.5 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
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
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-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)
186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in)
Weight
675.9 g
289 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer