Microsoft Surface 2
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
#6195Category Breakdown
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Performance
60.453.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
23.120.3
Battery
1.631.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.748.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
21.924.8
Summary
- The Microsoft Surface 2 features a larger 10.6-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0's 8.0-inch display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 4 chipset with a faster quad-core CPU, while the Note 8.0 uses an Exynos 4412 chipset.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Surface 2 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Note 8.0 is limited to 720p.
- The Surface 2 has a heavier build at 675.9g compared to the Note 8.0's 338g, making it less portable.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Note 8.0 at 4600mAh, while the Surface 2 lacks a specified battery capacity.
- Software-wise, the Surface 2 runs Windows RT, offering a different user experience compared to the Android 4.1.2 OS of the Note 8.0, which is upgradable to KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Surface 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 3G & WiFi, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE
Display
Size
10.6"
8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
1920
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Mali-400MP4
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
3.5 MP
1.3 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
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 4600 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)
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
Weight
675.9 g
338 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Titanium
Black, White/Silver, brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB 3.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass